1. Pre-Departure Guide
2011- 2012
YOUR BEST ROUTE TO UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

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Welcome
Page title Page title USF Team
Meet the INTO
Welcome Meet the INTO USF Team
Welcome!
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We are so glad you have selected INTO USF to develop your English skills, start your college career as an
undergraduate student, or continue your college education in graduate school.
This pre-departure guide contains important information on immigration, immunization requirements and how
to prepare for your arrival. It also provides helpful information about things like finances, life in Tampa, student
activities, getting to our center, and who to contact for help.
Glen Besterfield Kate Wolfe-Quintero Sean Gilmore Kris Appel
Center Director Director of Academic Assistant Center Director Director of Finance &
Our experienced staff and faculty will be here to help you any time, and we will do everything we can to make Programs Business Operations
your time here a productive, enjoyable and successful learning and academic experience. We wish you a safe
flight and we look forward to meeting you!
See you in Tampa!
The INTO USF Team
Michelle Bell Tor Nielsen Laura Murphy Sarah Kay
Assistant Director of Academic English General English Marketing & Communications
English Language Programs Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator
Jenny Schultz Lynn Hameline Karolina Goldberg Alnicia Williams
Assistant Pathway Director Pathway Coordinator Pathway Coordinator Student Support Specialist -
Housing and Arrivals
Contents
Welcome 2 Transportation 12
Meet the INTO USF Team 3 Orientation 13
Before You Leave Home 4 Student Services 14
Visa and Immigration Information 5 Important Phone Numbers 16 Regina George Nicole La Baw Romel Pancho Shuhua Kriesel
Immigration Specialist Student Support Student Support Student Services Manager
Immigration and Arriving in Tampa 6 Money and Banking 17
Assistant - Front Desk Coordinator - Student
On-Campus Housing 8 Immunization and Health Insurance 18 Experience & Engagement
On-Campus Dining 9 Immunization Documentation Form 20
2 2 Temporary and Off-Campus Housing 10 Maps of USF Campus and Tampa Bay 22 3
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Visa and Immigration
Information
Checklist
The SEVIS I-901 Fee Visa Interview: Required Documents
Please read this list carefully and check (√) the box beside each task once you have completed it.
Body text The U.S. Government requires that international
Body text At the time of your visa interview, you will need to
1. I have sent my arrival information (flight number, airline name, arrival time) to students pay a $200 SEVIS I-901 fee when applying provide original documents confirming the amounts
INTOarrival@usf.edu. for an F-1 visa. The fee must be paid prior to the and sources of financial support for your studies.
visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Documents you need to bring include:
2. After getting my measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations (and meningitis if living on campus) This fee is in addition to the visa application fee. • I-20
I have completed the Immunization Form at the end of this guide, have had my doctor sign it, • INTO USF Offer Letter and Admission Letter
and am bringing it with me to the US. Paying your SEVIS I-901 Fee: • A receipt for the visa processing fee for each
applicant
1. Go to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program
3. I have completed my Immunization Documentation Form, have had my doctor sign it, and have • Original financial documents (such as bank
SEVIS I-901 fee processing website:
sent it to INTOimmunization@usf.edu at least two weeks before I am scheduled to arrive. statements, account statements, tax documents)
https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
that show you have enough money to cover
2. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Make sure
4. I have packed the following academic documents (if entering a Pathway Program after tuition and living expenses during your time in
to complete the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the fee
Academic English or General English) the US
at least three business days before applying for your
• Original sealed transcripts, in native language and also translated to English • Proof of your relationship to your spouse and
visa interview to allow time for processing.
• Original TOEFL/IELTS score(s) children (if they are joining you).
3. Use the SEVIS ID number from your I-20 form to
• Letters of recommendation (if applicable) • Copy of I-901 fee payment receipt
complete the SEVIS Form I-901. This number is
above the bar code on the top right-hand side of
5. In my hand luggage (to take with me on the plane), I have packed the following original **Please keep copies of these documents to present to
your form. For an F-1 visa, you will also need the
documents: the US Immigration official at the Port of Entry (the first
INTO USF School Code: MIA214F00043000
• Valid passport with F-1 Student Visa US airport you enter).
4. Pay the $200 SEVIS I-901 fee with a credit or debit
• I-20
card. If you do not have a credit or debit card, visit
• SEVIS I-901 fee receipt You can find additional information by visiting the U.S.
