Welcome to the DrPH Program at the College of Public Health!
Navigating your DrPH experience can be challenging at times. This guide walks you through the basic steps from your first semester to graduation. We hope you take time to experience the academic events and life offered at the College of Public Health and the University of South Florida.
Admission information can be found on our Graduate Admissions page.
Steps to Success
- DrPH Health email account
- Getting Started
- Learn about /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345879 and where to find /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345877 information
- Know deadlines and where to find Program of Study, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345912, and frequently asked questions
- Keep your degree on track and in good standing:
- Keep your degree status active (see continuous enrollment in Enrollment Requirements)
- Know your degree time limitations
- Maintain a 3.0 or better Grade Point Average (GPA) or you will be put on probation
- /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760345879 for courses
- Advisors and Committees
- Applied Practice Experiences
- Attend the DrPH Institute
- Qualifying Exam
- Doctoral Project
- Learn about Student Organizations
Use your COPH Competencies Database record to update your competencies each term–the competencies are due at /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760340864
- Meet with your advisor the term before you graduate and review your status
- Early during the semester you plan to graduate you should register for /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16760340864
- Participate in the COPH graduation celebration, the USF Health graduation ceremony, and join our USF and COPH alumni communities
Getting Assistance
Academic and Student Affairs is here to help. You can reach us at (813) 974-6505 or call toll-free (888) USF-COPH or (888) 873-2674 and press 1. Via email contact cophdoctoral@health.usf.edu or view our staff directory to contact someone directly. We are located in the WELL (MDA) across the street (Holly) from the College of Public Health. You can also reach out to your /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16768469664
Please send feedback on the DrPH Guidebook