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2015 VISITOR GUIDE WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 1 3/25/15 9:45 AM Turn Your Visit Into A Vacation Explore each of our beachfront Sarasota properties. Request our Special USF rate when booking. Ocean Properties Hotels and Resorts & Affiliates Southwest Florida Collection Lido Beach Resort: (800) 441-2113 / Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (800) 225-2181 The Resort at Longboat Key Club: (888) 237-5545 / Holiday Inn Lido Beach: (888) 465-4329 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 2 3/25/15 9:45 AM 04 Visitor Information 12 Campus Life 25 USF Athletics 07 About USF 16 Campus Map 26 USF Libraries 08 Academics 21 Research 30 Arts & Culture 11 Admissions 22 USF Health WELCOME Thank you for your interest in the University of South Florida. Our university is proud to offer an outstanding and supportive learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to student success. We are a campus filled with energy that encourages its students to be engaged in first-hand learning and service to the community. As Florida’s largest metropolitan research university, we are home to a diverse community and a place where students can explore new global experiences. We inspire innovative thinking, encourage the creation of new knowledge and apply emerging technologies to solve problems. Please learn more about USF by exploring our website at www.usf.edu. Enjoy your visit. PRESIDENT JUDY GENSHAFT Events, activities, programs and facilities of the University of South Florida are available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity. The University of South Florida Visitor Guide is published by University Communications and Marketing, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., CGS301, Tampa, FL 33620 in conjunction with Campus Publishers, 2465 Central Ave., Suite 203, Boulder, CO 80301, 800-807-1013. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced without written consent from the University of South Florida and Campus Publishers. Every attempt has been made for accuracy in the resource material printed in this magazine. If there is an error or omission, please contact University Communications and Marketing. Telephone: 813-974-4014. This guide is printed with renewable vegetable-oil-based ink on paper containing 10 percent post-consumer, recycled fiber content. The paper is made from trees grown in North America and is manufactured using an Elemental Chlorine Free process. 2015 VISITOR GUIDE 3 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 3 3/25/15 9:45 AM VISITOR INFORMATION Learn how to navigate our campus by visiting the To learn more about... Campus Information Center, where USF’s “goodwill • Directions to campus ambassadors” can assist you with the following: • Parking on campus • Campus maps • Visitor parking permits • Directions to campus destinations • Visitor maps • Visitor parking permits • Transportation on campus • Information about the many activities and special events occurring on campus VISIT usf.edu/about-usf/visit-usf.aspx 4 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 4 3/25/15 9:45 AM VISITOR INFORMATION 2015 VISITOR GUIDE 5 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 5 3/25/15 9:45 AM Cambridge Woods Apartments: Comfortable Apartment Living You wake up with the birds into lush surroundings of soft green lawns, tall stands of native trees, and large ponds festooned with water fountains. Cambridge Woods apartment homes are the perfect getaway with a location ideally situated near school or work. 1 - 3 Bedroom Apartments and Townhomes And with downtown Tampa just a short drive to the from $702/month* 580 - 1,525 SQ FT ABOUT USF south, you can have it all: nature, top-notch academics, and the vibrancy of the city. Come see these Tampa apartments for yourself by scheduling an appointment today. *Prices subject to change. ask about our 813-972-3021 • CambridgeWoods.com • 14138 Monterey Pines Dr • Tampa, Florida 33613 Resident Referral Program! Summit West Apartments: Centrally Located in Temple Terrace Summit West provides apartments within the thriving neighborhood of Temple Terrace. Our community is just blocks away from landmarks such as Lettuce Lake Park, the Hillsborough River, and Busch Gardens. 