Student Life

Overview

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Situated on 52 sunny acres of waterfront in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, our close-knit campus offers an intimate experience with the benefits of attending a large institution. Come find out why USF St. Petersburg is right for you.

Student Life & Engagement

Student Life and Engagement is dedicated to serving students by working hard to meet their needs, wants, and concerns.

Housing & Dining

At the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, the time you spend in university student housing will be one of the most significant and unique aspects of your college experience. Take it from our students — living on campus enriches your time at USF.

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation programs range from competitive sports, fitness, outdoor recreation and aquatics. Our facilities include two outdoor basketball courts, two sand volleyball courts, one multi-use recreation field, state of the art fitness equipment and a variety of water vessels such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and sailboats.

Student Success Center

We help students develop strong, lifelong learning strategies and skills in a safe and positive environment.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center empowers our campus community by promoting a proactive and compassionate approach to holistic wellness and student development in an inclusive, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

Career Center

Are you undecided about your future? Maybe you have no idea what you want to do. Maybe you know what you want to major in, but don’t know what the career options are for graduates in that field. Choosing a career or occupation isn’t easy, but you are not alone. Stop by the Career Center and start exploring your options!

University Student Center

The University Student Center is the hub of campus in vibrant downtown St. Petersburg. We provide spaces for students and members of the USF community to hold meetings and events, socialize, study, hang out, eat, and engage in university life.

COMPASS

The COMPASS Student Experience is a campus-wide initiative that supports incoming students through their transition at the USF St. Petersburg campus community, to ensure they develop and maintain personal and academic goals.