Dec 18

University of Tampa Commencement Ceremony

Name: University of Tampa Commencement Ceremony
Start: 2026-12-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-18T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Expo Hall

Expo Hall

Commencement Ceremony

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Description

The December 2026 Commencement ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

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

Graduates are tentatively guaranteed six guest tickets. The amount for December 2026 will be confirmed by August 2026.

All dates and deadlines for December Commencement will be posted by Sept. 1, 2026.

Date & Time

December 18, 2026 at 10:00am

Where to Enter

US HWY 301

Cost

Parking
$10 online | $12 onsite

Address

4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N
Tampa, FL 33610 United States

MidFlorida Amphitheater US Hwy 301 Entrance
Bob Thomas Equestrian Center Orient Road Entrance, Gate 4
TECO Arena MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3
Cracker Country MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
Expo Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
Entertainment Hall US Hwy 301 Entrance, Gate 1
Florida Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 2
Special Events Center MLK Blvd Entrance, Gate 3

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