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Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Sarasota-Manatee campus tours are designed to help students gain an appreciation for the culture of the campus and local community, and help prospective students see why Sarasota-Manatee students choose to receive a preeminent education in a small school atmosphere. Guests take a guided tour of our campus: walking our halls, stepping into the classrooms, and laying beneath the pines in one of our hammocks. The tours are conducted by our Campus Experience guides who share the history and statistics of the campus, while helping flesh out the experience through their unique student lens.

Prior to the tour, students will receive an information session from an admissions counselor. This presentation will help to set the context for the tour, explain the programs and opportunities available on campus, and explain the application and scholarship process.

Tours typically last between 30 to 45 minutes, and are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Tour schedules may change during summer semesters and holiday hours.

To schedule a Sarasota-Manatee campus tour, please register at https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/admissions/visit-usf-sarasota-manatee.aspx .  If you have questions about the tour or other visit opportunities, such as Open Houses, please contact the Campus Experience team at 941-359-4331.

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By Florence Snyder

The University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa was the first state university planned and opened in the 20th century, as well as the first to be located in a vibrant and rapidly expanding urban setting.

As west central Florida grew into a megalopolis stretching from Tampa Bay to southwest Florida, USF in Tampa expanded to become “the USF System” with independently accredited campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Each offers leisure activities that appeal to students and faculty taking a break between classes, as well as to visitors from around the neighborhood and around the world. The Sarasota-Manatee campus is an hour’s drive to the south of the main campus, and the St. Petersburg campus lies in between, so you’ll want to do some advance planning if you’re planning to take in all three. A good place to relax and get organized is the Marshall Student Center, located at the northern entrance to the Tampa campus. Don’t let USF’s bellicose mascot fool you: the true nature of the Bulls is best reflected in USF’s description of the Marshall Center as a place "where lifelong associations and friendships are developed; memories are created; and lives are enriched. The Marshall Student Center aspires to be the first and fondest thought that students, staff and faculty have when they remember their time at USF.” You’ll find Bulls of all ages refueling at the eight fast food venues in the Center, or enjoying a special celebration at On Top of the Palms , which offers “sophisticated dining” and a birds-eye view of USF’s  MLK Plaza . Traffic picks up at the Marshall Center on Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters, when vendors and bargain hunters meet at USF's outdoor “Bull Market .” The Center’s Ballroom and Oval Theater are home to guest lectures featuring nationally prominent speakers .

The Tampa campus’ Yuengling Center is the home of USF’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams and a rowdy place to be when fans put on their school colors, green and gold, and come out to cheer the Bulls.

- Eve Edelheit for VISIT FLORIDA

The Tampa campus’ Yuengling Center  is the home of USF’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams and a rowdy place to be when fans put on their school colors, green and gold, and come out to cheer the Bulls. The 10,000 seat venue is large enough to attract artists like nine-time Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige, and speakers like actor and activist George Takei, yet small enough that you don’t need screens to see them. USF’s Music Building and Concert Hall is among the top acoustically perfect performance spaces in the nation and a magnet for internationally known artists who frequent USF to teach and perform. Theater and dance round out USF’s arts calendar.

Nature lovers will delight in the Tampa campus’ 16-acre USF Botanical Gardens . Come early in the day, because you won't want to rush as you explore the Gardens’ vast collection which includes fruit trees and palms from around the world, along with orchids, begonias, mallows, bromeliads, gingers, ferns, aroids, cycads, and carnivorous plants.

Keep an eye out for native insects, gopher tortoises, and more than 60 species of birds, all enjoying the herb and scent gardens, as well as the butterfly garden. Check the website often for special events offered throughout the year, as well as up-to-the minute information about current weather conditions in the Gardens.

USF’s Graphicstudio was founded in 1968 and has been on the forefront of contemporary art ever since. Internationally known artists come to Tampa to “pursue new directions to advance their practice” and to inspire students and faculty. You can see examples of their work at the USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), where exhibits focus on “current cultural trends” from Florida as well as from other continents.

