Undergraduate Studies
Student Advising
The Advising team at the USF College of Public Health provides guidance on academic policies, requirements, and processes. Just as each student is unique, so should each degree plan. Advising is determined to working alongside students to design individualized plans while providing compassionate guidance through the journey of Public Health education.
Make an Appointment
Advising can be completed in person or by phone.
To get started, please click on either of the following buttons:
Once you log in, select College of Public Health, then an Advisor, and proceed to schedule your preferred date and time. Walk in Hours are typically held twice a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
With any new experience a little help is beneficial. The College of Public Health advisory team at USF is the perfect companion for our students college career. Your advisor will help you to choose the right courses for your individual needs, design your degree plan, and develop plans for continuing education or future job prospects.
It is important that you see your advisor at least once every semester, especially during your first year at the university. Students should prepare before each advising appointment by preparing questions and reviewing their Degreeworks.
Students must clearly articulate and explore their goals, plans and concerns with their advisor to ensure that the advisor is able to provide an individualized academic plan. Students who actively participate in the advising process and academic goals will have a successful experience.
See your advisor early in the semester. If you wait until the week before your registration appointment time, your advisor may not have any available appointments. It is best to make an advising appointment during February and October because academic advising offices are not as busy.