Admission Information
Transfer Admission Dates and Deadlines
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis as we receive completed applications and all supporting documents. However, document processing can take up to 4-6 weeks, and USF reserves the right to close transfer admission earlier if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number of applications for admission, so make sure to submit your application as soon as you can!
Transfer and Second Bachelor's degree Application deadlines
| March 1, 2025 | Spring application opens. |
| November 1, 2025 |
Final Application Deadline Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring admission. |
| November 15, 2025 |
Final Materials Deadline Submit all required documents to USF by November 15 to be considered for Spring admission. |
| January 12, 2026 |
Spring Classes Begin |
| August 1, 2025 | Summer application opens. |
| March 1, 2026 |
Final Application Deadline Submit your application by this date to be considered for Summer admission. |
| March 15, 2026 |
Final Materials Deadline Submit all required documents to USF by March 15 to be considered for Summer admission. |
| May 18, 2026 |
Summer A & C Classes Begin |
| August 1, 2025 | Fall application opens. |
| June 1, 2026 |
Final Application Deadline Submit your application by this date to be considered for Fall admission. |
| June 15, 2026 |
Final Materials Deadline Submit all required documents to USF by June 15 to be considered for Fall admission. |
| August 24, 2026 |
Fall Classes Begin |
Please note: If a deadline falls on a weekend, you will have until the following Monday to submit all required materials.
Students interested in Nursing have a separate set of earlier deadlines for admission. Please visit their website for specific information.
Former USF students Application deadlines
Former students returning to USF have slightly different deadlines than typical transfer students. If you are a former USF student, please review the deadlines below to ensure your application is submitted on time.
| March 1, 2025 | Spring application opens. |
| September 15, 2025 |
Rolling Admissions Decisions Begin |
| December 1, 2025 |
Final Application Deadline Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring admission. |
| January 12, 2026 | Spring Classes Begin |
We recommend that you check the status of your application regularly to ensure our office has received all required application materials. You will receive your decision by mail once a decision is rendered.