New & Current Students
Your ID and Personal Accounts
(Example: #U12345678) The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøID is your unique ID number at ÎÞÂë×¨Çø. Your ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøID helps the University provide you with services and helps to safely identify you without the need to disclose your Social Security Number to others. ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøID numbers are originally given to you via email in your acceptance letter.
The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøID is used for academic, business and administrative transactions requiring an ID. The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøID is randomly generated within the University's student information system (Student Self-Service), is not derived from any personally identifiable student data, and appears in the format 'U########'. The letter 'U' followed by an eight-digit number is issued only once and remains the student's official primary identifier with ÎÞÂë×¨Çø. It will be permanently and uniquely recognized by Student Self-Service throughout the student's academic career in ÎÞÂë×¨Çø undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
(Example: jdoe) The NetID is your user ID at the University. Students, faculty, and staff are automatically eligible to obtain a .
With its associated password, the NetID allows you access to a variety of online services
offered by the university including your email, Student Self-Service account, and
Canvas.
It looks similar to a username (e.g. ‘jdoe’) and will be the beginning part of your
ÎÞÂë×¨Çø email (e.g. ‘jdoe@usf.edu’).
The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard is primarily used for identification, for verification of ÎÞÂë×¨Çø status, and for using University services, such as the Library, the purchase of parking decals, obtaining passes for University sporting and theatrical events, and other related events/services. ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCards may be obtained at the ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard Center.
The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard is the official identification card of the ÎÞÂë×¨Çø. The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard is a multi-functional card with digitized photo and electronic identification and validation for departments needing to verify student and/or employee status. The ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard was designed as a platform for a multitude of services and functions.
Add Bull Bucks to your ÎÞÂë×¨ÇøCard and use it for purchases at: ÎÞÂë×¨Çø Dining Locations, Print & Copy Locations, Marshall Center Information Desk, ÎÞÂë×¨Çø Bookstore and Starbucks, ÎÞÂë×¨Çø Computer Store, Parking & Transportation Services (main office), Bulls Country Pharmacy, etc.
is the single sign-on, unified intranet that all ÎÞÂë×¨Çø faculty, staff, and students use to access email, calendars, business systems and other functions requiring login credentials.
Through MyÎÞÂë×¨Çø you can access Canvas for class materials, assignments, grades, discussions, and online meetings. You can also access Outlook Mail, other Microsoft 365 Apps available to students, the Student Self-Service portal (class registration), and additional resources such as the ÎÞÂë×¨Çø Library.
What you see on the Home page after you log in will vary. In addition to general ÎÞÂë×¨Çø announcements, there will be content displayed that is specific to your account.
Official ÎÞÂë×¨Çø Email Account (Microsoft)
All registered students will automatically be assigned an official ÎÞÂë×¨Çø email account
(@usf.edu) which is used exclusively by faculty and grade software for all course
correspondence. It is also used for and official ÎÞÂë×¨Çø announcements, so check it regularly.
You can set this email to forward to your personal email account.
ÎÞÂë×¨Çø has contracted with Microsoft to provide Microsoft Apps and Single Sign-On (SSO) for students. An active NetID account is required to sign into services which can include interaction with Outlook Email, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Bookings, Forms, and more. You can access a direct link to all Microsoft services via MyÎÞÂë×¨Çø.
is the software system used for online class communication and grading. Through Canvas you can access class materials, assignments, grades, discussions, and online meetings. You can login via MyÎÞÂë×¨Çø to access Canvas for your course materials, check your ÎÞÂë×¨Çø email, and check your grades.
The information displayed in Canvas will vary based on your account settings. Click
on a specific course in the course list to access materials related to that individual
class. You can also download the Canvas app for your mobile device.