Admission Information

Transfer Admission Dates and Deadlines

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Admissions decisions are made on a  as we receive completed applications with all required supporting documents. However, document processing can take up to 4-6 weeks, and USF reserves the right to close transfer admission earlier if the number of applications for admission exceeds enrollment limitations.

Make sure to submit your application as soon as you can!

Transfer and Second Bachelor's degree Application deadlines

Fall 2027 Semester Start

August 1, 2026 Fall  opens.
June 1, 2027

Final Application Deadline

by this date to be considered for Fall admission.

June 15, 2027

Final Materials Deadline

Submit all required documents to USF by June 15 to be considered for Fall admission.

August 24, 2027

Fall Classes Begin

Spring 2028 Semester Start

March 1, 2027

Spring  opens.

November 1, 2027

Final Application Deadline

by this date to be considered for Spring admission.

November 16, 2027

Final Materials Deadline

Submit all required documents to USF by November 16 to be considered for Spring admission.

January 11, 2028

Spring Classes Begin

Please note: If a deadline falls on a weekend, you will have until the following Monday to submit all required materials.

Students who want to major in Nursing have a separate set of earlier deadlines for admission. Please for specific information.


Former USF students Application deadlines

Former students returning to USF have slightly different deadlines than other transfer students. If you are a former USF student, please review the deadlines below to ensure you submit your application on time.

Spring 2028 Semester Start

March 1, 2027

Spring  opens.

September 14, 2027

Rolling Admission Decisions Begin

December 1, 2027

Final Application Deadline

 by this date to be considered for Spring admission.

January 11, 2028 Spring Classes Begin

Regularly check the status of your application to ensure our office has received all required application materials. You will receive your decision by mail once a decision is rendered.