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You won鈥檛 spend your entire college career in the classroom, so choose a college with an exciting surrounding community that鈥檚 brimming with possibilities. From world-class beaches and nature to exceptional arts, sports, internship and employment opportunities, USF鈥檚 incredible Gulf Coast Florida location does not disappoint!

Why Choose Florida's Gulf Coast?


Thriving Career Launchpad

As the only Preeminent State Research University located in a bustling metropolitan area, 新澳门六合彩内幕信息can help you get ready for graduation starting on day one. Our tight-knit relationships with the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Sarasota business communities provide valuable internship experiences and permanent positions with Fortune 100 companies, leading health care organizations and nationally recognized non-profits, including Roper Technologies, Jabil, Moffit Cancer Center, Publix, Raymond James, Mosaic, Tampa General Hospital and TD SYNNEX.

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Top Place to Live

Don鈥檛 want to leave town after graduation? There鈥檚 no need! The Tampa Bay area is exciting for college students, but it鈥檚 an even better spot to start your career and the next phase of your life. The job market is growing faster than the U.S. average, and top industries here include health care, finance, technology, supply chain and digital marketing. It鈥檚 also a culturally diverse region, and we regularly land on the lists of 鈥渂est places to live.鈥

Unique, Fast-Growing Communities

You won鈥檛 find a wider range of welcoming communities anywhere else, from the humming urban cores of Tampa and St. Petersburg to the coastal charm of Sarasota and all the quirky small towns in between. Come be a part of one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S.! Take a stroll down the famous , explore the that make up St. Petersburg, and throughout Sarasota. We think you鈥檒l like what you see!

World-Famous Beaches & Natural Wonders

Want to sunbathe on a radiant sugar-white sand beach after a dip in emerald-green waters? You鈥檙e in the right place! Siesta Beach, St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach are all regulars on the best-beaches lists, and they鈥檙e all a short distance from our campuses. You can also kayak through mangrove tunnels at the Weedon Island Preserve, get up close and personal with a manatee at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium or just soak up the rays 鈥 we average 246 days of sunshine per year!

Renowned Cultural & Entertainment Attractions

Did you know the Tampa Bay region is recognized as a top arts and entertainment destination? Explore nestled along Tampa鈥檚 picturesque Riverwalk, , home to the largest U.S. collection of Salvador Dal铆鈥檚 works or check out the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Theme-park excursions range from the stomach-dropping roller coasters of Busch Gardens to the waterslides of Adventure Island, or if you鈥檙e up for a road trip, head for Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando.

A Vibrant Hub for Sports

We're home to a thriving sports hub with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies all in our backyard. In addition to our variety of local teams, numerous professional baseball teams converge in the Gulf Coast Grapefruit League each year for spring training, bringing even more excitement to the area. Tampa is also a hub for college sports, with 新澳门六合彩内幕信息and other schools competing in a multitude of sports. There's something here for everyone here in Tampa Bay!

See It For Yourself

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