University of South Florida: Are first-year students required to live on campus?
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This answer preserves school guidance recorded on 2026-09-01. Follow the linked university sources for current requirements, costs and dates.
No. USF does not require first-year students to live on campus.
USF does not have a freshman live-on requirement for the Tampa campus. A first-year student may live on campus or choose an off-campus housing option, subject to ordinary enrollment and housing eligibility rules.
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