Next Steps
Freshman Transcript Submission
Students attending USF as an incoming freshman must submit transcripts to enroll at the university. Below are definitions of the types of transcripts that may be requested and how to complete the requirement:
Required for a Complete Application/Admissions Decision
- Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) – required for U.S.-based students: Students who are based in the U.S. must complete and submit the SSAR instead of submitting
a partial high school transcript. You must self-report the grades you have received,
or expect to receive, to support your application before we can render an admissions
decision.
- In your Thanks for Applying email, there is a link to access your personal SSAR account.
If you cannot find it, please log into the Applicant Portal to access your SSAR account.
- If you have questions about the SSAR process or your eligibility to submit the SSAR,
visit our SSAR FAQ website.
- In your Thanks for Applying email, there is a link to access your personal SSAR account.
If you cannot find it, please log into the Applicant Portal to access your SSAR account.
- Partial High School Transcript – required for non-U.S.-based students: Students not based in the U.S. must submit partial high school transcripts for admission
consideration before we can render an admission decision. A partial high school transcript
reflects all courses taken so far, including in-progress courses. These typically
will not include your high school graduation date or final complete courses since
they are typically provided before you finish high school.
- Instructions on how to submit partial high school transcripts are listed in the next section. Make sure to select the instructions that correspond with the location and type of school you attend.
Required for Final Enrollment at USF
- Final High School Transcript – required for all incoming students: Regardless of residency status in the U.S., all incoming freshman students must supply
their final high school transcript after graduation. Your final high school transcript
must include your graduation date and all courses must be listed as completed.
- Please note: Students who submitted the SSAR are subject to review to ensure the final high school
transcript accurately matches the self-reported information given to render an admissions
decision. If this information is different, your offer of admission may be rescinded.
- If you do not submit these documents by the deadline, your enrollment at the University
of South Florida will be canceled. The deadlines for final transcript submission are:
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June 15 - Summer start
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July 15 - Fall start
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- Please note: Students who submitted the SSAR are subject to review to ensure the final high school
transcript accurately matches the self-reported information given to render an admissions
decision. If this information is different, your offer of admission may be rescinded.
How to Submit Transcripts
We encourage all incoming students to submit their final transcripts electronically. The University of South Florida’s school code is 001537. Most students must get in contact with their high school counselor to submit final transcripts on your behalf, so do not delay; Reach out to request your final transcripts as soon as possible. Transcripts must be sent directly to USF from your school. We've outlined the acceptable options for each type of school below.
Electronic submission is available through different providers based on where you attended school. Pay close attention to your eligible providers to ensure your transcripts are submitted properly. If applicable, you must also submit official final transcripts from every post-secondary institution (e.g., dual enrollment) you've attended.
Florida Public High Schools
- Preferred: FASTER/SPEEDE – Contact your high school guidance counselor about submission through this provider.
In order to submit transcripts through this provider, schools must have an active
subscription. Make sure your high school guidance counselor is set up to facilitate
this submission method.
- If your school does not partner with FASTER/SPEEDE, your high school guidance counselor should submit transcripts through one of these two providers:
Florida Private High Schools
- Preferred: Parchment Exchange – You can directly request your transcript through the Parchment website. If you
have any issues or need assistance, contact your high school counselor for help.
- If you are unable to submit your transcript through Parchment, your high school guidance counselor should submit transcripts through one of these two providers:
Florida Colleges and Universities
- Preferred: Electronic Data Interchange - Request to transfer your final transcript directly through the institution you
are attending/have attended. Typically, this process is handled by your college’s
Office of the Registrar. If not, you can usually find the correct department by searching
online for “Request Transcript” with the name of your institution.
- If you are unable to submit your transcript through the Electronic Data Interchange, you should work with your counselor to submit your transcripts through one of these providers instead:
Non-Florida High Schools
- Preferred: Parchment Exchange – You can directly request your transcript through the Parchment website. If you
have any issues or need assistance, contact your high school counselor for help.
- If you are unable to submit your transcript through Parchment, your high school guidance counselor should submit transcripts through one of these two providers instead:
- Please note: Any college or university work that was completed at a non-U.S. institution must be submitted along with a course-by-course Foreign Credential Evaluation from a Credential Evaluation Service.
Non-Florida Colleges and Universities
- Preferred: Parchment Exchange – You can directly request your transcript through the Parchment website. If you
have any issues or need assistance, contact the registrar’s office at your institution
for help.
- If you are unable to submit your transcript through Parchment, you should work with
your counselor to submit your transcripts through one of these providers instead:
- Please note: Any college or university work that was completed at a non-U.S. institution must be submitted along with a course-by-course Foreign Credential Evaluation from a Credential Evaluation Service.
Homeschool
- Your primary educator should submit a homeschool transcript to the USF Office of Admissions by emailing admissions@usf.edu. If your primary educator is unable to generate an final high school transcript, please have them fill out the Homeschool Transcript Template and email it to admissions@usf.edu.
GED
- If you graduated after 2014 through the GED program, log into your GED account to request transcripts.
- If you graduated before 2014 through the GED program, you may have to submit your request by completing the form on their Transcript Request site.
Military Transcripts – AART, SMART, etc.
- Follow the instructions listed on the Joint Services Transcript (JST) website to request that your transcript be sent to USF.
Please note: All documents, including documents submitted electronically, require processing time.
To avoid delays, submit all required documents as early as possible and well before deadlines.
If you have additional questions, please contact your recruiter at admissions@usf.edu. For international students, contact your recruiter at international@usf.edu.