USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 2

Visiting The University

Prospective students and other interested persons are invited to visit the University campuses. Most University offices receive visitors from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Prospective freshmen are encouraged to attend USF PREVIEW. This program, held on the Tampa Campus, is designed to acquaint participants with USF admission, financial aid, housing, annual costs, academics and student life. USF PREVIEW information is available from the Office of Admissions in Tampa.

The Tampa Campus of the University is located on Fowler Avenue (State Road 582) approximately two miles east of Interstate 275 and Nebraska Avenue (U.S. Route 41) and seven miles north of Interstate 4 off I-75.

The other campuses of the University are located in the places noted below.

Communicating With The University

Communications regarding the services and programs listed below should be directed by letter or by phone to the appropriate office on the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, or Sarasota campuses. Mailing addresses and general telephone numbers for the campuses are given at the bottom of this page. The offices listed below (on the Tampa Campus unless otherwise indicated) may be dialed direct at the telephone numbers shown.

• Academic Advising (for Undeclared and Undecided Students)
  Academic Advising, SVC 2011 -- 974-2645

• Academic Advising (for upperclassmen)
  Arts & Sciences, SOC 102 -- 974-2503
  Business Admin., BSN 1406 -- 974-4290
  Education, EDU 309 -- 974-2458
  Engineering, ENG 104 -- 974-2684
  Fine Arts, FAH 120 -- 974-3660
  Nursing, MDN 1004 -- 974-9305
  Pre-Medical, SCA 306 -- 974-2674

• Academic Services for Students with Disabilities
  Coordinator, SVC 1133 -- (voice) 974-4309, (TDD) 974-5651

• Adult and Transfer Student Services
  Office of the Director, SVC 1001 -- 974-6444

• Applications and Admissions
  Office of Admissions, SVC 1036 -- 974-3350
  New College Office of Admissions (Sarasota) -- 359-4269

• Athletics (Intercollegiate)
  Director of Athletics, PED 214 -- 974-2125

• Bachelor of Independent Studies Program
  External Degree Program, HMS 443 -- 974-4058

• Career Development
  Counseling Center for Human Development, SVC 2124 -- 974-2831 or 974-2866

• Career Resource Center
  Alumni Placement Services, SVC 2088 -- 974-2171
  Cooperative Education Program, SVC 2088 -- 974-2171
  Senior Placement Services, SVC 2088 -- 974-2171
  Student Employment, SVC 2088 -- 974-2171

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP tests)
  Office of Evaluation and Testing Services, SVC 2054 -- 974-2741

• Community College and Transfer Students
  Adult and Trasnfer Student Services, SVC 1001 -- 974-6444

• Continuing Education Courses and Conferences
  School of Continuing Education, MGZ 144 -- 974-2403
  Division of Conferences and Institutes, MGY 153 -- 974-5769
  English Language Institute, CPR 107 -- 974-3433

• Counseling
  Counseling Center for Human Development, SVC 2124 -- 974-2831 or 974-2866

• Financial Assistance (scholarships, loans, employment)
  Office of Financial Aid, SVC 1102 -- 974-4700

• Graduate Studies
  Graduate School, FAO 126 -- 974-2846

• Health Services (Student)
  Health Center, SHS 101 -- 974-2331

• Honors Program - University-wide
  Office of the Director, CPR 273 -- 974-3087

• Housing: Campus Residence Halls
  Office of Housing and Food Service, RAR 229 -- 974-4310

• Housing: Off-Campus
  Student Government Office, CTR 203 -- 974-3749

• International Student and Scholar Services
  Office of the Advisor, CTR 259 -- 974-5102

• Library Resources
  Tampa Campus: Office of the Director of Libraries, LIB 207 -- (813) 974-2721
  St. Petersburg Campus: Office of the University Librarian -- 893-9125, (813) 893-9123
  Sarasota Campus: Office of the Librarian -- (941) 359-4300
  Lakeland Campus: PCC/USF Library -- (941) 297-1042

• Minority Student Advising
  Center for Academic Advising, SVC 2011 -- 974-2645

• Orientation
  Office of the Director, SVC 1037 -- 974-3060

• PACE
  MGZ 144 -- 974-3218

• Parking and Traffic Services
  University Police Department, UPB 002 -- 974-3990

• Pre-Admission Advising for Prospective Freshman, International, Mature, Minority, and Transfer Students
  Office of Admissions, SVC 1036 -- 974-3350

• Reading Study Skills
  Counseling Center for Human Development, SVC 2124 -- 974-2831 or 974-2866

• Records, Registration
  Office of the Registrar, SVC 1034 -- 974-2000

• Speakers Bureau
  Media Relations and Publications, ADM 264 -- 974-4014

• Student Affairs
  Office of the Vice President, ADM 151 -- 974-2151

• Transcripts USF
  Office of the Registrar, SVC 1034 -- 974-2000

• Tuition Waiver For Senior Citizens
  Division of Lifelong Learning, MGZ 144 -- 974-2403

• Transfer (Undergraduate) Student Problems
  Adult and Transfer Student Services, SVC 1001 -- 974-6444

• Undergraduate Studies
  Office of the Dean, SVC 2002 -- 974-4051

• University Police
  Emergencies -- 911
  UPB 002 -- 974-2628

• Veterans Services
  Office of Veterans Services, SVC 2127 -- 974-2291

• Tampa Campus
  4202 Fowler Avenue
  Tampa, Florida 33620
  Telephone (813) 974-2011
  

• St. Petersburg Campus
  140 Seventh Avenue South
  St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
  Telephone: (813) 893-9536
  

• Sarasota Campus
  5700 N. Tamiami Trail
  Sarasota, Florida 34243-2197
  Telephone (941) 359-4200
  

• Lakeland Campus
  3433 Winter Lake Road
  Lakeland, Florida 33803
  Telephone (941) 667-7000
  

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1997