DrPH Institute

The USF College of Public Health DrPH degree is completed through distance‐learning (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in addition to on‐campus learning via the DrPH Institutes. The combination of program delivery formats allows working professionals to broaden their grasp of public health management, practice, and research without interrupting their careers.

There are three mandatory on-campus Institutes during the first two years of the program, which align with required classes. These Institutes will be held in the Fall 1 (Institute 1), Summer 1 (Institute 2), and Summer 2 (Institute 3) terms. Institutes are five days long and will occur at the USF Tampa campus. In addition to the on-campus meetings, students are required to complete work before and after the institutes. Institute dates are announced 6 months prior via email. Students unable to attend an Institute during the scheduled times, will be required to take those classes the following year.

Students are responsible for their travel arrangements for each Institute, to include lodging, transportation, and food. The area around campus offers a variety of options.

Institute Hotels, Parking and Food

Parking

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: http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/. Otherwise, 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).

Food

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

Hotels

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tampa - USF - Busch Gardens (5 minute drive)
2807 East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33612
813-936-8200 (Ask for a USF rate)

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

The closest hotels to the College of Public Health are those bordering the university (approximately 1.5 miles to the college). The hotels near I-75 are approximately 5 miles from the College.

Courtyard by Marriott (Near I-75)
13575 Cypress Glen Lane
Tampa, FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 978-9898

Residence Inn by Marriott (Near I-75)
13420 North Telecom Parkway
Tampa , FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 972-4400

Hyatt Place (Near Busch Gardens)
1408 North 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Number: (813) 979-1922

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham (Near Busch Gardens)
9202 N 30th St
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Number: (813) 930-6900

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (Near Busch Gardens)
11310 North 30th Street
Tampa, FL, 33612

Local Number: (813) 971-7690

La Quinta Inn & Suites (Near USF)
3701 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Number (813) 910-7500

Embassy Suites (On USF campus with shuttle to the College)
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Number: (813) 977-7066

Clarion Hotel & Conf Center (Near USF)
2701 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Phone: (813) 971-4710

Wingate Inn (Bordering USF)
3751 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612

Local Phone: (813) 979-2828

Hilton Garden Inn (Near I-75)
600 Tampa Oaks Blvd
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 342-5000

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa (Near I-75)
12260 Morris Bridge Road
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 989-0007

Extended Stay America Hotel (Near I-75)
12242 Morris Bridge Road
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 989-2264

Sleep Inn (Near I-75)
12282 Morris Bridge Road
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Local Number: (813) 988-4048

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