New Students
Navigating 国产短视频Systems
International students are encouraged to learn about the following university systems that will allow them to find their USF-related email accounts, academic course information and other important resources such as the campus library, health clinic, and recreational facility.
New students to 国产短视频should begin their journey by creating a NetID, accessing their
iStart portal, and logging into their newly created 国产短视频email account.
Net ID
Your NetID is your unique user ID that provides access to essential university online services, including your 国产短视频email, Student Self-Service (formerly OASIS), and Canvas. It functions like a username (e.g., rockydbull) and also forms the first part of your 国产短视频email address (e.g., rockydbull@mail.usf.edu).
国产短视频students will use their Net ID to sign in to all of their 国产短视频accounts. As soon as students activate their NetID, their 国产短视频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 国产短视频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 USF鈥檚 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 USF.
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 USF.
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国产短视频(my.usf.edu)
is the official 国产短视频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国产短视频website.
国产短视频Email
Students should check their 国产短视频email regularly, because they may receive important messages from their professors, academic advisors, immigration advisors, and other 国产短视频officials.
When students activate their NetID, their 国产短视频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 USFID (U#)
Your USFID 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 鈥淣umber鈥�), it follows a format like U12345678. Your USFID is important for communicating with 国产短视频administrators to identify information related to your personal file and necessary information you may inquire about when seeking answers.
国产短视频students should always include their USFID numbers in any communication with USF staff and faculty.
myUSF, Student Self-Service, Authentication, USFID Card, and Student Software
After identifying your initial 国产短视频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 鈥渕yUSF鈥� portal, Student Self-Service, Authentication App, 国产短视频ID Card Request, and Student Software by clicking the link below:
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a video and messaging program that 国产短视频students may use to communicate with their classmates, teachers, advisors, and tutors.
国产短视频student may log in to Microsoft Teams using their 国产短视频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 国产短视频network.
国产短视频students may download Office 365 for free by going to the following link and entering their 国产短视频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 国产短视频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 鈥淟earning & Teaching Tools鈥� tab.
- Select Canvas.
国产短视频Information Technology (IT)
国产短视频Information Technology (国产短视频IT) provides technology services and support in a variety of areas for the entire 国产短视频system. On the 国产短视频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
国产短视频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 国产短视频.
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