While the summer months are thought by many to be a downtime for universities, USF St. Petersburg welcomed around 770 students during its 2024 summer semester, a new record for the campus. Half of these first-time-in-college students lived on campus or commuted, while the other half began their higher education experience remotely. This combination of an incoming class learning in person and from a distance provided both a challenge and an opportunity for the campus. “Regardless of how a new student begins their education here, we want to ensure they get a feel for what it’s like being a student in St. Petersburg and a sense of our community,” said Aurélio Valente, regional assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies.
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Our summer youth tours are in full swing, and the learning hasn’t stopped. So far, we’ve hosted students ranging from elementary school to college age, with over 60 individuals touring the Innovation District. They’ve explored the world of phytoplankton with scientists from FWC and learned the basics of flight from the team at St. Pete Air.