Living Learning Communities
College of Public Health Bulls in Health
Overview
The COPH Bulls in Health Living Learning Community is open to first-year students majoring in Health Sciences and Public Health. In the College of Public Health, our practice is our passion, and the COPH Bulls in Health LLC will set you on a path to success. When you join this LLC, you will co-enroll in critical health sciences prerequisites or public health course work, participate in special events and activities to introduce you to the College of Public Health and USF Health, and network with administrators, faculty, and high achieving student leaders in the College of Public Health. You will also have an Academic Advisor from your major with office hours in your residence hall to answer your questions and assist you in reaching your individualized goals. While in the LLC, you will develop the skills necessary to reach your personal, professional, and educational goals throughout your time at USF and in your future career.
Located In: Poplar Hall
Open To: All first-year Health Sciences and Public Health majors.
Benefits of the COPH Bulls in Health Living Learning Community
- Live with students who share similar interests in healthcare
- In-hall Academic Advising and Office Hours with a designated Advisor
- Individualized academic support and career coaching
- College of Public Health and USF Health tours
- Interaction with leadership and faculty from the College of Public Health
- Community service opportunities in Public Health
- Introduction to specific facilities, resources, and offices at USF Health which are specifically for USF Health students
- Common course enrollment
- Special programming designed to increase academic and career success
Students are also required to pay the BiH fee of $150.00 per semester, which is used to cover the cost of BiH workshops, activities, and events.
Application Process
Apply to live in an RCP (Click "Residential Community Program")
To gain admission to an RCP, you will need to complete an online RCP application (in addition to the general USF housing application) and be admitted into the RCP.
When completing an RCP application that requires longer responses, we recommend typing into a Microsoft Word document that you can save and refer back to if you have any complications. Once you submit an application, a confirmation page should appear. You will also receive a confirmation email in your USF email account. If you do not receive these confirmations, please contact livinglearning@usf.edu, as your application was not received.
RCP Admission Decisions
Once received, your application will be reviewed by the appropriate RCP for a decision on admission. You will be notified via your USF email account regarding your RCP admission status. Each RCP has its own review timeline, but most programs will review applications and begin making application decisions by early March. Admission decisions are for one academic year.
If you are admitted to an RCP, you will automatically be assigned into that community. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, or the RCP has reached capacity, your housing assignment will be based on the preferences in your general housing application.
If at any point you wish to withdraw an application, or for questions regarding the general housing application, meal plans, payment information, etc., please contact housing@usf.edu or 813-974-0001.