Students
First 56 Tampa Campus
The First 56 is eight weeks packed with events and activities to help our new Bulls dive into campus life, find awesome resources, and get set-up for success - both in class and beyond!
For the latest updates and information, check out Tampa's First 56 BullsConnect page.
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9/1 | Meet & Go: Part-Time Opportunities Fair β° 10:30AM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) 1300 Meet Peer Advisor Leaders at our office at MSC 1300 at 10:30AM, and go together to the Part-Time Opportunities Fair! |
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9/3 | CareerFest β° 11AM-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium Join the Center for Career & Professional Development for an afternoon of games, prizes, treats, and interactive activities designed to celebrate your career journey. Whether you're looking for a job or internship, exploring career pathways that interest you, or just aren't sure what your next step is, we're here to help. |
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9/3 | Meet & Go: Meet the National Panhellenic Council β° 7PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) 1300 Meet Peer Advisor Leaders at our office (MSC 1300) and go to meet the National Panhellenic Council! |
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9/3 | Meet NPHC β° 7-9PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708 Looking to learn more about our 9 National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternities and Sororities
at USF? Attend this event to get an introduction to our NPHC community! Doors open
at 6:30 pm, and the event will begin at 7. (Convocation is a requirement for any student
planning to participate in intake for an NPHC organization.) |
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9/5 | Bulls Blitz β° 4-6:30PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) North Entrance SG will take students from the MSC to Raymond James Stadium and back for free! We will start taking students to Raymond James at 4PM. We will begin taking students back to the MSC at the beginning of the fourth quarter. |
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9/5 | USF Football Game Vs FIU β° 7PM π Raymond James Stadium Cheer on the Bulls as USF takes on FIU in an exciting college football matchup! Grab your green and gold, bring your Bull pride, and get ready for a great day of USF football. |
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9/8 | Pathways to Impact: Service Engagement Expo β° 12-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium Join the CLCE at The Service Engagement Expo. This event will kick off our 9/11 Week of Service, a week to honor the victims, survivors, and heroes of September 11th through acts of service. Through this event, students will have the opportunity to interact with service-oriented student organizations and campus partners that will share all the different ways they can connect with others, impact their community, and create positive change. |
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9/8-12 | 9/11 Week of Service β° All Day π Search BullsConnect for volunteer sites Join The CLCE Staff for this Stampede of Service: 9/11 Week of Service as we dive into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. |
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9/9 | AI: Cheat Code or Study Buddy--Master Gen AI Ethically & Level Up Your Academic Game β° 12:30-1:30PM π Faculty Office Building (FAO) 0011 or MS Teams Generative AI is changing how we study, but do you know how to use it safely without crossing academic lines? Join the Office of Academic Resilience and Support (OARS) for an interactive workshop to take control of your learning! Learn how to navigate confusing syllabus policies, build "strategic study buddy" prompts for active learning, and properly document your writing to protect original work from false AI-detector flags. Weβll also chat about the hidden ethical and environmental impacts of tech. Stop guessing, start strategizing, and level up your academic game! |
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9/9 | #HowToCollege Building Professional Skills: Emails, Communication & More β° 6-7PM π MS Teams From emailing your professor to communicating with future employers, learn the professional skills every Bull needs. Get tips for writing effective emails, communicating confidently, and building workplace-ready habits. |
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9/15 | National Voter Registration Day β° 10AM-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium Join us for Bulls Vote Bash, USFβs campus celebration of National Voter Registration Day! Swing by the MSC to register to vote, check your registration status, and learn more about whatβs on your ballot with the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office. Additionally, if you're interested in joining a political student organization, chat with some of their representatives. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned one, this is your chance to engage, ask questions, and take charge of your civic power. |
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9/16 | Latin Heritage Month Bull Market Showcase β° 9AM-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Plaza |
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9/17 | Noche de Cultura β° 6-9PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater |
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9/19 | Bulls Blitz β° 4-6:30PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) North Entrance SG will take students from the MSC to Raymond James Stadium and back for free! We will start taking students to Raymond James at 4PM. We will begin taking students back to the MSC at the beginning of the fourth quarter. |
