Frequently Asked Questions
2. Do I have to pay to go to events?
3. Why should I take time to get involved in campus life?
4. Where do I go to find out about what's happening on campus?
5. I've never been on a committee before or involved in a student organization, where do I start?
6. What are the events and traditions I should not miss at USF?
7. What if I don't see anything here that I'm interested in being involved with?
8. I'm all ready part of an organization and we need some help. Where do I go for assistance?
9. If I get involved on campus, will I get credit for it?
1. How do I get involved?
There are hundreds of ways to get involved in campus life whether it's becoming a member of a student organization or attending on campus events. Your participation can be as involved as you choose it to be. Start by looking through all of the involvement opportunities on this web site. Each area has contact information for you to send an email or to call.
2. Do I have to pay to go to events?
All students at USF pay an Activity and Service fee as part of the tuition and fees paid to the university so most activities sponsored by the departments and organizations listed on this web page are no additional cost to students. Student organizations will sometimes host events with a small fee for students.
3. Why should I take time to get involved in campus life?
Students that get involved in campus life are more successful students. They have higher GPA's, tend to graduate at higher rates, and have better time management skills. Students who are involved also have opportunities to network with future employers and learn leadership skills which will help you become more successful after graduation.
4. Where do I go to find out about what's happening on campus?
The Note-A-Bull News is the weekly newsletter distributed to every USF student email account with event information. You can also visit the USF calendar of events for more information on campus events.
5. I've never been on a committee before or involved in a student organization, where do I start?
Most involvement opportunities require no prior experience. See something you are interested in, contact the organization or department and let them know. Also, check our Available Leadership
Opportunities to see if there are leadership positions.
6. What are the events and traditions I should not miss at USF?
There are many long-standing traditions on campus including Homecoming and Movies on the Lawn. Homecoming happens each fall and ends with a home football game. Movies on the Lawn happens every Wednesday and is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. You also don't want to miss Round Up which happens during the Week of Welcome each fall and showcases many of our student organizations, introduces new students to USF traditions, and features and nationally-touring comedian. Is service important to you? Then you can't miss Stampede of Service held the Saturday after MLK Day. Over 1800 students participated in the largest day of community service at USF in 2007. We have many other large scale campus events like BullStock and Dance Marathon which help build Bull spirit along with attending athletic events or participating in intramurals.
7. What if I don't see anything here that I'm interested in being involved with?
Each year we have 20 to 30 new student organizations begin. If you don't see something that fits you, it's easy to start a new organization or suggest a new event. Click on the link "Student Organization Resources" to find out how you can begin a new student organization.
8. I'm all ready part of an organization and we need some help. Where do I go for assistance?
We have lots of resources for student organizations and their advisors. Visit the Organization Resource page for more information. Additionally, our staff is available to assist any student organization so contact us from the link at the top of the web page.
9. If I get involved on campus, will I get credit for it?
Beginning in Spring 2008, USF will debut a co-curricular transcript program. The co-curricular transcript will allow students to certify involvement in campus life and have an official document to give to employers, grad schools, etc.
