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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
18 entries Aug 23 → Dec 10, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Dec 14 → Jan 8, 2027
Winter Intersession 2026 Winter Intersession 2026-2027
Jan 11 → May 6, 2027
Spring 2027
May 10 → Jun 4, 2027
Maymester 2027
May 10 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027
May 17 → Jun 25, 2027
Summer Session A 2027
May 17 → Jul 23, 2027
Summer Session C 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer Session B 2027
Jul 12 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer Session D 2027
Aug 23 → Dec 9, 2027
Fall 2027
Dec 13 → Jan 7, 2028
Winter Intersession 2027
Jan 10 → May 4, 2028
Spring 2028
May 8 → Jun 2, 2028
Maymester 2028
May 15 → Jun 23, 2028
Summer Session A 2028
May 15 → Jul 21, 2028
Summer Session C 2028
Jun 26 → Aug 4, 2028
Summer Session B 2028
Jul 10 → Aug 4, 2028
Summer Session D 2028
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B H I O R S T B
Bulls The collective name for USF students and the athletic teams H
HAB Harborside Activities Board, the main student-led event programming body I
Ibis Ibis Hall, a suite-style residence hall O
OMA Office of Multicultural Affairs, which hosts diversity and inclusion events
Osprey Osprey Suites, the newest residence hall on campus R
RHO Pelican Apartments (formerly Residence Hall One), the oldest on-campus housing S
SG Student Government, the representative body for the student population T
The Crow's Nest The official student-run newspaper of the St. Petersburg campus
The Edge The student lounge and gaming area located in the University Student Center
The Grind The coffee shop located within the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
The Nest The primary dining hall located in the University Student Center (USC)
The Reef The former name of the campus dining hall, still used by some upperclassmen
The Tav The Tavern at Bayboro, a popular on-campus pub and eatery known for live music
The Waterfront The campus recreation area on Bayboro Harbor offering kayaking and sailing Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
Bull Market A weekly market where vendors and student organizations gather outside the USC
Bull Runner The shuttle system connecting USF campuses and local areas
DAV Davis Hall, the primary academic building for arts and sciences
kahwa_coffee Kahwa Coffee
LPH Lynn Pippenger Hall, the home of the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
OneUSF The policy and identity reflecting the consolidation of the Tampa, St. Pete, and Sarasota-Manatee campuses
POY Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
SLC Student Life Center, housing the fitness center and student organizations
STG Science and Technology Building
The Compass The Student Success Center providing advising, tutoring, and career services
the_nest The Nest
the_reef The Reef
USC University Student Center, containing the dining hall, ballroom, and student lounge Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 14 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from university of south Florida st petersburg
USF reaches record $775 million in research funding The university continues to grow its research enterprise, attracting increased federal support and private investment to address global challenges.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Students learn the language of finance through Bloomberg terminals New Bloomberg terminals in Lynn Pippenger Hall provide students with professional financial data used by top firms in St. Petersburg's Innovation District.
Oct 22, 2026
Read More Scientists find drastic decline of marine life in the Gulf A USF research team suggests the Deepwater Horizon oil spill from 16 years ago is the likely cause of a severe decline in deep-sea ecosystems.
Oct 19, 2026
Read More Rocky's Regatta revives a 27-year USF St. Petersburg tradition Students brought back the cardboard boat race tradition on Bayboro Harbor during the Fall 2026 Homecoming celebrations.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at university of south Florida st petersburg
St. Pete Sunday Market November 1, 2026
A community market featuring local vendors, open to the public.
USF Football v. ECU Watch Party November 6, 2026
A watch party for the USF vs. ECU football game.
Discover USF Open House November 7, 2026
An open house for prospective students to explore campus, meet faculty, and learn about life as a Bull.
Chef MRE Cooking Competition November 10, 2026
A student cooking competition featuring MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) ingredients.
PlaceMattersSP - A Pedestrian's Journey Down Central Ave November 12, 2026
A presentation and discussion about the pedestrian experience along St. Pete's Central Avenue.
Free Memory Screening Day November 13, 2026
Free memory screenings offered to the campus and local community.
Fall 2026 Internship Fair November 17, 2026
An opportunity for students and alumni to network with employers for internship and job opportunities.
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