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Health, Wellness, & Safety Resources

health and wellness resources

USF Counseling Center

The USF Counseling Center offers a variety of counseling services to all currently registered ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students. Services include but are not limited to individual appointments, group counseling, outreach and prevention workshops, as well as interactive online resources.

Tampa Campus Counseling Center Location and Phone Number
Student Services Building (SVC), Suite 2124 | (813) 974-2831

map of USF Tampa campus displaying SVC building

St. Petersburg Campus Counseling Center Location and Phone Number
140 7th Avenue South, SLC2200 (2nd Floor) | (727) 873-4422

Sarasota-Manatee Campus Counsling Center Location and Email Address
SMD 103 (by the basketball courts) | sar-counseling@usf.edu

Center for Student Well-Being

The Center for Student Well-Being provides students with support for developing healthy habits to navigate their college experiences. There are Wellness Center offers nap pods, massage chairs, free fruit, and other wellness resources.

USF Tampa Location
Student Services Building (SVC 2127)

For more information, please view the USF Center for Student Well-Being website.

Student Health and Wellness Center

The Student Health & Wellness Center is located next to the Recreation center and Yuengling Center. Park in lot 22D in order to use our services or get on the Purple route with the Bull Runner. Students pay a Health Fee, which is included in their tuition, and this helps to keep clinic services more affordable.

image of the front of the tan brick and white student health services building at the USF Tampa campus

USF Tampa Health and Wellness Center Location and Phone Number
12530 USF Bull Run Drive, SWC 310 | (813) 974-2331

 

 

photo of SLC building on the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus

St. Pete Campus Health and Wellness Center Location and Phone Number  
140 7th Avenue South, SLC2200 | (727) 873-4422, option 1

 

 


On the St. Petersburg campus, you can schedule an appointment by calling the number abcve, or you can request an appointment . Operational Hours Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

Sarsota-Manatee Campus Medical Clinic Location and Phone Number
SMD 104 (modular building by the basketball courts) | (813) 974-2331

For the Sarasota-Manatee campus, you can schedule an appointment by calling the number above or access the online form here. Operational hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1PM to 5PM during the Fall & Spring terms. Tele-health appointments may also be available Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

Overview of student health and wellness services on the Sarasota-Manatee campus

Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention

The Center for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention provides free and confidential services to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students, faculty, and staff who have experienced crime, or violence on- or off-campus. Their mission is to empower survivors of crime, violence, or abuse by promoting the restoration of decision making, by advocating for their rights, and by offering support and resources.

USF Tampa Location, Phone Number, and Email
SVC 2057 | (813) 974-5756 | va@usf.edu
24//7 Victim Helpline: (813) 974-5757

For more information, please visit the Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention website.

SOS | Student Outreach and Support

The Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS) helps students manage life stressors that can impact academics and personal well-being. SOS enhances student success by identifying needs, removing barriers and reducing distress. After receiving a referral for services, the office helps students through a variety of interventions, university services, community referrals and case management.

Tampa Campus Location, Phone Number and Email
ALN 151 | (813) 974-6130 | Email: socat@usf.edu

St. Petersburg Campus SOS Location, Phone Number and Email
SLC 2400 (2nd Floor) | (727) 873-4272

To make a SOCAT Referral, please click here.

For more information, please visit the SOS and SOCAT website.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student Accessibility Services

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides exam and classroom accommodations for students who may need different types of support. Please visit the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student Accessibility Services homepage to learn more about their wide variety of services and resources.

Tampa Campus Contact Details for Student Accessibility Services
SVC 1133 | (813) 974-4309 | Email: sas-info@usf.edu

St. Pete Campus Contact Details for Student Accessibility Services
Student Life Center - SLC 1203 | Email: sas-info@usf.edu  | Phone: (727) 873-4837

Sarasota-Manatee Campus Contact Details for Student Accessibility Services
8350 N. Tamiami Trail B130A | Email: sas-sar@usf.edu | Phone: (941) 359-4714

University Food Banks

On the Tampa Campus, students may visit the Feed-A-Bull pantry located in the basement of the Student Services Building - SVC 0002 from 10:00am – 4:00pm (Monday-Friday).

