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Seen At Orientation

There’s a lot of information packed into Orientation! Check out our Seen At Orientation page to see information from your Orientation session. This page is a collection of valuable information that was presented during your Orientation session.


Transfer Orientation this Thursday!

MyOrientation at University of South Florida
The Office of Orientation can’t wait to welcome over 500 new Transfer students on Thursday, May 10, at Transfer Orientation in the Marshall Student Center on USF’s Tampa campus.

Are you attending?

Transfer Orientation is designed with transfer students in mind – you have demonstrated that you can be successful in college. Orientation is designed to prepare you to transition your success to the University of South Florida.

You may want to check out our Getting Here information for important arrival information! In addition, please make sure that you print your parking permit from your e-confirmation PDF that was given to you in MyOrientation.

Course Registration?

Once you attend the full day, you will be able to register for summer & fall classes. View our post on course registration for additional assistance.

Transfer Orientation This Friday!

MyOrientation at University of South Florida
The Office of Orientation can’t wait to welcome over 500 new Transfer students on Friday, April 27, at Transfer Orientation in the Marshall Student Center on USF’s Tampa campus.

Are you attending?

Transfer Orientation is designed with transfer students in mind – you have demonstrated that you can be successful in college. Orientation is designed to prepare you to transition your success to the University of South Florida.

You may want to check out our Getting Here information for important arrival information! In addition, please make sure that you print your parking permit from your e-confirmation PDF that was given to you in MyOrientation.

Course Registration?

Once you attend the full day, you will be able to register for summer & fall classes. View our post on course registration for additional assistance.

Orientation Reservations Available

MyOrientation at University of South Florida

We can’t wait to meet you!  Orientation reservations are available on www.usf.edu/myorientation for all students admitted for Summer and Fall 2012 terms.

Attention Summer and Fall Students

Summer and Fall 2012 orientation dates are open for review on our website. However, reservations for these dates are not available until March 5th.

Be sure to also check our website for additional information such as FAQ’s regarding the Orientation process.

We can’t wait to meet you!

University Closed for Holidays

The University of South Florida will be closed for the holidays from 5pm on Dec. 22, 2011, to 8am on Jan. 3, 2012.

Online, self-service systems such as MyOrientation and OASIS will be available during this time. However, Orientations staff will not be available to answer any questions. We will return to the office on Jan. 3 and respond to your questions as quickly as possible.

The staff in the Office of Orientation wishes you an academically successful New Year!

Traffic Advisory – Jan. 5 Orientation Session

Crescent Hill Parking FacilityThe University of South Florida will host Transfer Student Orientation and First Year Student Orientation on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, on its Tampa campus.

Students will arrive between 7 and 9 a.m. and park in the Crescent Hill Parking Facility located on Holly Drive. Attendance is projected at 750 people.

Higher than normal traffic volumes are expected at the main entrances and in the Crescent Hill parking area.

Drivers should expect some stopped vehicles as Orientation staff answer questions and facilitate parking in the Crescent Hill Facility. This may be an area to avoid, if possible, or allow extra time to reach your destination.

In addition, drivers are asked to be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic on Holly Drive throughout the entire day.

Please contact the Office of Orientation at (813) 974-3060 or myorientation@usf.edu with any questions.

Transfer Orientation on Dec. 12


The Office of Orientation can’t wait to welcome over 500 new Transfer students on Monday, December 12, at Transfer Orientation in the Marshall Student Center on USF’s Tampa campus.

Are you attending?

Transfer Orientation is designed with transfer students in mind – you have demonstrated that they can be successful in college. Orientation is designed to prepare you to transition your success to the University of South Florida.

You may want to check out our Getting Here information for important arrival information! In addition, please make sure that you print your parking permit from your e-confirmation PDF that was given to you in MyOrientation.

Course Registration?

Once you attend the full day, you will be able to register for classes. View our post on course registration for additional assistance.

Traffic Advisory – Dec. 12 Orientation

Crescent Hill Parking FacilityThe University of South Florida will host Transfer Student Orientation on Monday, December 12 on its Tampa campus.

Students will arrive between 7 and 9 a.m. and park in the Crescent Hill Parking Facility located on Holly Drive. Attendance is projected at 750 people.

Higher than normal traffic volumes are expected at the main entrances and in the Crescent Hill parking area.

Drivers should expect some stopped vehicles as Orientation staff answer questions and facilitate parking in the Crescent Hill Facility. This may be an area to avoid, if possible, or allow extra time to reach your destination.

In addition, drivers are asked to be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic on Holly Drive throughout the entire day.

Please contact the Office of Orientation at (813) 974-3060 or myorientation@usf.edu with any questions.

Transfer Orientation on Dec. 2


The Office of Orientation can’t wait to welcome over 500 new Transfer students on Friday, December 2, at Transfer Orientation in the Marshall Student Center on USF’s Tampa campus.

Are you attending?

Transfer Orientation is designed with transfer students in mind – you have demonstrated that they can be successful in college. Orientation is designed to prepare you to transition your success to the University of South Florida.

You may want to check out our Getting Here information for important arrival information! In addition, please make sure that you print your parking permit from your e-confirmation PDF that was given to you in MyOrientation.

Course Registration?

Once you attend the full day, you will be able to register for classes. View our post on course registration for additional assistance.