December Commencement
The University of Tampa will hold its December Commencement at 9:30 on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center on UT's campus. The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours depending upon the number of graduates who participate and the length of the speeches.
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Commencement Schedule
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
10 a.m.
Falk Theatre (Campus Map)
For additional information, contact the Army ROTC Department at (813) 258-7200 or email Capt. Angel Maldonado at amaldonado@ut.edu.
Interfaith Graduation Service
4 p.m.
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values (Campus Map)
The Interfaith Graduation Service is a multi-faith service planned by Better Together, The University of Tampa's student interfaith organization. The service consists of music, readings and prayers, as well as an address by an invited speaker. Graduates sit with their families for this service, and no academic regalia is worn by degree candidates.
For additional information please contact the Wellness Center at (813) 257-1877 or email wellness@ut.edu.
Legacy Photo
4:30 p.m.
9th Floor - Vaughn Center
President's Conference Room
Legacy: Something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor; from the past. Any student who has at least one parent, grandparent and/or sibling is considered to be a legacy. The legacy photo will be posted on the UT alumni website, and each legacy will receive a gift from the UT Alumni Association.
For additional information please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (813) 253-6209 or email alumni@ut.edu.
Graduation Reception
5–7 p.m.
9th Floor, Vaughn Center (Campus Map)
UT's National Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations invite graduates and their families to a "come and go" graduation reception to honor the Class of 2013. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided along with our traditional Minaret Cake. All graduates in attendance will recieve a gift from the UT Alumni Association and information on how to stay connected to UT. Please remember to bring a camera as the views from the 9th floor serve as a great backdrop for pictures.
For additional information please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (813) 253-6209 or alumni@ut.edu.
Sykes College of Business - Graduate Awards and Hooding Ceremony
6 p.m.
(TBA)
This event is a celebration of your achievement and is a compliment to the University's graduation ceremony the following day. Please remember to order and bring your graduation regalia to the Awards and Hooding Ceremony. Appetizers will be served prior to the program, which will start promptly at 7 p.m.
For additional information please contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at (813) 257-3514 or refer to ut.edu/hoodingceremonies.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
University Bookstore will be open. |
| 9 a.m. |
All graduates assemble in caps and gowns for the procession. |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Commencement ceremony will begin. |
Live Stream
We are proud to bring you coverage of the December Commencement ceremony. Live coverage of the ceremony allows our students to share this important event with loved ones who normally would not be able to attend.
Parking
Graduates and their guests should park in the West and the Thomas parking garages on level two and above or in any other legal space on campus. Parking for the disabled is available in both parking garages for those with the appropriate hangtags.
Guests
The doors to the Martinez Athletics Center will open for seating at 8:30 a.m. No tickets are required, but due to space limitations, graduates are requested to bring no more than eight guests.
Guests with Disabilities
Guests with disabilities should contact a UT Diplomat at the entrance to the seating area at the Sports Center for assistance. Those needing assistance should provide their own wheelchair. Guests in wheelchairs will be seated in a special area. Special seating for guests with walking disabilities will be in the first row of each bleacher section. Because seating in these areas is limited, only one individual may sit with the guest who has special needs. Your cooperation is required in order to accommodate all of our guests.
Hotel Accommodations
The host hotel for the 2013 December Commencement is the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk. Visitors are urged to make reservations as soon as possible. Please identify yourself as part of The University of Tampa Winter Commencement. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the hotel's prevailing rates.
Contact the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk at (813) 223-2222, (800) 325-3535 or visit its website by Nov. 23, 2013.