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 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA
AT A G L A N C E
University of South Florida, located in sunny • Seattle

Tampa, Florida, is one of the top 45 public

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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ST. PETERSBURG RANKED IN THE COUNTRY’S TOP 100
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SARASOTA
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 USF St. Petersburg offers you the opportunity to pursue your degree in a metropolitan waterfront
city offering a smaller residential campus experience. Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast in vibrant
downtown St. Petersburg, students enjoy the best of Florida living: unparalleled scenic beauty
within a culturally rich city.

5,000+ students and 27 undergraduate majors with 33 concentrations and

17 master’s degree programs

More than 100 student clubs and organizations, to get involved and
make your mark 2,000+ students offering more than 40 bachelor's and
master's degree programs
Ranked in the “25 Most Exclusive Public Bachelor’s Colleges
USF Sarasota-Manatee provides a personalized learning environment for 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and many classes have fewer
by Admission Rate” (Affordable Schools.net 2017).
undergraduate and graduate students. With sunny weather, a population than 20 students, so you’re never a number
of over 800,000, world-renowned beaches, abundant nightlife and the
ST. PETERSBURG RANKED AS LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL BAYBORO HARBOR, IN THE best in arts and entertainment – all within a few miles of campus – Off-site teaching labs, including the Mote Marine Laboratory
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 This list represents the programs for the 2019-20 academic year. The most current list may be found in the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalogs online at admissions.usf.edu/intl-catalog

B - Bachelor’s degree M - Master’s degree D - Doctoral degree TAMPA ONLY: A Graduate Pathway program can lead to this degree and this USF degree is B M D B M D
available through direct entry at the Tampa Campus.
T Degree available at USF Tampa SP Degree available at USF St. Petersburg
Arts and Sciences (Continued) Behavioral and Community Sciences (Continued)
SM Degree available at USF Sarasota-Manatee > Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Physical Sciences T Speech - Language Pathology (Post-Baccalaureate) T
> Physics [Tampa MS concentrations: Applied, Atomic and Molecular, Laser, Materials, Optical, Semiconductor,
Solid State]
T T T Business
B M D B M D
Political Science [Tampa MS concentration: Africana Studies] T SP T Accountancy1 [Tampa MAcc concentrations: Audit/Systems, Tax] T SP
Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences (Continued) T SP
Professional & Technical Communication SM Accounting1
Affiliated Economics SP SM
Geospacial Analysis & Geography [SP BS concentrations: Society & Environment. Geospatial Sciences] SP Psychology [Tampa PhD concentrations: Clinical Psychology; Cognition, Neuroscience & Social Psychology;
T SP SM SP T Advertising1 T
Africana Studies T Government T Industrial Organizational Psychology]

Anthropology T SP Health Sciences [Tampa BS concentrations: Aging Health Studies, Biological Health Sciences, Health Public Administration (MPA) T Business Administration1 [Tampa MBA concentrations: Compliance, Risk Management & Anti-Money T
Information Technology, Health Management, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences] [SP BS concentrations: T SP Laundering; Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Sport Business, Supply Chain Management] [Tampa PhD SP T
Anthropology (Applied) [Tampa MA and PhD concentrations: Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, Bio- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics T
T T Communication Sciences & Disorders, Healthcare Administration, Integrated Health Sciences, Public Health] concentrations: Accounting, Finance, MIS, Marketing] SM
Cultural Medical Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, Heritage Studies]
Religious Studies T T
History [Tampa MA concentrations: American History, Ancient History, European History, Latin American >B
 usiness Analytics and Information Systems [Tampa BS concentrations: Cybersecurity, Healthcare
1, 6
> Biology2 [SP BS concentrations: Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Evolution, General, Marine, Plant] [SM BS T SP SM T T T T
History, Medieval History] Sociology [Tampa BA concentrations: Identity and Community, Inequality & Social Justice] T T T Business. Tampa MS concentrations: Analytics & Business Intelligence, Information Assurance]
concentrations: Molecular/Cellular, Ecological/Organismal]
T SP SM T Humanities & Cultural Studies [Tampa BA concentrations: American Studies, Film and New Media Studies,
[Tampa MS concentrations: Cell Biology, Microbiology & Molecular Biology; Ecology & Evolution; Environmental T T Spanish T Business Economics SP
& Ecological Microbiology; Physiology & Morphology] Humanities] [Tampa MA in Liberal Arts: Humanities, American Studies or Film Studies]
> Statistics T T Entrepreneurship SP
> Biomedical Sciences T > Information Studies [Tampa BS concentrations: Data Science & Analytics, Health Informatics, Information
T Urban and Regional Planning T
Science & Technology, Information Security] Entrepreneurship in Applied Technologies1 T
> Cancer Biology T
> Integrative Animal Biology T Women‘s and Gender Studies T T Executive MBA3 T
> Cell and Molecular Biology T T
> Integrative Biology [Tampa MS concentrations: Ecology and Evolution, Environmental and Ecological World Languages and Cultures [Tampa BS concentrations: Applied Linguistics, Chinese Language and Finance1 [Tampa BS concentrations: Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Real Estate] T SP SM T
> Chemistry [Tampa BA concentrations: Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Health Professions] T T T Microbiology, Physiology & Morphology. Tampa PhD concentrations: Ecology & Evolution, Environmental & T T Culture, Classics, East Asian Languages and Cultures, French, French International Studies and Business,
Ecological Microbiology, Physiology & Morphology] German, Interdisciplinary Classsical Civilizations, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Spanish International Studies and General Business Studies [SM BA concentrations: Applied Business, Aging Services Management, Business
Criminal Justice SM T SP T SM
Business] and Technical Writing]
Communication T T T > Intelligence Studies5 [Tampa MS concentrations: Strategic Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence] T SP BS concentrations: Dual Spanish & Latin American Studies & French Studies, French & francophone Studies, Global Business1 [Tampa BA concentrations: Business Analytics & Information Systems, Finance,
Spanish & Latin American Studies] T SP
Conservation Biology SP > Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences T Management, Marketing]

