First-time Freshman

a. Immunization

1. State University System Immunization Requirement policy statement: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0102/susimma.htm
2. Instructions for USF Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/Instruct_ImmHlthForm.pdf
3. Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/ImmHlthForm.pdf
4. You can contact Student Health Services at (813) 974-4056

b. Orientation

1. Orientation is mandatory for all first time in college (FTIC) students. At orientation you will learn about a variety of process and procedures, and you will have an opportunity to meet with your academic advisors
2. You can obtain information about new student orientation by clicking on the following link: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/orientation/index.htm
3. You can contact New Student Orientation at (727) 873-4754

c. OASIS

1. Residency
   1.1 Policies concerning Florida residency for tuition purposes: http://facts23.facts.org/navigation/detail/residency_guildlines.do?pageId=070506
   1.2 Residency affidavit: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/admissions/documents/InitialResidency.pdf
2. Outstanding requirements; please remember that we will require a copy of your transcripts that contains your graduation date
3. For assistance with OASIS you can contact our Office of Admissions and Records at (727) 873-4142

d. Financial Aid

1. Apply for federal, state, and USF based aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The USF St. Petersburg school code is 001537. Many types of aid are based on early application, so apply prior to March 1st of every year for consideration of the most aid available. Estimated tax information can be used to complete the form early.
2. OASIS
   2.1 Update email address to receive email notifications from the Office of Financial Aid, Veterans Services, and Scholarships.
   2.2 Outstanding requirements to process your financial aid file will be posted under “My Requirements, Bookstore Authorizations and Deferments”. Check regularly.
3. Many scholarships also have early deadlines.
   3.1 Freshman Admissions Scholarships (require no additional application): http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/
   3.2 USF St. Petersburg Privately Funded Scholarships and for other USF and outside scholarship searches (require a separate application): http://www.stpete.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/index.htm
4. Florida residents should verify eligibility for State programs, such as Florida Bright Futures: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/home/uamain.htm
5. Other general financial aid information and helpful links can be found on our main webpage: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/finaid/index.htm
6. You can contact Financial Aid at (727) 873-4128

e. Residence Life

1. At Residence Hall One, you can “Live and Learn on Bayboro Harbor”
2. You can find residence life information at the following web page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/housing/index.htm
3. The residence application and contract is available at http://www.stpt.usf.edu/housing/documents/2008-2009StudentHousingandDiningContract.pdf
4. If you have questions concerning residence life, you can contact the Office of Residence Life at (727) 873-5101
   

Transfer Student (Upper and Lower Divisions)

a. Immunization

1. State University System Immunization Requirement policy statement: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0102/susimma.htm
2. Instructions for USF Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/Instruct_ImmHlthForm.pdf
3. Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/ImmHlthForm.pdf
4. You can contact Student Health Services at (813) 974-4056

b. OASIS

1. Residency
   1.1 Policies concerning Florida residency for tuition purposes: http://facts23.facts.org/navigation/detail/residency_guildlines.do?pageId=070506
   1.2 Residency affidavit: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/admissions/documents/InitialResidency.pdf
2. Outstanding requirements; please remember that we will require a copy of your final transcripts once you complete your current term of enrollment
3. For assistance with OASIS you can contact our Office of Admissions and Records at (727) 873-4142

c. Financial Aid

1. Apply for federal, state, and USF based aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)). Add the USF St. Petersburg school code 001537 to your existing FAFSA. Many types of aid are based on early application, so apply prior to March 1st of every year for consideration of the most aid available. Estimated tax information can be used to complete the form early.
2. Cancel any pending aid at your transfer institution.
3. OASIS
   3. 1. Update email address to receive email notifications from the Office of Financial Aid, Veterans Services, and Scholarships.
   3.2. Outstanding requirements to process your financial aid file will be posted under “My Requirements, Bookstore Authorizations and Deferments”. Check regularly.
4. Many scholarships also have early deadlines.
   4.1. Transfer Admissions Scholarships (require no additional application): http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/
   4.2. USF St. Petersburg Privately Funded Scholarships and for other USF and outside scholarship searches (require a separate application): http://www.stpete.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/index.htm
5. Florida residents should verify eligibility for State programs, such as Florida Bright Futures: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/home/uamain.htm
6. Other general financial aid information and helpful links can be found on our main webpage: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/finaid/index.htm
7. You can contact Financial Aid at (727) 873-4128

