Advising can currently be completed in-person, virtually through Microsoft Teams or over the phone.

To get started, please select your appropriate status:

Once you log in, please select College of Public Health, then select your major (i.e. Health Sciences or Public Health). You will then be directed to select the advisor you want to schedule an appointment with (assigned advisors are notated with an asterisk *). Select the available preferred date and time.

Drop-In Calendar

June 2025

•  There are no Drop-Ins in June.

General Information

All Drop-In Advising is conducted remotely through the USF Archivum system. Sessions are 15 minutes long and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions or need assistance, please email UG-COPHAdvise@usf.edu.

How to Attend a Drop-In

During scheduled Drop-In dates and times, students can log in to the USF Archivum system and select “Get in line for a Drop-In Appointment” from the Appointment Scheduling page. The Drop-In list opens 10 minutes before the start of Drop-Ins. Once capacity is reached, the list will close and you will be unable to add yourself. We strongly recommend signing up early to secure your spot!

After You Join the List

Once you’ve successfully added yourself to the list, be prepared to receive a call based on your selected communication method (phone or Microsoft Teams). Selecting Teams is preferred, as it offers a more shared and interactive experience. You must be logged into your USF student Teams account to receive the call. Once your name is pulled from the list in preparation to begin the call, it will no longer be visible to you on the drop-in list. 

What Can Be Discussed in a Drop-In?

The following are appropriate for a 15-minute Drop-In appointment:

• Course planning for the upcoming semester
• Graduation checks for seniors graduating in the upcoming semester (must have 100+ credits applied toward 120)
• Registration emergencies (NOT permits)
• AF Holds (Former Student Returning Hold)
• Major exploration/declaration of major (please submit request prior to speaking with an Advisor)

What Cannot Be Discussed in a Drop-In?

The following will need a 30-minute appointment and cannot be discussed during a drop-in (you will be assisted in scheduling an appointment):

• ARC Academic Renewal paperwork
• AP Holds
• AA Holds
• Financial Aid or Study Abroad Forms
• Career planning
• Double Major or Concurrent Degree paperwork
• ROTC semester planning paperwork (104R)
• We are here to help you. If you are unable to find an appointment or get on to the Drop-In list, please email UG-COPHAdvise@usf.edu.

Why should I see an advisor?

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.

How often should I see an advisor?

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.

When is the best time to see an advisor?

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.