CAM’s holdings include contemporary photography and African art, as well as graphics and sculpture by internationally acclaimed Graphicstudio artists in residence, such as Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg and James Rosenquist.

Enjoy the view from the bridge as you cross Tampa Bay to continue your adventure at the Bulls’ St. Petersburg home .  From modest beginnings as an “overflow campus,” USF St. Petersburg has emerged as the “Jewel on Bayboro Harbor” and a major contributor to St. Petersburg’s downtown renaissance. USF St. Petersburg offers daily 90-minute walking tours; on Fridays, the tour expands to two hours and features a short faculty lecture. Public lectures on a variety of topics are offered weekly in the University Student Center, a striking building which features a 65-foot-tall multicolored glass-enclosed circular staircase for the campus’ residential tower, and an 8,000-square-foot curtain of glass along 6 th Avenue South. The Reef dining hall is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

The Sarasota-Manatee campus is the newest “bull run” in the USF system. With its main building surrounding an expansive and attractively landscaped courtyard stocked with hammocks and seating areas, you might mistake the place for a resort.    

But students and faculty are focused on the serious business of “personal growth and intellectual development.” See for yourself in the beautiful 200-seat Selby Auditorium, where the Knowledge-a-Bull Speaker Series hosts public intellectuals from every corner of academia to “engage the community in cutting-edge conversations with experts on subjects that mean something to our lives.”

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The College of Education has been an integral part of the University of South Florida since its beginning. As one of the first colleges established on USF's Tampa campus, the College of Education continues to bring high quality, professional opportunities to individuals who have dedicated their careers to the field of education.

As soon as you step foot on our Tampa campus, you’ll feel the unique and unmistakable energy that inspires our diverse student population to call USF home. Our Tampa campus boasts more than 1,500 acres and 240 buildings and, ever with an eye for the future, has been recognized as a top performer in campus sustainability. 

Undergraduate Programs

• Early Childhood Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsement)
• Elementary Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsement)
• English Education (with ESOL Endorsement)
• Exceptional Student Education (with ESOL & Reading Endorsements)
• Exercise Science
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Grades Mathematics Education (Grades 5-9)
• Physical Education
• Science Education
• Social Science Education

Graduate Programs

Master of arts (ma).

• Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities (Online)
• Career and Technical Education (Online)
• Counselor Education
• Elementary Education
• Exceptional Student Education (Online)
• Physical Education (Online)
• Reading Education (Online)
• Secondary English Education
• Special Education, Gifted (Online)

Master of Arts in Teaching

• Exceptional Student Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Mathematics Education (6-12)
• Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

• Curriculum and Instruction with College Student Affairs Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Early Childhood Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Measurement & Evaluation Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: Biology Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: Chemistry Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: Mathematics Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: Physics Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: Social Science Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Education: TESOL Concentration (Online)
• Educational Leadership

Master of Science

• Learning Design and Technology (Online)

Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

• Curriculum and Instruction with Instructional Technology Concentration (Online)
• Curriculum and Instruction with Measurement and Evaluation Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Reading-Language Arts Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with School Psychology Concentration

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

• Educational Program Development

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Curriculum and Instruction with Career and Workforce Education Concentration (Online)
• Curriculum and Instruction with Educational Psychology Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Elementary Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with English Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Higher Education, Administration Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Instructional Technology Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Interdisciplinary Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Literacy Studies Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Mathematics Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Science Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Social Science Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Special Education Concentration
• Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Education Concentration
• School Psychology
• Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition

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• Center for Migrant Education
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• Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education
• Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy    

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• USF Campuses

Three Campuses — One USF

Each USF campus offers a one-of-a-kind college experience – all under the umbrella of a single Preeminent Research University.

Learn more about each campus below

If you crave the thrill of a large metropolitan university with endless events and activities, consider our sprawling Tampa campus.

St. Petersburg

Is a culturally rich waterfront city more your scene? You might be a natural for the stunning St. Petersburg campus.

Sarasota-Manatee

Prefer a tight-knit community where your professors know you by name? Find that hometown feel on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Three Campuses | One USF

Tampa Campus

Sprawling campus.

Packed with all the student amenities and resources of a large university, the Tampa campus is also just a short drive from downtown, historic Ybor City, theme parks and more.

