Why USF?

Why Choose USF?

USF is committed to the success of talented students like you. We’ve got your back from the first moment you step onto campus to that final tassel turn at graduation. Is USF the right fit for you? Get to know us a little better and discover what it means to be a Bull.

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Choose your unique journey at one of our three campuses! Each location includes all the resources of the University of South Florida, a Preeminent Research University. No matter which location you call home, you can attend classes at all three.

• USF Tampa is our largest campus, located in Tampa’s booming Uptown District.
• USF St. Petersburg is on the waterfront in artsy downtown St. Petersburg.
• USF Sarasota-Manatee is a tight-knit, coastal campus community in stunning Sarasota.

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Life’s good in Tampa Bay! Our location on Florida’s Gulf Coast contributes to an ideal college experience. Explore the sun-drenched, subtropical paradise that the University of South Florida calls home.

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Pursue your precise academic passion, from Artificial Intelligence to World Languages and everything in between! We offer more than 230 majors and concentrations, including accelerated and high ability programs. You can also access transformative research experiences and exhilarating study abroad opportunities, ensuring your studies advance your goals.

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With one of the lowest tuition rates in the country, generous financial aid and scholarships and plenty of student employment opportunities, USF is an outstanding value. Even if you live outside Florida, our out-of-state tuition rates are competitive with many of your local universities. Reach your education goals at a price that won’t break the bank.

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As early as day one of college, you can start preparing for life after graduation. USF’s Career Services helps you identify, plan and achieve your career goals. Learn how to self-assess, conduct career research, seek out experiences that will give you transferable skills and search for full-time employment.

• Career Coaching offers career exploration, resume writing guidance and more to help you discover your career interests and find employment.
• Cooperative education integrates paid, hands-on, career-related work experience through your academic program and provides you with valuable training in your chosen career field.
• Internships offer an opportunity to perform hands-on work in your desired field and are often shorter in duration than a co-op.
• Job search prepares you for the post-graduation career search with a suite of services, including resume and cover letter preparation, employer research, networking tips, interview skills and tips on proper attire.

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You don't have to be a back-to-back national championship-winning cheerleading team to show your Bull Pride, we just like to show off. If you're interested in other types of sports, you're in luck. USF’s 21 NCAA Division I sports teams compete throughout the year, achieving excellence in football, basketball, softball and more. During each season, USF students enjoy many perks, including:

• Free admission to every game (including football)
• Fan rewards
• Free transportation to watch the Bulls play football at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Soon, students will cheer on the Bulls at our very own on-campus stadium.

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From surfing to basketball to eSports, our over 70 intramural and club sport options allow you to find activities that interest you. Our other recreation and fitness offerings include:

• Gyms on all three campuses
• Equipment rentals on all three campuses
• Adventure Trips for all students
• Pools on the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses
• Group fitness at the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses
• Hiking trail on the Tampa campus
• USF Challenge Course on the Tampa campus

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Student success sits at the heart of everything we do. To ensure the best possible outcomes, USF offers many resources for our students, including academic advising, tutoring and testing services, mental health support and more.

That doesn't end with housing. USF’s Residential Community Programs bring together students with similar majors, backgrounds and interests, creating supportive neighborhoods that foster deep connection and student success. A variety of communities are available to join

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We support every Bull, but military-connected students enjoy specialized support services at USF. Ranked among the nation's most veteran-friendly schools, USF offers a number of special programs and resources for military-connected students, including veterans, eligible dependents, active duty service members, and members of the Selected Reserve on all three USF campuses. Find camaraderie among our large population of student veterans and receive ongoing support from our Office of Veteran Success as you earn a degree from our nationally-ranked university.

USF is one of the few universities in the nation with ROTC programs for all four military branches. You can even join our ROTC Living Learning Community, located in Maple Hall on the Tampa campus.

Explore our ROTC programs:

• Army ROTC
• Naval ROTC (including Marines)
• Air Force ROTC
• Joint Military Leadership Center

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We're ready to answer your questions about what USF offers and how you can become a Bull.

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