Admission Information
Freshman Admission Dates and Deadlines
Apply early! Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in late fall as we receive completed applications and all supporting documents. You may apply as early as August of your senior year. Freshman applications are considered for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
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Summer/Fall 2025 Semester Start
Priority Application Deadline
UPDATED: November 8
IMPORTANT DEADLINE - Students must submit an application to USF by the priority deadline to qualify for benefits like:
- Priority Decision Notification on December 10
- Priority Consideration for Term of Choice
- Priority Consideration for Campus of Choice
Priority Supporting Documents Deadline
November 15
IMPORTANT DEADLINE - Students must submit all required documents (application fee, STARS/transcript and test scores) by November 15 to be considered for priority admission benefits.
We also invite students to complete the Judy Genshaft Honors College application by November 15 to qualify for priority consideration into our prestigious Honors program.Priority Decision Release Day
December 10
Students who applied and submitted all required documents
by the priority deadlines will receive their admissions decision on December 10.
Any priority Judy Genshaft Honors College acceptances will also be shared on December 10.Rolling Decisions Begin
December 16
Students who missed any of our priority deadlines will begin
receiving decisions on a rolling basis starting on December 16.
Please note: allow 4-6 weeks for USF to provide students with an admissions decision.Application Deadline for Scholarships
January 15
Submit general USF application and supporting documents by
January 15 to be automatically considered for merit-based admissions scholarships. This will include the application fee, test scores and STARS/transcript(s).
We also invite students to apply to the Judy Genshaft Honors College at this time.Final Supporting Documents Deadline
March 15
Submit all required documents (including STARS, application fee and test scores) to be considered for admission to USF.
This is also the last opportunity to apply to the Judy Genshaft Honors College.Deposit Deadline
May 1
Final deadline to save a spot at USF by submitting the nonrefundable $200 admissions deposit or submitting a deposit fee waiver.
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Applicants Please Note:
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Spring 2026 Semester Start
Final Supporting Documents Deadline
October 15
Submit all required documents (including STARS, application fee and test scores) to be considered for admission to USF.
Deposit Deadline
November 1
Final deadline to save a spot at USF by submitting the nonrefundable $200 admissions deposit or submitting a deposit fee waiver.
Spring 2026 admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis as they are processed.
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