I too graduated from USF, but went to work for Verizon after my internship there. I would start now. I probably would have started last semester. I know that a lot of companies will give you an offer a semester in advance so that they will have you. You are also in good shape because companies for some reason need people right after the first of the year. Go talk to the career center. The counselors there are really pretty good, and should be able to point you in the right direction.
Good Luck, and let us know the final outcome
