DrPH Institute

The USF College of Public Health DrPH degree is completed through distance‐learning (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in addition to on‐campus learning via the DrPH Institutes. The combination of program delivery formats allows working professionals to broaden their grasp of public health management, practice, and research without interrupting their careers.

There are three mandatory on-campus Institutes during the first two years of the program, which align with required classes. These Institutes will be held in the Fall 1 (Institute 1), Summer 1 (Institute 2), and Summer 2 (Institute 3) terms. Institutes are five days long and will occur at the USF Tampa campus. In addition to the on-campus meetings, students are required to complete work before and after the institutes. Institute dates are announced 6 months prior via email. The Fall Institute is typically held the second week of September. The Summer Institutes are typically held in early June. Students unable to attend an Institute during the scheduled times, will be required to take those classes the following year.

Students are responsible for their travel arrangements for each Institute, to include lodging, transportation, and food. The area around campus offers a variety of options.

Institute Hotels, Parking and Food

Parking

In order to park on campus, you must have a parking permit. To purchase this permit, get additional information on parking, or to see the campus map for directions, go to the Parking and Transportation website at: http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/. You can buy a daily pass at the Visitor's Center or purchase a pass and utilize pay spaces (there is machine to buy the passes in the COPH parking lot).

Food

Weekdays – Within Walking Distance

Central Market at Four Corners - in The WELL

Tarek’s Café – in The WELL

Camile’s Café – in the Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare

All days – Approximately 1.2 miles from campus

The Winn Dixie shopping center on Fowler has 8-10 restaurants with all types of food. Examples: Jason’s Deli, Chili’s, Taj’s Indian, Tijuana Flats, So Fresh, First Watch, etc.

Additional restaurants are located within 2 - 3 miles from campus. For a full list of campus dining options go to https://usf.campusdish.com/LocationsAndMenus/Tampa

Hotels

Many of the hotels listed below offer a special USF rate. If you choose one of these hotels, state that you are visiting the University of South Florida. Some offer free shuttle service to the campus.

This is not a comprehensive list so feel free to search for other hotels near the university.

La Quinta Inn & Suites (across from the USF campus)
3701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-910-7500

Karma Nest Extended Stay - Busch Gardens/USF (5 minute drive)
3001 University Center Drive
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-971-8930

Embassy Suites Hotel (on the USF Tampa campus)
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-977-7066

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tampa - USF - Busch Gardens (5 minute drive)
2807 East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-936-8200 (Ask for a USF rate)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa North (5-10 minute drive)
12260 Morris Bridge Road
Temple Terrace, Florida 33637
813-989-0007 (Ask for a USF rate)
May offer free shuttle service to and from the USF Tampa campus

Marriott - Residence Inn (5-10 minute drive)
13420 N. Telecom Parkway
Tampa, Florida 33637
813-972-4400

Quality Inn - Busch Gardens/USF (5 minute drive)
2701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-971-4710

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