NEW STUDENT CONNECTIONS #NewBeginningsUSF WOW! There are a lot of great activities to begin your new year! WOW is designed to help you start your USF experience on the right foot. The following events will help you meet new people and fuel your campus excitement. connections to USF and get the inside scoopWOW ison a campus great way life. to There make are your tons first of opportunities to get involved during WOW, so live the tradition, join the stampede and most importantly… GO BULLS! YOUR KEY TO WOW Not sure which events to attend? Look for the following icons throughout this brochure: M A USF tradition for ALL Bulls to attend! G Events our Graduate students should attend! Perfect events for First-Year students! Excellent events for International Students! G FY Events suited for our Transfer Bulls! FY T USF values accessibility and we want NEW STUDENT CONNECTIONS all members of our community to WELCOMES YOU TO USF! experience campus fully. If you are in WE ARE HERE TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH A GREAT SEMESTER. need of reasonable accommodations (such as sign language interpreters, transcription or accessibility information) please contact Ms. Deborah McCarthy, Director of Students with Disabilities Services at 813-974-4309 or dmccarthy@usf. edu. Some accommodations may take several business days to implement. Thus, providing as much notice of your need as possible will allow SDS to best assist you. CONNECT WITH US TODAY! usf.edu/newstudent 2 New Student Connections • MSC 3200 • 813-974-2896 CAMPUS TRADITIONS Mark Your Calendar for these USF Traditions! Thursday, August 18 Wednesday, August 24 Celebration: WOW Kick-Off, Internship & Part-Time Job Fair, Marshall Student Center, Marshall Student Center Ballroom, 4:30-5:30PM 11:00AM-2:00PM Welcome Back Jam, Handshake Launch Day, Marshall Student Center Ballroom, Marshall Student Center Atrium, 8:00-11:00PM 11:00AM-2:00PM Friday, August 19 CORRAL: New Student Mixer CAPTURE: Class Photo, Marshall Student Center Ballroom, Baseball Stadium, Arrive by 6:00PM 7:00-9:00PM A Night with CJ Johnson, Movies on the Lawn (MOTL): Marshall Student Center Ballroom, Captain America Civil War, 2 Shows: 7:30PM & 9:30PM Marshall Student Center Bookstore Lawn, 9:00PM-12:00AM Saturday, August 20 CHARGE: Grab Service by the Horns, Thursday, August 25 Marshall Student Center Atrium, Student Organization Fair Check in at 9:00AM Marshall Student Center, 5:30-7:30PM EMERGE: The Network Kick-Off, Friday, August 26 Marshall Student Center Ballroom, The Huddle, USF Sun Dome Corral, 4:00-6:00PM 5:30-7:00PM Monday, August 22 Round Up, Taking Care of Business USF Sun Dome, & Got Questions Station, 7:00-11:00PM Marshall Student Center Atrium, 10:30AM-1:30PM Transfer and Commuter Coffee Connection, Marshall Student Center Ballroom, 3:00-5:00PM Tuesday, August 23 REC the Night, Campus Recreation Facility, 8:00-11:00PM Wednesday, August 24 Bull Market, Marshall Student Center Plaza, 9:00AM-4:00PM #NewBeginningsUSF • usf.edu/newstudent • /newstudentconnections 3 3 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 HOUSING GRAND OPENINGG FY T G Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, Starts at 9:00AM Sponsored by: Housing and Residential Education Welcome to USF! The residential move-in process begins at the Marshall Student Center. Pick up your keys, complete any remaining forms, activate your USF ID, and secure your meal plan. CELEBRATION: WOW KICK-OFF Marshall Student Center (MSC),M 4:30-5:30PM Sponsored by: New Student Connections Kick-off your Week of Welcome with your fellow Bulls at the annual WOW Kick-Off. Once the balloons drop, stick around and explore offices, departments, and groups who are here for YOU! VIP SHOPPING NIGHTG FY T G USF Bookstore (BKS), 5:00-9:00PM Sponsored by: USF Bookstore Join the bookstore for a 1-on-1 shopping experience to help you get ready for the new year! With music, giveaways and the chance to win a $500 gift card, you won't want to miss this event! MOVIE NIGHT: NOW YOU SEE ME 2 Marshall Student Center (MSC) Oval Theatre, Starts at 8:00PM. Sponsored by Center for Student Involvement & Fraternity/Sorority Life OPEN LATE: BEEF O’BRADY’SG FY T G Beef O’Brady’s (MSC), Open until 9:00PM Enjoy extended hours at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in the MSC on August 18th! Catch a game on the LCD TVs, play some pool, and grab a bite to eat until 9pm. WELCOME BACK JAM Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom,M 8:00-11:00PM Sponsored by: Office of Multicultural Affairs Celebrate the diversity of USF's multicultural student organizations through performances, dancing, and food! Key Campus Business Locations Be sure to complete your campus business before classes start! Admissions (SVC 1036) ............................................................................9AM-4PM Cashier’s Office (SVC 1039).....................................................................9AM-5PM Dining Services (Meal Plan office – MSC 1502) ...............................9AM-5PM Office of the Registrar (SVC 1034) ........................................................9AM-5PM USF Bookstore (BKS).................................................................................8AM-5PM USF Credit Union (CRU) ..........................................................................9AM-6PM