Steps to Graduation
Checklist
1. Apply for Your Degree
Apply for your degree via Oasis by Sept. 18 (ensures that your name will be listed in the online Commencement brochure).
2. Attend Grad Stampede
Order/purchase your regalia (cap, gown, tassel) and graduation announcements, invitations, and/or class rings from your campus bookstore on the following dates — St. Petersburg: Oct. 2, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.| Tampa: Oct. 3 - 5, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Sarasota-Manatee: Oct. 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3. RSVP for Commencement
RSVP to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Registration for Fall 2023 Commencement will be available the last week of September. The deadline to register for Commencement is Nov. 24. You will be required to log in with your USF NetID and password. If you experience issues logging in, please contact help@usf.edu or call 813-974-HELP and select option 2. You will receive a confirmation email once you complete the registration. Participation at Commencement is not required, and all eligible graduates will receive their diplomas in the mail approximately six to eight weeks after the end of the semester.
4. Check OASIS
Check your OASIS account to ensure you have a $0 balance and no holds.
5. Check your Email
Check your email for ceremony updates.
6. Honors Medallion
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher can visit any of the campus bookstores two weeks prior to Commencement to purchase an honors medallion.
7. International Students
Pick up your international sash during the week of Commencement from International Student Services.
8. Join Alumni Association
Join your USF Alumni Association!
9. Be Successful
Be successful in your final exams, dissertation defense, or thesis completion.
10. Enjoy Commencement!
Enjoy your Commencement ceremony and congratulations on your graduation from the University of South Florida!