Congratulations, Spartans!
After years of challenging and rewarding work, you are going to earn your degree! What an important milestone!
December 2021 Commencement
At this time, the December commencement ceremony will be held in person on Friday, Dec. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Spartan Shield Health and Safety Guidelines
All graduates and their guests are required to wear a mask at all times, regardless of vaccination status, upon entering the Expo Hall. Failure to abide by this policy may result in the individual being asked to leave the ceremony, regardless of whether they are a graduating student or guest.
In an effort to keep those in attendance safe and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, graduating students and guests are strongly encouraged to not attend the ceremony if they have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus leading up to the ceremony.
Graduating students and guests are strongly encouraged to visit the commencement website as the ceremony approaches for updates regarding the Spartan Shield Health and Safety Guidelines.
Questions? Visit our December 2021 Commencement webpage for detailed information!
Please contact Orientation and Family Engagement at commencement@ut.edu or (813) 257-1999.
Students and family members are encouraged to submit photos through social media by tagging #UTampaGrad and @uoftampa. Photos and videos, as appropriate, will be shared across the University's platforms (Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) and in the commencement social feed for the Class of 2020 on the May Commencement website.
Search "UTampa" on Instagram and Snapchat to find GIFs available for graduates.
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.