University Scholarships and Financial Aid Services (SVC 1102) ..8AM-5PM 4 New Student Connections • MSC 3200 • 813-974-2896 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 COMPLETE REMAINING CAMPUS BUSINESS BEFORE CLASSES START Obtain your USF ID card Purchase your parking permit Live on campus? Find your mailing address Purchase your textbooks Review tuition and fees usf.edu/admissions/freshman/accepted.aspx CLASS QUEST: FIND YOUR CLASSES!G FY T G RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ROUND UPS Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium, Various Residence Halls, 5:30PM 10:00AM-1:00PM Residents will meet up with their communities prior to Visit the Green and Gold Guides to learn the best attending the Class Photo. Bring your class schedule. routes to get around campus and find your classes! WELCOME TO THE HONORS COLLEGE LUNCHEON John and Grace Allen Building (ALN), 11:00AM-2:00PM Sponsored by: Honors College Welcome back, Honors College Living Learning Community students! Connect with your peers, enjoy food & beverages, and meet your faculty CAPTURE: CLASS PHOTO and academic advisors. Baseball Stadium (BCD), BACKYARD COOKOUTG FY T G Arrive by 6:00PMM Fresh Food Company (RAR) and Castor Lawn Sponsored by: New Student Connections, (RBC), 11:00AM-3:00PM USF Athletics, Herd of Thunder (HOT) Band, Sponsored by: USF Dining Housing and Residential Education, Student The Fresh Food Co. is serving up backyard cookout Government, USF Dining favorites! Festivities include a live DJ, giveaways, Grab a WHITE shirt and join your fellow new Bulls, $9.36 + tax; Cost for Non-USF Students: $9.36 + tax. the Class Photo! inflatables, and more. Cost to USF Students: Meal Plan or first-year and transfer, at USF’s great tradition – BULLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY & ZIMMERMAN ADVERTISING PROGRAM LLC WELCOME BBQ RUSH HOUR: CASINO NIGHT Business Administration Building (BSN) 115, Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater, 11:30AM-1:30PM 7:00-10:00PM Sponsored by: Muma College of Business, Sponsored by: Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc., alpha Housing & Residential Education- Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Living Learning Communities Fraternity, Inc. Calling all 1st year students living in the BBC or ZAP! Join the faculty, staff, and students who will be a part of your Muma LLC experience for a Welcome BBQ. notWelcome want toto miss!USF! Join us on an evening filled with music, food, raffles, and casino-type games. This is a night you do #NewBeginningsUSF • usf.edu/newstudent • /newstudentconnections 5 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 A NIGHT WITH CJ JOHNSONM Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballrooms, 2 Shows – 7:30PM & 9:30PM Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement & Fraternity/Sorority Life Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for this very popular USF Tradition! Be part of the action as students are hypnotized in an evening of hilarious, good-natured fun. JAM B4 U CRAM Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 8:00-11:00PM Sponsored by: Black Student Union, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. Join us for a fun night of food and mingling to kickoff the new semester! COFFEEHOUSEG FY T G Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 9:00-11:00PM Sponsored by: Baptist Collegiate Ministries Want to chill before classes start? Looking to meet some friends? Come to Coffeehouse and hang out with the BCM. There will be coffee, live music, and board games. BREAKFAST AT MIDNIGHT Wesley Foundation at USF (12710 N. 50th St.), 11:00PM-1:00AM Sponsored by: Wesley Foundation at USF Join us for Breakfast at Midnight. Ride the mechanical bull or just party with your new USF friends. Either way you’ll reign in your first week with a memorable night. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ROUND UPS Various Residence Halls, 8:30AM Residents will meet up with their communities prior to attending the CHARGE. CHARGE: GRAB SERVICE BY THE HORNS Marshall Student Center (MSC) AtriumM, Check in at 9:00AM Sponsored by: Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, Civic Engagement Board CHARGE into your community, connect with your fellow Bulls, and serve the Tampa Bay area. Transportation will be provided and a light breakfast begins at 9AM. BURGERS & BEATSG FY T Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 12:00-2:00PM • Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement & Fraternity/Sorority Life All incoming students are invited to join us for food, music, and socializing with our community! 6 New Student Connections • MSC 3200 • 813-974-2896 SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ROUND UPS Various Residence Halls, 3:30PM Residents will meet up with their communities prior to attending the EMERGE. EMERGE: THE NETWORK KICK-OFFM Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 4:00-6:00PM Sponsored by: New Student Connections Get connected, have fun, and join The Network! Do you have an interest, passion, hobby or just want to join others who share your common experience? Join the Network at EMERGE! TACOS AND TRIVIA MEN’S SOCCER Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, VS.