Diverse Student Body

The culturally diverse students at the Tampa campus hail from more than 140 countries around the world.

Expansive Activities

The Tampa campus offers more than 600 clubs and organizations, 17 varsity sports, a thriving arts scene and frequent campus events, including concerts, comedy shows, lecture series and more.

Interdisciplinary Research

As early as freshman year, you can connect with a faculty mentor and join in cutting-edge, hands-on research.

St. Petersburg Campus

Downtown campus.

Located on beautiful Bayboro Harbor, the St. Petersburg campus is in the heart of the vibrant Innovation District of the City of St. Petersburg and within walking distance to cultural attractions, restaurants and concert venues.

Exciting New Dining and Residence Options

A new 375-bed residence hall with a full-service dining hall opened in July 2020, increasing on-campus housing by nearly 70 percent.

Outdoor Recreation

Take advantage of our stunning scenery with basketball, sand volleyball and an outdoor pool, or hit the water between classes on a kayak, canoe, paddle board or sailboat.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

As early as your freshmen year, you’ll have the opportunity work alongside professors on innovative research or pursue your own projects through experiential learning.

Sarasota-Manatee Campus

Experiential learning.

Learn at the world-renowned Mote Marine Laboratory and the Culinary Innovation Lab, a fully equipped teaching center for students in the Hospitality Management program.

Flexible Study Options

Full-time, part-time, online and on-campus class options are designed to fit your schedule.

Small Classes

With the lowest student-faculty ratio of all USF campuses, you get more personalized academic support.

On-Campus Activities

Explore a variety of clubs and organizations, plus student recreation, such as a fitness center, yoga and more. 

Student Life

Don’t just earn a college degree. make incredible memories along the way., discover why students choose usf.

From our stunning campus locations and amenities to our diverse culture and exceptional resources, discover the numerous reasons students love calling USF home. With the academic and support opportunities available, students benefit today when they start their degrees and tomorrow when they step into their careers.

Pursue Your Passion Outside the Classroom

Students can easily connect with others who share their interests, culture or beliefs. USF features more than 600 clubs and organizations across our three campuses. Whether students want to support a cause, continue engaging in a beloved activity or explore something new, USF's student-run clubs and organizations are a great way to make friends, expand horizons and get involved on campus.

Find Your Fit

At USF, we emphasize a balanced approach to education that doesn’t end with academics. Students stay physically active with award-winning recreation centers, swimming pools, fitness classes, watersports and more. We feature on-campus medical clinics and counseling services to keep students healthy inside and out. Plus, we offer numerous other services, such as career counseling, tutoring and financial education, to ensure our students finish their degrees ready to take the next big step.

Choose Excitement — Choose USF

An average day at USF is anything but average. Across our three locations, students enjoy 1,000+ on-campus events each year, from concerts and celebrity guest lectures to movies and art exhibits. This includes special cultural events where we come together to celebrate USF's global diversity and learn about our rich student body made up of students from across the world. All USF students also receive free admission to 18 men’s and women’s varsity sports.

See more student life highlights at each campus:

Discoveries happen all the time at usf. will your student be a part.

RESEARCH AT USF

Where Passion Drives Discovery

Your student wants to change the world. USF provides the opportunity. Our Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research supports students across all majors by offering the chance to engage in life-changing research as early as freshman year.

$535.4 million

in research contracts and grants awarded in 2020

among all universities worldwide in generating new patents Intellectual Property Owners Association/NAI, 2020

new patents, 98 license/options and 11 new startup companies in fiscal year 2021

• Housing and Dining

When students attend USF, they join the good life – the Bull’s life! See all the housing and dining options available to your student at our three beautiful Gulf Coast campuses.

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Pick Your Perfect Home Away from Home

At Tampa Campus, we offer traditional-, suite- or apartment-style housing on campus. For students who want to join a fraternity or sorority, they can experience life in Tampa Campus’s Greek Village. We also offer 12 living-learning communities where your student can build a community of friends by living with students who share similar academic, career and social interests.

