The Telltale Bull

There's Still Time To Apply For Spring

2011-12-06T10:36:00.000-05:00

There's still time to apply for the spring semester at

USF Sarasota-Manatee.

The Undergraduate deadline was extended to next Monday, December 12th!

Click here to apply now.

Have questions? Call 941-359-4330

Fall Deadline Has Been Extended

2011-07-14T13:38:00.001-04:00

Undergraduate Fall Deadline Has Been Extended

There is still time to apply, with the Undergraduate deadline extended to August 8th!

Click here to Apply Now.

Hurry and Apply Now!

2011-06-22T09:59:00.000-04:00

The Fall Deadline is just around the corner!

Hurry and apply now!

The deadline to apply for the Fall semester (August) is coming up on July 1st. Make sure to get your application in before then.

Click here to apply now!

Upcoming Summer Events!

2011-05-10T09:25:00.000-04:00

Thinking about starting your Bachelor's degree?

Apply now for Fall! The deadline is coming up on July 1st.

Want more information about USF Sarasota and the degree you're interested in?

Then come to our beautiful campus and attend one of our events to find out more:

Lunch & Learn - Thursday, June 2nd 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Summer Open House (North Port Site) - Wednesday, June 8th 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Summer Open House (Sarasota Campus) - Thursday, June 16th 5:30 - 7:00 PM

USF Sarasota Events!

2011-02-11T11:00:00.013-05:00

There are many exciting events coming up this Spring!

If you are interested in USF Sarasota-Manatee and our Undergraduate or Graduate Programs, come check out some of our FREE Information Sessions:

Lunch & Learn

NEXT WEEK, February 16th

Spring Open House

March 3rd

MBA Info Session (North Port)

March 10th

Transfer Day @ Edison State College (Punta Gorda)

March 15th

Lunch & Learn (North Port)

March 22nd

Are you interested in a Master's in Education?
Alumni Education Panel

March 24, 2011 5 - 7:30 pm, USF SM @ North Port

To learn more about our Educational Leadership program
and to meet other public school leaders from the USF Sarasota-Manatee Educational Leadership Masters.

Undergraduate Spring Application Deadline: Summer: April 1st, Fall: July 1st Apply Now.

Spring Deadline Extended!!

2010-12-02T10:55:00.003-05:00

There are only a few days left to apply for the Spring Semester

The extended deadline is coming up soon, December 13th: Be sure to APPLY NOW!!

Apply NOW for Spring!!!

2010-11-04T09:51:00.000-04:00

Apply Now for Spring!

With the Application deadline coming up in 2 weeks: November 15th! Click here to apply now!

Exciting Fall Events

2010-09-09T08:35:00.005-04:00

There are many exciting events coming up this Fall!

If you are interested in USF Sarasota-Manatee and our Undergraduate or Graduate Programs, come check out some of our FREE Information Sessions:

Lunch & Learn

October 7, 2010 12:00 - 1:30 pm

MBA Info Session

October 13, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Lunch & Learn (@ North Port)

October 20, 2010 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Dine & Discover

October 26, 2010 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Gear Up for Grad School

January 22, 2011 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Upcoming Events:

USF Sarasota-Manatee's North Port Site's GRAND OPENING

October 15, 2010 4-6 pm, USF SM @ North Port

Are you interested in a Master's in Education?

Alumni Education Panel

October 6, 2010 5 - 7 pm, Selby Auditorium

To learn more about our Educational Leadership program
and to meet other public school leaders from the USF Sarasota-Manatee Educational Leadership Masters.

Undergraduate Spring Application Deadline: November 15th, Apply Now.

Only 3 Days Left to Apply!

2010-07-30T09:38:00.001-04:00

APPLY NOW!

There are only 3 days left to apply for our Undergraduate Fall 2010 deadline!

Make sure you get in your application for Fall before August 2nd. The deadline is fast approaching!!

Click here to apply.

Campus Life @ USF SM

2010-07-14T13:31:00.002-04:00

Many incoming students wonder what kind of Student Life USF Sarasota-Manatee has to offer them.

