🗣️Town Halls

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🗣️Town Halls

Still have questions or feeling undecided?
Attend an Admitted Student Town Hall!

These virtual sessions bring together faculty, current students, advisors, and Student Success team members to support you on your journey. Each town hall begins with a 10-minute focused, informal presentation on a rotating topic, followed by time for questions and conversation.

You’re welcome to attend as many Admitted Student Town Halls as you’d like. Dates and times are listed below for easy reference.

 

Date and Time

Rotating Topic

Date and Time

Rotating Topic

💰 February💰

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

USF Health Financial Aid will join for the first 10 minutes to share how to connect with Financial Aid, how they supports students through the aid process, helpful questions to ask a financial aid advisor, and how to schedule a one-on-one appointment or get in touch. We will also share about assistantships and scholarships.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

💻🌴 March 🌴💻

Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

What’s it like to be a Tampa or online student?
Current students will share their experiences living and learning in Tampa—including weather, safety, transportation, housing, and things to do around the city—as well as what it’s like to be an online student, from getting support and accessing distance learning resources to understanding costs and using campus services remotely.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

💼 April 💼

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

Career & Professional Development at COPH
Faculty and current students will share how to get involved in career and professional development opportunities at COPH, including programs like Bull Pen, Practice to Passion (P2P), Ignite Passion for Professionalism, and Career and Internship Fairs. They will also learn of other ways USF COPH supports students to build skills, gain experience, and prepare for future careers while in the program.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

🐂 May 🐂

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

Campus Life & Experiential Learning
Learn about campus culture at COPH, student organizations, and signature events, along with hands-on opportunities like Applied Practice Experiences, international partnerships, research and study abroad. The Experiential Learning Office and current students will share insights and answer questions.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

📖 June 📖

Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

MPH Core Bootcamp & Academic Support

Hear from the Director of the Master's Degree Programs a quick overview of the MPH Orientation and Bootcamp. We will also cover the academic support available to help you succeed through COPH in your program, as well as library services, skill-building workshops, tutoring support, and the Writing Center.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

💚 July 💚

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST

Student Support & Well-Being
Hear from the Director of Student Success and Well-Being about the many support services available to you, including physical and mental health resources, the Center for Student Well-Being, and International Student Services—all designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:30pm- 1:30pm EST

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