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9/19 | USF Football Game Vs Delaware State β° 7PM π Raymond James Stadium Cheer on the Bulls as USF takes on Delaware in an exciting college football matchup! Grab your green and gold, bring your Bull pride, and get ready for a great day of USF football. |
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9/23 | #HowToCollege: Thriving Away From Home 6-7PM π MS Teams Living away from home comes with new freedomβand new responsibilities. Explore strategies for creating routines, managing everyday life, building connections, and making USF feel like home. |
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9/23 | Thread Magazine Volume 24 Release Gala β° 6-9PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Thread Magazine is a student run Literary & Arts journal dedicated to showcasing the unique voices of the USF's diverse undergraduate community, and we cannot wait to host the creative, raw voices of this semester. As USFβs Literary & Arts journal, we invite you to join us in our largest showcase of the season, where we will host live readings from contributors, an art gallery walkthrough, and special guests from Tampa Bay's Literary & Arts community, including Saw Palm, Grow House Tampa, Creation Magazine, The Scribe, and The Centre Gallery. |
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9/30 | #HowToCollege: Exploring Internships & Student Employment β° 6-7PM π MS Teams Learn how to explore internships and student employment opportunities, find positions that fit your goals, and take the first steps toward building your resume. |
| 9/30 | Tea with MPB β° 7-9PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Centre Gallery |
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10/2-4 | Family Weekend β° 9AM-11PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Bring your family to campus and experience USF together! Join us for a weekend full of fun activities, events, and opportunities to make special memories with your Bull. |
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10/3 | Bulls Blitz β° TBD π Marshall Student Center (MSC) North Entrance SG will take students from the MSC to Raymond James Stadium and back for free! We will start taking students to Raymond James at 4PM. We will begin taking students back to the MSC at the beginning of the fourth quarter. |
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10/3 | USF Football Game Vs Temple β° TBD π Raymond James Stadium Cheer on the Bulls as USF takes on Temple in an exciting college football matchup! Grab your green and gold, bring your Bull pride, and get ready for a great day of USF football. |
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10/7 | LGBTQ+ Bull Market Showcase β° 9AM-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater |
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10/7 Fresh Check Day β° 11AM-2PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater Fresh Check Day is a nationally recognized, engaging, and uplifting mental health promotion event that features peer-centered interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways. |
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10/7 Pizza & Policy β° 6PM π Argos Study Lounge (RAR) 231 Join ResEd and SCED for Pizza & Policies! We will be playing Bingo, serving some pizza, sharing information on student conduct policies, residence hall policies, and talking about some common questions and misconceptions about the student conduct process. |
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10/8 | National Coming Out Day Celebration β° 6-8PM π Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom |
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10/13 | Student Government Midterm Elections β° 9AM-5PM π TBD |
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10/14 | #HowToCollege Battling College Blues β° 6-7PM π MS Teams College can come with stress, homesickness, loneliness, and moments when things don't feel quite right. Learn strategies for navigating challenging days, building your support system, and finding resources to help you feel more connected |
Your first eight weeks on campus is the perfect time to explore, connect, and make USF your home. We've put together a list of 56 fun, meaningful, and must-do activities to help you make the most of your first 56 days as a Bull!
56 Things to do in your First 56 Days!
- Experience the tradition and attend a Week of Welcome signature event listed at usf.edu/wow.
- Set yourself up for success by exploring majors and career options by completing the Career Navigator: Kickstart Your Career Journey in Canvas.
- Learn all the best tricks for college success by going to a #HowToCollege Workshop.
- Get some free merch and meet with student orgs and local vendors every Wednesday at Bull Market.
- Capture a memorable moment by taking a picture with our mascot, Rocky D. Bull.
- Soak up the vibrant campus atmosphere by experiencing the Center for Student Involvementβs Patio Tuesday.
- Feel the incredible energy of a USF Athletics Football game by tailgating and sitting in the student section at a home game in Raymond James Stadium.
- Get to where you need to go faster and with ease by riding the Bull Runner or HART bus.
- Show off your Bull pride by buying the OUR Shirt at the USF Bookstore (itβs inexpensive!).
- Get personalized guidance and support by meeting with your Peer Advisor Leader (PAL).
- Discover where you belongβexplore student organizations on BullsConnect or meet them in person at the Student Organization Fair!
- Create lasting memories with your loved ones by enjoying time at Family Weekend.
- Discover exciting opportunities for employment by looking for an on-campus job using Handshake.
- Be captivated by talent and creativity by attending a musical by USF's School of Theatre and Dance.