We Nourish Minds and Bodies

When students enroll at Tampa Campus, they join a foodie’s paradise. Our more than 30 on-campus dining locations include everything from traditional dining halls and sidewalk cafes to nationally known favorites, such as Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Moe’s Southwest Grill and many more. We even have an on-campus Publix Super Market. Plus, we feature convenient meal plans to help simplify the payment process.

On-Campus Housing Is a Suite Situation

Housing options at the St. Petersburg campus include three suite-style buildings, Residence Hall One, the University Community Center and our new Residence Hall Three, which has its own dining hall and community kitchen. Residential Community Programs within each hall allow students to live with others who share similar majors, interests or identities.

Dining Catered to Your Needs

If your student has food allergies, the Allergen Solutions station in our residential dining room has special selections made from ingredients without common food allergens. There’s also a special dietary request/food allergy form designed to accommodate students with other specific allergies or dietary restrictions. Other on-campus dining options include The Reef, The Coral Café and The Bull Market Café. Our meal plan includes Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars embedded in your student’s USF ID, simplifying the payment process.

Cozy Off-Campus Housing Options

We partner with off-campus housing providers to offer convenient residence options for incoming students. Housing providers are handpicked to participate in our affiliated housing program based on their ability to provide secure residential spaces close to campus, so you have the confidence of knowing your student is safe and comfortable.

Delicious On-Campus Dining

The College of Hospitality & Tourism Leadership is home to our on-campus eatery, The Café, which is open to students on weekdays. The college also features USF's Culinary Innovation Lab, a state-of-the-art teaching facility for students in the hospitality management program and an inviting venue for signature events, both public and private.

Programs of Study

From medicine to music and engineering to the arts, usf offers more than 240 majors and concentrations across our three campus locations..

• Specialty Programs

Choose a personalized college path.

The traditional college education doesn’t have to be traditional. At USF, students can chart a course to graduation that meets their needs and goals.

Evaluating College Admission Offers for Honors Programs

Discover how to choose the offer that's the best academic and financial fit.

Next Steps for National Merit Semifinalists

Help your student become a National Merit Finalist with these steps.

National Merit Scholars at USF: A Parent Perspective

Hear what this parent has to say about his student’s experience at USF.

Provost’s Scholars Program at USF

Hear firsthand from USF Provost’s Scholars Program students.

Student Success

Student success isn’t just a support unit at usf. it’s a promise..

• Student Services

Health Services

From administering influenza vaccinations to communicating about disease outbreaks and other potential health concerns, USF supports students with high-quality medical care.

Counseling Services

At USF, we believe in supporting students inside and out. Our Counseling Center offers a variety of free services for students, including individual, group and couples counseling.

Academic Support

Challenging courses and world-class faculty push students to reach their potential. Our many academic support services are designed to ensure success through tutoring, study skills training and more.

Career Services

You’re invested in your student’s future. So are we. From picking a major to securing an internship to landing a rewarding job, USF Career Services offers all the assistance students need to go from the classroom to the office. We also partner with families to guide students through the process of finding a meaningful career path.

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Your student’s ready to explore a world of opportunity. we’ll provide a secure place to start..

• Campus Safety

Your Student’s Safety Is Our Priority

USF is committed to maintaining a secure, friendly and welcoming campus community for all students. With our University Police Department, emergency Blue Light Phones around campus, text messaging notifications and other on-campus resources and organizations, your student can stay focused on the college experience, and you can have peace of mind knowing our sweeping safety measures are in place.

Parent and Family Support

Because you’re part of the usf community, too..

• Support Services

We Partner With You for Student Success

At USF, we understand that family involvement is crucial to a student’s success in college. That’s why the Office of Parent & Family Engagement actively partners with you to ensure your student thrives at USF. We’re here to guide you through each step of your student’s journey. Whether you’re looking to meet other families, join special events or help your student overcome any obstacles, we’ve got your back. Welcome to the Herd.

• Transition Support

Preparing for the Transition

The college transition is a big step – not just for students, but for families, too. As your student enters adulthood, your role in their life will shift. But your work as coach and mentor is more important than ever. Explore the following resources to help your student prepare for an exceptional freshman experience. (And pat yourself on the back. You’ve gotten them here!)

