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.
Steps to Success
- Getting Started
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- Know deadlines and where to find check sheets, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16565829739, and frequently asked questions.
- Keeping your degree on track and in good standing:
- keep your degree status active (see continuous enrollment in Enrollment Requirements);
- Know your degree time limitations;
- Keep your Grade Point Average (GPA) at 3.0 or better or you will be put on probation.
- Learn about Student Organizations at COPH.
At the end of each term you should review your degree and concentration competencies using the COPH Competencies Database and record which ones have been met. The competencies are due at /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16576348163
Plan your field experience during your second semester.
Plan your special project early.
- Preparing for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credentialing exam/Comprehensive Exam.
- The term before you graduate you should meet with your advisor 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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