USF moves forward with virtual commencements
April 30, 2020 - University of South Florida is preparing to hold its first-ever virtual commencement ceremonies. On Saturday, May 9, USF will confer nearly 7,500 degrees to graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. USF President Steven Currall will preside over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Each virtual ceremony will include many elements that traditionally occur during an in-person ceremony. The ceremonies will be available for viewing beginning at 10 a.m. on May 9 through the USF commencement website. Spring graduates have been invited to participate in USF’s traditional in-person commencement ceremonies in August, which are contingent upon ongoing guidance from federal, state and local government and public health officials regarding large gatherings.