Letting Grow

Our guide will help you navigate challenging conversations.

Getting Involved

Get ready to enter a new chapter of your life as a Bulls family.

Teaching College Bound Students How To Be Independent

Adulting is hard. You can help your student prepare for it.

Talking About The College Transition: Tips For Families

Follow our advice for talking about everything from grades to time management.

Admission to USF

Admission to usf may be more competitive than ever, but the process of applying is easy..

Admissions Requirements

We Want Your Student at USF

When students apply, we look at the whole picture: Their GPA, the courses they completed in high school, and their SAT or ACT scores. Students do not need to include a personal essay or a letter of recommendation, but these materials can help us understand an applicant’s personality, goals and life experiences.

Campus Selections

On the application, students can select Tampa, St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee as their home campus to earn a degree from Florida’s only Preeminent State Research University located in a metropolitan area. Not sure which campus is the right fit? Our recruiters can help match your student to their ideal learning environment.

Admitted Student Profile

GPA: 4.00-4.50 SAT: 1240-1390 ACT: 27-31

Summer 2022

GPA: 3.62-4.12 SAT: 1100-1190 ACT: 22-25

USF Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of South Florida encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected group status in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

How to Apply to USF

How to Apply

You can apply to USF in just four easy steps.

Complete and submit the online application at admissions.usf.edu/application .

Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee or submit an application fee waiver.

Fill out the Student Self-Reported Academic Record via the link found in the Thanks for Applying email.

Send official SAT or ACT scores to USF. USF SAT code: 5828 | USF ACT Code: 0761

Statistics and Tuition

The numbers don’t lie. see how they add up to incredible education value for your students at usf..

• Educational Value

A World-Class Education. An Affordable Cost.

We keep tuition low and value high. Even if your student pays out-of-state rates, our costs typically are competitive with those of your local university.

College in 2021 The Princeton Review, 2021

among the 50 Most Affordable In-State Public Universities AffordableColleges.com, 2020

Best Values in Public Colleges Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2019

College in 2020 The Princeton Review, 2020

• Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2022-23: Living on Campus

Based on 30 credits per year, out-of-state, scholarships, your student does not have to sacrifice education quality for cost. although usf offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the country, we strive to reduce the cost of college even further with generous scholarship options..

• USF Scholarship Options

Admissions Scholarships

When your student applies for admission by the designated Freshmen Scholarship Deadline , the Office of Admissions will AUTOMATICALLY consider them for merit-based admissions scholarships ranging from $8,000 - $16,000 for in-state students and $4,000 - $44,000 for out-of-state students. There's nothing else they need to do to qualify.

More Scholarship Details

Want to make sure you don’t miss any other money-saving opportunities? Check out our frequently asked questions. Then, add the application deadline to your calendar so you and your student don’t miss out.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Is your student eligible, find out if your student’s gpa and sat or act scores meet the criteria for an admission scholarship..

• More Scholarship Support

USF Scholarships

Our support doesn’t end with admissions scholarships. USF offers hundreds of additional scholarships for specific majors, interests, identities, financial need and more. Best of all, students do not need to search through them one by one. Freshmen just fill out a single form to get matched with scholarships they may qualify for and apply for the ones that interest them by Feb. 28!

Scholarship Resources

Don’t miss other ways for your student to cut college costs. For advice on how to successfully find and earn lucrative awards that can make higher education more affordable, check out our scholarship articles on the Admit-A-Bull blog.

Other Types of Aid

Scholarships aren’t the only types of aid we offer. Find out how we support students with valuable grants, loans and work study opportunities. At USF, we don’t believe finances should be a barrier to a better education.

Your student’s future at USF awaits. See the important dates for starting the undergraduate journey.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR STARTING AT USF

SUMMER/FALL ENTRY TERM DEADLINES

Summer/Fall application opens

Priority application deadline. Submit your application by this date for your best chance of acceptance and campus choice.

Application Completion Deadline for Scholarship and Admission Consideration. Submit your application and all supporting materials for your chance at admissions scholarships and admissions priority consideration.

