USF Grad Cap Contest

Spring 2025 Winners

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Grad cap with the Bull U logo made out of Legos

Bull Pride

Toby Skiles

Grad cap with "Case Closed - BA Criminology" and caution tape

1st Place

Abigal VanSickle

Grad cap with crocheted "USF 2025"

2nd Place

Patrick McCullough

Grad cap with "MLIS Archives" and tiny paper novels

3rd Place

Mischa Johns

Graduates 鈥� show off your creativity and get involved by entering the USF Grad Cap contest! You鈥檒l have a chance to win reserved seats for friends and family at your Commencement ceremony. Let鈥檚 see those cap designs!

How to Enter

  1. Decorate your grad cap. Be creative!
  2. Snap a photo of your decorated cap.
    1. Make sure it鈥檚 against a neutral background or outside in bright, natural light.
  3. Submit your content entry.
    1. The contest is now closed.

ConTEST SCHEDULE

The contest is now closed.

Judging and Winner Selection

(4) winners are selected by the USF Commencement committee and will be contacted via email for prize coordination.

Bull Pride

  • Reserved suite for graduate friends/family at Commencement ceremony (8 seats).
    • Awarded to the highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with a USF theme.

1st Place

  • Reserved suite for graduate friends/family at Commencement ceremony (8 seats).
    • Awarded to the highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with any theme.

2nd and 3rd Place

  • Reserved seats in Section 103 at Commencement ceremony (4 seats).
    • Awarded to the second and third-highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with any theme.

Contact

For contest questions, please contact commencement@usf.edu.

USF graduate wearing regalia facing a sign reading "USF Grad"