About Us

Known as New Student Connections and Parent & Family Engagement, the offices cultivate community and foster a sense of belonging to aid a student's transition into the USF community. As students navigate their academic, social, institutional, and emotional adjustment to college, staff and student leaders are available to provide care, support, and guidance. Through institutional, community, and individualized offerings, students establish a connection to USF, participate in shared USF traditions, identify a support network, gain an understanding of tools and resources, and receive support to remove barriers to ensure their continued enrollment. Our units also provide families support throughout their student's time at USF.