Social Media

Overview

Two students taking a selfie

Social Media is a tool that can be used to engage and communicate with multiple audiences. Accounts should be used to both listen and converse. For questions and/or to determine if you need a °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Social Media account, contact °ÙÃĵ¼º½'s Social Media team at social@usf.edu or submit a request with this form.

For additional comprehensive guidelines on social media at °ÙÃĵ¼º½, access ' and navigate to 'Social Media Guidelines' from the 'Brand Guidelines' tab. 

Building Social Media Strategy

Initial Steps

  • Outline your department or unit’s goals
  • Identify your target audience
  • Choose the platform(s) that best suit your needs
  • Determine how success will be measured
  • Create a posting plan/build a content calendar
  • Monitor your account and audience

Platforms

In order from left to right: Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn logos

Facebook

The platform that encompasses the heart of our community – representative of the wide range of people who care about °ÙÃĵ¼º½. The space encourages highlighting and focusing on people who represent, contribute to, and have a passion for the university. There's a constant influx of followers and brand ambassadors who want to be informed about university impact, events, and growth.

X (formerly Twitter)

Our strongest externally facing platform that can reach and target businesses, organizations, and influential people. A space to highlight and underscore °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s reputation and impact (ie. rankings, research, grants, gifts, accomplishments). Provides an opportunity to serve content that is trend-seeking and a differentiator.

Instagram

A platform for visually showcasing our university in the most aesthetic light possible. A space with a large student/young adult audience that encourages highlighting °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s vibrant campuses and student life. Provides an opportunity to serve content that is eye-catching, unique, and/or happening in real time.

LinkedIn

A platform that largely lends itself to °ÙÃĵ¼º½ alumni and working professionals (current and former employees, aspirational professionals, community supporters). The space allows us to reach these audiences with content relevant to university developments, rankings, and academic achievements. It’s also a place to showcase and celebrate the personal achievements of those that make °ÙÃĵ¼º½ an inspirational place to be a part of.

Please note: Per Florida legislation, the use of TikTok is prohibited on °ÙÃĵ¼º½'s wired and wireless networks as well as on any district-owned devices. It is also prohibited for use to communicate or promote any university activity, content, units, etc.