New & Current Students
Your ID and Personal Accounts
(Example: #U12345678) The ÌÇÐÄVlogID is your unique ID number at ÌÇÐÄVlog. Your ÌÇÐÄVlogID helps the University provide you with services and helps to safely identify you without the need to disclose your Social Security Number to others. ÌÇÐÄVlogID numbers are originally given to you via email in your acceptance letter.
The ÌÇÐÄVlogID is used for academic, business and administrative transactions requiring an ID. The ÌÇÐÄVlogID is randomly generated within the University's student information system (Student Self-Service), is not derived from any personally identifiable student data, and appears in the format 'U########'. The letter 'U' followed by an eight-digit number is issued only once and remains the student's official primary identifier with ÌÇÐÄVlog. It will be permanently and uniquely recognized by Student Self-Service throughout the student's academic career in ÌÇÐÄVlog undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
(Example: jdoe) The NetID is your user ID at the University. Students, faculty, and staff are automatically eligible to obtain a .
With its associated password, the NetID allows you access to a variety of online services
offered by the university including your email, Student Self-Service account, and
Canvas.
It looks similar to a username (e.g. ‘jdoe’) and will be the beginning part of your
ÌÇÐÄVlog email (e.g. ‘jdoe@usf.edu’).
The ÌÇÐÄVlogCard is primarily used for identification, for verification of ÌÇÐÄVlog status, and for using University services, such as the Library, the purchase of parking decals, obtaining passes for University sporting and theatrical events, and other related events/services. ÌÇÐÄVlogCards may be obtained at the ÌÇÐÄVlogCard Center.
The ÌÇÐÄVlogCard is the official identification card of the ÌÇÐÄVlog. The ÌÇÐÄVlogCard is a multi-functional card with digitized photo and electronic identification and validation for departments needing to verify student and/or employee status. The ÌÇÐÄVlogCard was designed as a platform for a multitude of services and functions.
Add Bull Bucks to your ÌÇÐÄVlogCard and use it for purchases at: ÌÇÐÄVlog Dining Locations, Print & Copy Locations, Marshall Center Information Desk, ÌÇÐÄVlog Bookstore and Starbucks, ÌÇÐÄVlog Computer Store, Parking & Transportation Services (main office), Bulls Country Pharmacy, etc.
is the single sign-on, unified intranet that all ÌÇÐÄVlog faculty, staff, and students use to access email, calendars, business systems and other functions requiring login credentials.
Through MyÌÇÐÄVlog you can access Canvas for class materials, assignments, grades, discussions, and online meetings. You can also access Outlook Mail, other Microsoft 365 Apps available to students, the Student Self-Service portal (class registration), and additional resources such as the ÌÇÐÄVlog Library.
What you see on the Home page after you log in will vary. In addition to general ÌÇÐÄVlog announcements, there will be content displayed that is specific to your account.
Official ÌÇÐÄVlog Email Account (Microsoft)
All registered students will automatically be assigned an official ÌÇÐÄVlog email account
(@usf.edu) which is used exclusively by faculty and grade software for all course
correspondence. It is also used for and official ÌÇÐÄVlog announcements, so check it regularly.
You can set this email to forward to your personal email account.
ÌÇÐÄVlog has contracted with Microsoft to provide Microsoft Apps and Single Sign-On (SSO) for students. An active NetID account is required to sign into services which can include interaction with Outlook Email, Outlook Calendar, Teams, Bookings, Forms, and more. You can access a direct link to all Microsoft services via MyÌÇÐÄVlog.
is the software system used for online class communication and grading. Through Canvas you can access class materials, assignments, grades, discussions, and online meetings. You can login via MyÌÇÐÄVlog to access Canvas for your course materials, check your ÌÇÐÄVlog email, and check your grades.
The information displayed in Canvas will vary based on your account settings. Click
on a specific course in the course list to access materials related to that individual
class. You can also download the Canvas app for your mobile device.