University of South Florida-Main Campus Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Eric

USF is best known for its top tier research within a variety of subjects including engineering, robotics, and health/medicine. USF receives several grants each year to support its ongoing research within these area and is known as a national research institute.

Jeremy

The University of South Florida is best known for the medical programs and welcoming a vast diversity of students. There is not any discrimination on campus and every student and staff member tries to welcome and make the student feel at home. The school is very big, yet the university manages to make you feel at home. The academics is also a very important aspect here and the university offers many resorces outside of class to allow the student to flourish.

Mark

We are a very "green," school. We promote sustainibility and environmental-harm reduction, as well as have several water filtration stations in the school. We are also very well known for our research programs, specifically in the medical and engineering fields.

Stephanie

Our school is mostly known for its focus and strides in research. We've won amazing research grants, which continues to further and sustain the efforts of our innovative students.

Victora

University is best known for a few things. Our teachers form great relationships with our students and help them graduate in a timely manner with great grades. We have a variety of majors that a lot of other schools don't have. Our school also puts a big emphasis on research. We have great research teams working on multiple projects.

Diamond

I would advice that you get your finances in order being coming down here. apply for jobs and also be prepare to study hard. the assignments are bucky.

Lianet

I love homecoming week! We have a whole week of events leading up to the big game! We even have a parade where several floats that drive around the school, throwing candy and beads; dancing, playing music, and basically just having a lot of fun. I personally had the chance to be in one of the floats for the parade myself! It was awesome!

Chelsea

My school is most known for its research initiatives. Just last year, we were awarded over 80 US patents. We were number 9 in the world for schools earning US patents. The school recently built a new science building equip with state of the art labs, so chances are, research will be even more important to USF this year.

Kaleigh

USF is best known for its amazing student center and campus activities.

Sheselka

Research, online degrees

McKenzie

I would say the school is mostly known for how big the campus is. Everyone that I have told I go to USF has said that the campus is huge and pretty. They are correct. It is gorgeous. but very big. It requires a lot of walking.

Caleb

Great professors who are concerned about the students.

Guyrlene

University of South Florida is known for Its research. the school is one the ten top research school in the nation. The students who wants to study in the medical field should definitely pursue a degree at the University of South Florida. The science programs are outstanding, challenging but worth it in the long run because you will know that you receive gold standard type of education which will be respected and honored when applying for a position. The school athletic team are well know, especially the football team. University of South Florida provides quality education.

Aaron

My school is best known for its research programs.

Travina

At the University of South Florida we focus on making a name for each individual student that has chosen to further their education here. Over the years, USF has become known as the one of the top research schools in the nation. As a matter of fact, we are ranked third as one of the top research schools. In my personal opinion, this statistic has allowed USF to reach out to more students. They are now able to do extensive research with all the amazing abilities that USF has to offer.

Keonna

Lots of events on campus with free food! And plenty of options for on-campus dining. Plus, lots of things to do in the city.

David

Through out the Tampa area we are known as the most popular College. Our sports are a selling point to student and the great location of the school makes for fun around every corner.

Staci

My school has great asthetic appeal, the campus it beautiful. Also our football team is starting to improve, which is always a plus. USF is one of the most diverse places I have been a part of, there are so many different types of people there, it's great. And my school is known for having a good graduate medical school.

Trina

Moffit Cancer center

Cameron

The University of South Florida is probably better known for it's medical school and marine biology departments more than anything else.