Final deadline to apply to USF.

Spring Entry Term Deadlines

Spring application opens.

Final deadline to apply or (prior on a space availability basis).

Application Completion Deadline for Admission Consideration (or prior on a space availability basis). Submit your application and all supporting materials for admissions consideration.

SUMMER ENTRY TERM DEADLINES

Application Opens

Final Summer Application Deadline

File Completion Deadline for Scholarship Consideration

FALL ENTRY TERM DEADLINES

Final Fall Application Deadline

File Completion Deadline for Fall Applicants

SPRING ENTRY TERM DEADLINES

Final Application Deadline

File Completion Deadline for Spring Applicants

Tour USF — Online or On Campus

We could tell you all about life at usf, but we’d rather show you discover all the places usf bulls learn, eat, sleep, study and play with a virtual or on-campus tour., continue to application process, see the steps to complete the application process, including how to submit the application fee, official test scores and official transcripts..

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USF Health Tour Dates & Times

Join us for an in-person tour of the USF Health campus and learn more about our programs, facilities, and the Tampa Bay area! Future tour dates will be added in fall 2022, check back soon to view the available options!

Register for a USF In-Person Tour!  

If you require accommodations or have questions, please contact the Office of Preadmissions and Outreach. 

Hear the Herd: Unmasking the USF Health Student Experience

Listen to our current students as they discuss their academic programs, student involvement, and the culture at USF Health.

To view recordings of past panels, as well as access other information for prospective students, please  visit our Digital Resource Library.

USF Office of Admissions Campus Tours

Are you interested in a tour of the USF Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Sarasota campuses? Visit the Office of Admissions Campus Visit webpage to register for a tour and learn more about the USF system!

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Taylor Swift-Inspired Class To Be Offered At USF-Tampa: Report

T AMPA, FL — The music of Taylor Swift , which has graced international stages, will reportedly be studied by Tampa Bay college students.

Swift, whose Eras Tour was the top-grossing concert venture of 2023, according to Pollstar , brought in $1.039 billion in ticket sales last year. The award-winning singer and songwriter kicks off the European leg of her tour on May 9 in Paris.

Lit 3301 , currently Cultural Studies and the Popular Arts, will be the focus of three fall sessions at the University of South Florida-Tampa Bay, according to USF student publication The Oracle. The course will be a first for the campus, The Oracle said.

The English course will compare Swift's music to well-known writers William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson.

English professor Michelle Taylor told The Oracle Swift's music videos will be displayed and analyzed, as well as her musical impact and fan culture.

Classes will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the chemistry building and Thursday in Cooper Hall, the report said, and most seats are full.

"Swifties" who can't take the course can try to catch Swift in Florida when she performs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Oct. 18, 19 and 20.

USF is planning to hold The Tortured Students Department-Coffee and Study at The Reef from 5-7 p.m. Friday, the day Swift is set to release her latest studio album titled "The Tortured Poets Department."

The album includes a song titled “Florida!!!” featuring Florence + The Machine , WFLA reported.

The listening event will serve as a study session and listening party for the new album. Coffee, a photo booth and snacks will be available.

Learn how to register for the Taylor Swift-inspired course via The Oracle.

The article Taylor Swift-Inspired Class To Be Offered At USF-Tampa: Report appeared first on Tampa Patch .

USF football: 55 pages to build Bulls’ on-campus stadium

• Matt Baker Times staff

The construction team chosen to build USF football’s on-campus stadium touted its budget control, local ties and experience — including the ongoing renovation of Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium.

Those selling points are among the details in the 55-page proposal submitted to USF by Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon, LLC. Last week, the Bulls announced they were moving forward with that trio to build the $340 million, 35,000-seat stadium just north of the current football practice facilities.

“This is a powerful combination of local relationships and national buying power with specialty vendors associated with sports projects …” the companies wrote. “We are thrilled to support your vision to transform USF Athletics into a modern, elite, and innovative athletic department in delivering a state-of-the-art stadium and sports performance facility for the development of the football and women’s lacrosse programs, creating a sense of community and shared experience among students, staff, alumni, supporters, and faculty.