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq4.htm#_
• INTO University of South Florida Offer Letter and Admission Letter Immigration and Customs Enforcement website:
Toc81222044
• Copies of financial documents (bank statements, account statements, or tax documents http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm
5. Print and save your SEVIS I-901 fee receipt. You
that show you have enough funds to support your study in the US)
must bring it with you to your visa interview at the
• Health insurance card (if not signing up for the INTO USF Student Health Insurance Plan) Remember...
embassy or consulate.
It may take a few weeks or more to get an
6. I have sent original financial documents (bank statements, account statements, or tax
Applying for an F-1 Student Visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You
documents that show you have enough funds to support your study in the US) to:
should wait and make your travel arrangements after
INTO University of South Florida To obtain a visa for the US, you must have a passport
you have obtained your visa.
4202 East Fowler Avenue, FAO100 valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of
Tampa, Florida 33620 return home. Before visiting the U.S. Embassy or
Please let INTO USF know as soon as you have your
Consulate for your visa, please read the instructions on
visa. If your visa is denied, the consular officer will tell
7. I am bringing enough cash in US dollars to cover initial expenses (about $400). the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) issued to you for your
you the reason for this and should give you something in
studies at INTO USF. You will use your I-20 to apply for
writing. You can try again to get a visa if you have
8. I have packed copies of all my prescriptions (in English) for medicine, eyeglasses and contact an F-1 visa.
additional evidence to support your case.
lenses.
For more information, contact your closest U.S.
9. After reading this Pre-Departure Guide carefully, I have printed it and put it in my hand luggage. Embassy or Consulate and visit the U.S. Department of
State’s Travel website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/
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Immigration and
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Arriving in Tampa
Immigration Information Program Start Dates Airport Pickup Hotel Arrangements
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When you arrive in the United States, you need to Start dates (listed below) will depend on your program. If you have paid for airport pickup, it is strongly It is not possible to check into on-campus residential
present the following to the Immigration Officer at the You must arrive in Tampa one to four days before your recommended that you arrive between 06:00 and housing after 21:00. INTO USF recommends that
Port of Entry: program start date and arrive at the INTO USF Center 21:00. When your plane has landed at Tampa students arriving after 21:00 hours make arrangements for
• Passport with new visa inside by 09:00 on your program start date. International Airport (TPA), please follow these steps: temporary housing at the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel,
• I-20 Undergraduate and Graduate Pathways 1. Upon exiting the plane, take the airport transfer which is conveniently located inside the Tampa International
• I-94 Card (a small white card you will be given to • Fall 2011: August 18, 2011 shuttle to the main terminal. Airport on Transfer Level 3.
fill out on the plane) • Spring 2012: January 5, 2012 2. After exiting the airport transfer shuttle, an INTO
• Customs form Academic English and Study Abroad with English USF Leader will be waiting for you near the If you have made hotel arrangements:
• Fall 2011: August 29, 2011 escalators to baggage claim. He or she will be 1. Please wait at baggage claim. An INTO USF
Students will be given a WHITE arrival card (I-94) on the • Spring 2012: January 17, 2012 wearing a green INTO USF t-shirt and will be Leader will meet you and accompany you to the
airplane that needs to be completed for the Port of General English and Campus Year Abroad carrying a big green sign that says INTO USF. Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, where you will
Entry process. Information on the I-94 should be written • On the Monday of your program start date. 3. The INTO USF Leader will direct you to one of spend the night.
clearly and should match the information on your two baggage claim areas: red or blue. 2. At 10:00 in the morning of the next day, you will go
passport. Before you leave home, check that all your For specific arrival dates for these programs, or if you 4. Go to the baggage claim area to collect your down to the main entrance of the hotel (by the valet
documents are for an F-1 visa and not other visas. plan to arrive outside of these dates, please e-mail baggage. parking) and the driver will pick you up from here.
