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STUDENT OMBUDS OFFICE
The Student Ombuds Office at USF is a confidential, impartial, independent and informal resource for students who wish to convey concerns and/or resolve disputes related to the university.
The Student Ombuds Office is not an official office of notice for the University of South Florida, and communications with Student Ombuds Office staff are to be held in the strictest confidentiality, except in cases of imminent risk of harm.
The Student Ombuds, as a neutral facilitator, will listen to concerns and help students develop a range of options for achieving resolution. The Ombuds can help students understand relevant policies and procedures and may sometimes intervene, with consent from the visitor, to resolve issues informally.
Students who wish to schedule an appointment with the Ombuds staff should call (813) 974-0835 or email ombuds@usf.edu. Through this centralized office, students can request an appointment on a particular campus or with a particular Ombuds. The Student Ombuds Office is not generally able to accommodate walk-ins.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Number: (813) 974-0835; Web: www.usf.edu/student-ombuds; Email: ombuds@usf.edu Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (appointments are best)
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