Navigating the University of South Florida Tampa Campus: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of South Florida (USF) Tampa campus is a large and dynamic environment. To help students, faculty, staff, and visitors navigate this sprawling campus, this guide provides a detailed overview of key buildings, facilities, and landmarks.

Academic and Administrative Buildings

C. H. Ferguson Hall (Business Administration) (BSN): Home to the Muma College of Business, this building is a central hub for business students and faculty.
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Building (MHC): This building houses the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, dedicated to research and education in fields such as criminology, social work, and rehabilitation.
College of Nursing (MDN): As the name suggests, this is the primary building for the College of Nursing, providing classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
College of Public Health Building (CPH): This building is dedicated to the College of Public Health, focusing on research and education related to public health issues.
Communication and Information Sciences Building (CIS): This building houses the Communication and Information Sciences programs, with facilities for journalism, mass communications, and information technology.
Cooper Hall (CPR): A general-purpose academic building with classrooms and faculty offices.
Education Building (EDU): The primary building for the College of Education, with classrooms, offices, and resources for teacher education programs.
Engineering Building III (ENC): One of the main buildings for the College of Engineering, housing classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
Glenn Burdick Building (Engineering Building II) (ENB): Also known as Engineering Building II, this building provides additional space for the College of Engineering.
Kopp Engineering Building (Engineering Building I) (ENG): Known as Engineering Building I, this is another key facility for the College of Engineering.
Judy Genshaft Honors College (HON): Home to the Judy Genshaft Honors College, providing a dedicated space for honors students.
Library (LIB): The main library on campus, offering a vast collection of books, journals, and electronic resources, as well as study spaces and research assistance.
Natural and Environmental Sciences (NES): This building is dedicated to the natural and environmental sciences, housing classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
Psychology/Communication Sciences & Disorders Building (PCD): This building houses the Psychology and Communication Sciences & Disorders departments, with facilities for research and clinical practice.
Science Center (SCA): A central location for science courses, with classrooms and labs for various scientific disciplines.
Social Science Building (SOC): This building houses various social science departments, such as sociology, anthropology, and political science.
Student Services Building (SVC): A central hub for student services, providing assistance with admissions, registration, financial aid, and other administrative matters.
University Lecture Hall (ULH): A large lecture hall used for various academic events and courses.

Housing and Residential Life

Beacon Hall (RBN): A residence hall providing on-campus housing for students.
Beta Hall (RBE): Another residence hall offering on-campus living options.
Castor Hall (RBC): One of the residence halls providing on-campus housing.
Cypress Apartments (RCA, RCC, RCD): Apartment-style housing for students, offering more independent living options.
Cypress Suites (RCA, RCB, RCE): Suite-style housing for students, providing a balance between independence and community living.
Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH): A residence hall providing on-campus housing for students.
Kosove Hall (RKO): One of the residence halls providing on-campus housing.
Magnolia Apartments (MAA, MAB, MAC, MAD, MAE, MAF, MAG, MAH): Apartment-style housing for students, offering a variety of living options.
Maple Suites (MPA, MPB): Suite-style housing for students, providing a balance between independence and community living.
Pinnacle Hall (RPN): A residence hall providing on-campus housing for students.
Summit Hall (RSU): Another residence hall offering on-campus living options.
The Village: A residential community offering a variety of housing options.

Athletics and Recreation

Andros Tennis Courts: Tennis courts for recreational and competitive play.
Athletics Practice Fields: Practice fields for various athletic teams.
Baseball Complex and Dugouts (BCD): Home to the USF Bulls baseball team, with a stadium and practice facilities.
Baseball Complex Batting (BCB): Batting cages for the baseball team.
Campus Recreation Center (REC): A comprehensive recreation center with fitness equipment, courts, and a pool.
Corbett Soccer Park Stadium (SPS): The home stadium for the USF Bulls soccer teams.
Football Practice Fields: Practice fields for the football team.
Football Practice Service Building (FBS): A support building for the football practice facilities.
Fowler Fields: Multi-purpose athletic fields used for various sports and activities.
Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center (ATH): An athletic facility named after the legendary USF football player.
Muma Basketball Center (BBP): A basketball training facility.
Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility (IPF): An indoor training facility for various sports.
Simmons Park: A recreational park on campus.
Softball Complex and Dugouts (SCD): Home to the USF Bulls softball team, with a stadium and practice facilities.
Softball Complex Batting (SCB): Batting cages for the softball team.
USF Track and Field Stadium: The home stadium for the USF Bulls track and field teams.
Varsity Tennis Courts (TCP): Tennis courts for varsity athletes.