Creative Writing [Tampa MA concentrations: Fiction and Poetry] T T Interdisciplinary Social Sciences T SP SM Behavioral and Community Sciences Management1 [Tampa BS concentrations: Human Resource Management, Project] T SP SM T

Digital Journalism and Design SP International Studies T Aging Sciences/ Aging Studies T T Management Information Systems SP

Economics T T T Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies T Applied Behavior Analysis T T Marketing1 [Tampa BS concentrations: Enterpreneurship, Sales, Sport & Entertainment Management, Supply
T SP SM T
Chain Management]
English [Tampa BA concentrations: Literary Studies, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Rhetoric & Liberal Arts [Tampa MA concentrations: Africana Studies, American Studies, Film Studies, Humanities, Social Audiology T
T SP
Technology MA and PhD concentrations: Literature, Rhetoric & Composition] [SP BA concentrations: Literature & and Political Thought] [SP MA Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies] Personal Finance T
T SP SM T T Behavioral Healthcare [Tampa BA concentrations: Addictions and Behavioral Healthcare, Adult Community
Cultural Studies, Writing Studies] Library and Information Science5 T Services, Aging and Behavior Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Health Research, Children’s Mental T T Risk Management & Insurance SM
[SM BA concentration: British & American Literature] Health] [Tampa PhD concentration: Behavioral and Community Sciences]
Linguistics: English as a Second Language T Sport and Entertainment Management1 T
> Environmental Biology T Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health [Tampa MA concentrations: Developmental Disabilities, Leadership
Linguistics and Applied Language Studies T T Education
> Environmental Microbiology T in Child and Adolescent Behavioral (ABLC), Translational Research and Evaluation, Youth & Behavioral Health]
> Marine Biology T
> Environmental Science and Policy [SP BS concentrations: Policy, Science & Sustainability T SP T SP Communication Sciences and Disorders [Tampa BA concentrations: Deaf Studies, Interpreter Training, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Severe Intellectual Disabilities T
Mass Communications [Tampa BA concentrations: Advertising1, Broadcast News1, Broadcast-Program and Language-Speech-Hearing] [Tampa PhD concentrations: Hearing Sciences & Audiology, Neurocommunicative T SM T
Florida Studies SP Sciences, Speech-Language Sciences] [SM concentration: Speech-Language Sciences] Career and Technical Education T
Production, Journalism-Magazine1, Journalism-News-Editorial, Public Relations1] [Tampa MA concentrations:
T SP T
Forensic Studies & Justice SP Media Studies, Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communication] [SP BA Concentration: Journalism & Media Counselor Education [MA concentration: School Counseling] T
Criminal Justice Administration T SM
Studies]
French T Criminology T SP SM T T Curriculum and Instruction [MEd concentrations: College Student Affairs, Early Childhood Education,
>M
 athematics [Tampa BA concentrations: Applied/Computational, General, Pure] [Tampa MA concentration: Pure Educational Studies, Measurement and Evaluation, Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English,
T T T
Geography [Tampa BA concentrations: General Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography] [Tampa MS and Applied] [Tampa PhD concentrations: Pure and Applied, Statistics] Gerontology T Foreign Language, Instructional Technology, Math, Physics and Social Science, TESOL)]
T T
concentrations: Environmental, Geographic Information Science and Spatial Relations, Human Geography] [EDS concentrations: Adult Education, Counselor Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education
> Medical Technology T Long Term Care Administration T
(Administration, College Teaching), Mathematics Education, Measurement and Evaluation, School Psychology,
Geography and Environmental Science and Policy T T T
> Microbiology T T Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling [Tampa MA concentrations: Addictions and Substance Abuse Special Education, Vocational Education]
> Geology T T T T [PhD concentrations: Adult Education, Career and Workforce Education, Counselor Education, Early Childhood
Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy]
Philosophy [Tampa MA and PhD concentration: Philosophy and Religion] T T T Education, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, English Education, Higher Education – Administration,
Social Work1 T T SM
Instructional Technology, Interdisciplinary Education, Literacy Studies, Mathematics Education, Measurement
and Evaluation, Science Education, Social Science Education, Special Education, Teacher Education]

