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A: The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.  However, USF students and employees should continue with business as usual until otherwise notified.  More information will be shared as plans are finalized and details are confirmed.   

A: Yes. USF students enrolled at the Sarasota-Manatee campus prior to July 1 must get the highest priority for classroom and educational space use in the transferred facilities. 

A: Students who enrolled at USF will have the opportunity to finish their desired academic program as USF students taught by USF faculty.  The teach-out is expected to be a multi-year process.

A: Yes.  While the ownership of the real estate associated with the campus will eventually be transferred from USF’s Board of Trustees to New College’s Board of Trustees, USF will receive first priority to continue using academic spaces on the campus during the teach-out process. 

A: Yes.  If you are interested in continuing classes at ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in Tampa or St. Petersburg, please contact SMStudentInfo@usf.edu. 

A: The law requires the teach-out process to continue for up to four years so that any student who was admitted to the USF Sarasota-Manatee before July 1, 2026, has the opportunity to complete their USF degree program at the Sarasota-Manatee campus.  The length of a teach-out will vary by program based on demand.  For example, if an individual program no longer has any students in Sarasota-Manatee after two years, the teach-out for that program will end at that time.

A: New College is required to honor any existing residence hall contracts already in place with USF students until at least August 15, 2027.  If a USF student voluntarily opts to vacate the residential contract before its expiration date, New College must allow the student to go free of any cancellation fee or remaining rental charge.  Residential students with further questions should contact USF Housing and Residential Education: sar-housing@usf.edu.

A: Yes. The opportunity and resources to retain our people was, and is, USF's highest priority.  

A: No. USF employees should continue with business as usual until otherwise notified. More details will be shared as plans are finalized in discussions with New College. The law requires that USF receive highest priority to the facilities during the teach-out process.    

A: More details will be shared as plans are developed.  Most faculty and staff will continue to work in Sarasota-Manatee as part of the teach-out process and as students continue to live in the residence hall. The teach-out is expected to be a multi-year process. If relocation is required in the future, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is committed to providing support to our employees who need it.  

A: No.  USF will maintain the same base compensation for faculty and staff from the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

A: Base compensation will remain the same for faculty and staff from the Sarasota-Manatee campus.  However, job responsibilities may change based on the needs of each individual department.  Any changes in responsibilities would be handled on a case-by-case basis.  

A: Yes, USF will identify space for Sarasota-Manatee campus employees transferring to a different campus.

A: ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is exploring a buyout program for faculty and staff who are not interested in a reassignment to the Tampa or St. Petersburg campus.  This would only be for employees who choose to participate.  Details will be shared once a program is finalized.

A: USF will continue to follow its remote work policy.  The expectation is that faculty, staff and administrators are available for in-person work on a regular basis.  The university values the in-person experience for students, faculty and staff.   

A: Yes, USF remains committed to shared governance.

A: The university will retain its equipment.  The legislation states that, "any intellectual property, intangible property, educational and research equipment that is not permanently affixed to the facilities, computers and other equipment previously assigned to personnel remaining in employment with the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, records, and any institutional insignia or items that have historical significance to the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ which are not specifically associated with the parcels of land or facilities that will be transferred shall remain the property of the board of trustees of the University of South Florida."

Cindy Beaumont
Email: beaumontc@usf.edu
Phone: (941) 359-4775

A: Yes. Students who were offered admission to the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus and who accept their offer before July 1, 2026, will be able to attend USF Sarasota-Manatee, complete their academic program as USF students and access the Sarasota-Manatee campus. 

A: Yes. If you are interested in updating your campus from Sarasota-Manatee to either Tampa or St. Petersburg, please contact SMStudentInfo@usf.edu.  

A: According to the legislation, USF may not allow a student whose initial offer of admission to the university comes after July 1, 2026, to designate USF Sarasota-Manatee as the student's home campus. 

A: All funds not previously expended, which were donated to support USF Sarasota-Manatee, will remain with the USF Foundation to support the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Questions regarding philanthropic support may be directed to Amanda Phillips, Assistant Vice President, Donor Services at 813-974-0887.