To reserve your spot at USF, you must submit a Space Deposit form.
- Fill out your Space Deposit form:
You can find your Space Deposit form in your admission packet.
Please Note: regardless of whether you accept your admission to the
School of Nursing and Health Professions, we ask that you please return
the Space Reservation form to indicate your enrollment decision.
- Pay the deposit online with "ebill and epay":
Log on to USFconnect.
(See the USFconnect log on instructions below.)
- Select the Student tab
- Click on the "ebill & epay" link on the left-hand side of the page of the page.
- A window entitled "Message Board" should open.
- From the menu on the left, select the “Make Payment” link.
- The Make Payment page gives you three payment categories: “Student Accounts” – for paying tuition and fees; “Housing Pre-Payments” - only to be used for making on-campus housing deposits; and “Admission Deposits” – to be used for making your one-time Admission Deposit.
- Although the Due Date and Deposit Amount will show as “Not Available”, click on the green Pay button in the Admission Deposit section to enter the deposit payment portal.
-On the first form page that opens, select your Admission Term from the drop-down menu, enter your Payment Amount in the payment field (example format: 200.00), and select your Payment Method from the drop-down menu. Click the green Continue button.
(NOTE: you can make an admission deposit payment with a credit card or an electronic check “echeck”. A deposit is the only type of payment you can make with a credit card. Tuition and Fees cannot be paid using a credit card.)
- The next form that opens will ask for your payment & billing information. Please have your credit card or checking/saving account information ready. Click the Continue button when ready.
- A confirmation page will appear. Please check the accuracy of the information entered. If it is correct, click the submit button. If there is an error, go back and make the corrections.
- After your transaction processes, you will get a receipt page that you can print for your records. Log out of ebill & epay.
Deadline: Refer to your admission letter for deposit deadline.
Questions?
School of Nursing and Health Professions, Cowell Hall
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6681, Fax: (415) 422-6877
Email: nursing@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/nursing
USFconnect
Most university business is handled online, so you will need to set up your USFconnect account as soon as possible. You must be able to log into your USFconnect account in order to view and accept financial aid, pay your bill, register for courses, check your email, and many other functions. Follow these steps to get started:
1. Go to USFconnect.
2. Click on the "Change or Reset Your Password" link.
3. Click on the "Reset Your Password" link.
You will need to enter your USF ID number in order to reset your password. You can find your USF ID on your acceptance letter.
If you need assistance with logging into your USFconnect account or resetting your password, contact ITS at (415) 422-6668 or by email at itshelp@usfca.edu.
The first step in applying for financial aid is to file the FAFSA. This is a U.S. Department of Education form that provides data to university financial aid offices in order to process federal student loans and other awards. Student loans are available for new graduate students all year round. The earlier you complete the FAFSA form, the sooner the Financial Aid Office will be able to create an award package for you. For more information, visit the Apply for Aid page.
After receipt of your FAFSA application, the Financial Aid Office will determine your aid eligibility and send you a financial aid notice. Upon receiving your notice, you must log in to accept or decline the aid offered to you.
- Go to the Financial Aid section of USFconnect:
Log into USFconnect, click on the Student tab, and then click on the Click Herebutton in the Student Self Service section. Once in Student Self Service, click on the Student tab, and then click on the Financial Aid menu.
- Check the status of your aid:
Click on the Financial Aid Status link. If you have any outstanding requirements, you must complete them before your aid can be confirmed.
- Accept or decline your aid:
Click on the Award link, then follow the link to accept or decline your award offers.You will not receive your aid unless you go online to accept it.
Deadline: You must accept your aid within 30 days of receipt of your award letter.
Questions?
One Stop Office, Lone Mountain, Room 251
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2020, Fax: (415) 422-6084
Email: onestop@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onestop
Visit USF's Financial Aid TV: usfca.financialaidtv.com.
Before you register for classes, you should plan how you will pay your semester bill, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
- Go to ebill & epay:
Log into USFconnect. Click on the Student tab, and then click on the ebill & epaylink on the left. This is where you can view your bill, make payment, and more. Remember, you will not receive a paper bill, so you must log into ebill & epay to view your account.
- Choose your method of payment:
You may pay your tuition using online e-check, personal checks, bank wires, or by signing up for the payment plan. Go to www.usfca.edu/payment for more information.
- Set up an authorized payer:
Authorized payers are spouses, employers, etc., who can view bills and make payments online. To set up an authorized payer, go to ebill & epay, located in the Student tab of USFconnect, and click on the Authorized Payers link from the menu on the left. Authorized payers can go to www.usfca.edu/authorizedpayer for more information.
- Be aware of semester payment deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Intersession: January 2
Spring: January 2
Summer: May 1
If you register for classes after the payment due date for the semester, you must be prepared to pay the balance due at the time of registration, or you must enroll in the payment plan. Go to www.usfca.edu/tuition for complete information about the University's tuition and payment policies.
Questions?
One Stop Office, Lone Mountain, Room 251
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2020, Fax: (415) 422-6084
Email: onestop@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onestop
It is important to be aware of the procedures and deadlines for registration in your program.
MSN Students:
It is important to know the last day to drop classes in case you have to withdraw unexpectedly. To find out the last day to drop a class with a full refund, check the Schedule of Classes at www.usfca.edu/schedules.
