Steps to Graduation
1. Apply for your degree via Student Self-Service (formerly Student OASIS). Spring graduates must apply for their degree via Student Self-Service by Friday, February 21 and by Friday, June 27 for Summer graduates. Note: the Graduation Date listed on Student Self-Service, is the date listed on your diploma and not necessarily the day you will participate in Commencement. Applying for your degree and registering to participate in Commencement are two different processes.
2. Attend Grad Stampede/Order Regalia
You may begin ordering your regalia (cap, gown, tassel), graduation announcements,
invitations, and/or class rings the week of June 16.
- Tampa campus Bookstore: June 16 - 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3. Registration to participate in the Commencement has closed.
4. Check your account in Student Self-Service to ensure you have a $0 balance and no holds
5. Attend SAILebration (Spring and Fall only)
6. Check your email for ceremony updates
7. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, visit the USF Bookstore to purchase an honors
medallion 2 weeks prior to Commencement
8. International Students: pick up your international sash from International Student Services during the week of Commencement
9. Join your USF Alumni Association!
10. Be successful in your final exams, dissertation defense or thesis completion
11. Enjoy your Commencement ceremony and Congratulations on your graduation
from the University of South Florida!
APPLY TO GRADUATE.
Spring 2025 graduates must apply to graduate, via Student Self-Service, no later than February, 21 2025.
Summer 2025 graduates must apply to graduate, via Student Self-Service, no later than June, 27 2025.
On time application guarantees your name will appear in the online Commencement program.
COMMENCEMENT DETAILS
The information on this website pertains exclusively to registering to participate in commencement exercises only and is not related to your eligibility of degree conferral.