INTOarrival@usf.edu. If you arrive before our arrival 5. The INTO USF Leader will direct you to your driver,
Do not enter the US on any other visa type! You dates, you must make arrangements for temporary and your driver will take you to your destination. Making your Hotel Reservation
must enter as a F-1 in order to study at INTO USF. housing, such as staying in a local hotel. Please note
If you choose to stay in a hotel before moving into your
that on-campus residential housing is not available before If you did not book your airport pickup in
chosen housing, you are responsible for making your
If you have any questions about this process or any our arrival dates. Please see page 10 of this guide for advance, call or text the INTO USF Arrival Number at
own hotel reservation at the Tampa Airport Marriott
other visa-related matters, please e-mail on-campus move-in hours and temporary housing +1-813-361-7163 so that INTO USF can make
Hotel. You will need a credit card to make and pay for
INTOimmigration@usf.edu. information. arrangements for you while you wait at the airport.
this. To make a reservation, go to http://www.
marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpaap-tampa-airport-
Customs Information If you will not be able to arrive on your start date, please Problems or Delays
marriott/. There is a hotel rate for INTO USF students
contact INTO to defer your admission to a later session.
Once you have seen the Immigration Officer, you will go If your flight is delayed, you cannot find an INTO USF but this rate is only good during INTO USF arrival
and collect your checked baggage. You will need to Leader, or if you encounter any problems during your dates. Please bring a copy of your reservation with you
Arrival Information
take these with you to the Customs Officer and hand travels, please: to the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel. Be sure to send your
him or her your customs form that was just stamped We would like to make your arrival in Tampa, Florida • Do not panic hotel reservation/confirmation to INTOarrival@usf.edu.
by the Immigration Officer. Once you have done this, and your transition to INTO USF and the USF Tampa • Call or text the INTO USF Arrival Number at
there will be a place to drop off your bags again for campus as comfortable as possible. Please make sure +1-813-361-7163
For students living off-campus
arrival in Tampa. that you send the following arrival information to • Wait in the baggage claim area
Students living off-campus may not be able to move into
INTOarrival@usf.edu at least 72 hours prior to your
their apartments on the same day they arrive. You must
departure. If the INTO USF Arrival Number is busy or there is no
contact your apartment manager to find out when you will
Student Name: LAST NAME, First Name answer, please call the INTO USF Emergency Phone
be able to move in. If you need help finding off-campus
Flight Information (including connecting flights): Number at +1-813-362-3457.
housing, please visit the INTO USF office. If you arrive on
1. Flight # Arrival Date/Time
either Saturday or Sunday, you must stay in temporary
2. Flight # Arrival Date/Time
housing until the following Monday. Please see page 10
3. Flight # Arrival Date/Time
of this guide for temporary housing information.
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On-Campus Housing
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On-Campus Housing On-Campus Housing and Dining
Bed Linens Dining
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If you will be living in a residence hall, you will receive When you reserved your accommodations, you also
a bed linen pack when you check in. These items are selected one of the meal plans. The money for your
given to you and do not need to be returned when selected meal plan will be placed onto your USF ID
you leave. card, which you can use like a debit card. Meals are
served in one of USF’s three primary dining centers.
Your bed linen pack will include: Bring your USF ID card with you to the dining center
and use it to pay each time you eat. There are also
• Bed sheets (one flat, one fitted)
Housing many other food choices around campus. To see a
• Pillow and pillowcase
Checking-In at Your Residence Hall map of all the dining locations on campus, visit
If you’ve already signed up for housing • Heavy blanket (comforter)
http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSS/
If you selected “University Residence” on your Please have your passport available when you check • Towel
UnivSouthFlorida/LocationsMenus/.
application for accommodations, you will be placed in in at your residence hall so that INTO USF can make • Washcloth
university apartments, premium style suites, or sure that you get the correct room. • Hand towel
Remember...
traditional style suites. From any of these three
locations, the INTO USF Center can be easily Remember... Some residence halls have a shared kitchen, which
You will also have the opportunity to purchase
reached by taking the USF Shuttle Bus, called the On-campus housing accommodations in the residence allows you to cook what you want from time to time,
additional bedding, blankets, towels and other
“Bull Runner”. Please see page 12 of this guide for halls will not be available until the weekend before the just for yourself, or to share with a group of friends.
necessities after you arrive. It is best to wait to buy
more information about transportation. program start date. INTO USF will send you the
these things until you arrive in Tampa. These items
specific move-in date for your program before you
can be bought conveniently and are relatively
If you haven’t yet signed up for housing arrive. If you arrive before your on-campus housing is
inexpensive.
