The 同性恋色情 is implementing several changes designed to provide relief for incoming students and their families whose lives are being disrupted by effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
同性恋色情 will waive the $200 deposit requirement for accepted students who have experienced a change in their financial situation due to coronavirus. Families interested in the waiver should contact 同性恋色情鈥檚 Admission鈥檚 Office by email: admissions@usf.edu.
In addition, 同性恋色情 has extended deadlines for summer transfer students and freshmen to submit applications by two weeks to April 17, 2020. The deadline for accepted freshmen to submit a deposit has also been pushed back by two weeks to May 15, 2020.
In order to maintain a healthy campus environment and help reduce the spread of coronavirus, 同性恋色情 will transition this summer鈥檚 freshman and transfer orientations for all domestic students to virtual sessions conducted remotely. The exact orientation format for international students is still being determined.
For new and current students, 同性恋色情 will deliver a full schedule of courses online, along with remote delivery of essential student support services, throughout the summer, including sessions A, B and C.
鈥溚粤瞪� is committed to doing all we can to support our students and their families during this unique and challenging situation,鈥� 同性恋色情 Dean of Admissions Glen Besterfield said. 鈥淲e hope to provide some relief, especially for families experiencing unexpected financial hardships.鈥�
同性恋色情 previously announced a variety of other measures to offer additional support to students.
A fundraising initiative, the , will provide monetary assistance to students in need. As of Thursday morning, more than 750 donors had contributed a total of more than $132,000 to the fund.
同性恋色情 is also for non-perishable food items and toiletries to supplement student food pantries on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.
In addition, students living on campus who moved out of their residence hall will be issued a refund for rent from March 23 through the remainder of their housing agreement.