Spotlight
Students: INTO Learning
This fall, nearly 600 international students from 33 countries began preparing for transition to a formal degree program at USF.
The students are part of INTO USF, a unique partnership between USF and INTO University Partnerships (INTO) that helps prepare international students for a university education, while boosting the university's international student enrollment.
Students in the program are enrolled in a variety of academic "Pathway" and English language programs designed and delivered by USF faculty. In addition to receiving a full year of instruction and personalized support, students are immersed in U.S. university life — living on campus and enjoying access to all USF facilities, resources and services.
The program, now in its second year, is experiencing tremendous success. Student enrollment in the INTO USF center on the Tampa campus for 2011-12 exceeded original estimates by 16 percent, and surpassed enrollment for Fall 2010-11 by 27 percent.
"We are delighted with the early success of the INTO USF partnership as we exceeded student enrollment, progression and matriculation targets in our first year," says USF Provost Ralph Wilcox. "This year's robust enrollment promises to further USF's goal of enrolling more international students who bring valued global experiences and perspectives to the classroom."