Office of University Community Partnerships | USF

At the heart of USF's community outreach efforts is the Office of University Community Partnerships (OUCP). This office serves as the primary gateway for the community to connect with the university. By positioning itself as the "front door", OUCP offers a welcoming entry point for individuals and organizations to learn about and establish meaningful relationships with the university. Through this office, USF aims to create strong, lasting partnerships that benefit both the university and the broader community.

As our office has grown, we've created a menu of services to help our community partners engage in more meaningful relationships with the university. You can view our menu of services below or reach out to the team through our Partnership Interest Form and a staff member will contact you.

Complete Our Partnership Interest Form

Partnership Menu

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Empowering community through university expertise

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Talent to meet the needs of community and employers

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Committed to community service and social responsibility

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Fostering Economic Growth through Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, strategic alliances, and vendor services

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 Offering professional development and learning throughout all stages of life.

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Championing Health for individuals, families and communities

2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

The University of South Florida has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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What's Going On In The USF Community?

Check out events happening around our community and see what USF is doing in the news.

Learn more about Community Partnership Events 

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