To build a sense of community and pride, along with creating social relationships that last

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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Dear Students,

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG!

We are excited to have you join our community and hope that this will be a year of

exciting opportunities and memorable experiences.

There are many great activities and events planned for you during the Week of

Welcome. These events are designed for you to learn more about USFSP and encourage you

to get involved throughout this year, and throughout your career, at USFSP. This week you

will be able to meet student leaders at the Student Government and CCESP Island Party,

learn about available resources during the Office of Multicultural Affairs Mixer, and attend

various entertainment events such as Casino Night and the Main Sail Comedy Show hosted at

the Mahaffey Theater.

One of the primary goals of the Department of Student Life & Engagement is for you

to have an enjoyable and meaningful experience outside of the classroom. We hope that this

week will allow you to connect with other USFSP students, learn about the many ways to get

involved in the campus and local community, and get excited about your future at USFSP.

Our staff is ready to meet you and assist in getting your USFSP experience started. We are

thrilled you are here and wish you much success this year!

GO BULLS!

Matthew R. Morrin Director of Student Life & Engagement

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Make sure you tweet and take

pictures on Instagram with #USFSPWOW14.

They might show up on the Bull’s Eye located in the

University Student Center!

Saturday August 23rd

9 PM Pajama Jam University Student Center Ballroom Get ready to JAM in your pajamas during Week of Welcome’s Pajama Jam! Come spend your first night at USF St. Pete in the USC Ballroom with karaoke, life size games, and getting to know other first year students! Prizes will be given to the one with the best pajamas!

* D o n ’ t f o r g e t t o c h e c k o u t t h e W O W Te n t ! T e n t w i l l b e i n t h e u n i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t c e n t e r l o b b y i n c a s e o f r a i n

The WOW Tent is an information center where you are able to get the calendar of events, information about the different events, directions to different spots on campus, etc. Throughout the week different challenges and contest will be occurring at the WOW Tent! The WOW Tent will be located in the middle of Harborwalk, this week, Saturday through Tuesday.

2 PM Convocation University Student Center Ballroom Family, friends and students are welcome to join USFSP as we welcome the Class of 2018!

7 PM Welcome to Your Residential Family Dinner University Student Center Ballroom An opportunity for all residential students to be welcomed to the USFSP community. There will be a short program about involvement opportunities on campus and the benefits of the residential campus experience.

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Green and Gold Events

Need help picking out which events to attend? Green and Gold Events are excellent choices for students who want to meet fellow Bulls, get involved, and have fun! Green and Gold Events are large, night events sponsored by student organizations or USF St. Petersburg Student Life and Engagement. Look for this symbol ( ) to know which events are Green & Gold Events.

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8:30 PM First Night The Reef Cheers to the new school year! Join us as we "countdown" to the Best Week Ever! Come enjoy lots of fun, games, music, and novelties. Don't miss out on all the excitement!

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1-4 PM Everyone’s Education Club Scavenger Hunt University Student Center Veranda (2nd Floor) Have fun exploring your campus and surrounding area with your fellow students. Prizes for the winners!

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The WOW Tent is an information center where you are able to get the calendar of events, information about the different events, directions to different spots on campus, etc. Throughout the week different challenges and contest will be occurring at the WOW Tent! The WOW Tent will be located in the middle of Harborwalk, this week, Saturday through Tuesday.

11 AM to 3 PM Thrilled to Grill Harborwalk (East & West Patio) Summer at USFSP has been quiet without students around all the time. The University Student Center Staff is thrilled to have everyone back on campus! They will be grilling delicious hot dogs and veggie dogs for all students to enjoy!

5 PM Commuter Dine & Dash Harborwalk Need a quick bite to eat before class? Meet us on the Harborwalk for some refreshments and pick up important information to help you have a successful year.

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7:30 PM “The Real Deal” By-stander Intervention Program University Student Center Ballroom This program uses multi-media, audience participation, and peer educators as trainers. This training will teach skills (intervention techniques) to students about why to intervene and then how to intervene.

5 PM Commuter Dine & Dash Harborwalk Need a quick bite to eat before class? Meet us on the Harborwalk for some refreshments and pick up important information to help you have a successful year.

6 PM END:CIV Movie Night Sponsored by Students for A Democratic Society Davis 130 A film about the impending economic and environmental collapse of the planet & what you can do about it.

10 AM - 2 PM Harbor Market Harborwalk See what St. Petersburg has to offer during the Harbor Market Kickoff! Harbor Market takes places every other Wednesday from 10 am-3 pm on HarborWalk. It show cases the various vendors and businesses in the St. Petersburg community! Come enjoy music and activities during the Harbor Market Kick-Off!

