Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Overview

Two 四虎影视 grads wearing commencement regalia smile and laugh

Can I attend 四虎影视 Commencement prior to my official graduation or after my graduation?

Yes, students are permitted to attend 四虎影视 Commencement one semester early or up to one year after they graduate. Please contact our office for assistance with registration and more information.

Where are the Commencement ceremonies held?

四虎影视 Commencement is held at the Tampa campus Yuengling Center for all graduates from all campuses.

Is parking free?

Parking is free on the Tampa campus for Commencement weekend.

Is there a rehearsal? 

While there鈥檚 no rehearsal for Commencement, Rocky鈥檚 鈥How-To鈥 videos are a great way to get prepared and feel confident for the big day!

What time should graduates and guests arrive?

Doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of undergraduate and master's ceremonies and 90 minutes prior to doctoral ceremonies; please remain in your vehicle and do not congregate outside the building until doors are open. Seating is first come, first served. Seat saving is not allowed. Bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 students should arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, and doctoral students should arrive no later than 60 minutes prior.

How long does the ceremony usually last?

Bachelor's and master's ceremonies typically last approximately 90 minutes. Doctoral ceremonies typically last two hours. 

Are ceremonies streamed online?

Ceremonies at the Tampa campus inside the Yuengling Center are livestreamed via the .

四虎影视's regalia is rented. Can I purchase regalia to keep?

Yes, if interested, regalia is

Can I wear my friend's/relative's regalia from a previous year?

In Fall 2023 四虎影视 debuted a new regalia design. If your friend/relative purchased their regalia you may borrow; simply ensure you have the correct tassel and/or hood color for your College. 

How do seating arrangements work on the arena floor? Can I sit with my friends?

Students will be seated with their college (not alphabetically by name), so you may sit with your friends who are in the same college as you as long as you arrive to the arena floor together.

How do I return my regalia?

Graduates must return their rented regalia, with a postmark no later than the second Monday after Commencement weekend.. There was a pre-paid shipping label, provided with your order. If you have misplaced your shipping label you may print .

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are mailed, to the address on file, approximately six to eight weeks after the end of the semester. If you have questions about about your diploma, please contact the Registrar's Office at graduation@usf.edu.

Where are my photos from graduation?

Photos are sent a couple days after Commencement weekend to your official 四虎影视 email address. If you have not received them please contact Grad Images at ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.

Can I get a hard copy of the Commencement program?

Following the Commencement weekend, a limited number of programs are available on a first come first served basis at the 四虎影视 Tampa campus bookstore. 

Why was my name not listed in the online Commencement program?

The Commencement Office does not create the list of names for inclusion in the program鈥攖hey are provided to us by different departments. Students are included in the program based on different criteria for our different degrees.

  • Bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 students must apply to graduate on OASIS by the Registrar鈥檚 Office deadline.
  • Ph.D. and Ed.D. students must complete their ETD submission by the Graduate Studies Office deadline.
  • Au.D., DBA, DPT, DNP, PharmD and DrPH students must meet their program鈥檚 specific requirements for inclusion in the program.

Lastly, student names only appear in the program if they meet the appropriate deadline requirements, and they have the correct privacy settings set over their student records allowing the university to publish their name. Questions about omission from the program should be directed to the appropriate department as per the above requirements.

How do I get my honors medallion?

Undergraduate students may purchase an honors medallion (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude) if their name is on the official graduating with honors list from the Registrar鈥檚 Office. Medallions are available at all three campus bookstores two weeks prior to Commencement. Only undergraduate students wear honors medallions; master鈥檚 candidates do not qualify for honors and may not wear items earned as an undergraduate student.