Dining and Retail

Champion's Choice Dining (DIN): A dining hall offering a variety of food options.
Chick-fil-A: A popular fast-food restaurant on campus.
Food Services Building - Pollo Tropical (FSB): A building housing a Pollo Tropical restaurant.
Juniper Dining: A dining hall located in the Juniper-Poplar Hall area.
Kahwa Coffee: A coffee shop on campus.
Panera Bread: A bakery-cafe offering sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
Publix Pharmacy: A pharmacy located on campus.
Subway: A sandwich shop on campus.
Tarek's Cafe: A cafe offering coffee, pastries, and light meals.
The Corral: A dining hall or food court area on campus.
The Hub Dining Hall (HUB): A large dining hall with various food stations.
USF Bookstore (BKS): A bookstore selling textbooks, supplies, and USF merchandise.

Research and Innovation

Bioscience Academic Facility (BSF): A facility dedicated to bioscience research and education.
Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUT): A research center focusing on urban transportation issues.
David C. Anchin Center (DAC): A research center with a specific focus.
Engineering Laboratory Building (ENL): A laboratory building for engineering research.
Engineering Research Building (ENR): A building dedicated to engineering research.
Graphicstudio (UTA): A research facility focused on printmaking and art.
Johnnie B. Byrd, Sr. Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute (ALZ): A research institute dedicated to Alzheimer's disease.
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute: A mental health research and treatment facility.
Moffitt Clinical Support Building (MCS): A support building for the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Moffitt Cyclotron Facility (CCC): A facility housing a cyclotron for medical research.
Moffitt Faculty Office Building (MFB): An office building for Moffitt Cancer Center faculty.
Moffitt Research Center (MRC): A research center associated with the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Moffitt Research Offices (MRO): Office space for researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Morsani Center for Advanced Health Care (MDH): A center for advanced health care services.
Nanotech I Building (NTA): A building dedicated to nanotechnology research.
Rehabilitation Robots and Prosthetics Testbed (RRT): A facility for testing rehabilitation robots and prosthetics.
Research Park Field Complex: Athletic fields located in the research park area.
Research Park Southeast Building (RSB): A building located in the research park.
Stabile Research Building (SRB): A research building on campus.
University Technology Center 1 (UTA): A technology center on campus.
University Technology Center 2 (UTB): Another technology center on campus.

Arts and Culture

Carolyn M. Wilson Art Gallery: An art gallery on campus.
Contemporary Art Museum (CAM): A museum featuring contemporary art exhibitions.
Fine Arts - Dance Building (FAD): A building dedicated to dance education and performance.
Fine Arts Building (FAH): A building housing various fine arts programs.
Fine Arts Studio (FAS): Studio space for fine arts students.
Marshall Center Amphitheatre (MSA): An outdoor amphitheater for performances and events.
School of Music Building (MUS): A building dedicated to music education and performance.
Theatre 1 (TAT): A theater for performances.
Theatre 2 (THR): Another theater for performances.
Theatre Center (TAR): A center for theater arts.

