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titleFinancial Aid

If you are receiving financial aid, be sure that you are fulfilling all of the enrollment requirements.  Information on scholarships and financial aid is available at the following places.  USF Financial Aid website and the COPH Financial Aid website.


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titleResidencyAcceptance

Read your acceptance letter from the Graduate Admissions Office.  Is your residency status correct?  If incorrect contact , call 813-974-8800 , before registering (www.usf.edu/admissions/contact-us/index.aspx)or contact Graduate Admissions before registering.  If you wish to establish Florida residency, please go to www.registrar.usf.edu/Residency/General_Procedures.php read the General Classifications Procedures for more information. Note that documents supporting the establishment of legal residence must be dated, issued or filed 12 months before the first day of classes for the term for which reclassification is sought.


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titleStudents with Disabilities Accessibility Services

Students in need of academic accommodations for a disability may consult with Students with Disabilities Accessibility Services to arrange appropriate accommodations. Students are required to give reasonable notice prior to requesting an accommodation www.usf.edu/student-affairs/student-disabilities-services/accommodations/index.aspx. 


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titleComplete Immunization form

Have you completed and turned in your immunization form?  You must do this before you can register for classes.  Contact Student Health Services for more information at 813-974-4056, before registering.

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titleEnrolled in an Online course?

All online courses are supported by COPH Office of Educational Technology and Assessment (ETA). The ETA office in conjunction with course instructors, prepares Course-at-a-glance documents for all online courses. The CAGs assist students in learning more about the course, its requirements, course expectations, types of assessments and important testing dates for a given semester. To access these documents, go to

health.usf.edu/publichealth/eta/courses.html

the Online Course Listing and click on the course of interest.

Once registered, students in all online public health courses are expected to meet certain requirements to successfully participate in their courses. Failure to meet these requirements may cause problems accessing the course materials. It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements are met prior to the start of the semester. For a list of technology requirements, how to access your online course website, and order course materials, visit

: health.usf.edu/publichealth/eta/students_tech_requirements.html

ETA's Technology Requirements page.


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titleAfter hours Access

To obtain access to the COPH Building after hours and daily access to Computer Lab A, you will need to fill out an access form at the desk in our front lobby.  Contact Mary Johnson at 813-974-7390 or mjohnso3@usf.edu.  Then you will be able to use your student ID to gain access to the building.

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titleParking Permit

In order to park on campus, you must have a parking permit. To purchase this permit or to see the campus map for directions, go to the Parking and Transportation website at: www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/Services website.


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titleMeet with Faculty Mentor

Your faculty mentor will help guide you through your career with the College of Public Health. You will be assigned a faculty mentor at the end of your first year. It is mandatory that you meet with your faculty mentor regularly after the first year, at appropriate intervals to critically evaluate the student's progress.

Although it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to be acquainted with all policies and regulations, and be responsible for completing requirements, the Faculty Mentor's role is to guide students in all aspects of their academic program and to monitor and evaluate students’ progress toward their degrees. He/she should be aware of any difficulties that students may be facing in their coursework or research experiences and should work with students in resolving these issues. It is recommended that the faculty mentor and student understand each others expectations and that effective means of communication are established.


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titleStudent Responsibilities
  • Meet with the advisor at least once a semester
  • Seek assistance from the advisor when a problem arises
  • Make and keep advising appointments
  • Prepare for the advising appointment by reviewing your program of study, printing out unofficial transcript, preparing pertinent questions regarding academics, career, and professional aspects of public health


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titleAdvisor Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary contact for the advisee when problems arise
  • Guide the student through the academic curriculum
  • Provide information regarding the College’s policies and procedures
  • The faculty advisor will also participate in Referring students to COPH Doctoral Training Office or other campus resources, as needed


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titleChange of Faculty Mentor

To change faculty mentor see the Archivum Change Of Faculty Mentor process.


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