Navigating your MPH 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
- Health email account
- Getting Started
- Learn about /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16559997004 and where to find /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16580378904 information
- Know deadlines and where to find Program of Study, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16565829739, 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
- 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/16576348163
Plan your field experience during your second semester with your advisor
Plan your special project early
- Prepare for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credentialing exam/Comprehensive Exam
- Meet with your advisor the term before you graduate and review your status
- Early during the semester you plan to graduate you should /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16576348163
- Participate in the COPH graduation celebration, the USF Health graduation ceremony, and join our USF and COPH alumni communities
Getting Assistance
We in Academic and Student Affairs are 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 advisor@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
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