About Us

Services

The Office of Transfer Student Success provides a range of services to prospective, transitioning and current transfer students to ensure their experiences are smooth and efficient.

Some of our services include:

  • Administration of the Fuse program, including curriculum alignment, advising, tracking and special offerings.
  • Regularly-occuring virtual information sessions about preparing for, applying, and transferring to USF.  See our Contact Us page for dates/times and the meeting link.
  • Phone, video, email, and in-person academic advising for prospective and transitioning transfer students, advising on applying to USF, credit transfer, major-specific transfer requirements, and other transfer-specific advising.  See our Contact Us page to learn more about accessing our academic advising resources.
  • Advising at Florida College System Partner Institutions. Check back in September 2024 for an updated calendar on where and when we will be visiting this Fall!
  • Academic support to current USF transfer students to advise on success strategies.
  • Oversee the Academic Transitions Course (SLS3113), a three-credit upper-level elective course designed to help transfer students adapt to a new academic environment. You can find more information on the course by clicking here.
  • Hosting 2 transfer student organizations, including the Transfer Engagement and Achievement Mentorship (TEAM) program and the Beta Phi chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
  • Outreach events and workshops both on USF's campus and on FCS partner campuses. Past events include HCC/USF Day, Office of National Scholars Workshop, Pre-Health Professions information sessions and more.
  • Articulation work, including developing course acceptance processes and clearer communication to prospective students about credit transfer.

The Office of Transfer Student Success (OTSS) also offers reservable rooms in our suite located in the John and Allen Grace Building (ALN), Suite 271. Available to all USF students, staff, and faculty, this space is designed to support your academic, professional, and collaborative needs. Whether you're planning a study session, meeting, or small event, our rooms are equipped to provide a comfortable and productive environment. We are proud to offer this service as part of our commitment to fostering student success and supporting the broader USF community. Click here to make a reservation request!