Undergraduate
International Transfer Dates and Deadlines
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. I-20 issuance for obtaining a student visa must be completed at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester.
Application Deadlines for:
International Transfer Students
Please note:
- International transfer students will not be able to apply for Summer 2025. Please
select Fall 2025 on your application.
- Students interested in Nursing have a separate set of earlier deadlines for admission. Please visit their website for specific information.
-
Spring 2025 Semester Start
Final Application Deadline
November 1
Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring 2025 admission.
Final Supporting Documents Deadline
November 15
Submit all required documents to USF by November 15 to be considered for Spring admission.
I-20 Submission Deadline - Spring
December 12
If you intend on taking classes during the Spring semester, you must submit documents to receive your I-20 no later than December 12 (one month prior to the start of classes).
Spring Semester Begins
January 13, 2025
Students starting in the Spring semester will begin classes the week of January 13.
Fall 2025 Semester Start
-
Fall 2025 Semester Start
Rolling Admissions Decisions Begin*
March 15
Decisions will be released starting on March 15 and rolling thereafter.
Please note: USF will need to receive final grades from Fall 2024 to release your admissions decision.
*Admission decisions are released continuously, with priority given to the nearest term of enrollment. This may affect the timing of decision releases.Final Application Deadline**
June 1
Submit your application by this date to be considered for Fall admission.
Since this deadline falls on a weekend, you will have until the following Monday to submit their online application and all required application materials.
**The University reserves the right to close transfer admission earlier if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number of applications for admission.Final Supporting Documents Deadline
June 15
Submit all required documents to USF by June 15 to be considered for Fall admission.
Since this deadline falls on a weekend, you will have until the following Monday to submit all required application materials.I-20 Submission Deadline - Fall
July 25
If you intend on taking classes during the Fall semester, you must submit documents to receive your I-20 no later than July 25 (one month prior to the start of classes).
Fall Classes Begin
August 25
Classes begin on August 25 for students taking Fall courses.
Spring 2026 Semester Start
-
Spring 2026 Semester Start
Rolling Admissions Decisions Begin*
September 15, 2025
Decisions will be released starting on September 15 and rolling thereafter.
The release of admissions decisions is done on a rolling basis and prioritized by term of enrollment which may impact when decisions are released.Final Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring 2025 admission
Final Supporting Documents Deadline
November 15, 2025
Submit all required documents to USF by November 15 to be considered for Spring admission.
I-20 Submission Deadline - Spring
December 12
If you intend on taking classes during the Spring semester, you must submit documents to receive your I-20 no later than December 12 (one month prior to the start of classes).
Spring Classes Begin
January 12, 2026
Classes begin on January 12 for students taking Spring courses.