University of South Florida application deadlines, 2026-27 cycle

Planning an application to University of South Florida in Tampa? This page lists the first year application deadlines, the application fee, and the SAT and ACT policy, as published on the school official admissions page. Use it to put the dates on your calendar, then check the official page before you submit.

Deadlines and key facts

• Early action: November 2, 2026
• Regular decision: December 16, 2026
• Scholarship consideration: January 15, 2027 (also the regular decision materials deadline)
• Rolling: March 1, 2027 application deadline (materials due March 15, 2027; decisions rolling from early March)
• Application fee: $30, nonrefundable; fee waiver available for financial hardship
• SAT and ACT policy: SAT, ACT, or CLT score required

Official admissions page for University of South Florida

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This page is not affiliated with University of South Florida. Dates and requirements change from year to year, so confirm every date and fee on the official admissions page before you apply. Facts on this page were checked on 2026-11-03 for the 2026-27 cycle.