Well, here are just a few of the many ways to get involved and enjoy USF Sarasota-Manatee's Campus Life:

You can participate in clubs and organizations (even create one if there isn’t one that speaks to your interest!)
You can stay fit with the SGA-sponsored fitness room.
You can relax in the SGA-sponsored lounge (games, television, courtesy telephone)
You can become a part of the “movers and shakers” on campus by participating in Student Government and the Senate.
You can access the Counseling and Wellness Center for those times when you may need help finding the answers to questions, information on free HIV testing, or inoculations.
You have access to the cyber café in Jonathan's Cafe…which has computers and printers!
You have access to the Clyde Nixon Courtyard...where you can relax, regroup, and interact!

Undergrad Fall '10 Deadline Extended

2010-06-30T09:37:00.005-04:00

Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree?

There's still time to apply for the Fall! The Fall 2010 deadline has been extended to August 2nd! Go here to apply now!

Are you interested in trying out a class?
Non-Degree registration begins August 16th!

Interested in a Master's Degree?
Check out our individual programs for application deadlines:

USF SM's Transfer Day @ SCF Venice!!

2010-05-21T09:24:00.002-04:00

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Transfer Day @ SCF Venice is your chance to apply to USF Sarasota-Manatee, get accepted, go through orientation and get valuable information on Career Services and Financial Aid all in the same day! Feel free to come to any or all events, but you must submit all required documents before 10:30 am to receive an Admissions decision by 3:30 pm. The orientation fee will be waived for approved students that attend orientation on the 15th.

To find out more & RSVP click here.

If you are not quite ready to apply but are interested in finding out more about what USF Sarasota-Manatee has to offer, we have a few sessions planned especially for you. Click here for more details.

Upcoming Fall Information Sessions

2010-05-05T09:35:00.008-04:00

Come to One of Our Upcoming
Fall Information Sessions

Thursday June 3, 2010 Lunch & Learn 12:00 - 1:30 PM

FREE food
FREE session
Advise
Meet with an advisor to discuss your options
Meet with Financial Aid
Find out more about USF Sarasota-Manatee
Get your questions answered

Interested in Grad School? Then this session is for you!

Saturday June 12, 2010, 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Gear Up for Grad School Workshop

FREE food
FREE session
Meet with a Graduate advisor
Take a practice GRE or GMAT
Find out about money available to you for Graduate school
Sit in on a writing for Grad school workshop
Find out how to negotiate your salary

Tuesday June 22, 2010 Dine & Discover 5:30 - 7:00 PM

FREE food
FREE session
Advise
Meet with an advisor to discuss your options
Meet with Financial Aid
Find out more about USF Sarasota-Manatee
Get your questions answered

Summer 2010 Application Deadline Extended!!!

2010-04-01T15:40:00.006-04:00

Summer 2010 application deadline has just been extended to April 30th.

Make sure to apply now for Summer!!

Apply now, CLICK HERE!

Summer 2010 Application Deadline!!!

2010-03-18T09:16:00.000-04:00

Those applying to finish your Bachelor's degree and start in Summer 2010, the application deadline is right around the corner with it coming up on April 1st.

Make sure to apply now for Summer!!

Apply now, CLICK HERE!

Upcoming Spring Info Sessions!

2010-01-29T14:29:00.004-05:00

USF Sarasota-Manatee has a series of great information sessions

coming up this Spring!

If you are interested in USF Sarasota-Manatee and our Undergraduate or Graduate programs, then come check out some of our FREE Information Sessions:

Ed. Leadership Info Session (Venice)

February 17, 2010 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM, Selby Room on the SCF Venice Campus
Drop in after work and visit with professors and staff from the Educational Leadership Program.
At this FREE Info session, you will be able to find out how YOU can get your Principal Certification.

Lunch & Learn (Sarasota)

February 18, 2010 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM, Room B224 on USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Enjoy complimentary lunch and beverages.
At this FREE Info session you will meet with Academic & Admissions advisors.
Meet with Financial Aid Officers.

Dine & Discover (Sarasota)

March 4, 2010 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Selby Auditorium on USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Enjoy complimentary lunch and beverages.
At this FREE Info session you will meet with Academic & Admissions advisors.
Meet with Financial Aid Officers.

Are You Geared Up for Grad School?

2009-12-15T15:34:00.011-05:00

Are you interested in going to Grad School but don't know where to start?

Then come to our Gear Up for Grad School Workshop!

