Information Sessions
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College of Nursing > Prospective Student Advising
Information Session Schedule
What is an Information Session? An information session provides prospective USF nursing students with helpful details about our undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, admission criteria, and the application process.
Who should attend? All prospective students to USF's undergraduate or graduate nursing programs.
Freshman Nursing Pathway Information Session Recording
Designed for prospective nursing students who are interested in the Nursing major upon admission to USF as First Time in College (FTIC) freshman.
Transfer students are not eligible for the Freshmen Nursing Pathway.
For students who are interested in receiving a bachelor’s degree in nursing, don't have a degree, and are not a nurse, medic, or corpsman.
Upper Division Nursing Pathway Live Sessions (RSVP Required)
Designed for prospective Upper Division nursing pathway prospective students who are exploring the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), and wanting to know more information about what can be expected in the program if selected for admission.
Each session covers the student experience, time management, clinicals, NCLEX, simulation experiences, cost, and current nursing student insight (pending availability).
Scheduled for one hour with additional time allowed based on participation.
Teams Meeting links and a calendar invitation will be sent with a confirmation email before the scheduled session.
Please click here to watch the pre-recorded Upper Division information session which covers admissions requirements and steps to apply prior to the live session.
Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
Friday, January 31 | 12:00 pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Thursday, February 20 | 6:00 pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Thursday, March 20 | 12:00 pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Tuesday, April 8 | 6:00 pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Thursday, May 22 | 12:00 pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Please Note: Allow additional time prior to the session for setup with audio.
For students who are interested in receiving a bachelor’s degree in nursing, have a bachelor's degree in another field, and are not a nurse, medic, or corpsman.
Accelerated Second Degree nursing pathway Live Sessions (RSVP Required)
Designed for prospective Accelerated Second Degree nursing pathway prospective students who are exploring the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), and wanting to know more information about what can be expected in the program if selected for admission.
Each session covers the student experience, time management, clinicals, NCLEX, simulation experiences, cost, and current nursing student insight (pending availability).
Scheduled for one hour with additional time allowed based on participation.
Teams Meeting links and a calendar invitation will be sent with a confirmation email before the scheduled session.
Please click here to watch the pre-recorded Accelerated Second Degree information session which covers admissions requirements and steps to apply prior to the live session.
Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
Tuesday, January 28 | 12:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Wednesday, February 19 | 6:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Wednesday, March 19 | 12:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Wednesday, May 21 | 12:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Please Note: Allow additional time prior to the session for setup with audio.
MSN and DNP Graduate Program Live Information Sessions (RSVP required)
- Watch the recording of our Graduate Program Information Session here.
Designed for prospective graduate nursing students who are exploring the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), and in the process of deciding the ideal degree level and concentration for their educational and career goals.
This session covers admission requirements, program curricula, unique attributes between degrees and concentrations, and ways to make faculty connections.
- Faculty are highlighted throughout the session and share their expertise and insights on the different pathways you can pursue as a nursing professional.
Click here to download the presentation slides from the information session
Date | Time | Location | RSVP |
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Thursday, January 23 | 6:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Tuesday, March 25 | 12:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Thursday, April 17 | 6:00pm ET | Virtual | Click here |
Graduate Faculty Panel
- Watch the recording of our Virtual Graduate Faculty Panel event here.
Ph.D. in Nursing Science Open House
- Watch a pre-recorded Ph.D. information session which covers admissions requirements and steps to apply here.
- Watch the recording of our Virtual Ph.D. Open House event here.
DNP Nurse Anesthesia Open House (RSVP TODAY!)
- Please register to attend our 2024 DNP Nurse Anesthesia Open House on May 16, 2024!
- RSVP link: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rirksBC5MwEggS
- This event will be held from 2:00-5:00pm (Eastern Time)
- Live and virtual options available!
Graduate NursingCAS Application Workshop
- NursingCAS Application Walkthrough Video - Graduate
Designed for prospective graduate nursing students who are in progress with their application in the current admission cycle or preparing to apply in the next consecutive admission cycle.
Applicants will learn how to navigate the application systems, check the application status, upload documents, request references and more!
Time Allotment: | Allow 20-30 minutes to find a parking space and walk to the College of Nursing building. |
Parking Pass Required: | You must obtain a Visitor/Daily Permit to park. The Parking Services website has a variety of options available; click here to purchase online and see other available options. |
Where to Park: | Park in any visitor parking lot close to the College of Nursing building. There is a Self-Pay hourly parking lot adjacent to parking Lot 33, see the section highlighted in yellow and marked by a purple "P" on the USF Visitor Map. |
MDN Building Location: | GPS Friendly Address: 12912 USF Health Drive, Tampa FL 33612USF Parking Map: Click Here |
Finding the Room Location: | In-person appointments should check in with the Office of Student Success (MDN 1002) front desk located in the Gathering Space of the College of Nursing Building. The front desk will alert your nursing admissions advisor and they will come out to greet you. The College of Nursing Office of Admissions is located in MDN 1010. |
Please Note: | In case of inclement weather or another emerging situation, the College of Nursing will adhere to the University of South Florida’s schedule. If the university closes due to inclement weather or another emerging situation, the information will be publicly available on the university's website and various local media outlets. |
Applying for a USF nursing program?
Interested in any of the following pathways: Upper Division, Second Degree, V-CARE, MSN, DNP, DNP Nurse Anesthesiology, or PhD in Nursing Science?
Want more information about the Admissions and Application process?
Meetings with the Nursing Admission Advisors are for undergraduate and graduate prospective students.Our nursing admission advisors are available to help students one-on-one with questions regarding the admissions and application process via virtual or in-person meetings on specific dates.Note: Appointments will not include course advising outside of the state-mandated nursing prerequisites, please schedule an appointment with your major academic advisor for help planning courses for future semesters at USF. | |
Appointment Info: |
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Book Appointment: | Tina Dinh Nursing Admissions Recruiter Advisor Freshman Nursing Pathway (FNR), Upper Division BSN-MSN, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP (non-CRNA) Alaina Boudreau Nursing Admissions Recruiter Advisor Accelerated Second Degree (all campuses), V-CARE DNP Nurse Anesthesiology (CRNA), PhD in Nursing Science |
Appointment Schedule: | If you would like more information in addition to your appointment, please see our Information Session Schedule for your program of interest. |
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