New Students

Welcome to USF!

Before registering, all new students must participate in the New Student Orientation. Please select the appropriate level below for information related to your orientation.

Online Registration Instructions

Undergraduate Students

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Professions, and School of Management should review the Next Steps: First-Year and Transfer Students website for important information.

Bachelor of Arts in Management students in the School of Management
Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM) students may be eligible to take courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Management, and School of Education, provided course prerequisites are met and approval has been received from the appropriate school or college, BAM Program Director, Associate Program Director, or an Academic Success Coach in the Center for Academic and Student Achievement. For more orientation information, please visit the website dedicated to Bachelor of Arts in Management students.

Graduate & Doctoral Students

New graduate and doctoral students should consult their school/college for orientation dates for their specific program. Please click on the appropriate link below for more information:

School of Education
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Management
School of Nursing & Health Professions

Important Dates & Deadlines*:

August 1, 2026: Tuition due date for Fall. Methods of Payment.
August 19, 2026: New Student Orientation for Undergraduate Students.
August 20, 2026: First Teaching Weekend for School of Education Students.
August 24, 2026: Deadline to withdraw or take a leave of absence for Fall 2026 with 100% tuition refund. See withdrawal refund policy and schedule here.
August 25, 2026: Fall Classes/Late Registration Begins.
August 31, 2026: Last Day to Add Classes.
September 11, 2026: Last Day to Drop a Course with 100% Refund. (Note: Registration and Refund Dates may vary by course. For more information on a specific course, please visit the Fall 2026 Course Registration Deadlines on the Fall 2026 Registration Calendar or contact the Office of the University Registrar at 415-422-7260.)
November 6, 2026: Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for Fall.
December 9, 2026: Last Day of classes.
December 11-17, 2026: Final Exam Period.

*Always consult the University Academic Calendar for the complete list of relevant semester dates.