Information for International StudentsJanuary 2012

Welcome to the University of South Florida

• The University of South Florida is located in the city of Tampa on Florida’s West Coast

• Metropolitan area featuring culture, sports and entertainment• Warm climate – mild winters and warm summers• Breathtaking beaches in Clearwater & St. Petersburg• 1 hour drive to Orlando – Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, NASA,

and Discount Shopping Malls

Great Location – Tampa, Florida

• Tampa Bay population: 4 million +

• Top 10 in the US for IT jobs

• The 16th most wired city in the nation (Forbes, 2009)

• The 8th cleanest city in America (Yahoo! Real Estate, 2008)

• The 5th best outdoor city (Forbes, 2008)

• Ranked 20th most literate city in the USA

• Home to numerous Fortune 1000 businesses including:

• Outback Steakhouse

• TECO Energy

• WellCare Health Plans, Inc

• Jabil Circuit

• Publix Supermarket

The Tampa Community

Downtown Tampa

Raymond James Stadium (USF Football and Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Why Choose University of South Florida?

The University of South Florida

• A safe, diverse university of more than 47,000 students from all 50 US states and 157 countries

• One of the most engaged universities in the US – very highly ranked against other US universities and throughout the world.

• Very Highly Ranked• Ranked 110th in the World University Rankings as

measured by research performance (2010)

• 8th on the list of “up and coming universities” according to U.S. News & World Report (2012)

• 20 Graduate programs named to the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report (2011)

• 27th among US public institutions in the 2011 edition of Top American Research Universities

• Ranked in the top 20 for campus diversity by The Princeton Review (2010)

• Top 25 Graduate Entrepreneurship program ranked by The Princeton Review (2010)

• Ranked 9th among universities in a listing of the top 300 organizations granted US patents in 2010

• Founded in 1956

• Built on the principles of Truth and Wisdom

• Ranked 8th in "Up and Coming Universities“ nationwide

(US News & World Report, 2011)

• Four campuses: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland

• The 9th largest university in the US with 47,000+ students and 40,000+ students on

Tampa campus

• 14 colleges, schools and academic units

• 150+ undergraduate degrees

• 150+ graduate degrees

• $400+ million generated in research annually

The University of South Florida - Overview

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Carnegie Foundation Rankings – Tier 1 Research Universities

USF is one of only 40 public US universities to earn Tier 1 Very High Research Activity and Community Engagement designations from the Carnegie Foundation

The Marshall Student Center is the heart

student life on campus and offers many

amenities and services including:Two full service restaurants

Food court with 7+ dining options• Study lounges, meeting rooms

• Serenity Room (for prayer, meditation)• USF Pharmacy

• USF Federal Credit Union• Computer Store

• USF Card Center (where you receive your Student ID)

• Centre Gallery (for student-run art exhibits)• USF Dining Services Office• Student Government offices• Office of Multicultural Affairs

• New Student Connections (offering resources, events, advice and connections for new students)

Marshall Student Center – Life at USF

The USF Student ID Card – Life at USF

A USF Student ID Card has many benefits:

• Ride the campus BullRunner buses for free

• Free use of the Campus Recreation Center

• Purchase merchandise at USF Bookstore

• Obtain free entry to USF sporting events

• Visit Student Health Services

• Access entry to residence halls

• Open a USF e-mail account

• Free use of Student Government, Information Technology and College of Engineering Computer Labs

• Free access to facilities and ability to borrow materials in all USF libraries

• USF Library• Open 24 hours Monday – Friday during fall and

spring semesters

• 24-hour remote access to the Library website, catalog and electronic resources

• 144 individual computers for students, 11 group use computers and 17 public access computers

• Free wireless internet access throughout the building

• The Learning Commons• Search assistance from librarians

• Support from IT Computing

• Tutoring and Learning Services

• Writing Center

• The Career Center

• Services for Students with Disabilities

• The Counseling Center

Academic Resources – USF

Student Support offers a range of services to meet specific needs of international students

• Social Activity Programs• Weekly activities

• Visits to places of interest in Tampa and Florida, sporting events, amusement parks and more

• Help students adjust to US life and make friends

• Housing• Advise about meal plans, roommate selection, room types,

moving off-campus, and more

• Health and wellness• Advise about health care, student employment, resources

for spiritual health, and general well-being

• Cultural and Language Ambassadors• Help students with language issues, understanding

classmates, communicating with teachers and adjusting to daily life

• 24-hour support• INTO USF emergency phone number: +1 813-362-3457

Student Services – INTO USF

Academic Advisors

• Answer questions about classes, attendance, grades and academic performance

Tutors

• English Tutors (ESL professionals) help with grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing

• Academic Tutors (experienced USF students earning advanced degrees in particular topic)

• GRE/GMAT Tutors

Conversation Partners Program

• Meet with students multiple times per week

• Help students practice speaking, listening by discussing cultural traditions, world news, etc.

