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College of Nursing > Office of Student Affairs
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AFTER OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION FROM USF OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
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Congratulations! You have been recommended for admission to the Master
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of Science in Nursing program of the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida.
Before completing these steps below please make sure you have downloaded a copy of your program plan. It is within the email from DONOTREPLY@webadmit.org.
Please read the following information
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in detail, as it includes important action items and deadlines. Do not skip any sections! There are contacts within each section if you have specific questions.
At this time, please complete the following:
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Every graduate student will be assigned a university email address. To ensure email communication remains private and secure it is recommended that all students use their university-issued email address for university communications. When sending emails you should always include your full name, unumber, and program with concentration. We recommend setting up an email signature within your student email account so this information is always included. Your email should appear as follows: John Doe MSN-FNP student (or appropriate concentration) Please click here if you need instructions on setting up your email signature. A few things to note:
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For questions about this section please contact CON-Compliance@usf.edu. Start with this video:
All students entering the USF College of Nursing are required to open a CastleBranch profile online. The cost is $181.99 This profile must always be kept current to remain in compliance with the College of Nursing and clinical facilities. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.IMPORTANT: If you are a former USF student who has purchased a CastleBranch package in the past, please contact Shawn Afflick at safflick@usf.edufor additional instructions prior to purchasing CastleBranch
For technical questions regarding your package order, please contact Castle Branch at 1-888-666-7788. For other questions, please contact the USF College of Nursing compliance officer, Shawn Afflick, at safflick@usf.edu Please note: If you are a student from another university who previously used CastleBranch, you are required to create a new account under the USF code. |
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For questions about this section please contact CON-Compliance@usf.edu. You must complete your background check, drug test, and fingerprints immediately upon being admitted to the College of Nursing. You must meet the deadline given in your onboarding email or you your admission may be rescinded. All other CastleBranch requirements must be completed by the first day of the semester.
For questions regarding items in this section please email CON-Compliance@usf.edu. Please refer to the Guide to Castle Branch (click to open) for complete instructions on completing all CastleBranch requirements. IMPORTANT: If you have an item that is rejected by Castle BranchCastleBranch, please read their comments on why it was rejected and how to correct. |
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For questions about this section or process please call Student Health Services at (813) 974-2331 or (813) 445-4976. *Please Note: This is a USF requirement to be completed through Student Health Services before you can register for classes. This process is separate from the College of Nursing's CastleBranch requirements. The two entities do not share information. This MUST be completed separately from CastleBranch. Per USF Policy 33-002, it is mandatory for USF students to submit all required immunization documentation and sign the official Medical History Form prior to course registration. A hold preventing registration in hybrid and in-person classes will remain on your account until you have fulfilled the following requirements. This hold will not restrict registration in fully online classes. Therefore, it is recommended you register for your online classes as soon as possible and, if applicable, go back and register for any hybrid or in-person classes you have once the IM hold is removed. Please Note: this is a USF requirement to be completed through Student Health Services before you can register for classes. This process is separate from the College of Nursing's CastleBranch requirements. For questions on this process, please contact Student Health Services at 813-974-4056.
