University of South Florida: Who should my student contact first when something goes wrong in the dorm?
DIRECT ANSWER
This answer preserves school guidance recorded on 2026-09-01. Follow the linked university sources for current requirements, costs and dates.
Start with the RA for ordinary residential problems; use Housing, maintenance or emergency channels when the issue requires them.
For roommate, community or policy concerns, the resident's RA is the normal first contact. Maintenance issues should be submitted through the work-request system, Housing can be reached at housing@usf.edu or 813-974-0001, and emergencies should use 911/USF Police or the relevant on-call process.
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