About the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Events and Traditions

The Sarasota-Manatee campus is home to a number of annual events and traditions, including the USF Week Carnival and the Graduation Celebration. 

Annual Student Research Conference

The Student Research Conference is a vibrant platform that highlights the innovative work of undergraduate and graduate students across diverse fields.

Student Research

Brunch on the Bay

This signature fundraising event invites the community to enjoy fine cuisine and support student scholarships at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Featuring local restaurants and live entertainment, Brunch on the Bay blends philanthropy with celebration in a scenic, social setting.

Student

Educator Signing Day

Educator Signing Day is a meaningful celebration of future educators as they prepare to begin their teaching careers. Hosted at USF Sarasota-Manatee, this event honors the accomplishments and ambitions of graduating students entering the field of education.

Educator Signing Day

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome (WOW) is a week-long USF celebration to welcome new students and returning students each summer, fall, and spring! WOW features a series of events and programs for new and returning Bulls to make lasting connections and have a successful start to your semester.

Students on Campus

USF Week

USF Week is a spirited, university-wide celebration of Bull pride featuring events, activities, and traditions that unite students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Sarasota-Manatee campus hosts its own lineup of events to celebrate what it means to be a Bull.

Graduation Celebration

The Sarasota-Manatee campus comes to life as faculty, staff, and university leadership gather to celebrate students ahead of USF’s university-wide commencement ceremonies at the Yuengling Center on the Tampa campus.