Next Steps
Transfer Students Next Steps
Whether you’ve applied and are waiting for a decision, or you’ve been accepted and need to know what to do next, we’ve got you covered!
USF TRANSFER APPLICANTS:
Next Steps
Here are a few of the things you can do while we’re evaluating your application for admission.
- Complete Forms: Find out how to complete forms we may have requested as part of your application package.
- Apply for Financial Aid: Discover the different types of aid available and how to apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have questions about the FAFSA, check out our site here.
Access the USF Applicant Portal
The USF Applicant Portal is a central location where you can track your application progress, access required forms and see what documents you still need to submit.
Spring 2026 Applicants
If you have applied for Summer or Fall 2026, you can see updates about your application status in the new USF Applicant Portal. Remember to check it often!
If you are admitted to USF, you will receive a notification via email and/or postal mail. Check your portal and email often for updates to your USF application!
usf admitted transfer students
If you are admitted to USF, you will receive a notification via email and/or postal mail. Check your email often for updates to your USF application!
Tampa Campus
Congratulations on your admission to USF! We’re excited to introduce you to life at our dynamic, metropolitan Tampa campus.
- Submit Medical History: Work with your health care provider to complete this form, which we must receive before you can register for classes.
- Apply for Housing: If you want to live on campus, make sure to apply by the priority deadline.
- Reserve Orientation Date: Once you sign up for Orientation, you’ll be able to meet with your advisor and register for classes.
- Submit Transcripts: Final official high school and college transcripts reflecting your graduation date(s) must be submitted before your first day of classes.
- Apply for Accessibility Accommodations (Optional - As needed): Transfer students may apply for accommodations once admitted to the University of South Florida. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to Student Accessibility Services and presenting proper medical documentation to receive academic accommodations.
St. Petersburg Campus
Congratulations on becoming a USF Bull! We think you’ll love life at our waterfront campus in the heart of stunning St. Petersburg.
- Submit Medical History: Work with your health care provider to complete this form, which we must receive before you can register for classes.
- Apply for Housing: If you want to live on campus, make sure to apply by the priority deadline.
- Reserve Orientation Date: Once you sign up for Orientation, you’ll be able to meet with your advisor and register for classes.
- Submit Transcripts: Final official high school and college transcripts reflecting your graduation date(s) must be submitted before your first day of classes.
- Apply for Accessibility Accommodations (Optional - As needed): Transfer students may apply for accommodations once admitted to the University of South Florida. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to Student Accessibility Services and presenting proper medical documentation to receive academic accommodations.
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Congratulations on joining the Herd! We’re ready to welcome you to the tight-knit Sarasota-Manatee campus, where professors know students by name.
- Submit Medical History: Work with your health care provider to complete this form, which we must receive before you can register for classes.
- Apply for Housing: If you want to live on campus, make sure to apply by the priority deadline.
- Reserve Orientation Date: Once you sign up for Orientation, you’ll be able to meet with your advisor and register for classes.
- Submit Transcripts: Final official high school and college transcripts reflecting your graduation date(s) must be submitted before your first day of classes.
- Apply for Accessibility Accommodations (Optional - As needed): Transfer students may apply for accommodations once admitted to the University of South Florida. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to Student Accessibility Services and presenting proper medical documentation to receive academic accommodations.