Application Deadlines

Transfer applications are considered for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Apply early!

Submission Deadlines*

Note: The application deadline for USF Sarasota-Manatee, USF Polytechnic and USF St. Petersburg has been extended to August 1.

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis as applications are completed and all supporting documents are received. You will receive your decision by mail once a decision is rendered. We recommend you regularly check the status of your application to ensure all information has been received by our office.

Former USF students must submit their applications for readmission at least twenty (20) business days prior to the first day of classes for their desired term of entry.

Admissions Checklist

Lower Level Applicants

If you are a lower level student (36 to 59 transferable semester credit hours), you must meet all freshman and transfer requirements. You will need to submit the following to be considered for admission:

• Application for admission
• Non-refundable $30 application fee.
• Official high school transcript(s)*
• Official SAT or ACT scores
• Official GED, if applicable
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
• Official transcript from each college or university attended (current up to time of application), military credits and CLEP scores.

SAT and ACT scores must include the essay and writing component scores if you graduated from high school in 2006 or later.

*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.

Upper Level Applicants

If you are an upper level student (60+ transferable semester credit hours) you will need to submit the following to be considered for admission:

• Application for admission
• Non-refundable $30 application fee.
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
• Official transcript* from each college or university attended (current up to time of application), military credits and CLEP scores.

*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.