Visit the St. Petersburg Campus

Navigating The St. Petersburg Campus

Make sure your visit is a successful one! Learn how to get here, where to stay, how to get around, and where to park on campus. Planning to make your time in St. Petersburg a mini vacation? Discover everything our exciting city has to offer.

Directions to Campus

Address:

St. Petersburg campus of USF

140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Campus Map

From the East:

  • Take I-4 West to I-275 South
  • Take exit 22 onto I-175 East toward Tropicana Field
  • When the interstate ends, continue straight onto Fifth Avenue South and proceed to Second Street. The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.

From the North:

  • Take I-75 South to I-275 South
  • Take exit 22 onto I-175 East toward Tropicana Field
  • When the interstate ends, continue straight onto Fifth Avenue South and proceed to Second Street. The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.

From the South:

  • Take I-75 North to I-275 North
  • Take exit 22 onto I-175 East toward Tropicana Field
  • When the interstate ends, continue straight onto Fifth Avenue South and proceed to Second Street. The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.

Parking on Campus

Visitor parking is available in the Fifth Street Parking Facility.

Single Day Permits may be purchased in the garage at the walk-up permit machine located on the first level by the elevators. The permit machine accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard. The price of a day permit is $5 and can be used on levels 2 thru 5 in the garage.

The Welcome Center is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Second Street.

Note: Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled visit to ensure adequate time for parking and check-in.


Where to Stay

If you're visiting from out of town, there are a number of convenient hotels located within close proximity to the St. Petersburg campus. For more information, review the Visit St. Pete Clearwater website


Disability Accommodations

Disability accommodations can be requested when you register for a campus visit or by contacting the tour staff at 727-873-4562 or admissions@usf.edu a minimum of five working days in advance of your scheduled visit.

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution and therefore complies fully with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and all other federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability or handicap.


Explore St. Petersburg  (and Beyond)

Your college experience doesn’t end at USF’s doorstep. Discover the excitement of St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area, just minutes from campus.

  • Ride a roller coaster at Busch Gardens
  • Visit our world-famous beaches
  • Explore the legendary Dali Museum
  • Cheer on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning or Rowdies
  • Enjoy our renowned international cuisine
  • Take a side trip to Disney or Universal theme parks in Orlando

Learn more at the Visit St. Pete Clearwater website