Activating Your Net ID

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.

It is important that you set activate your NetID as soon as

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.

NAVIGATING AMERICAN CULTURE

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.

Individual

Proper Title

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]