8 PM Casino Night Presented by Harborside Activities Board University Student Center Ballroom Feeling lucky? Harborside Activities Board presents Casino Night, a fun filled night with a variety of different casino games and prizes. From blackjack to poker and even roulette, take a chance with Lady Luck to see if you can win big!

5 PM - 6 PM Honor Society, Academic and Professional Organization Meet and Greet University Student Center Ballroom An opportunity to learn more about USFSP academic affiliated organizations and Honor Societies. Groups will

be featured to raise awareness on how to join and become involved with their programs.

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7 PM Office of Multicultural Affairs Mixer University Student Center Ballroom Join us for a night filled with networking, free food, games and activities, giveaways and live performances while learning about the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Multicultural Organizations represented at USFSP.

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10 AM - 1 PM Club Trio S4’s Paint-a-Bull! Harbor Lawn Paint a spirited canvas to show your USFSP bull pride! Use our supplies or your own to create your unique masterpiece. Keep your artwork or donate it to us for a group mosaic!

12 PM - 2 PM Recycle with the Herd, Revitalize the Burg Kick-Off! Harborwalk Learn about our recycling efforts and how we plan to improve recycling in the residence halls. Pledge for a cleaner campus and receive a recycling bin!

2 PM - 3PM Build Your Own Bookmark Sponsored by the Nelson Poynter Library

Nelson Poynter Library Entrance Enjoy a mid-afternoon snack, while you Build your own Bookmark at the Nelson Poynter Library.

9 AM - 11 AM Wellness Center Coffee Hour Wellness Center, Student Life Center 2nd Floor Meet the Wellness Center staff and learn about our services, programs, and how to get involved with P.E.E.R.S. FREE giveaways and snacks!

Friends and Family Day Friends and family Day is a fun filled day where we encourage students and staff to bring children, spouses, life partners, and friends to enjoy the events.

7:30 PM Main Sail at the Mahaffey (doors open at 7 PM) Mahaffey Theater (400 1st Street South) Join us across the street at the Mahaffey Theater for a night filled with laughter featuring MTV’s Guy Code comedian Jermaine Fowler.

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Your Student ID has more power than you think! With your Student ID you can check out

kayaks, canoes, enjoy our Fitness Center, save with our “Bulls in the Burg” program, check

into events, and much more. Make sure to have it with you at all times!

1 PM—6 PM Waterfront Demo Day USFSP Waterfront The Waterfront will be showcasing kayaks, canoes, sailboats, dolphin tours, and much more. Free and open to friends and families of the USFSP community.

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8 PM FROZEN by the Bay Harbor Lawn Do you want to build a snowman? All are invited to an outdoor screening of “Frozen”. Enjoy Frozen themed snacks while pinning the nose on Olaf. Activities begin at 7:30 PM and the movie starts at 8:15 PM. The first 150 people that show up will receive a “build a snowman kit”. All activities are FREE and seating is limited. Come prepared to sit on the lawn.

Thursday August 28th

12 PM - 2 PM Recycle with the Herd, Revitalize the Burg Kick-Off! Harborwalk Learn about our recycling efforts and how we plan to improve recycling in the residence halls. Pledge for a cleaner campus and receive a recycling bin!

2 PM - 3PM Build Your Own Bookmark Sponsored by the Nelson Poynter Library

Nelson Poynter Library Entrance Enjoy a mid-afternoon snack, while you Build your own Bookmark at the Nelson Poynter Library.

9 PM UGLOW Paint Party USFSP Parking Lot 5 (next to The Tavern) Immediately following the Main Sail Comedy Show at the Mahaffey Theater come join us back on campus for a thrilling night of fun with a live DJ, paint, and lots of GLOW! Don’t forget your white shirt and highlighters!

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7PM USF VS WESTERN CAROLINA FOOTBALL GAME

Raymond James Stadium

Cheer for your school!

S-O-U-T-H F-L-O-R-I-D-A! SOUTH FLORIDA! SOUTH FLORIDA! GO BULLS!

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12 PM Single Parent Meet and Greet

Coquina Club

Do you have kids? Want to meet other students that have kids? Free Food, fun, games, and a kid-friendly

tour of campus. There will also be a Single Parent Student Panel to provide tips to help you succeed at

USFSP. Optional sailboat ride for you and your children at 2pm.

This is the symbol for “Family Friendly” events. We encourage students and staff to bring children, spouses, life partners, and friends to events with these icons.