If you would like to stay in a residence hall and have ready, you will need to stay in a local hotel. Please see
not yet signed up for housing, or for any other page 10 of this guide for more information about
Appliances
questions about on-campus accommodation, please temporary housing.
contact Student Support at INTOhousing@usf.edu. For appliances, phones, and other electrical items like
Please note that in addition to the Residence Hall and computers or laptops, please be advised that
Dining fees, you will be charged a fee of $80 for a electrical outlets in the US are 110-volts AC, which
bed linen pack. Please see page 9 of this guide for may be different from your home country. Most
more information. appliances (like rice cookers or electric teapots)
are not allowed in residence hall bedrooms.
USF Residence Halls include: There are, however, shared kitchens in the residence
halls where these items may be kept and used. We
• Shared bedrooms or single bedrooms • On-site laundry facility
recommend purchasing necessary appliances and
• Shared bathroom • Convenient location on campus
electronics after you arrive.
• Wireless internet and high-speed internet • Resident Assistant (RA) -- trained staff
connection (required ethernet cable not provided) person to help you adjust to residence
• Cable television on every floor in common area hall and USF life
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Temporary Housing and
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Temporary Housing and
Off-Campus Housing Living in Tampa In case of emergency call INTO University of South Florida on
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Off-Campus Housing
Temporary Housing in Tampa Off-Campus Housing Tampa Weather
weather, students wear shorts and t-shirts. In the
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If you arrive before the assigned move-in date for your If you want to rent an apartment or house, you should Tampa is located on the West coast of Florida. winter, sweaters, jackets and other warm clothes are
program, you will need to make temporary arrive several days early and budget to stay in a hotel Summer months can be very bright and hot with necessary. However, you may need more formal clothing
arrangements to stay in a hotel until you can move for a few days, until you are able to move-in. All of the highs in the low 90s °F (around 32 °C), lows in the for special occasions. It is good to have at least one nice
into the residence hall. Please note that on-campus apartments listed are on the bus route providing easy mid-70s °F (around 24 °C). Fall tends to be warm outfit. For men, a sports coat or suit jacket and tie is fine,
move-in hours are 06:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. access to USF and are typically less than two miles with calm breezes. Spring in the Tampa area brings and a suit or nice dress is appropriate for women.
from campus. More housing information is available at rain. The weather is usually mild and dry, with highs
Tampa has numerous hotels within a few miles of http://sra.usf.edu/och/home. in the 70s (around 25 °C) and lows in the 50s You may also want to consider bringing items of
USF’s Tampa campus. You can contact the hotel by (around 13 °C). During the winter months Tampa cultural interest, such as photos, books, souvenirs,
phone or on the internet and make a reservation If you plan to live off campus, bring enough money to experiences some cold fronts. Most often, winter recorded music, and musical instruments. INTO USF
using a credit card. When you make a reservation, cover the cost of making all the necessary highs are near 70 °F (21 °C). hosts an International Festival each year, so please
ask about possible discounts and tell them you are an arrangements. This could include first and last months’ bring something to share!
INTO USF student. rent, security deposit, utility deposits for gas, electric It is important to drink lots of water and wear sun
and telephone, and the first month’s utility bills. These screen during the warmer months and have a warm Food
Options for Temporary Housing deposits and rent can cost up to $2,000 or more. jacket and umbrella during the cold and rainy months.
There are many opportunities to cook for friends in
INTO USF preferred hotels (see below) have a the residence halls and for special events on campus.
If you need help finding off-campus housing, please What to Wear
reservations page for INTO USF students and will be Be sure to bring recipes with you from home. Do not
visit the INTO USF office, or e-mail
able to offer you excellent rates. Most students at the USF dress very casually. There bring any food with you, however, because many
INTOhousing@usf.edu.
is no official dress code. Students usually wear jeans spices and food items from other countries can be
Preferred Hotels Website and sweatshirts or other comfortable clothes. In warm found in Tampa.
Suggested Options for
Tampa Airport Marriott http://www.marriott.com/hotels/ Off-Campus Housing
Hotel travel/tpaap-tampa-airport-
Monticello Sterling 42nd Street
4200 George J. Bean Parkway marriott/
www.monticellousf.com www.sterlinghousing.com
Tampa, Florida 33607 USA
+1-813-910-3433 +1-813-673-8304
+1-813-879-5151
Residence Inn Tampa http://www.marriott.com/hotels/ On 50
13420 North Telecom Parkway travel/tpari-residence-inn-tampa- www.on50tampa.com
Tampa, Florida 33637 USA north-i-75-fletcher/ +1-813-984-6650
+1-813-972-4400
USF Embassy Suites http://embassysuites1.hilton.