When: Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: USF Sarasota-Manatee, Selby Auditorium
Cost: FREE
Morning Refreshments will be offered

Highlights for this FREE workshop include:

Discover the Master's degree and certificate programs at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Discuss your goals with our nationally recognized Faculty.
Burn off excess stress by taking Kaplan's FREE Practice GRE or GMAT test.
Attend a breakout session:

"Money-How to get it?" - with Financial Aid, learn about scholarship navigation & get helpful tips.
"Writing for Grad School" - including how to write a personal statement.

For more information about this event, or if you have any questions please contact Ashley Tyrrell at atyrrell@sar.usf.edu or call (941) 359-4334.

There's Still Time to Apply for Spring 2010!

2009-11-25T14:50:00.007-05:00

Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree?
There's still time to apply for the Spring! The Spring 2010 deadline has been extended to December 4th! Go here to apply now!

Are you interested in trying out a class?
Non-Degree registration begins December 7th!

Interested in a Master's Degree?
Check out our individual programs for application deadlines:

USF Sarasota-Manatee Embraces Social Media--Resistance Was Futile!!!

2009-06-23T16:30:00.004-04:00

Attention all prospective and current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of USF Sarasota-Manatee....We have official social media homes on the web through: Facebook and Twitter.

Facebook: http//www.facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/University-of-South-Florida-Sarasota-Manatee/62023695145?ref=mf

Twitter: http://twitter.com/USFSM

Come join us through all of our social media adventures and get the latest information on

USF Sarasota-Manatee events.

If you plan to take classes at USF in January 2009...

2008-11-20T11:25:00.000-05:00

If you plan to take classes at USF in January 2009 read the following message:

• If you are a current USF student with a hold because you have courses in progress at MCC …

or

• USF is waiting for final grades from an applicant from MCC to make an admissions decision…

…YOU NEED TO request your transcripts as soon as the term ends to ensure that the transcript is sent prior to MCC closing for their break.

Why?– MCC is closed from December 22-January 4. USF’s classes START January 5th!

Questions? Call and speak with the academic advisor for your major or an admissions advisor at (941) 359-4330.

Admission Application Deadline for classes starting January 2009 extended to December 1st

2008-11-20T11:20:00.002-05:00

The undergraduate admissions application deadline for the Spring 2009/January 2009 semester has been extended to December 1, 2008.

Apply online

Don't forget to send your official transcripts!!! Your application will not be processed until your official transcripts have been received.

Application deadline for Spring semester (January 2009) nears

2008-09-29T11:30:00.003-04:00

Hello!

It is hard to believe it is almost October. It seems like the Fall semester just started.

Are you planning to transfer to USF Sarasota-Manatee in January 2009 for the Spring semester?

If yes, please keep in mind that the deadline to have your application and supporting documents (transcripts, etc.) submitted is November 15th.

If you have any questions on when or how to apply please call us at (941) 359-4330.

Apply online

Additional information about applying at USF Sarasota-Manatee

If you have any questions or comments please call us or post to this blog.

Lynn

Invitation

2008-09-12T15:52:00.003-04:00

Happy Friday!

I’d like to invite anyone considering USF Sarasota-Manatee to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor and take a campus tour.

Our advisors are happy to meet with prospective students!

To schedule an appointment with an advisor

@ the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus: http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/AcademicAdvising/index.html

@ USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice: Call (941) 408-1577 or email jmbaker@sar.usf.edu

When meeting with an advisor please bring your unofficial transcripts (if possible).

To schedule a campus tour: Call (941) 359-4330 or go online to http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/StudentServices/Documents/CampusTours.htm

Have a great weekend everyone,

Lynn

Help us help you!

2008-09-04T10:47:00.005-04:00

Hello!

It has been very busy the past few weeks. Our Fall semester is in progress and we are gearing up for our next group of new students. I’ve spoken with several students lately that face what I think all of us deal with at one time or another…Challenges.

Life can be challenging at times and that includes college. Speaking specifically about college…there is help out there.

If you have financial concerns about how to pay for tuition be sure to speak with a financial aid advisor. If you are attending MCC the number to call is (941)752-5309. If you are enrolled at USF Sarasota-Manatee or will be in the next term call (941) 359-4459. There may be scholarship opportunities you are not aware of.

If you are an MCC student who has problems with math (or have been avoiding it as long as possible) I recommend contacting one of MCC’s Academic Resource Centers (ARC). There is one at MCC Bradenton (941-752-5504) and at MCC Venice (941-408-1452). The ARC can help you! Here’s a link to their website: http://www.mccfl.edu/pages/144.asp

What I am really trying to say is if you have questions or need help; there are resources at MCC and USF Sarasota-Manatee that may help. Contact us.
Lynn

It's not too late to Apply for Fall 2008!

