Folklore Monsters
These spectral beings are believed to haunt the living and pass through walls.
What are Ghosts?
October 31st marks this spooky celebration full of costumes and candy.
What is Halloween?
Wrap this around your neck to stay warm and stylish during chilly weather.
What is a Scarf?
Famous for its sweet syrup, this tree shares its name with a fall-hued residence hall.
What is Maple?
This program connects students with peer financial educators to help them budget, save, and manage their money wisely.
What is Bull 2 Bull?
Skeleton carrying a scythe, often seen as the personification of death.
What is the Grim Reaper?
Originating in Germany, this fall festival is best known for beer, pretzels, and lederhosen.
What is Oktoberfest?
Keep your head warm with this knitted hat, often topped with a pom-pom.
What is a Beanie?
This flowering tree produces large, fragrant pink or white blossoms — and a namesake USF hall.
What is Magnolia?
This resource offers free and confidential mental health counseling, workshops, and wellness services for students.
What is the Counseling Center?
Humans who transform into these creatures under a full moon.
What are Werewolves?
Known as the Festival of Lights, this Indian holiday celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali
Whether ankle or knee-high, this fall footwear pairs perfectly with jeans or leggings.
What are Boots?
Named after a tree that thrives in Florida swamps, this hall shares its name with a classic wooden material.
What is Cypress?
This office helps students navigate academic challenges, overcome barriers to graduation, and stay on track toward earning their degree.
What is Academic Advocacy?
Often depicted with broomsticks and black hats, these spellcasters gather in covens.
What are Witches?
This Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This plaid shirt has become a staple of fall wardrobes everywhere.
What is Flannel?
This evergreen with bright red berries gives its name to a residence hall and a Christmas plant.
What is Holly?
This service provides free tutoring and writing assistance to help students succeed in their coursework.
What is the Tutoring and Writing Studio?
This famous vampire from Transylvania fears sunlight and sleeps in a coffin.
Who is Dracula?
This East Asian harvest festival celebrates the full moon and features mooncakes.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
The ultimate comfy clothing item for lounging on cool autumn nights.
What are Sweatpants
This tall, slender tree is often planted in rows and lends its name to one of USF’s residential communities.
What is Poplar?
This confidential USF service supports students who have experienced crime, violence, or abuse, offering advocacy and resources.
What is the Victim Advocacy?