3705 Spectrum Boulevard com/en_US/es/hotel/TPAFRES-
Tampa, Florida 33612 USA Embassy-Suites-Tampa-USF-
+1-813-977-7066 Near-Busch-Gardens-Florida/
accomodations.do
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Transportation
Page title Page title
Orientation
Transportation Orientation
Public Transportation Driving
Orientation at the INTO USF
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You may use public transportation to get around the If you would like to drive a car while you are living in Center Testing
Tampa Bay area. The Bull Runner, which is the USF the US: Upon arrival, your English level will be assessed so
Once you arrive at the INTO University of South
shuttle bus, runs throughout campus, to some • You must bring your driver’s license from we can ensure you are placed in the right program.
Florida Center, you will be welcomed by our
nearby off-campus housing, and to the University your home country. If you are enrolled in an Undergraduate Pathway
experienced student support team. You will receive a
Mall. This service is free with your USF ID card. • Please also obtain an International Driving program, you will also be assessed on your
schedule with the activities of our Orientation
Permit from your home country. mathematics level to ensure you are in the right
including information about:
For a map of the Bull Runner route, please visit • You should carry both of these documents math class for your degree.
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/parking_services/maps/ with you when you are driving in the US. • Testing • Registration and Payment
Bull_Runner_map.pdf. • Academic programs • USF and its facilities and services
Course Registration
If you would like to drive regularly while living in the • Immunization • INTO USF and USF social activities
Other methods of transportation include calling US, you will need to obtain a US Driver’s License. To • Health Insurance • Student Welcome Social INTO USF will register you in the correct courses within
taxicabs (which can pick you up from almost any do this, you will need to contact the Hillsborough the first few days of your arrival. If you have not paid
location, 24 hours a day), renting a car, and taking County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can Orientation is mandatory and your attendance at your full tuition and accommodation fees, as well as
the HARTline (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit), learn more about the Hillsborough County DMV at these sessions is required. Please arrive at the provided proof of insurance and immunization, you will
which can be used to explore other parts of Tampa. http://www.dmvflorida.org/hillsborough.shtml. INTO USF Center located in the FAO building no need to pay the outstanding amount and provide these
The HARTline bus is available to INTO USF students later than 09:00 on your scheduled orientation documents before you are able to register. You will not
for free by showing your USF ID card. start date below. be able to register until you have taken the necessary
English (and Math) testing.
Taxis
Pathway Students
Yellow Cab of Tampa • Thursday August 18, 2011 — 09:00
Textbooks
+1-813-253-0121 • Thursday January 5, 2012 — 09:00
www.yellowcaboftampa.com After you arrive, you will need to buy textbooks for your
Academic English and Study Abroad with classes at INTO USF. You will find out what textbooks
ABC Taxi English Students you must buy after you have registered for classes. The
+1-813-872-8294 • Monday, August 29, 2011 — 09:00 USF Bookstore will have every textbook you need. The
• Monday, January 17, 2012 — 09:00 cost of textbooks can be high, but previously-used
United Cab Company textbooks are often available in the Bookstore at lower
+1-813-253-2424 General English and Campus Year Abroad prices. Here is what you can expect to pay for
Students (Monthly) textbooks while taking classes at INTO USF. Do not
United Taxi (taxis, vans and limousines) • Monday of each start date — 09:00 buy your textbooks online as they often take too long
+1-866-804-0508 to arrive.
www.unitedtaxi.net Remember to bring the following documents: • General English students: Approximately
• I-20 $150 - $170 per academic term (three sessions).
Checker Cab of Tampa • Dependent documents (if applicable) • Academic English students: Approximately
+1-813-229-1888 • I-94 Card $150 - $200 per academic term.
www.checkercaboftampa.com • Passport with valid F-1 visa • Pathways students: Approximately $500 - $700
• Original transcripts (in native language AND per academic term.
translated to English) in a sealed envelope
• Original TOEFL/IELTS score
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On the USF Campus With INTO USF
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Computers and Wireless Access INTO USF Activities Conversation Partners Wellness
On-Campus
INTO USF has many activities to keep you occupied The Conversation Partners program is designed to INTO USF believes that to excel in your studies, you
The INTO USF Center has a computer lab reserved and having fun. We have something fun give INTO USF students the opportunity to meet with must maintain a high level of personal health.
