Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an appointment?
You may schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 813-974-2492. Walk-in
hours will be posted for the beginning of registration and during add-drop week
for registration problems.
How do I declare Psychology as my major?
You may declare your major online through the College of Arts and Sciences website
http://www.cas.usf.edu/declare
How can I get a permit to register for a Psychology course and how do I know if
I need one?
To receive a permit to register you need to complete the online permission to register
form https://web1.cas.usf.edu/psy/class_permit/
A permit is an electronic approval that indicates to OASIS that a student may register
for a course. When the computer cannot recognize a pre-requisite (such as a course
from an out-of-state or 2-year institution) on a student's record, he/she cannot
register for those courses. The permit will allow the student to register for those
courses. All students pursuing a minor in psychology are required to request permits
for psychology courses.
How do I receive an Academic Plan for my ARC petition?
Please call 813-974-2492 to schedule an appointment. Be sure to inform us you need
an academic plan.
I have a hold on my registration. What does this mean and how do I get it removed?
The following are typical hold codes you will encounter:
- OB means remedial math is required
- CC means Cash Collections. You owe money to USF. It could be past due tuition, parking
fines or library fines.
- IM means you have not turned in your immunization forms to Student Health Services.
There phone number is (813) 974-2331.
- TS is a CLAST hold that is preventing you from registering until you have made arrangements
with Test and Evaluation. The student has taken the CLAST but has not passed all
the subtests nor met the exemptions. This hold recurs each semester until all subtests
are passed or exempted. Students who have a TS or TL CLAST hold should go through
the College of Arts & Sciences website: https://web1.cas.usf.edu/gus/clast/
- TC means the student has earned 45 credit hours and has not taken, passed or exempted
all subtests of the CLAST. The only unit which should override a TC hold is the
Testing Office. In all cases, students should go to the Testing Office in SVC 2060
to register for the test.
- TL hold means the student has completed 36 or more hours of upper level class credits
and not satisfied the CLAST requirement. Registration is restricted to one and two
thousand level courses.
What if I need a form signed?
Not all forms require an advisor’s signature. Forms may be obtained online or from
the Psychology Department. They may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office website
listed under Forms on the right hand side of the page.
http://www.registrar.usf.edu/
- Cross enrollment/Transient Student Forms- If you are taking any lower-level, non-psychology
course (2000 level or lower) at another school this form should be signed in the
College of Arts and Sciences office (BEH 201).
- Graduation Application - This form does NOT require department or academic advisor
approval (even though the form indicates that it does). Take the completed form
to BEH 201.
- Late Drop/Add forms - You should complete the form and have it signed by the instructor(s)
teaching the course(s) you are dropping/adding.
- ARC petitions for late drop/add. You must come to Psychology Student Services (813-974-2492,
PCD 4116) for a departmental stamp. Completed ARC petitions should be turned in
at BEH 201.
- Time conflict - Obtain a signature from both instructors involved in the time conflict
and leave the form in BEH 201.
If I have a quick question, can it be answered over the phone?
Of course! Please call 813-974-2492 or 813-974-6392. If your question is too complicated
you may be asked to schedule an appointment.
What if I need a certain class and it is not appearing on the class schedule search?
There are two reasons that a class would not appear on the schedule search:
- The class is closed.
- The class is not being offered that semester
What if a class that I need is closed?
If a class that you need is closed, you can periodically check on the OASIS class
schedule search for an open seat. Someone is always dropping out for various reasons.
If that doesn’t work you can always go to that class on the first day and try to
get a seat. As first day attendance is mandatory for undergraduates, anyone not
attending will automatically be dropped from the class rolls. How do I do cross-enrollment
or transient study, and what's the difference between the two? Cross-enrollment
means that you are simultaneously enrolled in at least 6 hours at USF and any number
of hours at another institution. Transient study means you are attending another
institution besides USF for an entire semester (you are not enrolled in any courses
at USF while at the other institution).
The forms for cross-enrollment and transient study are on the Financial Aid website.
- Cross Enrollment Form
- Transient Form
How do I apply for graduation?
You apply for graduation by filling out the Bachelor’s Degree Application form which
maybe found on the Registrar’s website. Look under Registrar’s Office Forms. You
may submit it in person to the College of Arts & Sciences in BEH 201. Remember,
your advisor does not have to sign it.
I’ve applied for graduation. Now what do I do?
Successfully complete your last semester! Be sure to check the USF Commencement
website for instructions on where and when the ceremony will be held, how to purchase
your cap and gown, etc. http://isis.fastmail.usf.edu/commencement/