Arrival & Orientation

Next Steps

New students who are able to obtain necessary immigration paperwork should arrive to campus no later than the first week of the semester (add/drop week). Students must complete their Immigration Document Check and enroll in courses. Failure to check in on campus during the first week of classes and enroll will result in cancellation of the admission application.

Click the link for your degree level to see your required next steps.

NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - CLICK HERE

Complete These Steps:

  1. Submit admissions deposit via your MyBullsPath portal.

  2. Register for Orientation via your MyBullsPath portal. Orientation is mandatory for each new student, and orientation will be online.

  3. Complete the Student Health Services (SHS) immunizations and insurance requirements and provide necessary paperwork. This will include having any existing holds cleared before you are able to register for classes. Failure to comply with the USF Immunization policy by the first day of class could result in the cancellation of your classes.
    1. Visit your MyBullsPath portal to determine which Student Health Services items are outstanding.

    2. If an item has a "T" or an "N" status code, you must take action to resolve the item. If left unresolved, you will be unable to register for classes.
  4. Apply for housing via your MyBullsPath portal. You must also fill out this survey to indicate your housing preference.

  5. Research USF dining meal plans.

  6. Log into iStart to complete your pre-arrival tasks.

  7. Obtain your official and final academic documents and bring them with you for "doc check" upon your arrival to campus. You may also have a school counselor email the final documents (do not include any immigration or financial documents – these are uploaded to iStart) to the International Admission office at international@usf.edu for processing.
 

NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS - CLICK HERE

Complete These Steps:

  1. Complete the Student Health Services (SHS) immunizations and insurance requirements and provide necessary paperwork. This will include having any existing holds cleared before you are able to register for classes. Failure to comply with the USF Immunization policy by the first day of class could result in the cancellation of your classes.
    1. To view your immunization and health insurance status, log in to your OASIS account. Visit USF’s Immunization Compliance webpage, for an explanation of required and optional vaccines and instructions on how to submit your documentation to our office. Visit USF’s International Insurance Compliance webpage, for instructions on how to release the Student Insurance hold and information on how to purchase the USF policy or waive out with an adequate alternative policy.

  2. Apply for on-campus housing at https://www.usf.edu/housing/housing-application/index.aspx or find off-campus housing at https://offcampushousing.usf.edu/

  3. Research USF dining meal plans.

  4. Log into iStart to complete your pre-arrival tasks.

  5. Sign up for Graduate Student Orientation - https://www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/students/newly-admitted-students/orientation/new-graduate-student-orientation.aspx  (note: they post the date very late)

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