Transfer Family Orientation Schedule
A Few Reminders:
- Register Here for Transfer Orientation
- Learn more about our Special Orientation Programs.
- Email our office at orientation@usfca.edu with any questions.
- NOTE: Events and activities are subject to change. Should timing need to change, per public health guidance, we will communicate adjustments in as timely a fashion as possible.
Thursday, July 30
| Event | Time | Zoom Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Student Pre-Orientation Webinar | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Presentation Link | During this virtual orientation with the Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA), new transfer students will be given an opportunity to ask questions to current Dons and learn more about transfer resources at USF. Please Note: Transfer students and family members can also participate in the full orientation program for first-year students and families. |
Monday, August 3
| Event | Time | Zoom Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Generation College Student & Family Program | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Zoom Meeting Link | First-Generation college students and their families will learn from current USF students, families, and administrators how to thrive in college. This virtual workshop will bring awareness to on-campus resources that support students’ holistic development and academic success. At USF, we define first-generation college students as students whose parents or guardians have not received a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Some first-generation college students may have siblings who have completed a bachelor’s degree. |
Tuesday, August 4
| Event | Time | Zoom Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Speaking Family Program | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Zoom Meeting Link | Esta sesión es para familias cuyo primer idioma es el español. Conozca los recursos y consejos para ayudar a su estudiante a través de los ojos del personal, estudiantes que regresan y un miembro de la familia. Se anima que los estudiantes acompañen a sus familias. |
Thursday, August 20
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Asian Student & Family Reception | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Tarantino Plaza (Malloy Hall Courtyard) | Students and their families are invited to join us for a casual Meet & Greet with university leaders, members of USF's faculty and staff, and peers. Event is hosted by Opinder Bawa, Vice President & CIO, and Anastasia Vrachnos, Vice Provost of Global Education, Immersions, and Strategic Initiatives. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. All are welcome. |
Friday, August 21
| Event | Time | Zoom Registration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Orientation Help Desk | 5 - 7 PM | Zoom Meeting Link | Got questions about starting at USF? Pop into our Virtual Orientation Help Desk to chat with GO Team leaders and get your questions answered about starting at USF! |
Saturday, August 22
| Event | Time | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Cafeteria | 8:30 AM - 8 PM | University Center, Second Floor | Whether you're helping your student settle into their new dorm or taking a break from the hustle and bustle, savor a variety of freshly prepared dishes at the cafeteria. |
| Transfer Orientation Help Desk & Welcome Center | 10 AM - 4 PM | University Center, First Floor | Welcome to USF! Your student should have received an assigned check-in/move-in time before your arrival. Please email share@usfca.edu for more specific information. |
| USF Bookstore | 10 AM - 5 PM | University Center, First Floor | More than just textbooks and sweatshirts, find everything you need for your class, your dorm, or for showing off your school pride! |
Sunday, August 23
| Event | Time | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Cafeteria | 8:30 AM - 8 PM | University Center, Second Floor | Whether you're helping your student settle into their new dorm or taking a break from the hustle and bustle, savor a variety of freshly prepared dishes at the cafeteria. |
| Transfer Help Desk | 9 AM - 1 PM | McLaren Conference Center | Welcome to USF! The USF Orientation Team and various staff will be available to assist and answer questions. |
| Transfer Orientation & Welcome | 9:30 AM - 12 PM | McLaren Conference Center | Join other new family members for your official welcome to our USF community. Families will take a moment to reflect on their students' accomplishments and learn more about campus resources and services at USF. |
| USF Bookstore | 11 AM - 3 PM | University Center, First Floor | More than just textbooks and sweatshirts, find everything you need for your class, your dorm, or for showing off your school pride! |
| Transfer Afternoon Tea | 12 PM - 1 PM | University Center, First Floor | Transfer students and family members are invited to slow down, connect, and enjoy afternoon tea with fellow new transfer students, current students, and campus staff. This casual gathering offers space to ask questions, build community, and ease into the USF experience. |
| Campus Tours (Optional) | 12:30 PM - 2 PM | Meet at McLaren Conference Center | Explore our beautiful USF campus with our friendly GO Team leaders. No RSVP is needed. Guided tours are available every 30 minutes for new USF students and family members. |
Monday, August 24
| Event | Time | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Convocation | 11 AM - 12 PM | Livestream | Students will join their peers for their formal welcome to USF! We will take a moment to celebrate their accomplishments and journey to get to USF. In addition, students will learn the USF pledge and receive a commemorative pin designed for their class. |