U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H F L O R I D A S T. P E T E R S B U R G

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C hoosing the right university is an essential first

step toward a fulfilling learning experience

and career path. If you are looking for a small-college

atmosphere which fosters superior learning and personal

growth and also offers the advantages of a large research

university, USF St. Petersburg could be for you.

USF St. Petersburg’s world-class faculty in the Colleges of

Arts & Sciences, Business and Education are committed

to providing students with the highest-quality education.

We offer a close-knit learning community with small

classes and a chance to know our professors. Our

campus values faculty-student research collaboration,

interdisciplinary perspectives, university-community

partnerships and a student-centered environment.

Located on beautiful Bayboro Harbor in downtown

St. Petersburg, USF St. Petersburg is within walking

distance of shops, restaurants, parks, art galleries,

museums, neighborhood festivals, sports venues

and entertainment.

Welcome To University of South Florida St. Petersburg

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Three Simple Steps

1. Submit a completed USF Application and the

non-refundable $30 application fee to the Office

of Admissions either in person or online at:

www.stpete.usf.edu/enroll.

Important note: You must designate your campus

preference as USF St. Petersburg on your application

for it to be properly processed.

2. Submit your transcripts. To complete your application,

you must ask your high school to send a sealed, official

transcript to the Office of Admissions & Records.

3. Submit ACT and/or SAT scores. Contact the College

Board or ACT to have scores sent to:

Office of Admissions & Records

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

140 Seventh Avenue South, BAY 102

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

USF St. Petersburg Estimated Costs 2008 - 2009

Applying to USF St. Petersburg

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Florida Residents

Fall & Spring

Out-of-State Residents

Fall & Spring

Undergraduate Student

Full-Time Tuition $3,178 $15,895

Housing $3,066 $3,066

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College of Arts and Sciences

T he College of Arts & Sciences offers a wide

range of academic programs and has a legacy of

providing programs of excellence in a student-centered

atmosphere. The College mission is to provide the best

possible research-based education while affording our

students a personalized academic experience.

Majors Arts and SciencesUndergraduate:• Anthropology• Criminology• Economics• English & American

Literature• English – Professional/

Technical Writing• Environmental Science

& Policy• French & Francophone

Studies*• Graphic Design• History• Interdisciplinary Social

Sciences

• Mass Communications, Journalism & Media Studies

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Social Work

• Spanish & Latino Studies*

Graduate:• Environmental Science

& Policy

• Florida Studies MLA

• Journalism & Media Studies

• Social Work

*Minor Only

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T he College of Business educates, develops and

promotes effective and socially responsible

managers, professionals and leaders. To prepare

students for leadership roles in their careers, the

College offers theoretical and practitioner-based study

through an interdisciplinary approach that develops

communication, technology, decision-making and

teamwork skills.

College of BusinessUndergraduate:• Accounting

• Economics

• Finance

• General Business Administration

• International Business*

• Management Information Systems

• Management

• Marketing

Graduate:• Master of Business Administration

*Minor Only

Majors Business

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T he College of Education prepares students to

succeed as teachers and school administrators in

a diverse and ever-changing society by providing real-

world classroom experience and dynamic coursework.

College of EducationUndergraduate:• B.S.E. with dual teaching certifications in

Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education with endorsements in ESOL and Reading

• Exceptional Student Education• General Elementary Education• Leadership Studies*

Graduate:• Educational Leadership Development• Elementary Education – Dual Track• Elementary Education – Literacy/Curriculum• Elementary Education – Math/Science• English Education

• Reading Education

• Exceptional Student Education

*Minor Only

Majors EducationComing

Fall 2009

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F or more than a decade, the University Honors

Program has offered academically gifted, highly

motivated students an exceptional college experience

that is not only challenging but broadens and deepens

their undergraduate education.

In small seminar-style classes, students receive

individual attention from a distinguished faculty

member. Specifically designed honors seminars span

the sciences and humanities and offer an unusual

amount of freedom to explore an interdisciplinary

approach to the acquisition of knowledge.

Honors Program

U SF St. Petersburg provides an important

international dimension to academic life.

Professors are committed, across all majors, to

enhancing students’ education beyond the classroom

through study abroad. Past destinations include Hong

Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Saigon, Botswana, Madagascar

and numerous European countries.

Study Abroad

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The professional advisors in the Advising Center

can help students accomplish their academic

goals. Our freshman advisor specializes in working

with first-year students by assisting them during the

transition from high school into their intended majors.

Upper-level undergraduate advisors are affiliated with a

specific college and address the unique needs of students

pursuing undergraduate degrees offered by that college.

Academic Advising

Financial Aidand Veterans Services

The USF St. Petersburg Office of Financial Aid and

Veterans Services provides information on grants,

scholarships, campus work study and loans. Additionally,

the Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Services provides

forms and assistance to students with Veterans Educational

Benefits. Prospective students may visit our Web site,

e-mail the Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Services at

finaid@stpete.usf.edu or stop by our office in Bayboro Hall

with any questions they or their parents may have.