just for our students, and there are many other to do every weekend! Activities are a great way for native English speakers multiple times each week to Because of this, INTO USF is committed to finding
locations throughout the USF campus where you can you to make new friends, see Florida, and practice practice speaking and listening skills. In this program, the necessary resources for you to maintain a
access computers. All internet access is free and can your English. you will speak about a variety of different topics every balanced lifestyle. One of the many resources you will
be used wirelessly throughout the campus. week, from cultural traditions to world news. By the have access to is the Student Health Services clinic,
INTO USF offers a wide range of activities throughout end of the semester, you will feel more comfortable located on campus. Whether you have health care
To connect to USF’s wireless network, you must: the year and you will certainly find activities that you conversing in English and you will have many more needs, are looking for student employment, or are
• Have a wireless card in your personal computer will enjoy. INTO USF wants to make your experience friends at the University of South Florida. looking for places to practice spiritual customs, INTO
• Have a valid USF e-mail and NetID account. here the best you can possibly have, so get involved USF has your whole well-being in mind.
(This will be given to you during your outside of class and we guarantee you will have a Academic Advisors
orientation. If you encounter problems once fantastic time!
INTO USF academic advisors are your key resource Cultural and Language Ambassadors
you have been set up with a USF e-mail
for questions about your classes, attendance or
account, please contact the Information Sample INTO USF activities include: INTO USF’s Cultural and Language Ambassadors
academic performance. You can talk to our advisors
Technology Help Desk at +1-813-974-1222.) • Visits to theme parks like Busch Gardens, help students learn how to understand their
about any concerns you have related to adapting to
Disney World, and Universal Studios. classmates or roommates, communicate with
learning in a university environment.
• Visits to local attractions like Lowry Park Zoo, teachers, and navigate daily life. Before you arrive at
Campus Life
Florida Aquarium, MOSI, and the Dali Museum. INTO USF, you can contact these individuals with
Tutors
Established in 1956, USF is a dynamic teaching and • Shopping trips to high-end fashion malls, questions. After your arrival, the Ambassadors can
research university. More than 47,000 students are outlet malls, convenience stores, and stores INTO USF students have access to academic tutors help you overcome transitional language problems and
registered in undergraduate, Master’s, Ph.D. and like Walmart. who are available every day to provide extra support culture shock as you transition to US university life.
professional degree programs. As an INTO USF • Sporting events like football, soccer, basketball, for classroom learning. Our tutors are earning
student, you will have access to all USF’s facilities, and baseball games. advanced degrees in that major. These tutors will work
including the library, computer labs, campus recreation • Other fun activities such as beach trips, with you to understand the course content and help
center, tutoring centers, health clinic, bookstore, riverfront barbecues, conversation socials, you develop study strategies for your courses. Our
dormitories, dining area and sporting events. For a map canoe or kayaking trips, and attending concerts English tutors are professionals in the field of ESL and
of the USF campus, please see page 22 of this guide. and festivals. can help you with any language learning needs you
• USF and student organization events have. This may include getting extra help with grammar,
You can learn more about campus life at USF by • INTO USF Center nights (movies, games and pronunciation, reading, or writing. For students
visiting these websites: celebrations) preparing for graduate school entrance exams, we
http://www.usf.edu/Campus-Life/index.asp • Much, much more! provide professional GRE/GMAT tutoring to assist
http://involvement.usf.edu/orgs.htm students with achieving the exam score they need.
http://www.sg.usf.edu Make sure you visit the INTO USF Center to learn
more about upcoming events.
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9. Pre-departure Guide 2011-2012 2011
Pre-Departure Guide - Summer In case of emergency call INTO University of South Florida on
+1-813-905-4686 (M-T, 07:30 - 18:00 F, 07:30 - 17:00) or +1-813-362-3457
Important Phone Numbers
Page title Money and Banking
Page title
Important Phone Numbers and Information Money and Banking
Important Phone Numbers Emergencies Money in the US
Body text Body text
The INTO USF office number from 07:30 to 18:00, If you need the Police, Fire, or Ambulance services in
Currency and Cash Bank of America
Monday to Friday, is +1-813-905-(INTO) 4686. an emergency, the telephone number in the United
The INTO USF emergency number for use outside of States is 911. The currency in the United States is the US Dollar INTO USF uses the Bank of America as our banking
office hours is +1-813-362-3457. (US $). It is divided into one hundred cents (100 partner. Remember that your tuition fees for your
cents). Bills are issued in $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, study program must be paid four weeks prior to the
Websites
Please use the emergency number to contact our and $1. Coins are called a quarter (25 cents), a dime start of all programs.
staff if necessary during your travel to Tampa INTO University of South Florida Home Page (10 cents), a nickel (5 cents), and a penny (1 cent).
