Fall 2024 Move In
After You Move In
After you've unpacked all your boxes, it's time to get settled into your new home! View the important information below to learn what to do after you move-in and start Living the Bull's Life!
- Parking permits are required to park on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Don't forget to purchase your parking pass!
- Find out where you can park with your USF parking pass.
- For more parking information please visit USF Parking & Transportation Services.
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee offers great campus dining options. Find out more about our daily menus, health and wellness programs, and much more on the USF Dining Website!
Meal Plans
Prior to receiving keys to your new USF home, you must complete a Meal Plan Contract.
For almost all residents, you completed this as part of the housing application. If
you require assistance with your meal plan when you arrive, there will be staff on
campus who can assist you.
How do I sign up for a meal plan?
You will choose your meal plan in your housing application. If you have not selected a meal plan, please visit the Housing Portal, then go to the housing application section to complete a meal plan application.
How do I pay for a meal plan?
All meal plans will be billed to your student Student Self-Service account.
Will my financial aid cover the cost of the meal plan?
Because all meal plans are billed to your Student Self-Service account, if you are receiving any scholarships, loans, grants, etc, these funds may help cover part of your meal plan charge. Financial Aid will apply to tuition/fees, housing, and THEN meal plan charges. Funds remaining after tuition, fees, and housing have been paid will apply to the meal plan charge. If you have questions about your specific aid situation, contact Student Financial Services at sfshelp@usf.edu.
When do fall meal plans activate?
Fall meal plans will begin on August 23. Dining options will be available on-campus for students and families to purchase outside of their meal plan days. Learn more on USF Dining's website.
How do I change my meal plan option?
Meal plan options can be modified through the Meal Plan Office (located in the Marshall Student Center) during the first week of class. For more information, please visit the USF Dining Website.
If you have additional questions, please contact Dining Services at 813-974-4499 or via email.
If your key access is not working or if you lose your key, visit the service desk located in the lobby on the first floor of the Student Center for assistance.
Housing Service Desk Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
*If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact the RA on duty.
- Your mailbox information is visible on the same screen as your housing assignment in the Housing Portal.
- Please wait until August 19 to send mail to campus.
- Retrieve packages and mail from the service desk located in the lobby on the first floor of the Student Center
Mail Center Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Helpful Information
Card Center (Student IDs) - (941) 359-4220
Dining Services/Meal Plans - (813) 974-4499
Financial Aid - (941) 359-4459
New Student Experiences - (941) 359-4342
Parking Services - (941) 359-4220
Student Accessibility Services - (941) 359-4714
Undergraduate Admissions - (813) 974-3350
USF Campus Police - (941) 487-4210 (non-emergency) / 911 (emergency)
Healthy bull tips
Moving can be stressful. Fight off stress by establishing a healthy routine of sleep, diet, and exercise. On campus, get a great workout at the Fitness Center and find tips on managing your stress at Student Health Services.