USF to hold in-person commencement

University of South Florida students will actually walk across a stage this spring.

Why it matters: A big university going with in-person ceremonies is a meaningful shift toward normalizing public events.

• Many local high schools chose in-person ceremonies, but the University of Tampa went virtual and St. Petersburg College chose a hybrid version.

Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9 at Tropicana Field, where approximately 7,000 grads will each be allowed two guests.

• Live streaming will be available for those who can’t be there in person. 

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