International Airport. Someone will always be available www.intohigher.com/usf INTO University of South Florida’s
to help you. After you arrive, this number is for It is not a good idea to carry large amounts of bank account details are:
emergencies only. During orientation you will be told University of South Florida Home Page money with you every day. But it is a good idea to Bank name: Bank of America
what to do in other circumstances, such as if you lose www.usf.edu bring about $400 with you when you come to the Address: 9385 N 56th St.,
your keys. US in case you need money for food, transportation, Temple Terrace, FL 33617-5533
INTO USF’s Social Activities Page phone calls, etc. Account name: INTO USF, INC
INTO USF Center contact information: https://sites.google.com/site/intousfactivities/ Account number: 229030921901
T: + 1-813-905-INTO (4686) contact-us Domestic wire
Credit Cards
F: + 1-813-905-XNTO (9686) (Routing number): 026009593
E: into@usf.edu In the US, the most common credit cards are VISA, SWIFT code: BOFAUS3N
Social Media
MasterCard, American Express and Discover. It is
not easy for international students to obtain credit
How to get to the INTO USF Center USF Credit Union
cards in the U.S. It is best to apply for a credit card
www.facebook.com/intousf
Then INTO USF Center is located on the first floor of in your home country. The USF Credit Union offers checking and savings
the Faculty Office (FAO) Building. If arriving by car, accounts, loans and credit cards. They are located
taxi or shuttle, ask them to follow these directions: on campus at:
www.twitter.com/into_usf Currency Exchange
• Go in main entrance of USF from Fowler Ave. USF Tampa - Main Office
• Take a right onto Alumni Drive (first traffic light). Before leaving your country, exchange your local 13302 USF Palm Dr.
• Then take a left onto Maple Drive (next traffic light). currency into US dollars. You can also do this once Tampa, FL 33612
• Go over two speed bumps and take a left into www.youtube.com/user/intotv you arrive at Tampa International Airport. Visit
the Social Sciences building parking lot. Travelex Currency Exchange, which is located on There is also a USF Marshall Student Center
• The Faculty Office building is in front of you Level 3 near the Armstrong (Blue) elevators and is Branch located at MSC 1400.
slightly to the left. Skype open every day from 07:00 - 20:00.
For more information on the services the USF Credit
Skype is a free computer program that allows you to
The address of the INTO USF Center is: Union offers, call +1-813-569-2000 or visit
use your computer like a phone and place international Bank Accounts
INTO University of South Florida https://creditunion.usf.edu.
calls to other Skype users for free. Depending on your
4202 East Fowler Avenue, FAO100, Once you arrive at the INTO USF Center, you will be
computer, web cameras are also supported. Please go
Tampa, Florida 33620 able to meet with banking representatives that will
to http://www.skype.com for more information and to
help you open a bank account. It is a good idea to
download for free.
open a checking account in the US since checking
accounts make it easy to deposit foreign checks and
pay your bills.
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Pre-Departure Guide - Summer In case of emergency call INTO University of South Florida on
+1-813-905-4686 (M-T, 07:30 - 18:00 F, 07:30 - 17:00) or +1-813-362-3457
Health title
Page and Health Insurance Page title
Immunization and Health Insurance Immunization and Health Insurance
continued
Immunization Requirements and information, signature and the date. Please note that Health Insurance
If your alternative policy is approved, your student
Medical Records
Body text only an official shot record will be accepted. Birth Body text
The University of South Florida requires that account will be updated and the INTO USF Student
certificates are not considered official shot records and
As a student at INTO University of South Florida you international students be covered by health insurance Health Insurance Plan will be removed. Your
will not be accepted by USF Student Health Services.
