Stay up to date with information from the Office of Orientation on USF's Tampa campus


Attention Spring 2013 Students

Spring 2013 orientation dates are open for review on our website. However, reservations for these dates are not yet available.

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!

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!

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.

Traffic Advisory – Dec. 2 Transfer Orientation

Crescent Hill Parking FacilityThe University of South Florida will host Transfer Student Orientation on Friday, December 2 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.

Help! I can’t register for classes!

Were you recently in OASIS and weren’t able to register for classes? You probably got an error message that told you to call the Office of Orientation. We may be able to answer your question here.

As a reminder, all undergraduate, degree-seeking students must attend a full Orientation session prior to being able to register for classes.

Registration Times for Spring 2012

  • Transfer Students: Dec. 2, 2011 (or after attending Orientation)
  • Non-Degree Seeking Students: Dec. 12, 2011
  • First Year Students: Jan. 5, 2012 (after attending Orientation)

You will not have a registration time in OASIS until you attend Orientation unless you are a non-degree seeking student.

To check your registration time, log into OASIS > Click Student tab > Click Registration > Click Registration Status.

For assistance with using OASIS for course registration, please watch this video.

Traffic Advisory – Aug. 18 Transfer Orientation

Crescent Hill Parking FacilityThe University of South Florida will host Transfer Student Orientation on Thursday, August 18 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.

Traffic Advisory Transfer Orientation – Aug. 3

Crescent Hill Parking FacilityThe University of South Florida will host Transfer Student Orientation on Wednesday, August 3 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 700 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.