1 - 3 Bedrooms Apartments from Our villa-styled apartment homes feature one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bed- $766/month* 817 - 1,239 SQ FT room fl oor plans. Each is outfi tted with energy-effi cient appliances while select units feature ceramic tile fl oors as well as full washer and dryer. Come see these beautiful Temple Terrace apartments for yourself by scheduling an appointment today. *Prices subject to change. www.SummitWestApts.com • 11500 Summit West Blvd • Temple Terrace, Florida 33617 • 813-988-9253 6 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 6 3/25/15 9:45 AM ABOUT USF Founded in 1956, the University of South Florida To learn more about... was established as the fi rst public university to specifi cally address the needs of Florida’s • History and Traditions rapidly emerging urban regions. Beginning • Facts and Statistics with 2,000 students and fi ve buildings, today the USF System serves more than 48,000 • Leadership students with three separately accredited • Community Resources institutions in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. The USF System has an • Career Opportunities annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. VISIT usf.edu/about-usf 2015 VISITOR GUIDE 7 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 7 3/25/15 9:45 AM ACADEMICS USF is committed to promoting To learn more about... globally competitive undergraduate, graduate • Colleges and professional programs • Majors and Catalogs that support interdisciplinary inquiry, intellectual • Courses and Calendars development, knowledge and • Academic Resources skill acquisition, and student success through a diverse, • Academic Leadership fully-engaged, learner- centered campus environment. VISIT usf.edu/academics 8 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 8 3/25/15 9:45 AM ParkAvenue_Flyer Page 1 of 1 Tuesday, February 3, 2015 4:07:33 PM ParkAvenue_Flyer Page 1 of 1 Tuesday, February 3, 2015 4:07:33 PM Welcome to the good life! One look at Park Avenue's lush landscaped grounds, full amenity package, community activity program and spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes will convince ACADEMICS Welcome toyou the that good Park life! Avenue One lookis in aat class Park by itself. Avenue's lush landscaped grounds, full amenity package, community activity program and spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes will convince you that Park Avenue is in a class by itself. • Washers and Dryers Included! • 24-Hr. Emergency • Terrific Location Maintenance • Health Club & Sauna • Sculpted Pool/Whirlpool • Lighted Tennis Court • Mini/Vertical Blinds • Racquetball • Private Outside Storage • Washers •and Private Dryers Patios/Balconies Included! • 24-Hr. Emergency• Pets Welcome (Most Breeds) • Terrific Location• Sand Volleyball Court Maintenance• Courtesy Patrol • Health Club• Dishwasher & Sauna • Sculpted Pool/Whirlpool • Lighted Tennis• Cable Court TV w/High Speed• Mini/Vertical Blinds • Racquetball Internet Available • Private Outside Storage • Private Patios/Balconies • Pets Welcome (Most Breeds) • Sand VolleyballFax: Court (813) 985-9743• Courtesy Patrol • Dishwasher • Cable TV w/High Speed A Lifestyle of Luxury in a Class by Itself! Internet Available Directions: From I-275, exit east on Fowler Ave; turn right at 50th St; we are on the left. From Fax:I-75, (813) exit 985-9743 west on Fowler Ave. turn left at 50th St; we are on the left. A Lifestyle of Luxury in a Class by Itself! Directions: From I-275, exit east on Fowler Ave; turn866.441.0064 right at 50th St; we are on the left. From I-75, exit west on Fowler Ave. turn left at 1132550th St;North we are on the 50th left. St • Tampa FL 33617 813.988.5687866.441.0064 11325 North 50th St • Tampa FL 33617 *Proofs are displayed in low resolution and scaled to fit the page. Due to printing variables, ad proof is not an exact color match to how the ad will appear in the magazine. Signed By Community Name Date *Proofs are displayed in low resolution and scaled to fit the page. Due to printing variables, ad proof is not an exact color match to how the ad 2015will VISITORappear inGUIDE the magazine. 9 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 9 3/25/15 9:45 AM Signed By Community Name Date ADMISSIONS 10 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 10 3/25/15 9:45 AM The USF System offers 243 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels designed to meet the needs of all learners, including traditional students, international students and veterans. ADMISSIONS To learn more about... • Undergraduate Admissions • USF Health Admissions • Graduate Admissions • Cost to Attend • International Admissions • Scholarships and Financial Aid VISIT usf.edu/admission 2015 VISITOR GUIDE 11 USF VG 2015 v4.indd 11 3/25/15 9:45 AM CAMPUS LIFE There’s a unique energy that To learn more about... characterizes student life at USF. With hundreds of organizations, students • Campus Resources • Internships and Student have countless opportunities to get Employment • Housing involved, make a difference, meet new • Arts and Culture friends and have a good time. • Dining • Athletics and Fitness Both inside and outside the classroom, • Technology Resources USF provides an environment where • Health and Safety • Financial Resources students can discover their passions – • Graduation Preparation and then pursue them. • Activities and Programs VISIT usf.edu/campus-life 12 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA • WWW.USF.EDU USF VG 2015 v4.indd 12 3/25/15 9:45 AM Named one of America’s Best Hospitals.