Visa and Immigration Support

• Help students maintain student visa status

• Open during the week for advising

• Give advice on getting a Social Security card or driver license, verify documents, write invitation letters to family to visit

Academic Services – INTO USF

Student Housing

• Students can choose to live on campus or off campus.

• Undergraduate Pathway students, and Academic English students intending to pursue an Undergraduate Pathway, are required to live on campus for the first year.

• On-Campus Housing Options • University Apartments – single bedroom/shared

bathroom/shared living area and kitchen (4 students per apartment)

• Premium Style Suites – suite style living with two double bedrooms and one shared bathroom

• Traditional Style Suites – suite style living with four double bedrooms and semi private bathroom

• All options on-campus options feature: Air conditioning, cable television, wireless Internet, laundry facilities, vending machines, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and one bed, desk, chair, dresser, and built-in closet per student.

Campus Dining Options

• There are four, all you-can-eat restaurants.

• The Bulls Den Café (Andros Center)

• Fresh Food Company (Argos Center)

• Juniper Dining (Juniper-Poplar Hall)

• Champion’s Choice (Close to INTO USF)

• Food Court at Marshall Student Center

• The Food Court offers selections such as Sbarro Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Miso Sushi, Noodle & Rice Bowl, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Einstein Bagels, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Restaurant, and Top of the Palms Restaurant.

• Other Campus Food Locations

• There are also many other dining options throughout campus, including Starbucks, Burger King, Subway, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, and convenience stores.

Video: USF’s Newest Dining Facility

General English• 4 Levels with start dates every 4 weeks• 21 lessons per week (15 lessons of classroom instruction + up to

9 learning labs)• Minimum age 17 – High School diploma required

Campus Year Abroad• 24 or 36 weeks discounted General English Program • 21 lesson per week (12 hours of core course + 6/12 hours of

elective + 3 hours activities in USF/Tampa community)• Monthly start dates• Minimum age 17

Academic English • 5 Levels with 3 start dates per year• 20 lessons per week in class + 15-20 hours per week out of class• Minimum age 17 – High School diploma required• Successful completion of Academic English Level 4 meets English

entry requirements for Pathways

Study Abroad with English • Combines Academic English and undergraduate course work • Students can take 2-3 undergraduate courses at USF• Minimum English requirement: Academic English Level 4 or 65+

iBT or IELTS 5.5• Successful completion of at least one year of student at a

university/college with a min. GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) required

INTO USF students in their General English and Academic English classes

INTO USF English Language Programs

INTO USF Admissions Checklist

All applications should be submitted to contato@usaconnection.net .Please remember that a certified English translation must accompany all documents issued in languages other than English.

For Academic English and General English Courses:• Completed INTO USF Application Form • Copy of Passport - if applicant will arrive with dependents, include copy of dependents’ passports

as well• Copy of High School/University Diploma • Bank Statement or letter of sponsorship (or Affidavit of Support if bank statement is not in

student’s name)• Copy of proof of an adequate alternative insurance policy (required only if student is not booking

INTO USF Student Health Insurance)

Certification of Financial Support for 2012-13

• To receive your I-20 from INTO University of South Florida all amounts must be in United States currency or show applicable conversion rate. Estimates are only for I-20 purposes, so a student’s actual costs may be higher or lower depending on program length.

• These costs include tuition, housing, meals and insurance. To receive an I-20 you must prove you have enough money to pay for a full academic year (costs below).

INTO USF Estimated Costs

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS – INTO USF Programs

COST DESCRIPTION GRADUATE PATHWAY(STANDARD)

UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY(STANDARD)

ACADEMIC ENGLISH(1 SEMESTER)

GENERAL ENGLISH(4 WEEKS)

Tuition and Fees $23,950 $19,850 $5,600 $1,520

Housing and Meals $10,800 $9,400 $6,750 $1,656

Living Expenses $4,100 $4,100 $1,820 $455

Insurance $1,500 $1,500 $500 $125

Total $40,350 $34,850 $12,850 $3,301

INTO USF Contact Information

Mailing Address INTO USF4202 E. Fowler Ave, FAO100Tampa, FL 33620USA

Telephone (+1) 813-905-INTO (4686)Fax (+1) 813-905-XNTO (9686)

Web www.intohigher.com/usf

Facebook www.facebook.com/intousf

INTO USF Activities https://sites.google.com/site/intousfactivities/