must show proof that you have certain immunizations which meets the US Government visa, State of alternative policy must be approved at least four
If you do not bring or submit documentation of two
before you can take classes. The required Florida, and University of South Florida requirements. weeks before your program start date or you will be
Measles and one Rubella vaccine or two MMR, you will
immunizations at USF are: For this reason, the INTO USF Student Health billed for at least one term of the INTO USF Student
need to receive the two MMR or have your blood
Two Measles and one Rubella are required for Insurance Plan is automatically added to the invoice Health Insurance Plan.
drawn for immunity within 48 hours of arriving on
EVERYONE born after December 31,1956. of all INTO USF students. If you have your own health
campus. The cost for the MMR is $55 per shot and
• The first Measles must have been given on or after insurance, and it is approved by the compliance If your alternate health insurance coverage does NOT
the Meningitis shot is $108.
1/1/68 and on or after the first birthday. The office at least four weeks prior to your start date, the meet the waiver requirements, you will remain
second Measles immunization must have been charge for the INTO USF Student Health Insurance enrolled in and billed for the INTO USF Student
You must complete the Medical History Form
given 28 days apart or more after the first Plan will be removed from your account. Your health Health Insurance Plan.
available at http://www.shs.usf.edu/immunization/
Measles AND one dose of Rubella is required for insurance policy must begin before you travel to the US.
immunization-forms.aspx. Submit this form no later
entry into USF given at age 12 months or later and Please note that most travel insurance policies
than two weeks before the start of classes to:
in 1969 or later Sponsored students, please note: If your purchased in your home country will not meet the
Fax: + 1-813-974-9686
OR sponsor’s health insurance coverage is known to waiver requirements.
E-mail: INTOimmunization@usf.edu
• Two MMR doses: The first MMR must have been meet the waiver requirements, you will not be charged.
given on or after 1/1/68 and on or after the first Dependent Coverage
**Please bring a copy of these forms with you
birthday. The second MMR immunization must have Waiving Health Insurance
to the US. Health insurance coverage for dependent spouses and
been given 28 days or more after the first MMR
If you have health insurance from your home country family members traveling with an INTO USF student is
OR
Prescriptions and would like to remove the mandatory INTO USF available at an additional cost.
• Titers Positive IgG blood test for Measles
Student Health Insurance Plan, you must show that
(Rubeola), German measles (Rubella) antibodies Bring a copy of all prescriptions for medicines,
your insurance provides equal or greater coverage If dependent family members are not INTO USF or
may be submitted instead of proof of (2) Measles eyeglasses, and contact lenses with you to the US.
than required by the State of Florida. To see if your USF students, they cannot use Student Health
and (1) Rubella. Copies of the actual lab results The prescriptions should be written in English. For
alternate insurance will be acceptable, please Services on campus but they can see other doctors
showing the positive IgG titers must be provided to more information on Health Insurance, Immunization
download and carefully review the International in the Tampa area. Dependent family members who
the Immunization Compliance Office before the Requirements, or other health and medical questions,
Student Health Insurance Compliance Form at: are also INTO USF or USF students can use Student
student will be able to register for classes. visit http://www.shs.usf.edu.
http://www.shs.usf.edu/insurance/insurance- Health Services.
forms.aspx.
Meningitis vaccination is required of all students who On-Campus Pharmacy
If you would like to enroll your family members for
will live on the USF campus. No student will be
The on-campus pharmacy is located on the first floor You must submit this form, along with a complete dependant coverage, please visit the INTO USF office
assigned a USF residence hall room until proof of
of the Marshall Student Center and can fill copy of your insurance policy in English, with after you have arrived to complete and submit
Meningitis vaccination is received by USF Student
prescriptions sent in from other pharmacies. Please coverage amounts listed in US dollars by mail, fax, or enrollment forms by the fifth day of the term.
Health Service.
note that the on-campus pharmacy only accepts e-mail to:
major credit cards and does not accept cash. It is Fax: +1-813-974-9686
Hepatitis B is an optional vaccination. You may
open Monday through Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. It is E-mail: INTOinsurance@usf.edu
provide the date of vaccination if you have been
closed on weekends and any time USF is closed. You
vaccinated or check the declination box. In addition,
can contact the pharmacy by phone at +1-813-974- **Please bring a copy of these documents with
vaccine records must be officially translated and have
2071, by e-mail at pharmacy@shs.usf.edu or by you to the US.
the doctor’s stamp with his or her name, contact
visiting http://www.shs.usf.edu/pharmacy.aspx.
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