6 // UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

 This list represents the programs for the 2019-20 academic year. The most current list may be found in the Undergraduate/Graduate Catalogs online at admissions.usf.edu/intl-catalog

B - Bachelor’s degree M - Master’s degree D - Doctoral degree TAMPA ONLY: A Graduate Pathway program can lead to this degree and this USF degree is
available through direct entry at the Tampa Campus.
T Degree available at USF Tampa SP Degree available at USF St. Petersburg
B M D B M D
SM Degree available at USF Sarasota-Manatee > Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Medicine (Continued) The Arts
Physical Therapy3 T Architecture4 T T
B M D B M D
Rehabilitation Sciences [PhD concentrations: Chronic Disease, Neoruomusuloskeletal Disability, Veteran’s Art T
Engineering (Continued) T
Education (Continued) Health/Reintegration]
Art History T T
Early Childhood Education :Pre-Kindergarten/Primary T > Civil Engineering [Tampa MCE, MSCE concentrations: Engineering for International Development,
Nursing
Geotechnical, Interdisciplinary Transportation, Materials, Structures, Waters Resources] [PhD concentrations: Dance1 [Tampa BFA concentrations: Ballet, Modern Dance] [Tampa BA concentration in: Dance Studies] T
Education SP SM T T T
Engineering for International Development, Environmental, Geotechnical, Materials, Structures, Transportation, Pre-Nursing T SM Graphic Arts [SP BA concentrations: Graphic Design,Illustration] SP
T SP Water Resources]
Educational Leadership T Nursing: VCare T Music Performance [Tampa BM concentrations: Performance, Acoustic & Electric Composition, Jazz
SM > Computer Engineering T T
Nursing: Accelerated Second Bachelor’s Degree T Studies] [Tampa MM concentrations: Chamber Music, Choral Conducting, Composition, Electro-Acoustic
Educational Program Development [EDD concentrations: Administration of Special Education, Adult T T T
T > Computer Science T T Music, Instrumental Conducting, Jazz Composition, Jazz Performance, Performance, Piano Pedagogy,
Education, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Vocational Education] Nursing: RN to Bachelor’s T Theory]
> Computer Science and Engineering T
Educational Studies SP Nursing: Upper Division T Music Education T T
> Cybersecurity5 T SM T
Elementary Education [Tampa MA concentrations: Elementary Curriculum, Language Arts, Science and T SP Nursing Science1 T Music Studies T
T SP SM > Electrical Engineering T T T
Mathematics] [SP MA concentrations: ESOL, Curriculum and Literacy, Math and Science] SM
Nursing1/Registered Nurse1 [Tampa MS concentrations: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing, Clinical Studio Art [Areas of study: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Installation, Performance,
T SP > Engineering Management T Nurse Leader, Family Health Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing Education, Pediatric Health Nursing, T T
English Education with ESOL Endorsement T Photography, Electronic and Digital Media and Video]
SM Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing]
> E nvironmental Engineering [Tampa MS concentration: Engineering for International Development] T T T T T Theatre [Tampa BA concentrations: Design, Performance and Theatre Arts] T
[Tampa PhD concentrations: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Dual Occupational
Exceptional Student Education with ESOL & Reading Endorsement T T SP
> Industrial Engineering T T T Health/Adult-Gerontology, Concurrent Oncology/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Health, Pediatric Urban and Community Design T
Exercise Science [Tampa MS concentrations: Health and Wellness, Strength and Conditioning] T T Health]
> Information Technology5 T T
Foreign Languages Education with ESOL Endorsement T Global Sustainability
> Material Science and Engineering T Pharmacy
Mathematics Education [Tampa BA concentration: Middle School Math] T T > Global Sustainability [Tampa MA concentrations: Sustainable Business, Climate Change and
> Mechanical Engineering T T T Pharmacy3 [Tampa MA concentration: Nanomedicine] T
Sustainability, Coastal Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Food Sustainability & Security, Sustainable Energy, T
Middle Grades Mathematics Education (5-9) T Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Transportation, Water]
Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology T
Middle Grades STEM SP
Hospitality Management SM SM Public Health
