Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity means honesty in all schoolwork. Students at INTO USF and the University of South Florida are expected to follow the rules for academic integrity. According to the USF Undergraduate Catalog, students can break the code of academic integrity by:

• Cheating • Plagiarizing • Forgery • Submitting multiple instances of the same work • Assisting another student in academic dishonesty (Complicity) • Misconduct in research

Prior to arriving to the INTO USF Pathway Program, students must learn more about the University of South Florida’s Commitment to Honor and to complete to the Academic Integrity Tutorial.

Because once you begin your Pathway, you will be taking USF courses. This means that you must follow the same rules for academic integrity as all other USF students. Instructors will expect that you will know about plagiarism and how to avoid it. Many countries have different rules for writing and using words from someone else in your essays, but once you begin classes at USF, you must follow the USF rules. Learning these rues prior to arrival will help make the transition to your INTO USF courses much easier.

• Review USF’s Academic Integrity Tutorial video by clicking here. • Learn about USF’s Undergraduate Commitment to Honor by clicking here. These are the expectations that all USF students are expected to follow. • Once you arrive to the INTO USF Pathway Program, attend the

‘Academic Integrity’ workshop offered through the INTO USF Tutoring Center. Check with the INTO USF Tutoring Center for dates and times.

REQUIREMENTS

A degree means more than understanding one subject. The world needs people who can write, do math, think, analyze, AND relate history to current situations. This is why education in the United Stated requires that you study more than just one subject. This is known as General Education and is required for all students.

Students in the Pathway Program will study many subjects. They include:

• American Culture • Humanities • Math • Science

All students are required to take these subjects and each course “counts” towards graduation. Your advisor will explain how each course fits with your individual major within the first few weeks of the semester. Make sure you attend all advising so you can learn more about the General Education requirements.

Students will take a math placement test during orientation for the INTO USF Pathway Program. Students will be placed into one of four levels of math depending on their score. Students can begin at any level of math depending on their math test score, but cannot place higher than Calculus 1 in their first semester of study. Students will need to pass the previous level to complete each subsequent level of math.

Engineering and Science Pathways Business Pathway

Education, Liberal Arts,

USF: Department of Mathematics and Statistics This page contains a brief overview for many of the math courses at USF. It shows what each level of math at USF covers in a semester. Virtual Math Lab (West Texas A&M)

This website contains a collection of step-by-step tutorials in the college algebra, intermediate algebra, etc. Each section contains learning objectives, introductions, tutorials, practice problems, and a section if you still need extra help on the topics.

Students in the INTO USF pathway program use a variety of technology that is necessary to their success for academic purposes. It is important that students understand how to use it, and how they can access it.

Canvas is the online portion of your class. Teachers keep readings and important documents Canvas, and students submit homework through Canvas.

OASIS is where students access their important information. Most importantly, this is where you find your course schedule!

GradesFirst & Microsoft Teams is the system used to schedule appointments with your advisor and with a learning consultant.

USF Email: Once you arrive, your teachers, advisors , and tutors can only use your USF email to communicate with you— they cannot email your personal account. Check your email every day!

Before you arrive to USF, it is important that you activate your NetID. This is the username and password you will use to log in to all USF computer systems, and it will be used on the first day of orientation. Students who have not activated their NetID before arriving to USF will experience delays on the first day of orientation.

possible. You have already received an email from the INTO Orientation Office (INTOOrientation@usf.edu) with directions to activate your NetID. If you haven’t already activated it, please do so immediately. If you have questions about how to active it, please contact INTO Orientation at the email address provided above.

ADJUSTING TO CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES

Adjusting to a new culture can be challenging. Here are some customs to be aware of and tips to help you once you arrive in the U.S.

You will likely find familiar cuisines around USF and the Tampa area. However, restaurants adjust flavors to the American palate so the food may not be as spicy or flavorful as you remember your home meals to be.

It is important to address an individual by the correct title when corresponding through email, phone, or in a face-to-face conversation. This chart will help you identify some of the more common titles you will use on a daily basis.

Man–married or single Mr. [mis-ter] Woman–single/marital status is unknown Ms. [mis]

Woman–married Mrs. [mis-iz, miz-iz]

College level teacher

Professor If professor has a doctorate degree Dr. [dok-ter]

You are about to experience an exciting but stressful time as you begin your studies abroad. It will be very important that you maintain your health and wellbeing so that you have an enjoyable and successful experience in the Pathway Program. The USF Wellness Center offers services and resources to help students develop a healthy lifestyle.

About your I-20, Visa, or I-start? Make an appointment with International Services by clicking below: bit.ly/oisadvisingrequest About progression, registration, or other academic concerns? Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor by clicking below: https://intousf.gradesfirst.com About preparing for a test, a paper, or class? Make an appointment with a Learning Consultant by clicking below: https://intousf.gradesfirst.com Insurance Questions? INTOInsurance@usf.edu Housing Questions? INTOHousing@usf.edu Finance Questions? INTOFinance@usf.edu

USF is committed to providing a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning, living and working environment. On January 4, 2016, the USF Tampa Campus became entirely tobacco and smoke free. Smoking and use of tobacco products are not allowed in any indoor or outdoor area, including parking garages, grounds, sidewalks or recreational areas. This policy also includes the use of e-cigarettes.

• The Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy is enforced by anyone present on USF property (Students, faculty, staff, visitors, etc.). • Smoking, tobacco use, and use of related products is against the rules on all property owned, leased or operated by USF. • Policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors • "Smoking" is defined as (1) inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying, or possessing any lighted type of matter or substance that contains tobacco and all tobacco-derived products. • Policy prohibits the use of e-cigarettes and related devices. • "Tobacco Use" is also prohibited, which includes smokeless tobacco, such as chewing tobacco.

Complete policy: Here Campus boundaries map: Here Resources: Here