Look for this symbol to earn “Pete’s Cube” points. Swipe your USFSP ID at these events and collect points throughout the semester. Turn in your points at Pete’s Party for prizes! (see page 14 for more details!)

SAVE THE DATE

October 5-11, 2014

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Attend Week of Welcome Green and Gold events! The first “signature” events for the semester, Green and Gold

events are a great way to show some Bull Pride and get acquainted with all that USFSP has to offer!

Get INVOLVED! Attend a Club/Organization Meeting! USFSP has tons of great clubs and organizations! Whether

The Longboarding Club, Black Student Association, or Harborside Activities Board, joining a club or organization is a

great way to meet people and get connected to USFSP!

Attend a football game! Only a short drive away, often times with free shuttles, USF

football games are a great way for all students within the USF system to get together and show their school spirit!

Check out the Fitness Center! Terrified of the Freshman 15? Love to be active and play sports? Go to www.imleagues.com/usfsp and sign up for one USFSP’s many intramural sports teams. You can also take a Fit-4-Life group fitness class such as Bootcamp or Ab Attack, or check out the “green” cardio equipment!

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ACTIVATE YOUR PETESYNC ACCOUNT!

If you haven’t already, what are you waiting for!? PeteSync is a

great tool for students to get connected with everything that

is happening on campus! (https://orgsync.com/home/601)

Go to the Waterfront! Whether kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards it is FREE at the

Waterfront! Want to learn how to sail? Start Sailing Right is offered throughout the semester for $85 and upon

completion, you can check out sailboats free of charge with your student ID!

Contact your academic advisor! Although it’s great to have fun, don’t let school slip away from you! Adjusting to a college academics can take time, so stay in touch with your advisor when times get tough!

Go to Get on Board Day! Get On Board Day is an event that is all about USFSP and what we offer. There will be offices, departments, and organizations set up along the Harborwalk to tell you what you can do during your college years! Make sure to stop by the Harborwalk, September 4th!

Explore downtown St. Pete Just a hop, skip, and jump away, downtown St. Petersburg has

shops and boutiques, great restaurants and museums! Hint: The Dali Museum is FREE to all USFSP students!

Get out of your comfort zone! The first few weeks take some adjusting too, but don’t be afraid to try something new, and step outside what may be familiar to you! College is all about exploration, so don’t second guess attending a organization meeting, trying some exotic food, or making friends with someone in your class or residence hall. Just do it!

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Since it’s opening in August of 2012, the USC is the place where most students go to study, eat and hang out. It is the second building on our campus to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified. There is always an event happening in the Ballroom. There is also a game room and an aquarium on the first floor!

Step into the Student Life Center (SLC)!

Located in the SLC is the Department of Student Life and Engagement, Career Center, Wellness Center, Harborside

Activities Board, Student Government, Leadership and Student Organizations, the Bishop Center for Ethical

Leadership and Civic Engagement, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Student Organization work room, Fitness Center

and a Student Lounge!

Buy some Bulls gear!

Show your green and gold by purchasing a shirt, sweatshirt, or even a lanyard at the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore. They have lots of Bulls gear to decorate your room. Need a planner? They have those too!

Attend Harbor Market Wednesdays!

Come shop till you drop from all around the St. Petersburg area! Harbor Market is a bi-weekly event that is held during

the day on Harborwalk. Vendors from around St. Petersburg join us to showcase their services and sell their products.

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Take your picture with the golden Bull! One of the newest additions to campus, snap a picture and

include #USFSP. Check out other pictures streaming on the Bull’s Eye located in the University Student Center!

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Get on Board Day: Sept. 4

Part Time Job Fair : Sept. 10

OMA Unity Rally: Sept. 10

Leadership’s Emerging Leaders Retreat: Sept. 19/20

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Homecoming: 5th - 11th

Wellness Week : 20th - 24th

OMA’s Diwali Festival: Oct.23

USFSP Night at the Rowdies: Oct. 15

Disney Leadership Experience: Oct. 24

HAB’s Haunted House: Oct. 30

N o v e m b e r

OMA Pow Wow: Nov. 5

OMA Real Talk: Nov. 10

University Day of Service: Nov. 15

Multicultural Feast: Nov. 19

B u l l s i n t h e B u r g

Student Government at USFSP has worked with businesses across the county

to provide discounts to USFSP students. These businesses are on the list!

DON’T FORGET YOUR STUDENT ID!

