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Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for Frequently Asked Questions. 

If you have a question that is not addressed below, please contact our office at (813)974-0001 or by email at sar-housing@usf.edu.


How and where do I check in to Atala Hall for the start of Fall 2026?

Information regarding move-in will be shared soon. USF Housing & Residential Education will communicate important updates and next steps directly to your official USF email address. Please continue to monitor your USF email for future communications.

What are the meal plan options available on campus?

For information regarding meal plans offered to USF students by New College of Florida, please visit our meal plan website. 

How do I obtain a meal plan through New College of Florida as an Atala Hall resident?

Students who wish to purchase a meal plan may do so directly through New College of Florida Dining. Students should contact New College Dining with questions regarding meal plan options, pricing, or enrollment.

Where can I find the Atala Hall housing policies?

I have a non-urgent emergency, who do I call?

Information coming soon!

How do I connect to the internet in Atala Hall?

Information regarding wireless internet will be shared soon. USF Housing & Residential Education will communicate important updates and next steps directly to your official USF email address. Please continue to monitor your USF email for future communications.

What is the proecess for receiving mail and packages?

Information regarding mail services will be shared soon. USF Housing & Residential Education will communicate important updates and next steps directly to your official USF email address. Please continue to monitor your USF email for future communications.

If I have a facilities concern, how do I report the issue or submit a work order?

Contact your Resident Assistant (RA) to submit a work order on your behalf. 

How do I request to have my bed lowered or raised?

Contact your Resident Assistant (RA) to submit a work order on your behalf. 

Are there any housekeeping services provided to me as an Atala Hall resident?

Information regarding custodial services will be shared soon. USF Housing & Residential Education will communicate important updates and next steps directly to your official USF email address. Please continue to monitor your USF email for future communications.

Where are the laundry machines, how much does it cost, and how do I pay?

Laundry machines remain available on the second floor of Atala Hall (SME-2101), $1.50 per wash and $1.50 per dry, your can continue to use the Speed Queen app.

How do I know who my Resident Assistant (RA) is and how do I contact them?

RA rooms are located just to the left of the elevators on floors 3-6 (3016, 4016, 5016 and 6016).  Contact information should be posted on the RA bulletin boards on each floor.

If I have issues with my current roommate(s), how can I request a room switch?

Information coming soon!

If I have a question about my housing assignment or experience, who should I contact?  

If your RA is not able to resolve the issue, please call USF Housing at 813-974-0001 or email sar-housing@usf.edu