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STUDENT LIFE AT USF
USF TRADITIONS
• CampU is an overnight experience where students learn about USF history and traditions while building life-long friendships
• Week of Welcome occurs at the beginning of every semester and provides hundreds of events to help students transition to the USF community
• Homecoming Week occurs every fall and provides tons of free entertainment and social events
• Movies on the Lawn occur twice each month, showing a current movie outdoors with free popcorn
• Bull Market occurs every Wednesday, where tons of vendors and student organizations set up booths on our Marshall Center patio
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
• Students can participate in research in any field or major
• Can be a part of an existing research study or start your own
• Office of Undergraduate Research in campus library makes involvement easy
• Students are paired with a USF faculty advisor
GREEK LIFE
• Four different councils
• Multicultural and traditional fraternities and sororities
• Organizations are based on values such as leadership, scholarship, and service
CLCE-CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
• More than 15 programs offered to develop students’ leadership skills
• Programs help students develop their passion and talents
• Explore relevant global issues • Practice skills such as planning,
fundraising, volunteering, and creating awareness
• Bulls Service Breaks allow students to make a difference in other communities
EDUCATION ABROAD
• Programs offered in over 25 countries
• Variety of opportunities including semester exchanges, summer/short-term programs, and international internships
• Specific scholarships and funding available
• Each program provides course credit toward the student’s degree program
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
• Provides leadership opportunities for students to promote democracy and representation in campus decision-making
• Student leadership governs a budget of approximately $13 million US
• Excellent professional development
UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES
• Started in 1986, provides the campus community opportunities to engage each other in a thoughtful, respectful manner while creating new ideas, opinions, and values of their world
• Distinguished guest lecturers include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Reverend Jesse Jackson, RENT star Anthony Rapp, Common, and Mythbusters, to name a few
SPORTS/INTRAMURALS
• Over 30 sports and activities offered ranging from football/soccer to inner tube water polo
• Structured leagues and tournaments • Offered fall, spring, and summer
semesters • All students, staff, and faculty can
participate • Join a league with your friends or make
new ones by signing up as a “free agent”
CAMPUS RECREATION
• State-of-the-art fitness facility providing students opportunities to live a healthy lifestyle
• Cardio and weight-equipment
• Indoor pool
• Group fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba, Kickboxing, Boot Camp, etc.
• Outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, ropes course, etc.
CAMPUS RECREATION
CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT • Approximately 650 different clubs and organizations
including: – Pre-professional
• Ex – The Medical Ethics Society or Model United Nations
– Honors • Ex – The Golden Key International Honour Society, Honors College
Student Council
– Service • Ex – Global Medical Brigades, Activism at USF
– Multicultural • Ex – Caribbean Cultural Exchange, Punjabi Club, Black Student Union
– Sports • Ex – Quidditch, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee
– Religious & spiritual • Ex – Catholic Student Union, Muslim Student Association
– Special interest • Ex – Medieval Enthusiasts Club, Robotics Group, Mock Trial Club
CAMPUS DINING
• Four all-you-care-to-eat buffet style dining halls • Our newest hall, Champion’s Choice, provides
students with healthy grab-n-go options and is conveniently located next to our Campus Recreation Center
• Interactive menus change daily, offering a wide variety of choices
• Special menu items are always available for vegetarian, vegan, gluten- and lactose-free diets
• Many other dining options available across campus including Burger King, Subway, Miso Sushi, and more
LIVING ON CAMPUS
• Three styles of housing – Traditional – Suite – Apartment
• Living Learning Communities allow students to live with others who have similar academic or social interests
• Resident Assistants are upper classmen who are available to provide programs, mentor students, and foster a community environment
• Live-in faculty and advising staff make for convenient networking and resources
GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
• Graduate students can participate in organizations that are open to all students at the university and those that are specifically identified for graduate students
• Currently there are over 30 registered organizations that are identified as graduate organizations ranging from academic to social organizations
DOCTORAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
• Prepares students for global leadership in a variety of settings
• Completion of a one-semester leadership course • At least two semesters of shadowing effective
leaders • Development and implementation of a
leadership plan • Participation in a leadership journal club • Participation in leadership conferences/retreats
and forums • Workshops • Serving as a mentor to the new class of
Leadership Institute Fellows
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT COUNCIL
• Fosters interaction between graduate and professional students through community service, social, and academic events
• GPSC provides a voice for graduate and professional students by advocating student interest to administration, the Graduate School, and Student Government
GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADORS
• New organization beginning in January 2013!
• Provides opportunities for graduate students to advise the Dean of the Graduate School and to be actively involved in building a graduate community by creating a network for communication and assistance among prospective, current and former graduate students
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES • Aimed at assisting graduate students
with skills acquisition in area of writing, research, networking, wellness and others that are scheduled throughout the academic year
• Focus on assisting graduate students in their matriculation