2008-08-06T07:33:00.003-04:00

"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out"
~ James Bryant Conant (1893 - 1978).

So go ahead and stick your neck out! The Application deadline has been extended to August 8, 2008 for the Fall semester. APPLY NOW!

Classes start the week of August 25th.

See you on campus.... Go Bulls!

New resources available for MCC students!

2008-08-05T16:37:00.002-04:00

Well, I am very happy to inform you that there are some new resources available to you!

As of this week the 2+2 website (www.sarasota.usf.edu/2plus2) was completely revised and should be more user friendly.

Also, with the help of MCC staff members we developed an online community group in MCC’s ANGEL™. Why is this a good thing?

I’ll speak for myself and a lot of students when I say that while websites are great sometimes it can be hard to find what you are looking for.

The goal of our group “2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee” is to bascially merge information and resources. Hopefully, by enrolling in the group and exploring you will find what you are looking for with minimal time and effort. With the additional of a calendar and announcements we can communicate essential information to you.

For more information on the types of resources included visit the 2+2 Resources page.

MCC students can enroll in the group by following these instructions:
· Login to ANGEL™ using your MCC email and pin
· Enroll in the 2+2 group:
1. Under "Community Groups" select "Find a Group"
2. Leave the fields blank and select "Search"
3. Locate "2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee" and select "Enroll"
4. Then select the “2+2” group and start exploring
· Access the resources through the 2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee community group any time.

Non-MCC/future MCC students may view 2+2 resources through temporary access.
Guest access user name: 2plus2guest
Guest access pin: 1234

Not all resources may be available when using temporary access.

Please explore the new 2+2 site and the 2+2 community group in Angel!

As new resources and information become available I post an update.

Lynn

What questions do you have?

2008-07-23T16:39:00.001-04:00

Visit our new prospective student website to find out more: www.sar.usf.edu/prospectivestudents

Welcome to our new blog!

2008-07-21T16:49:00.000-04:00

Are you wondering what we’ll be talking about?

We will be posting information about admissions for transfer students. We plan to share the information that you might be interested in and need to know. From time to time we’ll include reminders about the application deadlines, invitations to attend one of our information sessions, and we will also share our experiences. Forgive us if we digress every now and then…

The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus is an upper-level campus. What does that mean? We do not offer freshman or sophomore level courses. Students who plan to attend USF Sarasota-Manatee need to have at least 60 transferable credit hours or their A.A. from a Florida public community college.

We refer students who don’t quite have the 60 transferable credit hours to Manatee Community College. USF Sarasota-Manatee has a great relationship with MCC and both institutions want to see you succeed.

You should be aware that the advisors at USF Sarasota-Manatee specialize. So, if you are a business major, you should talk to one of the business advisors. If you are an education major, you need to talk to one of the education advisors. The USF Sarasota-Manatee advisors are happy to meet with future students!

I’m about to jump on my soapbox…
My personal and professional opinion is that ANYONE considering earning a degree (whether it’s the A.A. at MCC or a bachelor’s degree at USF Sarasota-Manatee) should meet with an academic advisor at both schools every semester and, the earlier the better. Please don’t wait! I’ve met with many students who think they are ready for transfer and are not – that is not the news you want to hear. Meeting with academic advisors at both MCC and USF Sarasota-Manatee can help prevent those situations.
…Getting off my soapbox

Rocky’s Rules

Rule 1: New posts may take approximately 24-48 to show up in the blog.

Rule 2: Play nice with others.

Rule 3: If you have a sensitive question that you want to keep private – do not post to the blog. Contact one of our advisors at (941) 359-4330.

Rule 4: We will do our best to respond with as much information as possible but there may be times when we will refer you to a specific advisor.

I’m sure all of us have had someone come up to us at some point and say – “I just have a quick question.” Sometimes it really is a quick question – a lot of the time it is not. A lot of questions have answers that are more complicated than you may expect. Since every student’s situation is unique we want to be careful to give advice that fits your situation but will also benefit others.
We will not be addressing super detailed transfer questions in this blog. If you have a question be sure to post it – just don’t be upset if we have to respond more generally than you would like. In those situations we will direct you to the person who can best help you with your question.