You are about to become a USF St. Petersburg student and start a very exciting chapter in your life.  In preparation for this, New Student Orientation offers three different programs to help you become more acquainted with our community. We aim to create an informative and fun-filled transition into the USF St. Petersburg community. New Student Orientation not only familiarizes students with their new campus, but also exposes students to curricular and co-curricular opportunities and resources.

All new students must participate in a New Student Orientation program.  The Parent and Family program is not required, but is highly recommended for the parents of first time in college students. The orientation sessions are different for First Time in College students (Freshman) and Transfer students. You are considered a first time in college student unless you have attempted 12 or more college-level credits after graduation from high school. Credits earned through dual enrollment or by exams will be used to determine class standing after matriculation but do not confer transfer status in the admission process. If you are still unsure of which program you should register for please contact the department by E-mail or Phone: 727-873-4754.

If you have any questions, please visit the Orientation FAQ page.

Congratulations on joining the USF St. Petersburg community! 
We welcome you to our campus and look forward to meeting
you at an orientation session soon!