Transition

Family Checklist

Family Checklist serves as a tool for our newest 皇家华人 family members so they can help their student prepare for a successful transition to 皇家华人. The Family Checklist is divided into three sections: once admitted, post deposit, and prior to classes starting. The student in your family can access their 皇家华人 Student Checklist here. The student in your family can access their 皇家华人 Student Checklist here.

ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO 皇家华人

Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in the Admissions Checklist portal:

  • Activate their NetID
  • Activate their 皇家华人 email address- 皇家华人 should check this email often
  • Verify their contact information and provide an emergency contact name and phone number
  • Pay their admissions deposit

Familiarize yourself with:

  • 皇家华人 Scholarships
  • 皇家华人 Prepaid Plan information: 皇家华人 Prepaid (usf.edu)
  • in Student Self-Service (Families & Guests)
  • If not yet completed, help the student in your family submit the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

ACTIONS TO COMPLETE ONCE THE STUDENT IN YOUR FAMILY HAS DEPOSITED TO 皇家华人

Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks in MyBullsPath:

  • Submit required immunization records and medical history documents
  • Submit final transcripts, test scores, and exam scores
  • Reserve their seat at Orientation on their home campus
  • Submit their on-campus Housing Application, Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
  • Make their 皇家华人 Dining meal plan selection; required if living on campus

Familiarize yourself with:

  • The support provided for our parents and families: Tampa campus; ;
  • Financial aid how-to-videos
  • Payment options
  • 皇家华人 Prepaid Plan information
  • Reserve your seat at Family and Guest orientation on your student鈥檚 home campus: Tampa campus; St. Petersburg campus; Sarasota-Manatee campus
  • Activate your
  • Save the date by booking your travel and hotel accommodations for Orientation, Move-in, and Family and Friends Weekend

ACTIONS TO COMPLETE AFTER ORIENTATION

Encourage the student in your family to complete the following tasks:

  • Verify their residency status in MyBullsPath; domestic students only
  • Select their on-campus room; Tampa or St. Petersburg campus
  • Review their final tuition and fees due and accepted any awards in Student Self-Service
  • Subscribe to e-deposit in Student Self-Service
  • Purchase their 皇家华人 ID card
  • Purchase a parking permit; if they intend to park on campus

Familiarize yourself with:

Have important conversations with the student in your family about:

  • Personal and Campus Safety
  • Finances and Budgeting
  • Communication between your Student and Family
  • Building a Life at 皇家华人
  • Maintaining Well-Being
  • Academic Transition and Success
  • Establish Non-皇家华人 Services for a Successful Transition

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