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Visit our campus, where students are able to kayak and paddle board in Bayboro Harbor.

Visit our sunny, harborside campus in one of Florida’s most culturally rich and vibrant cities to learn about the academics, facilities and people of our community.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Important funding for USF in final state budget

The University of South Florida will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

SAIL FIO tour

Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduate students

A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts. The Summer Academy for Investigative Learning program provides students with an early, hands-on introduction to research and showcases impactful work taking place across Tampa Bay.

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Outside the Classroom

From conducting archaeology excavations to going out to sea to painting murals, USF St. Petersburg provides students with hands-on knowledge and unique learning experiences. See how students learn by doing in this YouTube series.

Outside the classroom experiences 

Alumni and Friends

Alumni Spotlights

News stories about USF St. Petersburg alumni

Check out the impact and many successes of our graduates.

Alumni Society

Join the alumni community to stay connected to USF St. Petersburg

Stay connected with others long after your student career on campus ends.

Consider a Gift

All of USF St. Petersburg benefits from the community’s generosity

Contributions, regardless of size, open doors for innovation and steer students toward positive achievements.