USF Students

Complaint Resolution

Distance Learning Complaint Process for USF’s Out-of-State Students

USF students residing outside the State of Florida who desire to resolve a grievance are encouraged to follow the University’s Student Grievance Process.

If an issue cannot be resolved internally, a complaint may be filed with USF’s accrediting agency or the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in a student’s state.

University of South Florida Accreditation

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone 404-679-4500) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels, including the Doctor of Medicine. Information regarding SACS’ complaint process can be found on the SACS website under Complaint Procedures.

Complaint Resolution Contacts by State

If you have a complaint and would like to contact the appropriate agency in the state where you reside, click on your state for the contact form.