Other Key Locations

Anthony Pizzo K-8 School (PIZ): A K-8 school located on the USF campus.
Argos Building D (RAD): An administrative building on campus.
Argos Building E (RAE): Another administrative building.
Argos Center (RAR): A multi-purpose center on campus.
Auxiliary Services Building (AUX): A building housing auxiliary services departments.
Baptist Student Center (BPT): A religious center for Baptist students.
Botanical Gardens (GAR): A botanical garden on campus.
Campus Information Center (CIC): A center providing information and assistance to visitors.
Campus Visitation Center: A center for prospective students and their families.
Castor Beach: A small beach area near Castor Pond.
Castor Pond: A pond located on campus.
Catholic Student Center (CSC): A religious center for Catholic students.
Central Plant (CPT): A central utility plant providing services to the campus.
Central Receiving and Storage (CRS): A facility for receiving and storing goods.
Chapel Center (CHA): A chapel on campus.
Chemistry Building (CHE): A building housing chemistry labs and classrooms.
Chemistry Storage Building (CHS): A storage building for chemicals.
Children's Medical Services Building (CMS): A medical services building for children.
Chiles Center (LRC): A center with a specific purpose (potentially related to learning resources).
Crosswinds Wesley Foundation (WFC): A religious center for Methodist students.
Educational Research Center (Preschool) (ERC): A preschool and research center.
Embassy Suites Hotel (ESH): A hotel located on the USF campus.
Endeavor Hall (REN): A building with a specific purpose (potentially related to research or housing).
Facilities Management (OPM): The office responsible for managing campus facilities.
Facilities Planning & Construction Building (FPC): The office responsible for planning and construction projects.
Faculty of Office Building (FAO): An office building for faculty members.
Flex Office Building (FLX): A flexible office space on campus.
Fowler Fields Band Storage (FFB): Storage space for the marching band.
Fowler Fields Pavilion (FFP): A pavilion located at Fowler Fields.
Fowler Fields Restroom (FFR): Restrooms located at Fowler Fields.
Greek Housing Community Building (GKY): A community building for Greek life organizations.
Greek Housing Villa 1 - Alpha Delta Pi (GVA): A house for the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 10 - Zeta Beta Tau (GVJ): A house for the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity.
Greek Housing Villa 11 - Chi Omega (GVK): A house for the Chi Omega sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 12 - Sigma Phi Epsilon (GVL): A house for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Greek Housing Villa 13 - Kappa Delta (GVM): A house for the Kappa Delta sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 13 Chapter Room (GKM): A chapter room for the Kappa Delta sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 14 - Alpha Omicron Pi (GVN): A house for the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 14 Chapter Room (GKN): A chapter room for the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 2 - Gamma Phi Beta (GVB): A house for the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 3 - Sigma Delta Tau (GVC): A house for the Sigma Delta Tau sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 4 - Zeta Tau Alpha (GVD): A house for the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 5 (GVE): A Greek housing villa.
Greek Housing Villa 6 - Sigma Kappa (GVF): A house for the Sigma Kappa sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 7 - Delta Gamma (GVG): A house for the Delta Gamma sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 8 - Delta Delta Delta (GVH): A house for the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Greek Housing Villa 9 - Sigma Nu (GVI): A house for the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Greek Housing Villa 9 Chapter Room (GKI): A chapter room for the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Greek Maintenance Storage (GKX): Storage space for Greek life maintenance.
Greek Villa 1 Chapter Room (GKA): A chapter room for Greek Villa 1.
Greek Villa 8 Chapter Room (GKH): A chapter room for Greek Villa 8.
Greek Village: A residential area for Greek life organizations.
Greek Village - Bath House (GKZ): A bathhouse in the Greek Village.
Ground and Transportation (PPB): The office responsible for groundskeeping and transportation services.
H. Haley Veterans Hospital: A veterans hospital located near the USF campus.
John and Grace Allen Building (ALN): A building named after John and Grace Allen.
John F. Germany Legacy Park: A park located near the USF campus.
Lifsey House (PRS): A house with a specific purpose (potentially related to the president's residence).
Magnolia Fields: Athletic fields located near the Magnolia Apartments.
Magnolia Fields Restroom (MFR): Restrooms located at Magnolia Fields.
Magnolia Sand Volleyball Court: A sand volleyball court located near the Magnolia Apartments.
Maintenance and Service Shops (PPC): Shops for maintenance and service operations.
Maple Life/Learning Center (MPD): A life and learning center located near the Maple Suites.
Maple Multi-Purpose Building (MPC): A multi-purpose building located near the Maple Suites.
Marshall Student Center (MSC): The student union, providing a variety of services and amenities for students.