Questions?
School of Nursing and Health Professions, Cowell Hall
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6681, Fax: (415) 422-6877
Email: nursing@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/nursing
Get acquainted with the campus, your faculty, and your new classmates through a variety of events. Orientation is the opportunity to develop connections that will shape your time at USF and last a lifetime.
- Spring Orientation:
Orientation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 9am-6pm on the USF Main Campus, Cowell Hall, Rm. 312.
- Academic Advising:
- Your academic advisor is to be determined. You will have the opportunity to meet your advisor and ask questions regarding our academic program at orientation.Students are required to meet with their advisor once per semester prior to the registration period in order to discuss their progress and have their advising holds cleared. Most advisors will hold group advising sessions, but students can also arrange individual advising sessions with their advisor for one-on-one assistance.
- Final Transcripts:
Request a copy of your previous schools' transcripts showing final grades (for any prerequisite courses that may be in progress) to be sent to:
Graduate Admissions
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
We would like to have your final transcript before classes start, but let us know if you will not have final grades by the first day of classes.
Questions?
School of Nursing and Health Professions, Cowell Hall
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6681, Fax: (415) 422-6877
Email: nursing@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/nursing
To protect your health and wellness, students are encouraged to sign up for USF-sponsored health insurance.
- Off-Campus Students:
Graduate students living off-campus and registered for 6 credit hours or more are eligible to purchase the University-sponsored health insurance.
- On-Campus Students:
Graduate students residing in University-operated housing must purchase the USF-sponsored health insurance or apply for a waiver.
- International Students:
All international students registered for at least 1 credit hour or more will be automatically enrolled in and charged for the USF-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan.
For more information, visit the Health Insurance website.
Questions?
Health Promotion Services, UC Fifth Floor
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-5797, Fax: (888) 471-2290
Email: hps@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/hps
Go to:
usfca.edu/nursing/healthrequirements
for instructions
All USF students are issued a university photo ID called a One Card. Your USF One Card grants you access to on-campus resources, including your residence hall, classroom buildings, Don Dollars accounts, Gleeson Library, Koret Health and Recreation Center, and more.
- Smile for the camera:
Have someone take a picture of you. You should be facing the camera with your head and shoulders visible. Save the picture as a .jpg or .jpeg file.
- Log onto I.D. Express:
I.D. Express will allow you to pre-order your USF One Card so that it is ready for you to pick up on orientation day. To get started, go to www.usfca.edu/onecard/spring.
- Raffle:
Students who participate in I.D. Express will be automatically entered into a raffle to receive $50 in Don Dollars, which can be used on-campus at the bookstore, dining locations, vending machines, and more.
Questions?
One Card and Campus Security Systems, Lone Mountain, Room 130
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-7663, Fax: (415) 422-6664
Email: onecard@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onecard
For graduate students who move to San Francisco, you will need to make your own housing arrangements. Graduate students have two housing options:
- Off-Campus Housing:
The majority of USF graduate students choose to live in apartments off-campus (not operated by the university). Some graduate programs offer assistance in connecting students who want to search for an apartment together. USF's Off-Campus Housing website provides tools for searching for housing, information on SF neighborhoods, worksheets for creating a budget, and more. Go to the Off-Campus Housing site to get started now.
- On-Campus Housing:
USF also offers a limited number of graduate student housing units in university-operated apartments in Loyola Village and rooms in Pedro Arrupe Hall. To apply for housing at USF, log into USFconnect, click on the Student tab, and then scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on the USFrooms link on the lower left. As part of your application in USFrooms, you will need to submit a $300 non-refundable housing pre-payment.
Questions?
Office of Residence Life, UC Fifth Floor
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6824, Fax: (415) 422-2480
Email: orl@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/residence_life
The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records
- Privacy of Records:
Under federal law, students' records (including grades, GPA, class schedule, and more) cannot be disclosed to any third-party, even parents or spouses, without the written authorization of the student (some exceptions apply). To learn more about your FERPA rights, go to www.usfca.edu/onestop/privacy.
- Student Consent to Release Information:
Students who wish to allow a third-party (parents, siblings, etc.) to view their education records must submit a form authorizing the access. Access can be granted to academic records, tuition and billing records, and/or financial aid records. Go to www.usfca.edu/onestop/forms for instructions on how to submit the form.
- What if I don't submit the Student Consent to Release form?
If you do not authorize your someone to have access to your records, USF will not disclose any information to them. This means that your spouse or parents will not be able to call USF to find out information about your financial aid or balance even if they are helping you pay your tuition.
Questions?
One Stop Office, Lone Mountain, Room 251
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-2020, Fax: (415) 422-6084
Email: onestop@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/onestop
Below are some additional resources that should help you transition to USF.
MUNI Passes:
Discounted MUNI passes will be available for purchase in Fall and Spring semesters. They may be purchased online each semester before classes begin.
MUNI is the name of the city San Francisco's public transportation system. The bus pass is valid for unlimited rides on San Francisco's buses, streetcars, cable cars, and the MUNI subway. To learn more about planning your commute via MUNI, please visit 511 Trip Planner.
Questions?
School of Nursing and Health Professions, Cowell Hall
2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 422-6681, Fax: (415) 422-6877
Email: nursing@usfca.edu, Web: www.usfca.edu/nursing
