DrPH Institutes

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During the first two years of the program, students are required to attend three on-campus DrPH Institutes, each aligned with core coursework. These Institutes occur in Fall Year 1 (Institute 1), Summer Year 1 (Institute 2), and Summer Year 2 (Institute 3). Each Institute spans five days and is held at the USF Tampa campus within the College of Public Health.

In addition to the in-person sessions, students must complete associated pre- and post-Institute coursework. Institute dates are communicated via email at least six months in advance. Typically, the Fall Institute takes place during the second week of September, while the Summer Institutes are scheduled for early June.

Students unable to attend an Institute as scheduled must postpone those courses to the following year.

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Parking

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/. For information on purchasing daily permits and using pay stations, click here.

Food

Weekdays – Within Walking Distance

Tarek’s Cafe - located in The Well

All days – Approximately 1.2 miles from campus

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

Additional restaurants are located within 2-3 miles of campus. For a complete list of campus dining options, go to https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/great-power-competition/tampa-bay-experience-guide/restaurants-and-pubs.aspx

Lodging

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 provide free shuttle service to the campus.

This is not a comprehensive list, so you can 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

• Spot X Hotel Tampa Bay
  5703 Oakley Boulevard
  Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  813-973-1665 (Ask for a USF rate)

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