----------------25% OFF & UP----------------- Dali Museum - Free

Tampa Bay Rowdies - 28% off admission at the gate

----------------20% OFF------------------- Bowled Restaurant

The Gift Box Planet Beach Salon La Ru

Westshore Pizza

----------------15% OFF------------------- Cerulian Blu

Fit2Run Flipper's Pizzeria

Jojo's in Citta Milano's Pizza (Central Ave.)

Moscato's Savory: Spice Shop

The Spot Valentino's

Everything Dolce Wood Fired Pizza

Starbucks at the Hilton

-----------------10% OFF------------------- Acropolis

Anna Stella Cajun Bistro Boston Market

Daddy Kool's Records Dooner's

El Cap Ferg's

North East Cycles Salon Colorbar

Fourth Street Shrimp Shop Treasures of Morocco

Tropical Smoothie (Bayfront)

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C a m p u s s a f e t y

We have resources to keep you safe!

University Police Services (727) 873–4140 UPS officers patrol the campus and surrounding areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using cars, special purpose vehicles, bicycles, and foot patrol.

SOCAT (727) 873-5027 The Students of Concern Assistance Team (SOCAT) is here to work with students who may

be troubled or whose behavior is of concern to others. SOCAT offers supportive intervention and guidance to any USFSP student who is struggling.

24 Hour Crisis Line (727) 210-4211

Safety on Campus at All Times

Some precautions are wise day and night, no matter how safe you feel on your campus.

Always be alert. Keep your head up and know your surroundings.

Stay in areas with a lot of people. A crime is less likely to occur if there are many

witnesses.

Try to let at least one person know where you are going and when you are expected to return.

Carry a whistle or other type of alarm so you can grab someone's attention in case of an

emergency.

At home, keep your doors and windows locked. Don't let someone in until you know who it is.

Safety on Campus at Night Special safety measures should be taken at night.

Use well-lit paths on- and off-campus. Avoid dark streets, where criminals can hide.

Walk in pairs or in a group. The more eyes, the better.

Know how to contact campus police or city officers. Their phone numbers should be

posted near your phone in your residence hall or off-campus apartment. It's a good idea to

have the numbers programmed into your cell phone as well.

S t a y s a fe b y p ra c t i c i n g c o m m o n s a f e t y t i p s

P e t e ’s C u b e !

Welcome to USFSP!

My name is Pete and I’m here to tell you

about Pete’s Cube! Pete’s Cube is new to

USFSP and is designed to get you

connected and involved with campus life!

Find all "Pete Approved" Events on PeteSync. Each event will

have an assigned point value.

Attend a "Pete Approved" Event. Bring a Friend or Two! Make

sure you have your student ID. Swipe your ID at the door to get

your points!

Get extra points for completing the event survey for the

program.

You will be invited to the VIP Pete Party once you've gained

200 Pete Points. Pete’s Party is held at the end of the each

semester.

Compete for prizes by bidding with Pete Points that have been

accumulating during the semester. Prizes can include Blu-Ray

players, Nooks, Theme Park Tickets, Movie Passes, USFSP

Spirit items, and more!

Make sure to attend events in

each category!

Academic Career

Cultural Leadership

Recreational Service

Social Wellness

How to register your account:

1. Visit www.orgsync.com

2. Click “Log In”

3. Then “Sign in with your Campus ID”

4. Use your NetID and password to log in

5. Complete your PeteSync profile

6. Join organizations and departments that you are

interested in

7. And you are DONE!

Make sure to log in periodically to know what events are

going on at USFSP!

The hub to everything you need to know

about Student Life at USFSP and the first step

to becoming

C a m p u s D i r e c t o r y a n d M a p s

Name of Office Phone Number

S t u d e n t L i f e a n d E n g a g e m e n t

Student Life & Engagement Office 873-4596

Campus Recreation 873-4589

Waterfront 873-4597

Leadership and Student Organizations 873-4500

Harborside Activities Board 873-4599

Multicultural Affairs 873-4845

University Student Center 873-5180

S t u d e n t A c h i e v e m e n t

Student Disability Services 873-4990

Career Center 873-4129

TRIO 873-4003

Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center 873-4422

Financial Aid 873-4128

Veterans Services 873-4128

S t u d e n t S e r v i c e s

Student Rights & Responsibilities 873-5027

Housing and Residential Life 873-5101

Academics

Academic Affairs 873-4885

College of Business 873-4154

College of Arts & Science 873-4156

College of Education 873-4155

Library 873-4405

Campus Computing 873-4357

Academic Advising 873-4511

Academic Success Center 873-4632

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