Celebrate Your Spartan Journey
Commencement marks the end of one journey and the start of another. It's time to honor your accomplishments, and cheer you on as you take your next bold step as a Spartan graduate!
Questions?
Orientation and Family Engagement
Email: commencement@ut.edu
Phone: (813) 257-1999
Don't Forget!
Many of the wonderful systems and applications you have had access to as a University student will no longer be accessible. Check the ITS checklist for more details.
University of Tampa commencement ceremonies are held twice a year—in December and in May. Students are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony which aligns with their final term of coursework. All graduates will be assigned to participate in a ceremony based on their college or school.
University commencement ceremonies are held at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, an indoor stadium seating venue.
All guests must have a ticket to attend the University of Tampa Commencement ceremonies at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Tickets are distributed electronically to all registered graduates to give to invited guests at their discretion.
Graduate programs and some departments also host hooding ceremonies and departmental receptions during commencement week. These generally take place on the university campus.
Upcoming Commencement Dates
The Fall 2026 Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will honor graduates from all four colleges who complete their degrees in August or December 2026 or January 2027.
Spring 2027 Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 8. These ceremonies will honor graduates who complete their degrees in January, May or August of 2027.
- The 8 a.m. ceremony will celebrate undergraduate, master's and doctoral students graduating from the Sykes College of Business.
- The 12 p.m. ceremony will celebrate undergraduate, master's and doctoral students graduating from the College of Natural and Health Sciences.
- The 3:30 p.m. ceremony will celebrate undergraduate and master's students graduating from the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education.
Family Communication Philosophy
While we understand family members and guests are excited to celebrate their student's achievements at commencement, we are only able to provide general information about the ceremony as opposed to student-specific information. Please visit the Student Affairs Family Communication Philosophy for more details.
#UTampaGrad
Students and families are encouraged to tag @uoftampa and use #UTampaGrad. Content will be shared across the University's platforms and on the #UTampaGrad webpage.
