Undergraduate

International Freshman Admission Dates and Deadlines

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International applicants living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the desired term of entry. Additional time is usually required for submission of academic documents, evaluation, and immigration related matters.

  1. Summer/Fall 2024 Semester Start

    1. Application Opens

      August 1

      Summer/fall application opens.

    2. Priority Application Deadline

      November 1

      Priority application deadline for admission, including campus choice.

      If you do not apply by the priority deadline, you are not guaranteed the campus that you applied for. You will be considered on a space-available basis.

    3. Final Application Deadline

      March 1

      Submit your application by this date to be considered for summer or fall admission.

    4. Final Application Completion Deadline

      March 15

      Submit all required documents to USF by March 15 to be considered for summer/fall admission.

    5. Confirm Enrollment

      May 1

      Submit your $200 admission deposit or deposit waiver by this date to reserve your space in the summer or fall semester.


If you are starting in Spring 2024, review the enrollment deadlines below to ensure you're on track:

Spring 2024 International Freshman Deadlines

  1. Spring 2024 Semester Start

    1. Application Opens

      March 1

      Spring application opens.

    2. Final Application Deadline

      October 1

      Spring final deadline to apply.

    3. Final Application Completion Deadline

      October 15

      Submit all supporting materials by this date to be considered for the spring semester.

    4. Confirm Enrollment

      November 1

      Submit your $200 admission deposit or deposit waiver by this date to reserve your space in the spring semester.

    5. Orientation Reservation Deadline

      December 1

      Student must have an orientation reservation by this date or their admission will be canceled.