Transition
Family Checklist
Family Checklist serves as a tool for our newest ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ family members so they can help their student prepare for a successful transition to ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ. The Family Checklist is divided into three sections: once admitted, post deposit, and prior to classes starting. The student in your family can access their ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Student Checklist here. The student in your family can access their ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Student Checklist here.
ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in the Admissions Checklist portal:
- Activate their NetID
- Activate their ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ email address- Students should check this email often
- Verify their contact information and provide an emergency contact name and phone number
- Pay their admissions deposit
Familiarize yourself with:
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Scholarships
- Florida Prepaid Plan information: Florida Prepaid (usf.edu)
- in Student Self-Service (Families & Guests)
- If not yet completed, help the student in your family submit the free application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
ACTIONS TO COMPLETE ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS DEPOSITED TO ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in MyBullsPath:
- Submit required immunization records and medical history documents
- Submit final transcripts, test scores, and exam scores
- Reserve their seat at Orientation on their home campus
- Submit their on-campus Housing Application, Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
- Make their ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dining meal plan selection; required if living on campus
Familiarize yourself with:
- The support provided for our parents and families: Tampa campus; ;
- Financial aid how-to-videos
- Payment options
- Florida Prepaid Plan information
- Reserve your seat at Family and Guest orientation on your student’s home campus: Tampa campus; St. Petersburg campus; Sarasota-Manatee campus
- Activate your
- Save the date by booking your travel and hotel accommodations for Orientation, Move-in, and Family and Friends Weekend
ACTIONS TO COMPLETE AFTER ORIENTATION
Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks:
- Verify their residency status in MyBullsPath; domestic students only
- Select their on-campus room; Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
- Review their final tuition and fees due and accepted any awards in Student Self-Service
- Subscribe to e-deposit in Student Self-Service
- Purchase their ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ ID card
- Purchase a parking permit; if they intend to park on campus
Familiarize yourself with:
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ policies
- Campus resources: Tampa campus
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ important dates
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Bill Due Date schedule
- The support that will be available to your student: Tampa campus: New Student Connections; St. Petersburg campus: ; Sarasota-Manatee campus:
Have important conversations with the student in your family about:
- Personal and Campus Safety
- Finances and Budgeting
- Communication between your Student and Family
- Building a Life at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
- Maintaining Well-Being
- Academic Transition and Success
- Establish Non-ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Services for a Successful Transition
Download:
Mark your calendar!
- Move-in weekend events
- ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Family Experience