Transition
Family Checklist
Family Checklist serves as a tool for our newest USF family members so they can help their student prepare for a successful transition to USF. The Family Checklist is divided into three sections: once admitted, post deposit, and prior to classes starting. The student in your family can access their USF Student Checklist here. The student in your family can access their USF Student Checklist here.
ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO USF
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in the Admissions Checklist portal:
- Activate their NetID
- Activate their USF email address- Students should check this email often
- Verify their contact information and provide an emergency contact name and phone number
- Pay their admissions deposit
Familiarize yourself with:
- USF Scholarships
- Florida Prepaid Plan information: Florida Prepaid (usf.edu)
- USF’s Student Privacy Rights and Family/Third Party Access process
- If not yet completed, help the student in your family submit the free application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
ACTIONS TO COMPLETE ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS DEPOSITED TO USF
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in MyBullsPath:
- Submit required immunization records and medical history documents
- Submit final transcripts, test scores, and exam scores
- Reserve their seat at Orientation on their home campus
- Submit their on-campus Housing Application, Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
- Make their USF Dining meal plan selection; required if living on campus
Familiarize yourself with:
- The support provided for our parents and families: Tampa campus; St. Petersburg campus; Sarasota-Manatee campus
- Financial aid how-to-videos
- Payment options
- Florida Prepaid Plan information
- Reserve your seat at Family and Guest orientation on your student’s home campus: Tampa campus; St. Petersburg campus; Sarasota-Manatee campus
- Activate your Parent & Family Bulletin portal account
- “Like” the USF family page on Facebook: Tampa campus; St. Petersburg campus
- Save the date by booking your travel and hotel accommodations for Orientation, Move-in, and Family and Friends Weekend
ACTIONS TO COMPLETE AFTER ORIENTATION
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks:
- Verify their residency status in MyBullsPath; domestic students only
- Select their on-campus room; Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
- Review their final tuition and fees due and accepted any awards in OASIS
- Subscribe to e-deposit in OASIS
- Purchase their USF ID card
- Purchase a parking permit; if they intend to park on campus
- Join their “USF Class of” Facebook group
Familiarize yourself with:
- USF policies
- Campus resources: Tampa campus
- USF important dates
- USF’s Bill Due Date schedule
- The support that will be available to your student: Tampa campus: New Student Connections; St. Petersburg campus: The Compass Student Experience Office; Sarasota-Manatee campus: The Department of Student Support
Have important conversations with the student in your family about:
- Personal and Campus Safety
- Finances and Budgeting
- Communication between your Student and Family
- Building a Life at USF
- Maintaining Well-Being
- Academic Transition and Success
- Establish Non-USF Services for a Successful Transition
Download:
Mark your calendar!
- Move-in weekend events
- USF Family Experience