Fall 2024 Move In
After You Move In
After you've unpacked all your boxes, it's time to get settled into your new home! View the important information below to learn what to do after you move-in and start Living the Bull's Life!
- Parking permits are required to park on the USF Tampa campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Only residents with "R" permits are allowed to park in "R" lots.
- After 5:30 p.m. and on weekends, resident students with an R permit may park in E, S, GZ, Y, or D designated areas. Park-n-Ride (Y) permits are required to park in "Y" designated lots from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
For more information on parking please visit USF Parking & Transportation Services.
University of South Florida offers great campus dining options. Find out more about our locations, daily menus, health and wellness programs, and much more on the USF Dining Website!
Meal Plans
Prior to receiving keys to your new USF home, you must complete a Meal Plan Contract
(if you are a first-time-in-college student). For almost all residents, you completed
this as part of the housing application. If you require assistance with your meal
plan when you arrive, there will be staff on campus who can assist you.
How do I sign up for a meal plan?
You will choose your meal plan in your housing application. If you have not selected a meal plan, please visit the Housing Portal, then go to the housing application section to complete a meal plan application.
How do I pay for a meal plan?
All meal plans will be billed to your student OASIS account.
Will my financial aid cover the cost of the meal plan?
Because all meal plans are billed to your student OASIS account, if you are receiving any scholarships, loans, grants, etc, these funds may help cover part of your meal plan charge. Financial Aid will apply to tuition/fees, housing, and THEN meal plan charges. Funds remaining after tuition, fees, and housing have been paid will apply to the meal plan charge. If you have questions about your specific aid situation, contact Student Financial Services at sfshelp@usf.edu.
When do fall meal plans activate?
Fall meal plans will begin on August 22. Dining options will be available on-campus for students and families to purchase outside of their meal plan days. Learn more on USF Dining's website.
How do I change my meal plan option?
Meal plan options can be modified through the Meal Plan Office (located in the Marshall Student Center) during the first week of class. For more information, please visit the USF Dining Website.
If you have additional questions, please contact Dining Services at 813-974-4499, via email, or visit Dining Services in person at the Marshall Student Center, 1st floor, Room 1502, during normal business hours.
If your key access is not working or if you lose your key, visit your service desk
for assistance.
Housing Service Desk Hours:
August 12-25
Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
After August 25
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and
Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the RA on duty for
your residence hall.
Beta, Castor, Cypress, Holly, Kosove, Maple, and Greek Village Residents:
Holly M
Juniper, Poplar, and Magnolia Residents:
Juniper-Poplar Lobby
The Village (Beacon, Endeavor, Horizon, Pinnacle, and Summit Hall) Residents:
The Hub
- Your mailbox information is visible on the same screen as your housing assignment in the Housing Portal.
- Please wait until August 8 to send mail to campus.
- Retrieve packages and mail from your area’s Mail Center (North Campus: Holly H, South Campus: JPH lobby).
Mail Center Fall Hours
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 12 - 3 p.m.
Grand Opening Weekend Hours
Thursday, August 22: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
We understand that residents moving in during Grand Opening week will have boxes and trash that need to be disposed of. Please be sure to break down cardboard boxes before taking them to your nearest trash receptacle.
Greek Village Trash Locations
North Campus Trash Locations
South Campus Trash Locations
Helpful Information
Card Center (Student IDs) - 813-974-2357 - SVC 1032
Dining Services/Meal Plans - 813-974-4499 - MSC 1502
Financial Aid - 813-974-4700 - SVC 1102
New Student Connections - 813-974-2896 - MSC 3200
Parking & Transportation Services - 813-974-3990 - PSB 101
Student Accessibility Services - 813-974-4309 - SVC 1133
Undergraduate Admissions - 813-974-3350 - SVC 1036
USF Campus Police - 813-974-2628 (non-emergency) 911 (emergency)
Healthy Bull Tips
Moving can be stressful. Fight off stress by establishing a healthy routine of sleep, diet, and exercise. On campus, get a great workout at the Campus Recreation Center and find tips on managing your stress at the Center for Student Well-Being in the MSC.