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Frequently Asked Questions
Housing Application and Agreement
How do I apply for housing on the 鲍鱼tv Tampa campus?
When you have been admitted to the 鲍鱼tv, you will be able to apply for housing online in the Please review the housing application steps before applying.
When can I apply for housing on the 鲍鱼tv Tampa campus?
You must be admitted to the university to apply for campus housing. Students are assigned
on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to complete your application
early in order to secure a room in your hall of choice. The online application for
the fall semester is usually available by October or November of the previous year.
Applications for Spring Only are usually available by September of the previous year.
Applications for Summer are usually available in March or April of the agreement year.
More info: Application Process
Do I have to sign up for a meal plan when I apply for housing?
All FTIC (first time in college) students must sign up for a meal plan. If you are beginning your on-campus stay in the summer, you must sign up for a meal plan for the summer and for the fall/spring. Non-FTIC residents are welcome to sign up for a meal plan on a strictly voluntary basis.
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Do I need to be enrolled in courses at 鲍鱼tv to live on campus?
Yes, you must be enrolled in at least one course each semester to live on campus. Exceptions apply to residents with a 12-month agreement residing in Greek Village. Greek Village residents do not have to take courses during the summer term to live on-campus.
I would like to apply for housing, but I am financially unable to acquire the application fee. Is there anything you can do to waive this payment?
The $50 application fee is required for all students interested in living on campus. You can submit a request to defer the application fee in the After logging in, select 鈥淩equests,鈥� then 鈥淎pplication Fee Deferment Request.鈥� Select the term for which you would like to request a deferment, then complete and submit the request.
I am an athlete at 鲍鱼tv. What do I need to do to apply for housing?
Athletes attending 鲍鱼tv need to contact their coach about the housing sign-up process. Those who plan to live on campus will be required to fill out a housing agreement on our website.
Should I sign up for Greek housing if I plan to join a fraternity or sorority?
Do not sign up for Greek Housing until you have been admitted into a fraternity or
sorority. When you are admitted into a Greek organization, we will take your agreement
through the process of transferring it over into a Greek agreement.
More info: Contact the Greek Village RLC
I have a disability. What do I need to do?
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. For an accommodation, please submit your request and supporting medical documentation in writing via the housing portal. Once Housing & Residential Education reviews your request to determine any reasonable and appropriate accommodations, we will notify you of the decision via your 鲍鱼tv email account. Please note that this request is only for housing accommodations, any academic accommodations must be requested with Student Accessibility Services.
More info: Student Accessibility
How do I cancel my housing agreement?
All requests to cancel must be done in writing via the Not all requests to cancel are granted. It is your responsibility to cancel your housing agreement before cancellation deadlines to avoid charges if you decide not to attend 鲍鱼tv. To cancel your agreement, please log into the and select Requests, then Cancel Application. Then fill out the appropriate cancellation form. Please refer to the terms and conditions of your agreement for cancellation deadlines and cancellation fees that may apply. Please note that your housing application is not automatically cancelled when you inform other offices that you will not be attending the university. For further information on cancellations, please contact us at 813-974-0001.
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Room Selection, Housing Assignments and Roommates
How do you make room assignments?
After submitting their housing application, students will have an option to participate in Room Selection. Only those who have completed the first 3 housing application steps will be able to select a room during room selection. The room selection process for fall/spring housing agreements usually ends in late June. After room selection ends, housing applicants who have completed the first 3 housing application steps but did not select a room will be contacted by our team to review placement options.
Those students participating in an RCP may have different assignment processes. Please refer to your RCP for more information.
How do I find my housing/room assignment?
Your housing assignment can be checked in the Log in and select My Account, then My Assignments. From here you can view your housing assignment, roommates, suitemates.
What does the 3-letter code mean next to my room number in my housing assignment?
The 3-letter code indicates the building designation. Click here for a listing of building codes.
Why haven't I been assigned a room yet?
Have you completed the housing application steps? If so, then you are ready to participate in room selection. If you did not participate in room selection, and the process has closed, you will be contacted by a team member to assist you in finalizing an assignment or cancelling your application. If you do not respond to the staff member, this will result in your application being cancelled. Cancelled applications will require a request to reinstate in order to be assigned at a later date. Receive personalized assistance by calling us at 813-974-0001 or emailing us at housing@usf.edu.
More info: Housing Application Process
Why didn't I get my first preference and/or first choice for the hall I selected?
Residents choose their rooms using the room selection process in the Those residents who do not select a room during the room selection process will be assigned to an available space once they are eligible to be assigned. One becomes eligible by completing the first three housing application steps. Options are limited for those students that do not participate in room selection.
More info: Housing Aplication Process
How does roommate matching work? Can I request to live with someone I know?
After submitting their application, students will have an option to participate in Room Selection. Only those who have completed the first 3 housing application steps will be able to select a room during room selection.
During this period, students can form Roommate Groups in the You can learn more about roommate groups for new residents on this page.
The room selection process for fall/spring housing agreements usually ends in late June. After that, Housing & Residential Education staff will assign all remaining students who have not selected a room based on preferences added to the housing application. Students are matched based on the information provided in the Personal Information section on the housing agreement. Students with comparable responses to the six-point questionnaire are placed together. This questionnaire is the only data used when matching roommates; as such, we encourage you to carefully consider your answers when responding.
