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In order to park on campus, you must have a parking permit. To purchase this permit, get additional information on parking, or to see the campus map for directions, go to the Parking and Transportation website at: http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/. Otherwise, you You can buy a daily pass at the Visitor's Center (on the right as you enter in the main entrance off of Fowler Ave.), or purchase a pass and utilize pay spaces (there is machine to buy the passes in the COPH parking lot).

Weekdays – Within Walking Distance

Rising Roll - in The WELL

Tarek’s Café – in the building behind the College

Camile’s Café – in the Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare

All days – Approximately 1.2 miles from campus

The Winn Dixie shopping center on Fowler has 8-10 restaurants with all types of food. Examples: Jason’s Deli, Chili’s, Taj’s Indian, Tijuana Flats, So Fresh, First Watch, etc.

Additional restaurants are located within 2 - 3 miles from campus. For a full list of campus dining options go to https://usf.campusdish.com/LocationsAndMenus/Tampa

Many of the hotels listed below offer a special USF rate. If you choose one of these hotels, state that you are visiting the University of South Florida. Some offer free shuttle service to the campus.

This is not a comprehensive list so feel free to search for other hotels near the university.

La Quinta Inn & Suites (across from the USF campus)
3701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-910-7500

Karma Nest Extended Stay - Busch Gardens/USF (5 minute drive)
3001 University Center Drive
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-971-8930

Embassy Suites Hotel (on the USF Tampa campus)
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-977-7066

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa North (5-10 minute drive)
12260 Morris Bridge Road
Temple Terrace, Florida 33637
813-989-0007 (Ask for a USF rate)
May offer free shuttle service to and from the USF Tampa campus

Marriott - Residence Inn (5-10 minute drive)
13420 N. Telecom Parkway
Tampa, Florida 33637
813-972-4400

Quality Inn - Busch Gardens/USF (5 minute drive)
2701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-971-4710