MLK Plaza: A plaza dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Plaza Fountain: A fountain located in MLK Plaza.
Muma College of Business: Houses the business college.
Muriel Rothman Clinic Building (MCB): A clinic building on campus.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI): A science museum located near the USF campus.
National Pan-Hellenic Plaza: A plaza dedicated to historically Black Greek letter organizations.
Northwest Chiller Plant (MHB): A chiller plant providing cooling services to the northwest part of campus.
Northwest Education Complex (NEC): An education complex located in the northwest part of campus.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: An institute offering lifelong learning opportunities.
Parking and Transportation Offices (PTO): The offices for parking and transportation services.
Parking and Transportation Services A (PTA): A building for parking and transportation services.
Parking and Transportation Services B (PTB): Another building for parking and transportation services.
Parking Garage - Beard Drive (BDG): A parking garage located on Beard Drive.
Parking Garage - Collins Blvd (CBG): A parking garage located on Collins Boulevard.
Parking Garage - Crescent Hill (CHG): A parking garage located on Crescent Hill.
Parking Garage - Laurel Drive (LDG): A parking garage located on Laurel Drive.
Parking Garage - Moffitt 1 - North (MGN): A parking garage located near the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Parking Garage - Moffitt 2 - South (MGS): Another parking garage located near the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Parking Lots: A comprehensive list of parking lots on campus (11 through 5E).
Patel Center for Global Solutions (CGS): A center focused on global solutions.
Physical Education Building (PED): A building for physical education activities.
Publix Supermarket: A supermarket located near the USF campus.
Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center (ALC): An alumni center on campus.
SE Chiller Plant (SEC): A chiller plant providing cooling services to the southeast part of campus.
Sessums Mall: A pedestrian mall on campus.
Shimberg Health Sciences Library: A library focused on health sciences.
Solar Rotary: A traffic rotary with a solar panel installation.
Stavros Center for Economic Education (CEE): A center for economic education.
Student Health and Wellness Center (SWC): A center providing health and wellness services to students.
Student Health Services (SHS): A center providing health services to students.
Student Services Canopies (SSC): Canopies providing shade near the Student Services Building.
USF Family Center (MHF): A center for USF families.
USF Federal Credit Union (CRU): A credit union for USF employees and students.
USF GeoPark: A geological park on campus.
USF Health - Faculty Office Building (MDF): An office building for USF Health faculty.
USF Health - Morsani College of Medicine (MDC): The building for the Morsani College of Medicine.
USF Health - Nursing Building: A building for the USF Health College of Nursing.
USF Health - Shared Student Administration Building (MDA): An administration building for USF Health students.
USF Health - Student Group Learning Building (MDL): A learning building for USF Health students.
USF Health Pharmacy Plus: A pharmacy associated with USF Health.
USF Health-Therapy Building (MDT): A therapy building associated with USF Health.
USF Information Technology: The IT department for the university.
USF Post Office (PPA): The post office on campus.
USF School of Social Work: The building for the USF School of Social Work.
USF Student Memorial: A memorial dedicated to USF students.
USF Testing Services: A center for testing and assessment services.
USF Topiary Bull: A topiary sculpture of the USF Bulls mascot.
University Diagnostic Institute (UDI): A diagnostic institute on campus.
University Golf Center (UGC): A golf center associated with the university.
University Police Building (UPB): The headquarters for the University Police Department.
Water Tower (WSF): A water tower located on campus.
West Pond: A pond located on the west side of campus.
West Pond Pavilion: A pavilion located near West Pond.
Westside Conference Center (MHA): A conference center located on the west side of campus.

Navigating Campus: Resources and Tools

USF Maps Portal: This online portal provides interactive campus maps and information about buildings and facilities. All static campus maps have moved to the USF Maps Portal.
Campus Projects Map: A clickable list of capital renewal/deferred maintenance projects being undertaken with the $72.8M received from the State, per House Bill 5001 (2022) Section 197. Clicking on a project location will highlight the building(s) impacted. Selected project details are displayed in the upper left of the map.

Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance Projects

The University of South Florida is actively investing in capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects to improve its facilities. These projects address building systems at the end of their life cycle and address the top 87 projects on USFâs capital renewal/deferred maintenance list. These were delayed until funds were available to complete them. These projects meet both Federal and State guidelines and impact colleges across all campuses and facilities.

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