The St. Petersburg is located in SLC 2400, and students are encouraged to make online food orders, which may be collected from 8:00am to 5:00pm (Monday-Friday). 

The Sarasota-Manatee pantry is located in SMC C144 , and students are encouraged to make online food orders, which may be collected from 7:00am to 10:00pm (Monday-Friday) or 8:00am – 6:00pm (Saturdays).

USF Campus Recreation

USF Campus Recreation offers numerous opportunities to exercise, play intramural sports, and explore the outdoors. Membership costs depend on an individual's role at the university, and ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students enrolled for the current term may use these facilities free of charge with their USF ID Card. Outdoor Recreation coordinates adventure trips that include transportation, and Intramural Sports organizes recreational competition in a variety of sports.

Safety Resources

USF Police Department

The USF Police Department (USFPD) is a full-service law enforcement agency, providing the university community with a variety of safety resources. 

Tampa Campus Police Department Location and Non-Emergency Phone Number
13152 USF Genshaft Dr. | (813) 974-2628 

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Pete Campus Police Department Location and Non-Emergency Phone Number
530 3rd St. South | (727) 873-4444 

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Sarasota-Manatee Campus Police Department Location and Non-Emergency Phone Number (located on New College campus)
501 College Dr. | (941) 487-4210

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Safety Resources

snapshot of two cell phone application views of USF's safety app home page and bulls USF logo

The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ SAFE APP is the official safety app for the ßÙßÇÂþ»­. Click on the image to the left to learn more.

 

 

Red caution triangle with the words "alert usf" in green to the right

Tampa campus students may sign up for the university's Emergency Notification System by clicking here.

St. Petersburg campus students may register for access to Alert USF by following instructions found here.

  • Blue Light Phones are emergency phones placed strategically throughout the campus. On the Tampa campus there are ninety lights in total and each light serves a specific radius. At night, the lights illuminate making it easy for a person to identify them in an emergency situation. The light pole houses a blue light phone which allows you to contact the appropriate Police Department.

  • The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ SAFE Team provides students with free and safe travel on the Tampa campus from 6:30pm to 2:00am (when classes are in session). Students can call 813-974-SAFE (7233) to have an escort accompany them to their destination by foot or golf cart.

  • Learn all about Hurricane Safety and how to prepare for extreme weather conditions by exploring the USF Hurricane Guide.

  • Students may receive up-to-date Weather Forecasts in their area by visiting the WeatherSTEM station page and app.

Other Safety Resources of Note

  • Students may request a Pedestrian Safety presentation by contacting the Florida program, which provides innovative pedestrian safety education to individuals.

  • The USF Police Department offers the following Bicycle Safety Tips

  • The has free publications available about scams, privacy, credit, and more.

Obtaining A Florida Driver’s License

Students are encouraged to obtain a Florida driver's license, even if they have driving permits from their home countries. To obtain a Florida driver’s license, students must complete their document check and immigration information session before they will be eligible to receive a Florida driver's license since their I-20 or DS-2019 must be in active status at the time of their application. Click the links below for more specific information.

  • Learn more about the to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

  • Students may visit their county's Tax Collector's Office to receive more information about getting a Florida driver’s license.

      • For USF Tampa campus:

      • For ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus:
      • For ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Saraspta-Manatee campus:
  • The Florida Department of Motor Vehicle’s webpage has more information about getting a Florida driver’s license, as well as information on how to schedule an appointment.
      • Students in Hillsborough County (Tampa campus) can find information about here.
      • Students in Pinellas County (St. Petersburg campus) can find information about here.
      • Students in Manatee County (Sarasota-Manatee campus) can find information about here.