1. University of South Florida
Spotlight College!

2. General Information
Located in Tampa, Florida (inner gulf coast section of Florida)
Large, public school– 31, 067 undergraduate enrollment
23:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Average class size– 33 students
Very Diverse– 40% of students are African American, Latino, Asian American or Multiracial
Popular programs– Health Sciences, Business, and Engineering

3. Points of Interest Top 100 Best values in Public Colleges in 2016
One of the Greenest Universities in America
Undergraduate and graduate programs ranked as best in their kind
Public Health
Criminology
Rehabilitation Counseling
Nursing
Industrial Engineering
Clinical Psychology

4. Academics College of Arts Arts and Sciences
Behavioral and Community Sciences
Business
Education
Engineering
Global Sustainability
Marine Science
Medicine
Public Health

5. Academic Support
Academic Success Center– Tutoring, workshops, academic coaching writing help
SMART Lab– provides introductory math and science help to aid students in achievement, while also improving on assessments
USF Scholars Commons --- area where student research, projects and other highlights are going to put on display to be celebrated
Study skills and test taking resources – in the SMART Lab
Ways to make a very large school feel small and supportive academically!

6. Student Life
New Student Connections– similar to Peer Ambassadors at CCHS- help students acclimate or find activities/involvement that works for them
Campus Activities or Student Government– celebrity speakers, movies on the patio, etc.
600 Student organizations– Greek, academic, religious, service, etc.
Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Multicultural Organizations and Groups
ROTC

7. Housing and Dining
All students required to live on campus Freshman year
BRAND NEW!! Dorms, Rec Center, Hub for Dining/Studying
Dining Options:
Einstein’s, Starbucks, and Jamba Juice on campus as well!

8. Career Services
Fantastic internship as well as Career Services center! Guidance on major picks, student employment, graduate school as well as resume building
When should you visit the Career Services center?? RIGHT AWAY!!

9. Financial Aid and Scholarships
ALL IN—Out of state tuition AND room and board-- $20,000 per year (AVG out of state $38,000-$40,000)
Scholarships Upon Admission :
Alternative Foundation, Departmental, and institutional aid scholarships!!

10. Admissions
Class requirements– 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Natural Science, 3 Social Science, 2 Foreign Language
“Quality Points” Given to students who have taken an AP/Honors course and earned a C or higher (boost in admissions process)
Avg GPA from CCHS– 3.2 GPA and a 24 ACT
Looking for well rounded, experienced, and contributing students!!

11. VIDEOs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf0jFfm8MTM