d. Academic Advising

1. Once you are admitted, you should make an appointment with academic advising as soon as you can
2. Information about our advising center as available through the following web-page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/advising/Index.htm
3. To make an appointment with an advisor, or to ask questions about advising, you can contact the Office of Undergraduate Advising at (727) 873-4511

e. Orientation

1. All new transferring and former students must attend orientation
2. You can obtain information about new student orientation by clicking on the following link: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/orientation/index.htm
3. You can contact New Student Orientation at (727) 873-4754

f. Residence Life

1. At Residence Hall One, you can “Live and Learn on Bayboro Harbor”
2. You can find residence life information at the following web page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/housing/index.htm
3. The residence application and contract is available at http://www.stpt.usf.edu/housing/documents/2008-2009StudentHousingandDiningContract.pdf
4. If you have questions concerning residence life, you can contact the Office of Residence Life at (727) 873-5101
   

International Student

a. OASIS

1. Outstanding visa requirements; you can find comprehensive listing of these requirements at the following web-page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/international/Visa_requirements.htm
2. Permanent residence address (non-US)
3. US address and contact information
4. For assistance with OASIS you can contact our Office of Admissions and Records at (727) 873-4142

b. Immunization

1. State University System Immunization Requirement policy statement: http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0102/susimma.htm
2. Instructions for USF Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/Instruct_ImmHlthForm.pdf
3. Immunization Health History Form: http://shsweb.shs.usf.edu/forms/ImmHlthForm.pdf
4. For questions concerning immunization, you can contact Student Health Services at (813) 974 - 4056

c. Student Health Services insurance requirements

1. International students must arrange health insurance before attending USF St. Petersburg
2. Policy explanations, regulations, and required forms associated with health insurance requirements can be accessed via the following web-page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/international/healthinsurance.htm
3. For questions concerning health insurance requirements, you can call (813) 974-5407

d. Orientation

1. All new students are required to attend orienation
2. You can obtain information about new student orientation by clicking on the following link: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/orientation/index.htm
3. You can contact New Student Orientation at (727) 873-4754

e. Academic Advising

1. Once you are admitted, you should make an appointment with academic advising as soon as you can
2. You can contact academic advising at (7257) 873-4511
3. Information about our advising center as available through the following web-page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/advising/Index.htm
4. To make an appointment with an advisor, or to ask questions about advising, you can contact the Office of Undergraduate Advising at (727) 873-4143

f. Financial Aid

1. International students generally are not eligible for federal aid unless you are:
   1.1 A permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551);
   1.2 A conditional permanent resident (I-551C); or
   1.3 The holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any of the following designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” “Parolee (I-94 confirms paroled for a minimum of one year and status has not expired), “Victim of human trafficking, “T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.”
2. If your status is mentioned above, then please apply for federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)). USF St. Petersburg’s school code is 001537.
3. If you do not qualify for federal aid, there are other payment options:
   3.1 Scholarships for international students: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/International.htm
   3.2 Private, or Alternative, Loans are also another financing option for international students: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/loans/alternative.htm
4. You can contact Financial Aid at (727) 873-4128

g. Residence Life

1. At Residence Hall One, you can “Live and Learn on Bayboro Harbor”
2. You can find residence life information at the following web page: http://www.stpete.usf.edu/housing/index.htm
3. The residence application and contract is available at http://www.stpt.usf.edu/housing/documents/2008-2009StudentHousingandDiningContract.pdf
4. If you have questions concerning residence life, you can contact the Office of Residence Life at (727) 873-5101