The Office of Parent & Family Engagement

Your Resource Throughout Your Time in the Bull Family

The Office of Parent & Family Engagement assists family members on the Tampa campus in supporting their student’s college experience by providing education about campus resources, support during the transition, and connection to the campus community. We provide families with the following opportunities to engage:

Build Community • Join the official USF Families Facebook

Group to engage with other new and returning parents, family members, and our Parent & Family Engagement team: facebook.com/groups/USFfamilies • “Like” USF Parent & Family

Engagement on Facebook to stay informed on campus information, student and family events, and resources: facebook.com/USFparents

Stay Informed and Educated • Subscribe to the Parent & Family

BULLetin, an e-newsletter and portal full of great information specifically for family members. Sign up at usf.edu/families • Download the New Student & Family

Guide in the Go Bulls Guides app on the Apple or Google Play Store. The app is your student and family’s go-to guide for USF events! guidebook.com/g/ newstudentandfamilies

October 9–11, 2020

Connect with USF & Other Families Throughout points in your student’s USF journey, we look forward to hosting you on campus at various events and programs for the whole family. Learn more at usf.edu/families

Family & Friends Fall Welcome

Reception: Join us Thursday, August 20 for a Family Welcome Reception! Unwind after moving in your student, connect with USF faculty and staff, and meet other Bull families. Family & Friends Weekend: Join us October 9–11 for a weekend of fun with the entire family! Enjoy USF Homecoming, more than 30 events with your student, and make memories to last a lifetime. Registration opens July 6th at usf.edu/families.

Receive Family Coaching

Has your student encountered a challenge and do they need help navigating a USF process,policy, or procedure? Is your student struggling and you need to connect them to support they need? Want the most accurate information to empower your student to overcome an obstacle? Fill out our Family Coaching Form so you can receive direct follow-up from your family coach.

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From there, we help equip you with knowledge, tools, and strategies to assist your student.

For resources, frequently asked questions, and information, visit usf.edu/families.

You can also call 813-974-2896 or email family@usf.edu for guidance and support in navigating your student’s questions, concerns, or sitution.