Starting in Spring
Overview
Welcome to USF!
Here at Orientation, we believe in providing a seamless transition to every student and family member who will call USF their home. The University of South Florida Orientation experience is hosted in-person on campus and virtually. Attendance is required. All first-year and transfer undergraduate students admitted to USF will be required to complete 3 parts of the Orientation experience. The experience consists of (1) completing of an Online Pre-Orientation Course via Canvas (University Learning Management System), (2) completing the Academic Program Requirements (3) attending an on-campus USF Orientation event at USF Tampa campus.
Be sure to continue checking your USF email, as you will receive additional details to prepare for your arrival prior to Orientation. Do not hesitate to reach out to our office by calling 813-974-3060 or emailing us at myorientation@usf.edu
START HERE: Complete Your Orientation Reservation |
| Tampa campus Orientation reservations open October 2023. This process can be started on our main reservation page. Click here now! |
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Complete Pre-Orientation Canvas Course |
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Students will receive access to the required Pre-Orientation Canvas Course once they've completed their Orientation reservation. Students must complete the entire course prior to attending their Orientation session. Failure to complete this course prior to your Orientation session may cause delays or challenges in your ability to register for courses. |
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Complete Academic Program Requirements |
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Students can expect to interact with their Academic Program during the following program components:
Within both of these programs, students will learn the essentials of academic onboarding, as it relates to their college and program of study. These steps will ensure students are able to be registered by their respective academic advisors and are prepared for the Live Synchronous Orientation session. Students must monitor their USF email for messages from their respective academic programs and the Office of Orientation regarding additional information about their advising meeting or Orientation session. |
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Attend In-Person/Live Synchronous Virtual Orientation Session |
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All undergraduate first-year students are required to attend an in-person Orientation event to satisfy the last step of their Orientation requirements. Students will be required to arrive to the Tampa campus and be visible for the whole program. This experience will include a time for students to participate in educational sessions which will assist in their transition into the university community, complete their campus business including picking up their ID card, clearing holds, getting a tour of the university, and more. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with new incoming students and build connections prior to the start of their first semester. Please make sure to check your USF email for more details about program location and other information. Transfer students will attend a Live Synchronous Virtual session for Transfer students is an Orientation experience led by USF Orientation Leaders (OLs) and staff. This program allows students to engage with a group of other incoming undergraduate transfer students and receive important USF information that is best delivered in a small group or discussion-based format. In order to complete the Live Synchronous Orientation session, students must have access to a computer, microphone, camera, and reliable internet connection. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams. We advise students to download Microsoft Teams to their computer desktop in advance of their Orientation date. Students will need to be logged into Microsoft Teams with their USF NetID and password in order to be successful. If they have trouble, they may email USF Information Technology for assistance at help@usf.edu |
MYBULLSPATH PORTAL INFORMATION
What is myBullsPath?
It's a one-stop student on-boarding portal that allows you to complete tasks all in one place (like registering for orientation or applying for housing). The portal is designed for newly admitted undergraduate students, both domestic and international, for all three USF campuses (Tampa, St.Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee).
How do I use it?
- Use your NetID and password to log into the myBullsPath portal.
- You will see a series of "cards". Each card represents a task or series of tasks
that you need to complete. They are color-coded so you know which to pay attention
to:
- Green means you've completed the task.
- Red means you need to complete the task.
- Yellow means the task is in progress.
- Gray means you will need to complete the task in the future, but not now.
- Follow the steps in the portal to complete any necessary tasks.