USF Health students can access financial aid services and support through the College's Student Support resources. Students can find information about funding their education and explore available financial aid opportunities.

Graduate students interested in additional funding opportunities can explore fellowships offered through the USF Office of Graduate Studies. Opportunities are available for new and continuing students, with eligibility requirements and application deadlines varying by fellowship.

Research and teaching assistantships are offered to PhD students upon enrollment. However, these opportunities are not usually available to newly admitted master's students. Students will receive information about available opportunities via email after enrolling in the program.

The Biostatistics Help Lab and Programming Support Center is a student-run resource that assists students with biostatistics-related questions and challenges. The Lab offers support in a range of biostatistics areas, including programming in R, SPSS, and SAS. For information about requesting support, visit the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science.

The USF Writing Studio offers free in-person and remote writing assistance with experienced writing consultants to all currently enrolled USF undergraduate and graduate students.

COPH offers many opportunities for students to gain real-world experience, including study abroad opportunities, international field experiences, applied practice experiences, and interprofessional experiences.

Applied Practice Experiences (APE) allow students to apply the knowledge, skills, and theories learned in the classroom to real-world public health issues. Through these experiences, students demonstrate their attainment of MPH foundational and concentration-specific competencies. Students have the opportunity to learn from public health professionals in a variety of settings, including governmental, nongovernmental, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.

COPH has an in-house instructional design team, Educational Technology and Assessment (ETA), that supports online course development and provides technical assistance. Faculty work with instructional designers to create interactive and engaging content for online programs and courses. ETA also helps students resolve technical issues with their online courses, supporting a smooth course experience.

Students have access to an on-site computer lab and cloud-based software to support their studies.

COPH values its international students and their unique experiences, providing a dedicated support liaison to guide them throughout their academic programs. The College also hosts a tailored orientation session for international students, as well as coffee hours for all USF Health international students to encourage cultural exchange and build community

The USF Office of International Services helps students understand visa requirements, find opportunities to get involved, and access sessions specifically for international graduate students as they begin their studies at USF.

"International Coffee Hour offers USF Health international students across different disciplines the opportunity to check in with each other, socialize, network, and give feedback on our experiences each semester. Kamala and Joe are always willing to listen, support, and provide guidance and resources in any way they can." – Chinyere Reid, MBBS, MPH

COPH is consistently ranked among the top veteran-friendly colleges. The College partners with the USF Office of Veteran Success and provides Got Your Six training to faculty and staff to help them better understand and support the unique needs and challenges of veteran students.

Hear from COPH veteran students about their experiences.

The USF Center for Career & Professional Development provides workshops, career fairs, and other services to help COPH students prepare for their careers. The Center can also help undergraduate students identify internships, job opportunities, and graduate school options.

COPH MPH students can participate in the Bull Professional Engagement Network (BullPEN), an initiative that provides required and optional career planning and professional development opportunities. BullPEN works across the College to leverage existing resources and offer activities that help MPH students build a culture of professionalism. The initiative emphasizes reflection, intentional career planning, and applying professional skills to future careers and maintaining public health credentials over time.

USF is committed to maintaining a culture of integrity, honor, and professionalism. All COPH faculty, staff, and students are expected to uphold the USF Commitment to Honor.

COPH faculty and staff have access to information resources that support the College's strategic mission and help address emerging challenges.