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 Dear Students:
Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year at the University of South Florida! USF offers wonderful opportunities to learn, grow and create lasting memories as you form friendships and find new interests in a stimulating environment.
As a proud USF alumna, I know from personal experience how much of an impact our university has on the lives of our students. Our highest priority is helping you achieve your educational and career goals, and I am delighted that you have chosen our great university to shape the future and make your mark on the world.
Opportunities for learning abound at USF. Across our colleges, you can choose from more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations from which to study. Our 14th and newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, begins offering classes this fall. It is the first named college in the United States dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs that integrate these fields into real-world applications.
You will find a complete list of our academic offerings, from the arts to social work, from criminology to microbiology, and so much more, on our website. I encourage you to visit the full list to find the major that suits your interest and puts you on a path toward a rewarding career.
There is so much more to explore at our university beyond your coursework. USF is home to more than 800 student organizations, and I am confident you can find one or more that complements your interests. By staying active and involved on campus, you will create new memories and form lasting friendships as you also take advantage of everything the Tampa Bay region has to offer — including cultural, recreational and social opportunities, award- winning beaches and exciting collegiate and professional sports.
This is truly an exhilarating time to be at USF, as our reputation for world-class research and innovation continues to grow. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of 71 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. AAU universities make up just 3% of all four-year universities in the U.S. — and membership is by invitation only, which means our peers recognize that USF is one of the nation’s top-tier universities.
In addition, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for six consecutive years and, for the second straight year, as the best value university in Florida. As USF Bulls, you can take great pride in knowing that the degree you will earn holds tremendous value and respect throughout our state and nation.
Since our founding, USF has provided a welcoming community where all students are encouraged to think boldly about the future. Our university places a strong emphasis on student success and our world-class faculty and staff are here to provide the resources, support and inspiration you need to achieve your academic and personal goals. Please don’t hesitate to ask for their assistance as you explore your options. I wish you all the best in your studies.
In Bull Pride,
Rhea Law
USF President
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