Attend New Student Orientation on Friday, January 18th!
NSO includes events to help you succeed, connect to resources, and make connections with other new students, faculty and staff. Parents are also welcome to attend! Check in begins at 9:00 am and the program runs 9:30 am-5:00 pm. The full schedule is available for download here.
January 17-18
On-Campus Business (as needed)
9:00am-5:00pm
Make-Up Registration and Webtrack
Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA), University Center 3rd Floor
One Card
Lone Mountain 130
One Stop (Financial Aid, Registrar, Records)
Lone Mountain 251
Transfer Admissions
Lone Mountain 200
Friday, January 18
New Student Orientation
Immunization Clinic
8:00am-1:30pm
University Center 504
Student Schedule
9:00-9:30am
Check In for New Students
McLaren Lobby
Begin by checking in to receive your orientation materials
9:30-10:15am
Welcome Session
McLaren Complex
USF welcomes new students and families to the university and introduces our mission and values. During this interactive session, you will learn how to get actively engaged in your Jesuit education.
10:15-11:15am
We Are USF
McLaren Complex
USF offers students the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the country. At this event, a panel of current students will discuss the experiences that shaped and changed their identity while at USF. New students will learn about cultural diversity at USF and meet some of our dynamic students.
11:15am-11:45am
Student Rights and Responsibilities
McLaren Complex
Learn about your rights and responsibilities related to financial aid and student accounts.
11:45-12:00pm
Introducing the Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA)
McLaren Complex
Meet the CASA staff and learn about the resources they provide to support student success.
12:00-1:15pm
Student Lunch & Don’s Fest Resource Fair
University Center, 1st Floor
Join us for lunch at the Crossroads Café and a resource fair where many departments will be on hand to answer your questions and help you get involved!
1:30-5:00pm
Orientation to Your Major
(Duration will vary depending on your major.)
Arts and Sciences - McLaren 250
Business - McLaren 252
Nursing - Cowell Hall 107
Join the faculty of your college/school for a personalized welcome and introduction to your academic career, including an orientation to your major. Key faculty and staff will introduce themselves and guide you through essential information about your specific academic major/program, including a section for all undeclared majors.
3:00-5:00pm
Make Up Advising, Parina Lounge, University Center 3rd Floor.
3:30-4:15pm
Campus Tour (optional)
Meet in McLaren Lobby
4:30-5:00pm
Library Tour (optional)
Gleeson Library
4:30-6:00pm
Transfer Student Reception
University Center 4th Floor Lounge
Network with fellow transfer students with food, music, and fun!
