1. College of Public Health - New Student Orientation Resources
Start Here:
NetID: Your NetID is your key to USF applications. Go to and click on “Activate Your USF NetID”
USF Card: Your USF Card is your official identification card for USF. Go to for instructions and to download the application form.
USF Health In addition to your USF , you will need a USF Health . All official correspondence from COPH will be sent to your Health . To request a USF Health , visit:
Mobile Device (optional): Setup USF Health on your Mobile Device:
Safety First:
MoBull: MoBull Messenger is a part of the USF Emergency Notifications System that allows you to receive emergency updates via text message. To register for MoBull, visit:
We’re Here to Help:
Technical Support Services for COPH Students:
USF IT:
USF Health Tech Support:
Educational Technology and Assessment Tech Support:
The Canvas Platform:
Navigating Canvas: Canvas is the USF learning management system where all of your courses will be located. Here are some resources to help you navigate the system.
To access Canvas, click the Learning & Teaching Tools drop down from the menu bar at
Click this link to view a Canvas tutorial presentation
For specific questions on completing tasks in Canvas, reference the Canvas Student Guide at
(Optional) Download the Canvas Student App on Google Play or iTunes