Traditions

Get to know the traditions that bring our campus to life year after year. These shared moments and celebrations reflect the spirit, pride, and connection that define our community.

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome (WOW) is a week-long USF celebration to welcome new students and returning students each summer, fall, and spring! WOW features a series of events and programs for new and returning Bulls to make lasting connections and prime them for a successful start to the semester. 

A student holding a camera and taking a selfie with Rocky

Homecoming

Every fall, experience a week full of events celebrating the pride and spirit of USF St. Petersburg. Events include Homecoming Harvest featuring a petting zoo, and the Royalty Ball where we crown the royalty court! 

Two students wearing homecoming sashes and crowns

USF Week

Every April, USF Week features daily events celebrating our rich history and community. Some of the events that happen are movie nights, roller skating contests, pool parties, and of course a birthday party for Rocky D. Bull!

Four students surrounding Rocky the Bully and making bull signs with their hands

Green Wednesdays

To help create a sense of belonging and promote USF school spirit, we encourage all USF St. Petersburg students, faculty, and staff to wear GREEN each Wednesday! Once a month, Student Life and Engagement gives out limited edition Green Wednesday swag. 

Two students wearing all green and all green hats

Late Night Breakfast

As we near the end of the semester and students prepare for finals, we provide a Late Night Breakfast! Students stop by our University Student Center from 10pm to midnight to enjoy delicious food that helps fuel late-night study sessions. 

Students in cafeteria line serving themselves breakfast

Sailebration

Sailebration is a festive sunset cruise for graduating students, celebrating their achievements on Tampa Bay with karaoke, bingo and dancing. The tradition marks a unique aspect of commencement festivities for graduates of the St. Petersburg campus.

Group of students dancing with Rocky the Bull on a boat with St. Pete skyline in the background