USA CONNECTION APRESENTATION FOR USF FUTURE STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATIONS E-MAIL US CONTATO@USACONNECTION.NET

1. Information for International Students
January 2012
Welcome to the University of South Florida

2. Great Location – Tampa, 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

3. The Tampa Community
• 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
Downtown Tampa
(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
Raymond James Stadium
• Publix Supermarket (USF Football and Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

4. 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

5. The University of South Florida - Overview
• 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

6. 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
Carnegie Mellon University Stanford University
Columbia University (NY) SUNY Stony Brook University
Cornell University UC Berkeley
Duke University UCLA
Georgetown University UC Riverside
Harvard University University of Colorado-Boulder
MIT University of Miami
NYU University of Michigan
Ohio State University University of South Florida
Penn State University University of Notre Dame
Princeton University University of Pennsylvania
Purdue University University of Wisconsin
Oregon State University Yale University

7. Marshall Student Center – Life at USF
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)

8. 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

9. Academic Resources – USF
• 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

10. Student Services – INTO 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

11. Academic 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. INTO USF English Language Programs
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 INTO USF students in their General English
• Successful completion of at least one year of student at a and Academic English classes
university/college with a min. GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) required

15. 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)

16. INTO USF Estimated Costs
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).
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS – INTO USF Programs
COST DESCRIPTION GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC GENERAL
PATHWAY PATHWAY ENGLISH ENGLISH
(STANDARD) (STANDARD) (1 SEMESTER) (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

17. INTO USF Contact Information
Mailing Address INTO USF
4202 E. Fowler Ave, FAO100
Tampa, FL 33620
USA
Telephone (+1) 813-905-INTO (4686)
Fax (+1) 813-905-XNTO (9686)
Web www.intohigher.com/usf
Facebook www.facebook.com/intousf
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