Deadlines for Applying

Apply early! Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in October as applications are completed and all supporting documents are received. You may apply as early as August of your senior year.

Freshman applications are only considered for the Summer and Fall terms. Freshman applicants are not regularly admitted to the Spring term.

Submission Deadlines

• January 2 - Priority Scholarship Consideration
• March 1 - Application deadline
• April 15 - Final Application deadline

You will receive your decision by mail once a final decision is made. We recommend you regularly check the status of your application to ensure all information has been received by our office.

Admissions Checklist

You will need to submit the following to be considered for admission:

• Application for Admission
• Non-refundable $30 application fee or test fee waiver
• Official high school transcript(s)*
• Official SAT or ACT scores (including at least one writing score)
• Official GED, if applicable
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable

*NOTE: It is highly recommended you have transcripts from any prior schools sent electronically to USF. This will expedite review of your application. If this option is not available, all documents should be sent to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036, Tampa, FL 33620.