Current Student Resources
Find Community
Starting your journey at the University of South Florida as an international student is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming at first. That is why USF is committed to helping you build a strong sense of community from the moment you arrive. Whether you are looking to connect with fellow international students, get involved in cultural organizations, or join campus events, there are countless ways to find your place and feel at home.
New Student Connections
New Student Connections (NSC) provides general information resources about your USF campus. NSC also hosts events/programs to help you connect with fellow students, and a parent & family information guide to your transition.
BullsConnect
BullsConnect is USF's premier social media app to get students connected with campus. On BullsConnect, you can find events happening every-day, over 900 active clubs and organizations, and ways to see what is happening around any of our three campuses. To connect, log-on with your USF email and password to get started.
The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) helps support new student organization formation, leadership workshops and events, as well as service projects at USF.
Center for Student Involvement
Center for Student Involvement (CSI) offers personal consultations about getting involved in student life, host university-wide events, and oversee the Greek life (Fraternity and Sorority). CSI's Campus Activity Board (CAB) offers a wide-range of concert and university lecture series, USF-themed eveents, and more to feel welcomed to the university environment.
Center for Student Involvement
Fraternity and Sorority life
Fraternity and Sorority life offer 50 chapters students can “rush” (try out to join the group) to get involved with fellow students. Some are academically focused while others are more social.
Student Government
Student Government (SG) is a body that provides student representation for fiscal and social decisions, and provides student-funded services. Similar to the American government, SG is a presidential republic which has three branches of government (legislature, executive, and judicial).
The Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) offers online resources to connect with fellow students, learning materials on student success, well being, and multicultural awareness, and host events/programs to celebrate cultures and mentor students.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs
USF World
USF World provides students with ways to build global perspectives through programs, online information, guidance, support, and educational materials to boost global initiatives and create student success.
Connect on Social Media
We also recommend downloading social media apps to stay in touch with your peers. Popular apps include Instagram, Reddit, WhatsApp, GroupMe, Facebook, etc.