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The Office of Graduate Studies provides an orientation experience for students across all colleges. Take the opportunity to meet students while attending various social, professional development, and academic-based sessions.

Should your program offer their own orientation, please inquire directly with the major contact here:

The Canvas course was developed by OGS for all graduate students, it is a resource that will remain in your Canvas account for at least your first semester. You are automatically placed into the group, and will be automatically removed.

The Canvas course is a hub of information that is important to all graduate students, regardless of their program! Revisit the course for helpful links and videos about Financial Aid, Health and Wellness Services, Student Account Services, and Graduate Studies information.

The in-person orientation, hosted by OGS, is a single-day event comprised of interactive and engaging opportunities. There will be various interest sessions, an organization fair, and opportunities to meet other graduate students! Offerings may vary by year.

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To have your residency status readjusted to that of a Florida resident, you will need to submit the form at the following link to admissions@usf.edu as soon as possible but before the first day of classes: /admissions/documents/gr-florida-residency-for-tuition.pdf

The State of Florida requires submitting two documents, which must be dated/issued 12 months before the first day of classes for the semester for which Florida residency is sought.

You can find a complete listing of the required documents and an outline of our residency guidelines here: /admissions/graduate/admission-information/residency-information.aspx 

To have your acceptance deferred to a later term, please email a request to defer with your U-ID# and the specific term to which you would like to defer to your respective Graduate Director. See here for contact info:

Within 30 days of the beginning of the semester, submit an official transcript from each institution you have attended and official test scores sent directly from the testing agency. Please see here for guidelines on submitting these materials: /admissions/graduate/next-steps/admitted-student-checklist.aspx 

To remove your immunization hold, you must submit a medical history form detailing your previous immunization history to Student Health Services, details can be found at: /student-affairs/student-health-services/immunizations/immuncompliance.aspx for further guidance.

Additionally, please see the link below for an overview of the immunizations hold and clearance process: /student-affairs/student-health-services/immunizations/index.aspx 

Course registration is not impacted by the presence of the IM and/or MH hold(s).

In the event you are unable to register to an online course contact the department hosting the course to resolve the issue.

Source/details: /student-affairs/student-health-services/immunizations/immuncompliance.aspx

Class registration is completed through MyUSF, Student Self-Service. (Access Student Self-Service by logging into MyUSF)

Detailed overview of the course registration process: /registrar/register/

Some courses or sections of a course, have restrictions such as pre-requisites, co-requisites or permission by academic department that are required in order to register.

Your major鈥檚 designated Graduate Director is a great person to start with to secure a permit, but you can also find additional departmental contact information here: /registrar/services/permit.aspx 

Refer to the 91视频Registrar's calendar: /registrar/calendars/

The last day to register is typically the Friday before the start of classes, without incurring a late registration fee, but you can continue to add/drop classes through your Student Self-Service account throughout the first week of classes until the next Friday. Please check the official university registrar calendar to be sure.

Beyond that point, you鈥檒l need to connect with your designated graduate director for your major to be added late via a graduate petition.

Please refer to the 91视频Registrar's calendar: /registrar/calendars/

You can find a detailed overview of the state employee tuition waiver process at the link embedded below, but the most important thing to remember is not to register until the Friday prior to the start of classes otherwise you will be automatically deemed ineligible to receive the waiver: /business-finance/controller/student-services/student-accounting/waivers-state.aspx

Your major鈥檚 designated Graduate Director and/or point of contact will be best equipped to provide you with further guidance and advising on course selection throughout your graduate studies at USF.

Please reach out to your program for assistance with course planning and progression. The Office of Graduate Studies does not have an advising department. Instead, at 91视频each graduate program maintains their academic and advising operations within the department/college/school. 

If you haven鈥檛 already done so, we would definitely encourage you to reach out to them and introduce yourself!

Please see here for major-specific Graduate Program Director contact information:

Some graduate majors offer major-specific orientations in addition to the more general orientation being offered here, which is a great opportunity for meeting your fellow students!

The graduate program director for your major may have already reached out, or you can inquire if there is an orientation by contacting them directly.

Connect with your designated Graduate Program Director using the contact information found here:

To transfer any previously completed credits both internal and external to USF, you will need to file a Graduate Transfer Course Form with your designated Graduate Director for your major. 

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All international students and scholars who are new to 91视频or who are arriving in the U.S. as a 91视频student for the first time are required to attend an Immigration Check-in upon their arrival.

More information: /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/document-check.aspx

All new international students must use iStart to complete the Glo-Bull Start checklist, which is designed to guide students through all of the tasks they must complete as new international students at USF.

iStart: /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/istart.aspx

Glo-Bull Start Checklist (within iStart): /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/globullstart.aspx

Yes! 91视频Residence Halls are open to students.

Go to /housing/housing-application/index.aspx to apply.

