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Dear Students:
I want to welcome you to the University of South Florida, and I am grateful that you chose USF as your academic home. As a top 50 global research university, USF attracts the best and brightest students, which includes you.
Students are at the heart of our university, and we are committed to providing an environment that contributes to student learning and development within and beyond the classroom. This focus on student success is crucial in creating a supportive and enriching educational experience.
At USF, you will learn from world-class faculty whose research and scholarship transcend disciplines to foster social impact. Through your coursework, you will engage in diverse and interdisciplinary learning experiences that challenge perspectives, foster critical thinking, and promote personal growth.
Throughout your journey at USF, you will have the opportunity to engage in internships, scientific fieldwork, laboratory work, research experiences, service learning, education abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities. I hope you take the opportunity to explore these options and see how they align with your coursework, and with your career aspirations.
Each of USF’s campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee have unique academic and cultural strengths. Regardless of which campus you attend, you will benefit from the vibrant and high-quality learning, research, campus life, and community engagement opportunities available to you. We believe in fostering a dynamic campus environment where you can engage in student government, join intramural clubs and organizations, participate in living-learning communities, appreciate art exhibitions, enjoy musical performances, participate in multicultural events, celebrate homecoming traditions, cheer for intercollegiate athletic events, and partake in recreational activities.
By the end of your time at USF, you will emerge with not only academic excellence but also a set of skills, experiences, and resilience that will prepare you to thrive in your future endeavors. Your journey here will shape you into an empowered and confident individual, ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field and beyond.
Once again, welcome to the University of South Florida. Get ready for an extraordinary educational experience filled with growth, discovery, and lifelong connections.
Prasant Mohapatra, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President
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