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2026
September 21, 2026: Important Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Dear Student:
The 最新天美传媒 wants you to be successful in your educational endeavors; therefore, we offer you the following information.
In compliance with the disclosure requirements under the Higher Education Act (HEA) and Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA; Public Law 110-315) and State Law, USF is notifying you of important institutional and financial aid information available on our institution鈥檚 website.
- Availability of Institutional or Financial Aid: Students interested in obtaining financial support should contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance in obtaining institutional and financial aid information. Contact information is available on their website at: www.usf.edu/financial-aid/questions/.
- Student Planner and Handbook: The USF Student Planner and Handbook, which includes the Student Code of Conduct, is available online at: .
- Up-to-date USF Policies, USF Regulations, and the Student Code of Conduct: Please refer to the websites of the Office of the General Counsel (www.usf.edu/general-counsel/) and the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development (www.usf.edu/student-affairs/student-conduct-ethical-development/index.aspx).
- Key Reporting Resources: USF cares about the experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and community. To ensure we are promoting a responsive, caring, safe, inclusive, and ethical environment, we have provided this page with links to facilitate the reporting of concerning behaviors, student concerns, and violations of our policies and procedures, as well as to provide access to other resources to address these concerns. For a list of reporting tools available, please consult the following website: www.usf.edu/about-usf/reporting-resources.aspx.
- Anti-Hazing Regulation: USF prohibits any form of hazing of its students. The Prohibition and Prevention of Hazing regulation provides information on what is considered hazing, how to report hazing, and how the university will respond. For additional information, please consult USF Regulation 6-0023, Prohibition and Prevention of Hazing, which can be accessed on the following website: .
- Vaccinations Policy: Students are required to have certain immunizations for infectious diseases (e.g. Measles, Rubella, Meningitis, Hepatitis B) to register and to be eligible for on-campus housing. For additional information, please consult USF Policy 33-002, Immunization Policy, which can be accessed on the following website: .
- Privacy of Student Records: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student educational records and affords students certain rights to inspect, review, request amendment, consent to disclosure, and file complaints regarding their educational records. Students also have the right under FERPA to refuse to permit USF to publish or disclose certain Directory Information items pertaining to them. Students can use Archivum to view and control the level of disclosure for their Student Directory Information. More information about FERPA protections is available on the Office of the Registrar website at: www.usf.edu/registrar/services/privacy.aspx.
- Intercollegiate Athletic Program Information: Students may access intercollegiate athletic program participation rates, financial support data, and other information required by HEA/HEOA and the Equity in Athletics and Disclosure Act (EADA) by consulting the annual EADA Report available on the USF Bulls Athletics website at: .
- Title IX: Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX applies to USF programs and activities, as related to both education and employment. 最新天美传媒 is committed to providing an environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and discrimination based on pregnancy. For additional information, please consult USF Policy 0-004, Sex Discrimination at: . To file a Title IX report, go to www.usf.edu/title-ix. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to USF鈥檚 Title IX Coordinator Maggie Denney at (813) 974-8616 or denney1@usf.edu.
- Student Equal Opportunity: Student Equal Opportunity (SEO) assists students that experience discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, shared ancestry, religion, age, disability, genetic status, marital status, and veteran status. 最新天美传媒 is committed to providing students with an educational environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and to ensuring equal access to USF programs and activities. For additional information, please consult USF Policy 0-007: Equal Opportunity-Discrimination and Harassment at: . A report of discrimination or harassment can be filed with the SEO office at www.usf.edu/student-eo. For more information, contact USF's Title VI Coordinator Maggie Denney at (813) 974-8616 or denney1@usf.edu.
- Fraud Prevention and Detection Regulation: 最新天美传媒 is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and has zero tolerance for unethical or fraudulent activity. Suspected instances of waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement should be reported through the EthicsPoint hotline at (866) 974-8411 or by submitting a report online at: . For further information, please refer to the Office of Internal Audit website (www.usf.edu/audit/) or USF Regulation 5.001, Fraud Prevention and Detection, which can be accessed on the following website: .
