New Students
Navigating ±«Óătv Systems
International students are encouraged to learn about the following university systems that will allow them to find their ±«Óătv-related email accounts, academic course information and other important resources such as the campus library, health clinic, and recreational facility.
New students to ±«Óătv should begin their journey by creating a NetID, accessing their
iStart portal, and logging into their newly created ±«Óătv email account.
Net ID
Your NetID is your unique user ID that provides access to essential university online services, including your ±«Óătv email, Student Self-Service (formerly OASIS), and Canvas. It functions like a username (e.g., rockydbull) and also forms the first part of your ±«Óătv email address (e.g., rockydbull@mail.usf.edu).
±«Óătv students will use their Net ID to sign in to all of their ±«Óătv accounts. As soon as students activate their NetID, their ±«Óătv email will also be created automatically.
Students may follow these steps to create their NetID:
- Go to .
- Select 'Activate your NetID' and complete the requested information.
Students may email the ±«Óătv Information Technology help desk at help@usf.edu for assistance in activating their Net ID. When emailing the help desk, students must include their full name and U number in their communications.
NOTE
iStart
iStart is ±«Óătv’s international student portal. All new international students must use iStart to complete the Glo-Bull Start checklist, which is designed to guide students through all of their immigration-related tasks as a new international student at ±«Óătv.
The Office of International Services will contact international students via email about completing their Glo-Bull Start tasks once they have been notified of their admission to ±«Óătv.
Students may contact the Office of International Services via their website or email at globullstart@usf.edu if they have any questions about iStart.
My±«Óătv (my.usf.edu)
is the official ±«Óătv webpage that allows students to view their course information, meal plans, on-campus housing information, and to open their email accounts.
Students will need to use their Net ID and password to log in to the MY±«Óătv website.
±«Óătv Email
Students should check their ±«Óătv email regularly, because they may receive important messages from their professors, academic advisors, immigration advisors, and other ±«Óătv officials.
When students activate their NetID, their ±«Óătv email will also be created. Students
may also download the Outlook application (app) to their smartphones, and enable notifications,
so that they do not miss any important messages.
Locating your ±«ÓătvID (U#)
Your ±«ÓătvID is your personal student identification number. It is first provided to you in your acceptance letter via your personal email. Also known as a U# (# being “Number”), it follows a format like U12345678. Your ±«ÓătvID is important for communicating with ±«Óătv administrators to identify information related to your personal file and necessary information you may inquire about when seeking answers.
±«Óătv students should always include their ±«ÓătvID numbers in any communication with ±«Óătv staff and faculty.
my±«Óătv, Student Self-Service, Authentication, ±«ÓătvID Card, and Student Software
After identifying your initial ±«Óătv Systems, students can further explore their vital online resources that can help them to complete their requirements, view their personal records or classes, and other important information.
To start accessing your student resources such as the “my±«Óătv” portal, Student Self-Service, Authentication App, ±«Óătv ID Card Request, and Student Software by clicking the link below:
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a video and messaging program that ±«Óătv students may use to communicate with their classmates, teachers, advisors, and tutors.
±«Óătv student may log in to Microsoft Teams using their ±«Óătv email address (NET ID) and password. Students should not log in to Microsoft Teams using their personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.), or they will not have access to the ±«Óătv network.
±«Óătv students may download Office 365 for free by going to the following link and entering their ±«Óătv email address.
Student Self-Service
Students may store their local contact information in the Student Self-Service system for emergency purposes. The Student Self-Service system also provides students with their class schedules, final grades, immunization records, and information relating to university-related fees.
Follow these steps to use Student Self-Service:
- Students may log in to the website with their NetID.
- Select the option, My Resources, in the drop down menu.
- Select Student Self-Service.
- Once ±«Óătv students are logged in to their Student Self-Service accounts, they will be able to view all of their student records.
Canvas
Students may view their course syllabuses, receive and submit their class assignments, and also view their grades through the Canvas website. The Canvas system also allows students to communicate directly with their professors and fellow students, and view class announcements.
Follow these steps to log in to Canvas:
- Students may log in to using their NetID and password.
- Click on the “Learning & Teaching Tools” tab.
- Select Canvas.
±«Óătv Information Technology (IT)
±«Óătv Information Technology (±«Óătv IT) provides technology services and support in a variety of areas for the entire ±«Óătv system. On the ±«Óătv Tampa campus, they're located in the Student Services Building (SVC) on the fourth floor, and you may reach them at (813) 074-1222 or help@usf.edu. Their contains a wealth of information for . Contact information for other campuses is identified below.
Vector LMS Orientation Trainings
±«Óătv students are required to complete the following courses:
- AlcoholEdu for College
- Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
To complete these required courses, students will need to go to the Vector LMS, Higher Education Student Edition website for the ±«Óătv.
IT Help Desk
Phone
813-974-4357
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 7:30am-8:00pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-6:00pm)
help@usf.edu