Scholarships
When you submit all components of your application package (application fee, test scores and transcripts) by March 1, we’ll automatically consider you for merit-based admissions scholarships of up to $5,000. See if you’re eligible!
Transfer ScholarshipsYou’ll use USF's Admissions Portal to complete most remaining application tasks. From here, you can see any missing items, upload documents, complete requested forms, check your application status and more. Access the portal any time by logging in with your NetID and password. You should receive an email to activate your NetID shortly after you apply to USF.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION STEPS
You’ve submitted your application, but that doesn’t mean it’s complete: You may have items that still need your attention. Log into the Admissions Portal to see if you still need to:
Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee (if you have not done so already) or submit an ACT/SAT application fee waiver to admissions@usf.edu. You may pay the fee online via OASIS. Log in, navigate to the Student tab, select Admissions, and then select the option Pay My Application Fee(s).
High School Students
Ask your school to send transcripts to USF
electronically. If this option is not available, official transcripts should be mailed to:
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
GED Students
Request an official transcript through GED Testing Services.
Home-School Students
Log in to the Admissions Portal and complete our Home-School
Transcript Template if an official transcript is not available.
Ask every school you’ve attended to send transcripts to USF electronically. If this option is not available, official transcripts should be mailed to:
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
Request official SAT scores directly from The College Board. USF's code is 5828. Request official ACT scores directly from ACT, Inc. USF's code is 0761.
You may submit either SAT or ACT scores, but you are encouraged to submit both.
APPLICATION COMPLETION STEPS
You’ve submitted your application, but that doesn’t mean it’s complete: You may have items that still need your attention. Log into the Admissions Portal to see if you still need to:
Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee (if you have not done so already) or submit an ACT/SAT application fee waiver to admissions@usf.edu. You may pay the fee online via OASIS. Log in, navigate to the Student tab, select Admissions, and then select the option Pay My Application Fee(s).
Ask every school you’ve attended to send transcripts to USF electronically. If this option is not available, official transcripts should be mailed to:
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
APPLICATION COMPLETION STEPS
You’ve submitted your application, but that doesn’t mean it’s complete: You may have items that still need your attention. Log into the Admissions Portal to see if you still need to:
Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee (if you have not done so already) or submit an ACT/SAT application fee waiver to admissions@usf.edu. You may pay the fee online via OASIS. Log in, navigate to the Student tab, select Admissions, and then select the option Pay My Application Fee(s).
Ask every school you’ve attended to send transcripts to USF electronically. If this option is not available, official transcripts should be mailed to:
University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
If you were academically dismissed from USF, were on academic probation or have a cumulative USF GPA less than 2.0, please complete and submit an ARC Petition.
Once you’ve submitted a complete application package, the USF Admissions team will take some time to review your file and render a decision. While you’re waiting, check out our featured articles below for information on when decisions are made, what our application statuses mean and more.
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