- Smoking and Tobacco Usage Policy: 最新天美传媒 is committed to providing a smoke-free, tobacco-free and vapor-free environment. Smoking and use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are not allowed in any indoor or outdoor areas. Policy information, incident reporting and smoking cessation resources can be found online at www.usf.edu/public-safety/environmental-health-safety/tobacco-free/. USF Policy 6-026, Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus, can be accessed on the following website: .
Paper copies of the above information are available upon request. Please direct your request and any questions regarding this notification to the Dean of Students Office by calling (813) 974-6677 or e-mailing deanofstudents@usf.edu.
The above information is in partial fulfillment of USF鈥檚 HEOA notification obligations. Consult the university鈥檚 Student Consumer Information page for more information every student should know under HEOA at: www.usf.edu/about-usf/student-consumer-information.aspx.
Sincerely,
Allison H. Crume, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Student Success
Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Interim Dean of Students
最新天美传媒
September 14, 2026: Voter Registration Information
Dear Student:
In compliance with the disclosure requirements under the Higher Education Act (HEA) and Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA; Public Law 110-315), the University of South Florida is notifying you of the availability of voter registration information on the State of Florida (Fla.) Division of Elections website: Downloadable voter registration forms (DS-DE 39) are available on the website: / .
Information on submitting on-line requests for a vote-by-mail ballot can also be found on the website at: .
Paper copies of this voter registration information are available to you upon request. Please direct your request and any questions regarding this notification to the Dean of Students Office by calling (813) 974-6677 or e-mailing deanofstudents@usf.edu.
The above information is in partial fulfillment of USF鈥檚 HEOA notification obligations. Consult the university鈥檚 Student Consumer Information page for more information every student should know under HEOA at: /about-usf/student-consumer-information.aspx.
Sincerely,
Allison H. Crume, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Student Success
Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Interim Dean of Students
最新天美传媒
September 4, 2026: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs
Dear Student:
In compliance with the disclosure requirements under the Higher Education Act (HEA) and Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA; Public Law 110-315), the University of South Florida is notifying you of important drug and alcohol abuse prevention program information available to our students:
Drug-Free Workplace Standards of Conduct: According to USF鈥檚 Drug-Free Workplace standards of conduct, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited on property of or in connection with any of the activities of USF. No employee/student is to report to work/class while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Violation of the Drug-Free Workplace policy by an employee/student will be reason for evaluation/treatment for a drug/alcohol use disorder or for disciplinary action up to and including termination/expulsion in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures, or referral for prosecution consistent with local, state, and federal law. For more information, please consult USF Policy 0-610, Drug-Free Workplace, which can be accessed at: .
Local, State and Federal Laws and Penalties: Federal, state, and local laws prohibit possession, use, and distribution of illegal drugs. Additionally, the law prohibits possession and use of alcohol by underage persons, distribution of alcohol to underage persons, sale of alcohol without a license, and driving under the influence of alcohol. Penalties for violation of drug laws include fines of thousands of dollars or more, imprisonment for up to 30 years and more, and other restrictions of civil liberties. More information about such legal sanctions is available in USF Policy 30-023, Alcohol & Drugs, which can be accessed at: .
Health Risks: There are many physiological and psychological effects associated with alcohol and/or drug use and abuse. Descriptions of the short- and long-term health risks associated with alcohol and drug use is available at: www.usf.edu/student-affairs/counselingcenter/top-concerns/alcoholanddrug.aspx.
Available Educational, Prevention, and Treatment Resources: 最新天美传媒 is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of the campus community. Thus, USF has developed educational, prevention, and treatment resources to support students and staff in making healthy and informed decisions related to alcohol. Information about the specific resources available can be found in USF Policy 30-023, Alcohol & Drugs, which can be accessed at: .
Paper copies of the above information are available upon request. Please direct your request and any questions regarding this notification to the Dean of Students Office by calling (813) 974-6677 or e-mailing deanofstudents@usf.edu.
The above information is in partial fulfillment of USF鈥檚 HEOA notification obligations. Consult the university鈥檚 Student Consumer Information page for more information every student should know under HEOA at www.usf.edu/about-usf/student-consumer-information.aspx.
Sincerely,
Allison H. Crume, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Student Success
Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Interim Dean of Students
最新天美传媒
2023
Institutional and Financial Aid Information - October 2023