Current Students

Important Deadlines and Resources

Important Deadlines and Resources at USF Marine Science

Graduating Students

Deadlines for Graduating Students

Checklists

ETD

Graduation Application

  • URO Apply for Graduation Deadlines & FAQ
    • Once on the page linked above, scroll down for instructions on how to apply for graduation in Student Self-Service (formerly Student OASIS).
    • Take note of the deadlines for the application, particularly to have your name printed in Commencement Brochure
    • Need to update the address to where your diploma is sent? Instructions are provided on the page linked above.
    • You must submit a graduation application in Student Self-Service (formerly Student OASIS) in your final term in order for the University to confer your degree. If you applied to graduate in a previous term, but did not fulfill all requirements (i.e., defend or submit to ETD on time), you must apply again in your new final term. There is no penalty for applying to graduate and not graduating in that term. 

Commencement

  • Commencement Ceremony Information
  • Regalia Information
    • 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.
    • If you choose to walk in Commencement, please let Sami Francis know. Doctoral students, please include if your advisor will be present to hood you. 

Email Sami Francis to schedule your grad check appointment.


Progressing Through Your Degree

Master’s Program

Doctoral Program

Graduate Program

  • Progress reports are due March 1 each year. Students and advisors will add to their report file each year. Please use the file provided by the Academic Affairs Office to record your progress.
  • Forms
  • CMS Graduate Program


REGISTRATION REMINDERS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS