Incoming Postdocs
USF Resources and Life in Tampa Bay
USF Services and Resources
USF Services and Resources
Campus Recreation Center
USF Campus Recreation offers membership to Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Family Members. See Membership Rates for detailed information. Must be 18 years or older. All memberships require a current USF ID card or a Campus Recreation Community Card. Postdocs are considered "University Affiliates" for membership purposes. Please review Membership Services for more information.
Center for Victim Advocacy
The Center for Victim Advocacy provides free and confidential services to USF students, faculty, and staff. They serve men, women, and people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expression who have experience crime, violence or abuse on or off campus either recently or in the past. Contact the Center for Victim Advocacy at 813-974-5756.
Childcare and School Options
Preschool for Creative Learning
The features a curriculum that supports children's intellectual growth, social/emotional, competence, and physical development. The center provides services Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm for students, faculty, staff, and community members with children ages two to five.
11811 Bull Run Drive
Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: 813-974-5142
Pizzo Elementary School
As a Professional Development School (PDS), Pizzo partners with the university to: prepare pre-service teachers, provide continuous staff development of experienced professionals, and implement the research and development of practices that will lead to superior educational outcomes for children. Collaborative work between and among the School District of Hillsborough County, the OB体育官网, the Museum of Science and Industry and the staff of Pizzo Elementary is providing the best educational experiences for our students.
11701 USF Bull Run Drive
Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: 813-987-6500
USF Patel Elementary
is also located on the OB体育官网 Tampa campus and is a partnership school between the OB体育官网 and Hillsborough County Public Schools. USF Patel is a small, close-knit, culturally diverse school that ensures personal attention for every student. The school provides children with a top quality, individualized education in a safe and respectful environment. USF Patel focuses on academics designed to develop lifelong learners who are ready to face the challenges of the 21st century.
11801 USF Bull Run Drive
Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: 813-983-3966
USF Libraries
- Tampa Campus
- USF Health, Tampa Campus
- St. Petersburg Campus
Parking and Transportation Services
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required to park on campus 24/7. Permits are the property of the University of South Florida and are issued to a specific individual. Individuals parking at USF have an obligation to register their vehicle(s) and display a valid permit. Permits are only valid when purchased through Parking and Transportation Services (PATS). Permits may not be transferred from registrant to another vehicle operator who would otherwise be required to register their vehicle. Repositionable permits may be transferred between same-owner vehicles only. The owner of a permit is responsible for all citations issued to any vehicle displaying their permit. Individuals may only purchase one vehicle permit and one motorcycle permit. Registered owners with both an automobile and a motorcycle who wish to park both on campus must have a permit for each. By obtaining a parking permit, the permit holder agrees to become familiar with and abide by the Parking Rules & Regulations. Click to purchase a parking permit.
Motorist Assistance
The Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) is available to provide students, visitors, and staff a complimentary jump-start of your car. This FREE service is provided from 8:00 A.M. until 8:30 P.M., Mon-Thur and from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Fri (except holidays). We have prioritized this service so that response times are under 15 minutes and with few exceptions no more than 30 minutes. For motorist assistance on the Tampa campus call 813-974-8040.
Bull Runner Service
The USF bus system is known as the Bull Runner and with a valid USFCard, students, faculty and staff have fare free access. Visitors must be accompanied by someone with a valid USFCard or have a daily bus pass. Please click for current information and route schedules.
USF Bookstore
The USF Bookstore is located on all three USF campuses and provides support to the academic endeavors of the students, faculty, and staff as well as enriches the spirit of USF for all who are associated with the university. The bookstore is both a brick and mortar store on campus and a virtual store on the web.