Roommate matching and assignments for RCPs are generally handled through the individual coordinator of the RCP.
I looked up my future roommates on social media and don't like what I see. Do you recommend I switch roommates before meeting in person?
First impressions are important, but using social media to make complex generalizations about those with whom we live, work, and commune is not the best way to make your first impression. We encourage you to connect with your new roommate before attempting to change rooms. It is good to find out what you have in common and what can be learned from each other. If you remain uncomfortable and room selection remains open, you can feel free to submit a room change form that will allow you to switch to another room.
I have issues with my current roommate. Is there anything that can be done to help me?
We want you to have the best experience possible while living on campus. Before you decide to change rooms, please consider that roommate issues may persist even in a new environment. We recommend contacting your RA and/or RLC for further assistance. Your Residence Life staff has been trained to help you talk about issues affecting you and your current roommate.
More info: RLC Contact Information
Campus Life
What are the benefits of living on campus?
Everything is included when you live on campus, and everything is right outside your door. National research shows that students who live on campus for at least a year graduate at higher rates, and sooner, than those who don't. That's what it's all about! The campus experience connects you in a way no other living option can. When you live on campus, you get the full college experience. When you live off campus, you don鈥檛.
How far are the halls from classes?
The residence halls on campus are clustered in two areas of campus: northeast ("north campus") and southwest ("south campus"). 鲍鱼tv is a large campus, but almost everything is within a 15-minute walk of everything else. If you would like to get around campus faster, bicycles and longboards are also popular among students.
More info: Campus Map
Do residents usually bring cars to campus?
Many of our residents bring cars with them to campus. There are designated lots around campus for resident students. Each car must have a valid permit on display to park on campus.
More info: Parking & Transportation Services
What do you recommend I bring with me to personalize my room?
For a list of items to bring/avoid, please read through our move-in checklist.
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How do I get involved on campus? Where do I find activities and organizations to join?
There is always something to do on campus!
- Every floor has a bulletin board with flyers for events.
- Ask your RA about joining RHA (Residence Hall Association) or Hall Council.
- You can learn more about 鲍鱼tv's student organizations here.
- Check out the Center for Student Involvement! They can help connect you to whatever you're most interested in.
- Talk to classmates and other residents. Who better to get advice from than other students?
I鈥檓 worried about safety on campus at night. What safety measures are on campus?
Safety and security are always important at 鲍鱼tv. We proudly have one of the most effective police departments in the state of Florida.
Other safety measures include:
- , a nighttime golf cart service offered by Student Government.
- The 鲍鱼tv Bull Runner buses run on most weekday evenings. You can view the Bull Runner hours of operation here.
- a 'precautionary timer' for traveling across campus, which can be operated from a mobile phone.
- 鲍鱼tvTip, a 911 texting service by 鲍鱼tv PD. The number to text is 67283.
- Emergency blue lights around campus, which call 鲍鱼tv PD if pressed.
More Info: Safety and Security
How do residents get into the halls?
For the security of our residents, all residence halls entrances are equipped with card readers. Your 鲍鱼tv student ID will be activated upon move-in for the hall in which you reside. Guests and residents from other halls must be accompanied by the resident at all times.
If your card does not work for your hall, please contact either the Holly M (813-974-7000), The Hub (813-974-2246) or Juniper-Poplar (813-974-0800) service desks to have your card access checked.
If your card has been lost, please contact the 鲍鱼tv Card Office (813-974-2357) to have it deactivated and a new one issued (replacement fees apply).
More info: 鲍鱼tv Card
What do I do if I lose the key to my room/suite/apartment?
If you do not have your room key, please visit your service desk. Service desk locations are listed below.
North Campus: Beta Hall, Castor Hall, Cypress Suites, Cypress Apartments, Holly Apartments,
Kosove Hall, Maple Hall
Holly M | 813-974-7000
South Campus: Juniper-Poplar Hall and Magnolia Apartments
Juniper-Poplar Lobby | 813-974-0800
The Village: Beacon, Endeavor, Horizon, Pinnacle, and Summit Hall
The Hub | 813-974-2246
More info: Contact your service desk
Can I stay in my residence hall during breaks and holidays?
Most halls close between semesters - about four weeks in December, one week in May, and about four weeks in July/August.
To learn about which buildings will be open for the next winter break period, please visit the Fall Residence Hall Closing page.
Where are the Residential Community Programs located?
Please refer to each RCP's page for their location, as they can vary from year to year.
More info: Residential Community Programs
How do I apply to be an RA?
Resident Assistant (RA) applications for each year begin towards the beginning of the fall semester and are normally due at the end of the fall semester. It is suggested to have lived on campus for at least a year before applying, although first-year students may also apply to be an RA during their second year. It is also suggested that prospective RAs get involved with their community by joining RHA and Hall Council. Any students who are interested should email questions to raselect@usf.edu.
More info: RA Selection
On-Campus Features and Services
Are the rooms furnished?
All of the rooms in the residence halls are fully furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, chair, trash can, and closet for each resident. Detailed information regarding the dimensions and basic layout of each room can be found under the description of each housing style available.
More info: Housing Options
What size are the beds in my room?
Beta Hall and Castor Halls have Twin beds. All other residence halls have Twin XL beds. Residents in most halls may request for their bed to be changed to another size by submitting a work request.