Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How do I register for New Student Orientation?

A:  You register for orientation on this Web site.

Q: How do I find my University NetID?

A: Use this step-by-step guide to find your University NetID.

Q:  How do I pay for New Student Orientation?

A:  For Transfer Students registration are placed on your student account which are paid with your tuition.  For first time in college students, you will pay for your orientation when you confirm your orientation date with a credit or debit card. Parents and family members will also pay online with a credit card when the student registers.

Q:  Why is there a fee for orientation?

A:  The orientation budget consists only of the fees that are collected by both the student fees and the parent & family program fees.  The budget pays for the food included in orientation, all printed materials, staffing, office supplies, mailing materials, and endless other resources needed to run an orientation program. For First Time in College students your orientation fee also covers overnight housing and extra food costs that are incurred for a 2-day program.

Q: Do parents spend the night in the Residence Hall for first time in college orientation?

A: No. The Parent & Family orientation is only held on the first day of first time in college student orientation. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

Q:  I registered for New Student Orientation at the Tampa Campus, can I attend that orientation?

A:  You should attend New Student Orientation at your Home Campus.

Q: Where do I find Immunization Records information?

A: You can find Immunization information by clicking Immunizations on the left navigation menu. To access the Immunization form click here. The phone number to Student Health Services, located on the Tampa Campus, is 813-974-4056.

Q:  Will I see an Academic Advisor during New Student Orientation?

A:  Yes. You will meet with academic advising during orientation and leave with a course schedule.

Q:  How do a change my home campus?

A:  It is simple!  Visit this Web site and complete the Self Declaration Form.  Submit the completed from to USFSP Office of Admissions and Records.

Q: I am a former returning USF student. Do I need to attend orientation?

A: No. Former USF students are not required to attend orientation. You should still contact Academic Advising to meet with an advisor to review your credits and degree requirements that might have changed since you last attended USF.