- Find your escape from studying by taking a break at Castor Beach.
- Stay organized and grab a FREE student planner from Student Government.
- Get a head start on your next semester by meeting with your academic advisor.
- Have an adventure on the Challenge Course or go Kayaking at the USF Riverfront Park.
- Discover inspiring works of art by visiting Centre Gallery for an art exhibit.
- Visit the Feed-A-Bull Food Pantry to donate and support fellow Bulls, or pick up essentials when you need them.
- Stay informed about all things USF by keeping up with the student newspaper, The Oracle.
- Connect with nature and find tranquility by visiting the USF Botanical Gardens.
- Feel safe and secure on campus by using SAFE Team for a free ride after 6:30 pm until 2:00 am.
- Explore the vibrant heart of the city by walking the Riverwalk in Downtown Tampa.
- Stop by the Global Student Center to play games, study, meet the team, and explore study abroad options!
- Make a splash in the pool or break a sweat in the gym at The FIT.
- Show your school spirit at a Fall sporting event and cheer on our soccer and volleyball teams.
- Treat your taste buds with USF Dining by eating at one of the many dining locations on-campus!
- Take care of your health with convenient care at student rates by scheduling your first appointment with the Student Health & Wellness Center and transferring your perscriptions to Bulls Country Pharmacy.
- Visit Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at the Student Services Building SVC 1133 to set up academic accommodations.
- Dare to succeed and achieve academic excellence by working with a peer tutor in STEM, writing, and connect with an Academic Peer Mentor at the Academic Success Center.
- Complete AlcoholEDU and learn ways to be safe around alcohol and other substances.
- Find your ideal spot to study, play a game, or simply unwind in the SkyPad on the 4th floor of the Marshall Student Center.
- Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Tampa from the 6th floor of the Interdisciplinary Sciences Building.
- Explore USF's Fraternity and Sorority Life community by attending one of their events.
- Escape campus stress and embark on a journey with Campus Recreation by going on an Adventure Trip.
- Make a meaningful difference in the community by participating in Stampede of Service.
- Uncover hidden gems and quiet study spots by visiting every floor of the Library.
- Experience a night of fun and excitement with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) by attending a Bulls Nite Out event.
- Dive into the world of gaming by visiting the Esports Living Lab and game with friends.
- Immerse yourself in the campus Contemporary Art Museum featuring dynamic and rotating art installations.
- Explore a world of science and innovation by visiting the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI).
- Expand your knowledge and enjoy a bite to eat by participating in the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement Lunchtime Leadership series.
- Treat yourself to a campus culinary classic by grabbing a Pub Sub from the on-campus Publix.
- Enjoy a special treat and show your school spirit by wearing green every Wednesday and getting a discounted drink at Kahwa Coffee in the bookstore.
- Boost your well-being with helpful resources by picking up a free wellness pack from the Center for Student Well Being.
- Embrace a cherished tradition by rubbing the hoof of the bull at the north entrance of the Yuengling Center for good luck before a game.
- Witness a spectacular view by watching the sunrise or sunset on top of a USF garage.
- Take a picture in front of the oldest building on campus, John and Grace Allen (ALN), and stop by Student Conduct and Ethical Development (SCED) (Suite 109) for some fun swag.
- Get ready for some fun by using Campus Recreation Centerβs free equipment loans for their many indoor sports facilities.
- Find your perfect outdoor study oasis at Simmons Park by Juniper Poplar Hall.
- Join in the excitement and celebrate school spirit by attending all of the Homecoming events.
- Celebrate and build community by attending an event hosted by the Multicultural Programming Board.
- Build connections and make your residence hall feel like home by attending programs hosted by your RA and Residential Education.
- Enjoy tasty treats and some friendly competition by grabbing some Chick-fil-A and playing a game of Pool in the BullPen.
- Believe you can and follow New Student Connections at @usf_nsc
Bottle Tracker
Kick-off your USF experience with your very own bottle tracker! Collect stickers by attending select signature events or by completing things to do during your first 56 days and fill up your bottle as you go. Your goal is to fill each spot on the bottle with a sticker.
Bottles will be distributed at the annual WOW! Kick-Off and LAUNCH in your First 56 Celebration during Week of Welcome!
Stay engaged, stay active and make your first 56 days unforgetta-BULL by collecting all the stickers! Access the sticker guide below to see where and how you can collect each sticker.