Register for Orientation

New graduate students at USF are encouraged to complete the New Graduate Student Orientation to learn more about the services USF offers to support you.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

Registering for Orientation at USF Is Easy

New Graduate Student Orientation is an opportunity to learn about university services, academic resources, policies and procedures, departmental information and campus organizations. Registering for Orientation at your home campus is easy. Your department or college also may require you to complete an Orientation session that they sponsor. Please consult your program for details.

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Explore USF Scholarships and Fellowships

Check out the scholarship and fellowship opportunities offered by USF. Learn
more about the kinds of awards available, how to qualify and how to apply.

EXPLORE AWARDS

Complete the FAFSA

If you haven’t already, be sure to complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for grants, loans and other financial aid opportunities that can help keep the cost of college down.

COMPLETE THE FAFSA

Submit Final Transcripts and Test Scores

Within 30 days of the beginning of the semester, submit an official transcript from each institution you have attended. You must also arrange for USF to receive official test scores sent directly from the testing agency.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Complete Enrollment

We’ve made it easy to take the final steps in your journey to becoming a Bull.

See Final Steps

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Submit Medical History

Download and complete USF’s mandatory medical history form. Upload to the application portal.

Search Additional Aid

Explore other scholarship and fellowship options.

Confirm Residency

Ensure your residency status is correct for tuition purposes.

Submit Transcripts and Test Scores

Provide an official transcript from each institution you have attended and official test scores sent directly from the testing agency.

Connect With Your Program

Connect with your graduate program: Some graduate programs or departments require enrollment confirmation, additional documentation, or your attendance at a special Orientation session to secure a place in the program.

Contact your program
at Tampa campus

Contact your program
at St. Petersburg campus

Contact your program
at Sarasota-Manatee campus

View the Graduate Student Life Guide

Our Graduate Student Life Guide can help you get acquainted with USF’s campus offerings for graduate students and the Tampa Bay region.

VIEW STUDENT LIFE GUIDE
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