Click here to review an Immunization Guide. If you are missing any vaccine and/ or labs, please contact your current healthcare provider or schedule an Immunization Compliance Appointment by clicking here. For an exemption request, please contact Student Health Service office directly at the number listed above. |
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Registration for Fall 2023 is open! You were given an academic program plan in the email offering you admission to the USF College of Nursing. Please use that academic plan as a guide to register for your courses throughout the program. Failure to adhere to the program plan can delay your graduation date. Instructions on how to register can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/registrar/register/ All courses for Grad Clinical are now For questions pertaining to this section or process please email CON-GradAdvising@usf.edu. Course permits for Fall 2024 will be provided on the first Friday of each month. All courses for the Grad Clinical program are permit-restricted and your Academic Services Administrator/Advisor will provide you with permits to your OASIS account prior to registration opening each semester. (We do not send permit codes via email). The permits provided to you for the in OASIS are for a particular section(s)/course(s) and are based on both your Program Plan as well as your concentration. For help finding on how to locate your permits to complete registration in OASIS review this link. https://usf.app.box.com/file/1052195919477?s=vfyc4hw1itgtk1wbat8swq9fzzrux2mp You must enter the codes on the registration screen to complete your registration. We do not pre-register students for courses; Students are responsible for their own registration. Course permits will be provided every two weeks as the admission cycle refreshesfor Fall 2024 will be provided on the first Friday of each month. If you do not have a ticket time when registration opens, e-mail registrarupdates@usf.edu. You were given an academic program plan in the email offering you admission to the USF College of Nursing. (The email comes from donotreply@webadmit.org.) Please save the academic plan as a guide to help register for your courses throughout the program. Failure to adhere to the program plan can delay your graduation date. Instructions on how to register can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/registrar/register/ REMINDER: You must use the permit codes provided in OASIS. Students are responsible for confirming their registration. To confirm your registration please refer to Week at a Glance or Student Detail Schedule. You can use this link for step-by-step instructions. Steps begin on Page 12. Remember to notate note the on-campus dates required for Fall 20232024. In order to find the on-campus dates for your courses you must:
You can also view a tutorial here: https://youtu.be/t6v5X1Xgnk4 Registration Tips:
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For questions pertaining to this section or process please email admissions@usf.edu. When you apply to the university, your initial residency classification is determined by the Office of Admissions based on the information you provide with your application. If you don’t provide sufficient information to determine your residency, you will be classified as a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes. It’s very important to respond to requests for information about your residency as soon as possible. Please review your official acceptance letter to ensure that your residency classification is accurate. You have until the last day of classes in your first term to request a re-evaluation of your initial residency status (Links to an external site.) by providing sufficient documentation. If your residency status is listed as non-Florida at the time that classes begin, you will be assessed out-of-state tuition charges. Once you have completed your first term at USF, you can request a reclassification of your residency status from the Office of the Registrar. |
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For questions pertaining to this section or process please email financial aid via one of the links below. We would recommend the USF Health Financial Aid option for nursing students. Need financial aid? Remember to submit your FAFSA before the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for the most types of aid possible. Many scholarships are needs-based and require a FAFSA. Therefore, it is recommended you complete a FAFSA regardless of whether or not you will be applying for loans. Tuition payment or a university deferment is due on the fifth day of the semester. Please ensure you have funds or a deferment in - place to prevent being canceled from classes for non-payment. The university does not have a payment plan option. Questions regarding Financial Aid can be directed to a Financial Aid counselor.
For assistance or questions regarding payment, please contact the Cashier's Office: https://www.usf.edu/business-finance/controller/student-services/cashiers/index.aspx |
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The College of Nursing, Graduate Clinical Programs, will be hosting a Graduate Orientation. This mandatory, in-person orientation will be held on August 8th, 2023. in Summer 2024 so please plan accordingly. The date is August 6, 2024. Students should plan to be on campus all day. As we get closer to the orientation date parking and lunch details will be sent via email. Orientation is your opportunity to meet your concentration director, academic advisor, and some of your professors. You will receive more information about the graduate program and have many opportunities to ask questions. Additionally, please be aware that our programmatic orientation differs from the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) Orientation held by the main campus which ; The OGS orientation is optional. Please Please reserve your seat for the College of Nursing mandatory, in-person orientation here. |
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Books can be ordered via the USF bookstore website or by visiting the location on the Tampa campus. You can order books with your Student ID number or by entering your course information. Book information will be updated close to the Fall semester. If you do not see your books initially please check back with the bookstore. |
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Parking permits are required anytime you are parking on campus. You can purchase a long-term permit or a daily pass for the days you are to be on campus. More information on parking permits is here. NOTE: You cannot back into any parking spaces at the university. Your tag serves are your permit so USF Parking Services needs to have access at all times. |
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Every graduate student in the College of Nursing is required to purchase a lab coat from the USF Bookstore. A lab coat will be required for all labs as well as your clinicals. Please DO NOT purchase/wear scrubs. Students may purchase their lab coat at the USF Bookstore or by completing the Nursing Lab Coat Order Form and emailing it to m.bober@follett.com. Once received, someone from the USF Bookstore will call you directly from the register to process your payment. Here are some notes:
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The Office of Admissions has an Admitted Graduate Student Checklist to assist with your transition to the University. You will learn how to activate your Net ID, access your USF email, and more! |
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Please click here to gain access to our most frequently asked questions. |
The Fall 2023 2024 semester tentatively begins Monday, August 2126, 20232024.