Special Scenarios

Home School

Many of USF’s best students have completed home education programs. As a home schooled student, you must meet the same admission criteria as your peers graduating from traditional high schools, including:

• High school transcript - Your transcript must be a single document prepared by the official who validates your high school graduation (typically your parent). USF will consider a transcript with a signature from the home school official and graduation date as official and final. A portfolio or additional documentation relating to the description of each class and instructional methods may be required to complete an appropriate evaluation for admission. You may have completed your home school classes via a combination of instructional methods including virtual school, dual enrollment in other colleges or universities, or through an accredited home school program of instruction. Thus, your transcript should include the following information:
• Name and subject of each course you attempted
• Units earned (Full year courses equal one unit, semester courses equal ½ unit)
• Letter grade for each course you attempted
• Instructional method, i.e. virtual school, dual enrollment or home school instruction

NOTE: Dual enrollment courses must be approved by the State University System to meet unit requirements.

• An official SAT or ACT score (including SAT essay or ACT writing)
• Additional factors are also considered for home schooled students

GED

If you have earned a GED diploma, you will be considered based on the following criteria:

• A minimum overall score of 300 for all five tests and at least 50 on each of the five tests is required for consideration
• An official SAT or ACT score (including SAT essay or ACT writing)
• A personal statement and/or essay is encouraged
• A high school transcript with secondary coursework completed before earning the GED may be requested
• Other admission factors may also be considered, if applicable

NOTE: Simply meeting minimum GED requirements does not guarantee admission. Many GED recipients are encouraged to earn the Associate in Arts degree at a public Florida community college prior to transferring to USF.