You can print the expedited letter from iStart under "Letters"

Link to iStart: /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/istart.aspx

You can pay through Student Self-Service (USF's system), Flywire, or for sponsored students, via 3rd party payment.

See details here: /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/paying-tuition-and-fees.aspx

The Office of International Services (OIS) is a valuable resource for you. Please do not be intimidated, they are here to help ensure your transition into USF, and the Unites States, is very smooth. 

The mission of OIS is to "[support] the success of international students, scholars and employees by ensuring compliance with federal immigration regulations and university policies."

Website: /world/international-services/before-you-arrive/

Once a current student (you have started taking classes), you can download Office at

Learn more about Microsoft 365 and Teams for Students:

Your USFID is your personal student identification number and is printed below your photo on your USFID card. USFID numbers are originally given to you via email in your acceptance letter. It is also referred to as a U# and looks similar to U12345678.
This information is often used in academic processes.

Your NetID is your user ID and allows access to a variety of online services offered by the university including your email, Student Self-Service (formerly OASIS) account, and Canvas. It looks similar to a username (e.g. 鈥榡doe鈥�) and will be the beginning part of your 91视频email (e.g. 鈥榡doe@mail.usf.edu鈥�).
Daily use, this is the ID associated with the Microsoft software.

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Log into your 91视频Email using your Microsft credentials:

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The Office of Financial Aid is the best resource with respect to any questions or concerns you may have regarding your financial aid status.

Please visit the link below for additional contact information: /financial-aid/questions/

For a detailed overview of USF鈥檚 Graduate Fellowship opportunities, please visit the link: /graduate-studies/funding/fellowships-scholarships/

Tuition is based predominately on your designated residency status, so you will first want to review your acceptance letter or Student Self-Service account to confirm your current residency status.

Once you have determined that, you can find a detailed overview of USF鈥檚 tuition and fee charges here: /business-finance/controller/student-services/tuition-rates.aspx

Pay tuition and fees through 4 different methods. eCheck via Student Self-Service (recommended), Bank Card, Mailed check/Money order, or Cashier's Office.

More information: /business-finance/controller/student-services/cashiers/index.aspx

Health services are available on all campuses to registered graduate students.

Learn more about available services at: /student-affairs/student-health-services/

If you are a registered student who has paid tuition, you've paid a student health fee, which means you can see a healthcare provider with no out-of-pocket charge for a general office visit.

There may be minimal fees for specialty care and prescriptions. Learn more at /student-affairs/student-health-services/fees/index.aspx

Visit the Student Health and Wellness Center's website and navigate to the online form to make an appointment. Link: /student-affairs/student-health-services/services/index.aspx

The 91视频Tampa campus has the Bulls Country Pharmacy located inside the Student Health and Wellness Center. Learn more here: /student-affairs/student-health-services/services/pharmacy.aspx

Health services available to you are General Medical, Primary Care, Sexual Health and Gynecology, Mental Health Services, Testing for ADD, ADHD and Learning Disability, Immunizations and Allergy Shots, Nutrition Counseling, Travel Health, and Physical Therapy.

Read all services: /student-affairs/student-health-services/services/index.aspx

The 91视频Counseling Center is here to support your well-being and offers services to all 91视频students, on any campus.

Discover more at: /student-affairs/counseling-center/

91视频students who are actively enrolled in a given semester have access -- free of charge -- to recreation facilities across all three 91视频campuses. To learn more about the recreation facilities and services on your campus, please explore the following links:

• Tampa campus - /student-affairs/campus-rec/
• St. Petersburg campus -
• Sarasota-Manatee campus -

Visit to browse all 3 91视频campus' organizations. From academic and professional to special interest, there are nearly 900 registered student organizations with something for everyone!

Learn how to join a student organization at: /student-affairs/leadership-civic-engagement/student-organizations/join-student-org.aspx.

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The Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) curates events for graduate students from every 91视频program. OGS' events consist of a variety of formal and informal opportunities.

Meet fellow graduate students during social gathering events, research-based competitions (spectate or participate), professional development sessions, and more!

Events/Workshops provided by Graduate Studies: /graduate-studies/professional-development/workshops-events.aspx

The Office of Graduate Studies develops and maintains online webinars and other information and opportunities throughout the year to support your academic, professional, and career development goals. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides a plethora of Professional Development materials and workshops.

Link: /graduate-studies/professional-development/index.aspx

Additionally, you can earn a certificate in professional development by participating in developmental opportunities that will enhance your knowledge and skills as you prepare for your future career.

More information: /graduate-studies/professional-development/professional-development-certificate.aspx

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Explore a list of recorded professional and career development webinars at: /graduate-studies/professional-development/professional-development-recordings.aspx

Graduate students may sign up for one-on-one appointments with career advisors at 91视频Career Services. For scheduling information, go to /career-services/about-us/contact-us.aspx

Career Services organizes virtual career fairs, employer information sessions, and access to great resources to help graduate students with their job search and applications.

Career Services specific to Graduate Students: