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STUDENT TRADITIONS /// The bullhorns created from the fingers on your hand displays a powerful symbol that silently screams: “Go Bulls!” The
hand symbol, first started as a good luck for basketball free-throw shooters, is now used during all athletic events.
Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome (WOW) is a weeklong 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 their semester. Learn more at usf.edu/wow.
Family Weekend
Family Weekend takes place each fall on the Tampa campus. The weekend is open to all family members and friends of USF students who attend any of our three campus locations and who register to attend the events. We invite our students to reconnect with their families and make new memories!
Green Wednesday
Established at the Sarasota-Manatee campus in 2017, Green Wednesday is an opportunity for the USF community to come together and showcase their Bull Pride! This tradition now spans to all three campuses and enhances school spirit, campus connectivity, and a sense of belonging. Green Wednesday events are great places to find some extra green swag
during the semester!
Homecoming Week
Homecoming is a weeklong celebration for USF students, alumni, and the campus community. The week includes exciting events such as: the Kickoff, numerous student competitions, a cardboard boat race, parade, and the Homecoming Ball, where a Homecoming Court is crowned representing each of USF’s three campuses. Learn more at usf.edu/homecoming.
The Running of the Bulls Parade is an event to remember. Come be a part of a USF Homecoming tradition and support your favorite student organizations, local businesses, and USF departments! There will be watch parties and lots of fun along the Tampa campus route, so be sure to walk around! It’s the perfect environment for families and students alike.
Homecoming Week wouldn’t be complete without cheering on our Bulls football team to victory! Be sure to head to Raymond James Stadium decked in your green and gold to cheer on the Bulls!
USF Week
Established when former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio declared April 9th to be USF Day in 2010, the one-day celebration has transformed into a weeklong celebration known as USF Week. USF Week includes several events celebrating USF pride, such as the Ultimate Bull Talent Show, the Riverfest, Rocky’s Birthday Bash, the University Lecture Series, Bullstock, and many more. USF Week is a celebration of the institution’s rich history and its community. Learn more at usf.edu/usfweek.
Rocky’s Birthday Bash is an amazing event to celebrate everyone’s favorite mascot, Rocky D. Bull! You won’t want to miss this night filled with music, dancing, food, cake, and, of course, a special appearance from Rocky himself!
Bullstock is a USF Week tradition featuring live music, food, and much more. Join us for the biggest tradition of the semester featuring Battle of the Bands winners and other popular performers!
“Go Bulls” Hand Symbol
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