About Us
Purpose & Impact
OVERVIEW
The New Student & Family Engagement Office is a campus-wide initiative that supports students and their families through their transition at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, to ensure they develop and maintain personal and academic goals. The program brings together people, programs and resources to provide students with an exceptional experience on campus in order to create the foundation of their success and anchor them at the university.
MISSION
The mission of the New Student and Family Engagement Office is to facilitate the transition of undergraduate students to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus through intentional, individualized support and direction as students navigate towards their desired potential.
VISION
The vision for the New Student & Family Engagement Office is that all students at USF St. Petersburg campus will embrace their identity as members of the community while successfully engaging in and out of the classroom to complete their degree programs.
commitments
The areas within our office commit to:
- Valuing and respecting individual identities and lived experiences of our community
- Empowering and training caring staff and student leaders who promote a sense of belonging and acceptance within USF
- Advancing the knowledge and partnerships that exist in our campus community
- Welcoming, celebrating, and respecting our students and their families