Undergraduate

International Transfer Dates and Deadlines

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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 for specific information.
  1. Spring 2025 Semester Start

    1. Final Application Deadline

      November 1

      Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring 2025 admission.

    2. Final Supporting Documents Deadline

      November 15

      Submit all required documents to USF by November 15 to be considered for Spring admission.

    3. 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).

    4. Spring Semester Begins

      January 13, 2025

      Students starting in the Spring semester will begin classes the week of January 13.

Fall 2025 Semester Start

  1. Fall 2025 Semester Start

    1. Application Opens

      August 1

      Summer/Fall  opens.

    2. 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.

    3. Final Application Deadline**

      June 1

       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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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).

    6. Fall Classes Begin

      August 25

      Classes begin on August 25 for students taking Fall courses.

Spring 2026 Semester Start

  1. Spring 2026 Semester Start

    1. Application Opens

      March 1, 2025

      Spring  opens.

    2. 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.

    3. Final Application Deadline

      November 1, 2025

      Submit your application by this date to be considered for Spring 2025 admission

    4. Final Supporting Documents Deadline

      November 15, 2025

      Submit all required documents to USF by November 15 to be considered for Spring admission.


    5. 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).

    6. Spring Classes Begin

      January 12, 2026

      Classes begin on January 12 for students taking Spring courses.