Explore Hillels of the Florida Suncoast
USF Hillel: Morris & Bertha Escol Center for Jewish Campus Life is the heart of Jewish life at the University of South Florida. There`s always something happening at USF Hillel. Whether it`s Shabbat dinner every week, Bulls 4 Israel programs, learning opportunities, our weekly Ice Cream Parlor (we make it ourselves in our kosher kitchen), Jewish cooking classes, or just hanging out with friends, Hillel is the place to be at USF.
This Hillel serves: University of South Florida; University of Tampa; Florida Southern College
Undergraduate Enrollment
36,521 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
11,547 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Kosher Dining
USF Hillel has a brand new kosher kitchen, and expanded dining/program space.
Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 44%
- U.S. Region South
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $4,559
- Tuition Out-of-State $15,473
- Out-of-State/Int’l 17% / 8%
- Greek Life Yes
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