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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Ò»±¾µÀampa

If you’re hoping to enroll as a Ò»±¾µÀampa student, please visitÌýAdmissions. For general visits to the Ò»±¾µÀampa campus, read on…

1. Take a Museum Stroll:

The Plant Museum offers a glimpse of Plant Hall in its former heyday as the Tampa Bay Hotel. The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery offers a dynamic schedule of art exhibits that includes work both by the Ò»±¾µÀampa community and local and national artists.

Exhibit at Plant Museum

2. Park it Here:

Like any college campus, parking can be a hassle. Check the parking map for guidelines.

Thomas Parking Garage

3. Say Cheese:

Ò»±¾µÀampa welcomes videographers and photographers on campus, but we don’t allow shoots to impede the normal functioning of campus or take place in private campus locations. Location agreements and other documents may be necessary prior to any shoot. Contact the Office of Marketing and Communications for guidelines.

Students conversing

4. Take Me to the Ballgame:

Enjoy the best of Division II athletics at a Spartans . Plus, the view of downtown Tampa during a Ò»±¾µÀampa Spartans baseball match can’t be beat.

Baseball team after an NCAA championship win

5. Don't Light Up:

Ò»±¾µÀampa is a smoke-free campus. This includes all tobacco products, vaping and e-cigarettes.

Students doing yoga in Plant Park

6. Get Cultured:

Ò»±¾µÀampa regularly produces quality theater, dance and music productions featuring Ò»±¾µÀampa students and faculty. Many are free; all are reasonably priced. Check the calendar, and enjoy Ò»±¾µÀampa’s performing arts.

Student production of a play

7. When it Rains:

It’s usually sunny in Tampa, but not always. Tropical weather can hit fast. If you hear Ò»±¾µÀampa’s Thor Guard lightning alert, it’s time to seek shelter… and hope you brought an umbrella.

Storm rolling in over campus

8. Food for Thought:

With 28 – ranging from Starbucks and sushi to barbecue and Boars Head – Ò»±¾µÀampa is the place for brain food you crave. All are open to the public.

Students eating in Ultimate

9. Follow the Rules:

Ò»±¾µÀampa is a private institution and has policies when it comes to the use of drones and pets on campus, alcohol consumption, solicitation, facilities usage and many other topics. It’s always a good idea to ask if you’re in doubt. Contact Campus Safety.

Students walking in front of Plant Hall

10. Explore:

Ò»±¾µÀampa has a beautiful riverfront campus with many historical and modern buildings and sites to discover. Visitors are welcome to explore our learning environment, and we expect all visitors will respect our rules and private areas.

Aerial view of campus by the river