Commencement

Congratulations, Spartans!

After years of challenging and rewarding work, you are going to earn your degree! What an important milestone!

December 2020 Virtual Commencement

December Commencement is Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

The University of Tampa recognizes that commencement represents an important celebration of our graduates’ academic achievement. Students should visit the December Commencement webpage for information on how to order academic regalia, apply to speak at the December commencement ceremony and information regarding the virtual ceremony.

Make sure to submit your application for December graduation by the Oct. 26 deadline.

To submit an application, follow these three steps:

1. Select the Academics Icon in Workday;
2. Navigate to the Graduation Tab to begin the application;
3. Submit the two-part application by the deadline to be included in the December commencement program.

Have questions about completing the two-part application? Workday guides are available to assist you while completing the application. View the step-by-step video or select the guide below that best aligns with the task you are working on:

• How to Apply to Graduate in Workday
• How to Update a Previously Submitted Graduation Application in Workday
• How to Create a Diploma Address

Class of 2020, take UT’s annual First Destination survey!

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree? Take the survey here.

Graduating with a master’s degree? Take the survey here.

For additional information, visit First Destination Graduate Info and Survey.

Collect your Grad Kit Nov. 9 to 13!

Each Grad Kit will contain your academic regalia, including hoods for those graduating with their master's degree, diploma cover, honor cords and UT gifts designed especially for you!

*Please note: Students do not need to pre-order their academic regalia.

Students must register to collect their Grad Kits Nov. 9—12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration must be completed through EventBrite.

May 2021 Commencement

As the university looks forward to Spring 2021, the May commencement ceremonies are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The university expects to make a decision about the format of the ceremonies early in the spring semester when more information is available about COVID-19 precautions. Until that time, graduates and families are asked to refrain from making any travel plans to attend an in-person ceremony, as a shift to a virtual May commencement ceremony may be necessary.

Questions?

Please contact Orientation and Family Engagement at  commencement@ut.edu or (813) 257-1999.