Overview
In May 2026, the Florida Legislature approved a proposal to transfer facilities from the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida as part of the state budget process. USF will retain more than $22 million in operating funds. This recurring funding ensures the university can pay for a teach-out that allows current USF Sarasota-Manatee students to have an opportunity to finish their degrees on their home campus and will provide the resources for USF to retain all employees from the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
The proposal is not final until Gov. DeSantis signs the bill, which the university anticipates he will do before the start of a new fiscal year on July 1, 2026. View the latest updates from the university. USF has also created a list of FAQ that will continue to be updated as more information is available.