Resources

Family Resources

USF is committed to supporting your student's success both inside and outside the classroom. Families play an important role in that journey, and this page brings together key resources to help you stay informed and confidently support your student throughout their time at USF. 

Past #HowToCollege Webinars

Spring 2026 Sessions

Building Community Through the CSI-CAB Partnership

This presentation highlights the collaborative relationship between the Center for Student Involvement and the Campus Activities Board, showcasing how their shared mission enriches the student experience. Attendees will hear about signature programs, student leadership pathways, and the ways both groups contribute to a dynamic and inclusive campus community.

Student Well-Being

This presentation highlights the Counseling Center and Student Health & Wellness Center, providing a review of services, tips, and resources that your student can utilize while at USF to maintain physical and mental well-being. 

Future Ready Together: Academic Skills are Transferable Skills

In an academic year, the Academic Success Center can see over 2,500 unique students who visit over 11,000 times. Being part of the ASC community prepares students for a future-ready life through meaningful learning experiences that focus on enhancing communication, social engagement, teamwork, time management, and more. 

The Second-Year Transition: Supporting Your Student Beyond Year One

The second year of college often brings new responsibilities, greater independence, and important decisions. In this session, families will learn what to expect as their student completes their first year and prepares for the summer and sophomore year.

Learn more about the departments from this session's panel:

 

Empowering Career-Ready Bulls

Help your student make the most of their time at USF and prepare for life after graduation. In this session, you'll learn how Career Services supports students through career exploration, on-campus jobs, resume building, internship connections, job search strategies, and access to Handshake - USF's career platform. Families will leave with insights on how to encourage their Bull to take full advantage of these tools and become confident, career-ready graduates. 

 

 

Summer 2026 Sessions

Coming soon.

 

Collegiate Parent

Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change - William Bridges & Susan Bridges

Naked Roommate: For Parents Only - Harlan Cohen

Happiest Kid on Campus - Harlan Cohen

Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years - Helen E. Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller, publ. St. Martin's Griffin

Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years - Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger, publ. Quill

You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me) - Marjorie Savage, publ. Simon & Schuster

Campus Partner Guides

Coming soon.

 

Conversation Guides

Coming soon.