Outreach and Access
Events
USF features several special events and programs designed to welcome prospective students
from underrepresented populations and special groups like AVID, TRiO, Take Stock in
Children and more.
Group Visits
We welcome and encourage campus visits from groups like AVID, Take Stock in Children, TRIO, Upward Bound or high school and community-based organizations of 10 or more. We offer guided group tours Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., excluding holidays and campus closures.
Due to the large volume of requests we receive for group tours, we are not able to provide guided tours to elementary or middle schools. However, we encourage these groups to take a self-guided, video or virtual tour of campus.
All groups interested in scheduling a visit must register online at least 45 days prior to the requested visit date.
USF College Preview Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
The College Preview Day event is designed for prospective students in grades 9-12 from historically underserved/underrepresented populations who are considered first-generation college attendees.
At this event, students will learn more about the opportunities that await them at USF by interacting with members of the campus community and experiencing various aspects of college life. Students will also be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in the college admissions process. Scheduled programming includes an admissions information session, financial aid information session, campus tour and question-and-answer session with a diverse student panel.
College Preview is invitation only for high schools and on a first-come, first-served basis for community-based organizations. USF College Preview Day is hosted in the spring of each school year. For more information, contact OutreachAccess@usf.edu.
AVID DAYS at USF
AVID is a national nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. The majority of AVID students come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and underserved communities.
The goal of the AVID program is to close the opportunity gap these students face. The University of South Florida is proud to coordinate with AVID-affiliated schools to support their mission by preparing students for college.
USF sponsors a month-long visitation experience to help prepare AVID students for college. During this event, students will be exposed to important aspects of higher learning that they may not get otherwise:
- Adapting to university student life
- Navigating the college admissions process
- Preparing for college-level academics
- Identifying college funding opportunities
During AVID Days, USF only welcomes high school AVID programs to participate. For
more information on requirements, timing and registering, contact OutreachAccess@usf.edu.
Gapp Day
The Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Partnership (GAPP) increases admissions opportunities for students from underrepresented, first-generation and special populations. Each semester, USF hosts GAPP Days as an invitation only experience for GAPP partners.
GAPP Day exposes high school students to USF, through introduction to campus partners and resources, campus tour, the application process and student involvement opportunities. We are piloting GAPP Day starting in Spring 2025 with schools who have not visited USF or have not had a special visit to their high school this year.
For more information, contact OutreachAccess@usf.edu.