New Student Orientation

 

Student Life - Orientation
USF St. Petersburg CAC 130b
140 7th Avenue South,
St. Petersburg Florida 33701
Phone: 727-553-4181

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This web page is maintained by: Jennifer Quinn-Taylor.
The page was last updated
3/12/08 .

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How do I register for New Student Orientation?

A:  You may register for New Student Orientation by finding your appropriate reservation form on this website. 

Q:  How do I pay for New Student Orientation?

A:  For Transfer Students registration and ID fees 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 of first time in college students 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: How do I find my U number?

A: The following steps will assist you in finding your “U” number:
1. LOGIN TO OASIS
2. SELECT STUDENT AND FINANCIAL AID
3. SELECT REGISTRATION THEN REGISTRATION STATUS
4. YOUR “U” NUMBER CAN BE FOUND IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE PAGE

Q:  I registered for New Student Orientation at the Tampa Campus by mistake, how should I change my reservation?

A:  You will need to contact the Tampa New Student Orientation Office at 813-974-3060 to cancel you reservation and ask for a refund.  You will then need to complete a reservation form for USF St. Petersburg New Student Orientation and submit the payment.  Transfers of payment or registration cannot be done.

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:  It depends if you are a First Time in College student or a Transfer Student.  Academic Advising is a separate process for Transfer Students.  First Time in College students will meet with an Academic Advisor during orientation.  If you are a Transfer Student contact the Academic Advising Office at 727-873-4511 to make an appointment with your Academic Advisor.

Q:  How do a change my home campus?

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

 


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