“Let’s bring the Bulls Home.”

The proposal, obtained Tuesday through an open-records request, offers some financial estimates and construction details. The Manhattan group had the lowest fee for overhead/profit among the bidders: 2.25%. It projected $488,000 in pre-construction fees and $16.1 million in general conditions or indirect costs.

The total construction budget ($324 million) was the same in the proposals from Manhattan and two competitors (Austin Commercial L.P. and the M.A. Mortenson Company). USF previously authorized up to $22 million for design.

The winning bidders wrote they “have confidence that the project timeline is attainable.” They’ve also already spoken with a consulting group about an approach that would speed up the arrival of steel by at least two months.

The proposal broke the project into three groups. The first is the operations center — the day-to-day home for football and women’s lacrosse. Its project manager, Rachel Bauer, has that same role with the football center being built at Texas Tech. The bid vows to have USF’s facility ready in May 2026, a year before the stadium opens.

“We understand the importance of ensuring the early delivery of the (operations center) to support USF’s strategic goal for recruiting and retaining athletics staff, attracting athletes, player performance development, and developing the women’s lacrosse program,” the bid reads.

The second is the stadium itself. Management includes David Steger, who helped build Houston’s 40,000-seat stadium , and Ed Martin, who worked on recent renovations to Raymond James Stadium and 20-plus projects at USF. They’ll build the stadium counterclockwise with two concurrent crews — one starting on the southwest corner, the other on the northeast.

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“ This effort will prioritize the south tower providing ample time for suites, concessions, and press box construction,” the bid reads.

The third group involves utilities and the site while being “accountable for the safety of students, faculty, and guests of USF.”

Manhattan’s bid listed 53 staffers, including 24 project managers and 15 superintendents. It also has at least two engineering interns from USF. Manhattan and DuCon both have Tampa offices.

The firms highlighted their stadium experience. Manhattan built North Texas’ 30,850-seat DATCU Stadium in 2011; that venue helped the Mean Green join the Bulls in the American Athletic Conference a decade later. The partners’ portfolio advertised $1.2 billion worth of work with Populous, the architecture firm designing USF’s stadium. Populous and the builders reached final budgets on two projects in the last year. The portfolio also counts the recent installation of more than 864,741 athletic seats and more than 18 million square feet of athletic space.

Their ongoing projects include the Bradenton Area Convention Center, a utility maintenance facility in Plant City and the nine-figure overhaul to the west and south sides of Doak. More than $65 million in work remains at FSU, but the companies wrote it’s still on track to be ready in July 2025. They said they saved $4 million and two months of work by pivoting to a different foundation system for Tallahassee’s sandy clay soil.

The firms’ top priority is staying on budget. That means creating detailed estimates, having “honest, professional, and tough conversations when needed” and pausing if necessary to run the numbers.

“This is how we guarantee to you that we can achieve the early deliverable for the Sports Performance Center on May 29th, 2026 and ready for game day on March 31st, 2027,” the companies wrote. “We never miss a game!!”

Groundbreaking is scheduled for October.

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USF selects construction manager for new on-campus stadium

• April 9, 2024

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By Adam Freeman , University Communications and Marketing

As the University of South Florida football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.

Following a competitive bid process, USF has selected the highly experienced team of Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon, LLC as the construction manager for the new stadium. 

The selected team has worked extensively with college and professional stadiums throughout the country, numerous facilities in the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida and has previously partnered on more than $1.2 billion in projects with USF’s design team, Populous.  

“Choosing a construction management team is big step forward in our process to deliver a world-class stadium that will transform the future of our university and the on-campus experience,” said USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly and USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, the co-chairs of the stadium planning committee.  “After conducting a thorough review of each proposal we received for the project, we’re excited to get started on our partnership with a team that brings a proven track record of success in Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon, LLC.” 

Projects the team has worked on include football stadiums for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and the ongoing renovations at Florida State University.  Manhattan also provided construction management services for enhancements to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa in 2016.

USF’s on-campus stadium is scheduled to open in time for fall 2027.  More information on the project is available here .

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