Scholarships

Incoming freshmen are automatically considered

for Admissions Scholarships using their admissions

application. Other scholarship opportunities are available

to USF St. Petersburg students on our Web page, and

require a separate application process. Our Web site

includes a database of more than 200 outside scholarships

and a link to the State of Florida programs for

additional resources.

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Overlooking Bayboro Harbor, the Nelson Poynter

Memorial Library is an inviting place to read,

research or relax. Poynter Library offers a 230,000-volume

print and media collection, knowledgeable and helpful

librarians and 47 public networked computers.

It also provides library or desktop access to the extensive

resources of the USF Library’s electronic collection of

online databases, journals and e-books. Poynter Library

Media Services offers USF St. Petersburg identification

cards, supports classroom media technologies and

provides support for distance learning classes.

The Nelson PoynterMemorial Library

University Housing

W e want students to succeed academically

at USF St. Petersburg and living on campus

significantly impacts their success. Research tells us

that students who live on-campus are more likely to

stay in college and graduate on time, often have better

grades, are more involved in leadership and civic

activities, and report greater satisfaction with their college

experience. Students who live in the residence hall

have opportunities for interaction and involvement that

commuter students do not share.

Student housing is located near Bayboro Harbor with

wonderful waterfront views and close access to parks,

shops, restaurants and museums. Affordable double-

or single-occupancy suites are available. Each suite is

furnished with bathrooms, a living room and kitchen

with appliances. Rental rates cover all utilities, local

telephone service, extended cable TV, high speed internet

(50 Mbps) and a superb security system.

For more information, please visit:

www.stpete.usf.edu/housing.

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T hese activities enhance the student experience by

promoting the pursuit of high-quality physical,

social and personal well-being. Students benefit from a

variety of comprehensive fitness and wellness programs,

including the Campus Fitness Center, the new Outdoor

Recreation Center, the Fit-4-Life program and

intramural sports.

Campus Recreation& Intramurals

T he Waterfront Office helps remind students of why

they go to school in Florida. While enjoying the

natural beauty of the campus’ waterfront, students can

choose from a variety of recreational activities such as

sailing, swimming, kayaking, scuba diving and camping.

The Waterfront

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G etting involved is one of the most important and

memorable aspects of college life. The Student

Life staff fosters an inclusive, collaborative, student-

engaged learning environment and assists students

to develop skills and acquire knowledge necessary

to becoming responsible, involved leaders and global

citizens. Student Life is part of the division of Student

Affairs that includes the offices of Academic Success,

Health, Counseling & Wellness, Career Development,

Disability Services, Intramurals, Housing, Food Services,

Intercultural Education, New Student Orientation &

Parent Programs and the Waterfront.

Student Life

W ith more than 60 different organizations to

join, students will find something that suits

their interests at the campus. USF St. Petersburg offers a

wide variety of clubs and groups including professional,

political, recreational, religious, honorary and special-

interest organizations.

Student Organizations

September• Schedule a campus visit to USF St. Petersburg;

Register online at www.stpete.usf.edu/enroll.

• Apply to USF St. Petersburg online.

• Request official high school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores be sent to USFSP.

• Begin searching for scholarship opportunities.

• Remember: freshman scholarships through the Office of Admissions are only available if you apply by January 2.

October• Attend the annual Fall Open House at USF

St. Petersburg; register online at www.stpete.usf.edu/openhouse.

December• January 2 – Priority Application Deadline for

scholarship consideration through the Office of Admissions.

January• Complete your Free Application for Financial

Student Aid (FAFSA) online between January 1 and March 1 (priority deadline) to determine your eligibility for financial aid. USFSP’s school code for FAFSA is 001537.

February• Attend FAFSA Frenzy hosted by our Financial

Aid Department for help with your FAFSA. See Financial Aid on the Web site for dates and times.

Important DatesFor Your

and Deadlines Senior Year

March• Submit your completed FAFSA prior to March 1

• Financial Aid Scholarship applications due. Check website for deadline date.

• Visit campus for Spring College Day. Check Web site for date and time.

April-May• Submit your $200 non-refundable tuition deposit by

May 1 to reserve your place in the freshman class.

June-August• Attend a USFSP New Student Orientation and

register for classes with an academic advisor.

Late August• Move into Residence Hall One before classes begin.

AccreditationsThe University of South Florida St. Petersburg is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone 404-679-4500) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels.

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USF St. Petersburg Contact NumbersCampus Visits ..............................................727-873-4562

Check The Status Of Your Application .........727-873-4142

Financial Aid & Veterans Services................727-873-4128

Orientation ..................................................727-873-4754

Student Disability Services ..........................727-873-4990

University Housing ......................................727-873-5101

Directions and Campus Mapwww.stpete.usf.edu/directions.htm

For more information on the application process please contact:

Office of Prospective Student Outreach

USF St. Petersburg

727-873-4802 e-mail: outreach@stpete.usf.edu

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