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#HowToCollege: Family Edition

Hosted on Microsoft Teams, #HowToCollege: Family Edition webinars connect families with campus experts who share insights, resources, and guidance on topics that matter most to student success. Each session is designed to help you stay informed, navigate university processes, and support your student at every stage of their time at USF.

Each webinar is hosted live, allowing you to engage with USF staff and ask questions in real time. If you’re unable to attend, a recording will be shared with all registered participants, allowing you to watch at your convenience.

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What To Expect From These Sessions

When you attend a #HowToCollege session, you can expect:

  • Live, virtual presentations from USF departments and staff
  • Timely topics aligned with your student's experience
  • Practical tips and resources you can use or reference right away
  • Opportunities to ask questions and get answers directly from campus experts
  • Access to recordings and materials after the session

Fall 2026 Family Webinar Schedule

πŸŽ₯  10/1 | Future Ready Together: Academic Skills are Transferable Skills

Join the Academic Success Center (ASC) for a session about the ways your student can enhance their communication, social engagement, teamwork, time management, and more through the resources available. Comprising the Tutoring Hub and the Writing Studio, the ASC provides centralized learning support on the Tampa campus, with similar offices also available on the St. Petersburg & Sarasota-Manatee campuses.

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πŸŽ₯  10/15 | Get to Know the Center for Career & Professional Development

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) to learn about the office, what it offers, and how we support students in their career growth!

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πŸŽ₯  11/5 | Academic Advocacy at USF: Supporting Students from their First Semester to Graduation

Join the Office of Academic Advocacy (OAA) for a virtual session to learn about the academic support and coordinated care available to students from their first day at USF through graduation. Discover how Academic Advocates help students overcome challenges and stay on track through personalized guidance, proactive outreach, referrals, and ongoing support.

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πŸŽ₯  12/3 | Understanding the Student Ombuds: A Support Resource for Your Bull

Join the USF Student Ombuds Office to learn about the confidential, impartial support they offer to help students navigate challenges and resolve university-related concerns.

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