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Graduates celebrating at University of Tampa commencement ceremony.

University of Tampa Commencement Ceremony

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Description

Spring 2026 Commencement will be held Saturday, May 9, with three separate ceremonies:

  • The 8 a.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the Sykes College of Business.
  • The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the College of Natural and Health Sciences.
  • The 4:30 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education.

All guests must have a ticket to attend the University of Tampa Commencement ceremonies at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Tickets are distributed electronically to all registered graduates to give to invited guests at their discretion.

All graduates will be assigned to participate in a ceremony based on their college or school. Graduates who wish to participate in commencement must attend their assigned ceremony.

Date & Time

May 9, 2026

Where to Enter

US Hwy 301

Cost

Parking is Free

Address

4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N
Tampa, FL 33610 United States
Fairgrounds Map
  • MidFlorida Amphitheater US Hwy 301 Entrance
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
    Bob Thomas Equestrian Center Orient Road Entrance, Gate 4
  • TECO Arena
    TECO Arena MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
  • Cracker Country
    Cracker Country MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Expo Hall
    Expo Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Entertainment Hall
    Entertainment Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - The Florida Center
    Florida Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - Special Events Center
    Special Events Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3

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