Orientation & Important Dates

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Orientation & Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these important dates and events.

We are so excited for you to be a USF BULL!

Date

Event/Task

Mandatory or Encouraged

Details

Date

Event/Task

Mandatory or Encouraged

Details

March 30

Registration Opens

Mandatory

Student must register before the first day of class to avoid a late registration fee.

Opens July 1

COPH Online Orientation and Bootcamps

Mandatory

Orientation will be online in Canvas. More details to come. Due dates vary - see below.

July and August

COPH Affinity Groups/Meet-and- Greet

Encouraged

Sign up for a general or an affinity-group focused meet-and-greet with a COPH Graduate Ambassador & peers.

Aug 1

Reduced Rate Registration Submission

 

This program is for online out-of-state students. Students who do not submit registration by this date will not get the reduced rate. Read more here.

August 14th

Writing and Communication Boot Camp

Mandatory

Boot camps are in Canvas and will open by July 1st. This is Module 2. This must be completed by this date to get feedback.

August dates TBD

USF Graduate Orientation

Encouraged

Attend virtually to learn about all USF has to offer. Learn more here.

August 20

at 5pm

State Employee Registration

 

Do not register before this date or you will be unable use a wavier for the course. Learn more here.

August 24

Professional Boot Camp/Academic Integrity & Honor Code

Mandatory

Boot camps are in Canvas and will open by July 1st. This is Module 1 & 4.

August 24

Analysis Boot Camp

Mandatory

Boot camps are in Canvas and will open by July 1st. This is Module 3.

Aug 24

Summer Reading Assignment

Mandatory

The list will be sent to your email. The materials need to be read prior to the start of the semester.

August 24th 4pm-6pm

COPH Incredi-BULL Graduate Welcome

Highly Encouraged

Student will be invited to start their year with a welcome from Dean Vermund and their department chair. Following the welcome, there will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn about USF resources, and connect with faculty, staff, and peers.

August 24

Fall Courses Begin

 

All students are required to complete the first day attendance; check the syllabus early to see requirements for online courses. Students unable to attend the first class must contact the instructor prior to the first day to ensure they are not dropped from the course.

TBD

COPH International Student Orientation

Mandatory

This orientation is hosted in collaboration with other offices, COPH International Faculty and current COPH International Students.

TBD

Department Welcome

Encouraged

Meet faculty, your faculty mentor, and peers in your department.

Lastly, please explore some of the resources you might need before you arrive to campus.

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