Physical Education [Tampa BA Concentration: Exercise Science] T T
Marine Science Health Administration T
Reading Education T SP
Public Health [Tampa MPH concentrations: Behavioral Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Health,
School Psychology T > Marine Science [MS and PhD concentrations: Biological/Chemical/Geological Oceanography, Interdisciplinary,
T T Epidemiology (Biostatistics, Global & Communicable Diseases, Global Health, Maternal & Child Health), Food
Marine Research Assessment, Physical Oceanography]
Science Education [Tampa BA concentrations: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Middle School Science Education] Safety, Global Communicable Disease, Global Disaster Management and Humanitarian Relief, Global Health
T T Practice, Health Care Organizations & Management, Health Policies & Programs, Health Safety & Environment,
[Tampa MA concentrations: Biology, Chemistry, Physics] Medicine
Infection Control, Maternal & Child Health, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Health, Public Health Education,
Teacher Education and Second Language Acquisition T Public Health Practice, Public Health Practice Program, Social Marketing, Toxicology & Risk Assessment]
Advanced Athletic Training T
Social Science Education T T [Tampa MSPH concentrations: Behavioral Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetic T T T
Athletic Training T Counseling, Maternal & Child Health, Occupational Exposure Science, Occupational Health, Occupational
Special Education, Gifted T Medicine Residency, Occupational Safety, Public Health Education, Socio-Health Sciences, Toxicology & Risk
> Bioinformatics and Computational Biology T
Assessment, Global Communicable Disease, International Public Health Research, Policy & Planning]
Teaching (Special Education) T > Biotechnology T [Tampa PhD concentrations: Advanced Leadership Practice in Public Health, Biostatistics, Community & Family
Health, Environmental & Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Global Communicable Disease, Health Services
Engineering Health Informatics [Tampa MS concentration in Health Analytics] T Research]
> Biomedical Engineering [Tampa MBSE concentration: Pharmacy] T T T > Medical Sciences [Tampa MS concentrations: Aging and Neuroscience, Anatomy, Clinical and Translational
Research, Health Science, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine, Molecular
Bridge to Engineering SM
1
T hese USF academic degree programs have additional competitive entry requirements for the bachelor’s degrees beyond the requirements established. For exact entry requirements, visit the university catalog:
Medicine, Women’s Health]
T T admissions.usf.edu/ug-catalog
[Tampa PhD concentrations: Allergy, Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Clinical & Translational
> Chemical Engineering T T T
Research, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, Neuroscience, Pathology & Cell Biology,
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Physiology & Biophysics]
2
Biology is available at the bachelor’s level in Tampa, but is listed as: Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Integrative Animal Biology, Marine Biology and Microbiology.

Medicine3 T 3
These USF academic degree programs are not open for international students. Only US citizens or students with permanent residency can apply for them.

Physician Assistant Studies3 T 4

USF does not offer a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, however students can start as a Freshman in the 2+4 program.
5
Online Only. Not available for international students requiring a student visa.
6
Bachelor's degree is not a STEM field.
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 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: FEBRUARY 15

APPLICATION COMPLETION: MAY 1
6 FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
We must have received a complete application including "I will build BASED IN TAMPA BAY:
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS official SAT or ACT scores as well as high school transcripts. "I will build
bridges between Tech Data, Mosaic, Jabil, Home Shopping
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT GPA SAT ACT cities and Network, Wellcare, Raymond James
FRESHMEN roads around nations by promoting
USF GREEN & GOLD PRESIDENTIAL AWARD $48,000 (Up to $12,000 per year) 4.0+ AND 1340+ OR 29+ (Evidence-based Reading and Writing & Math only)
the world." international
USF GREEN & GOLD DIRECTORS AWARD $36,000 (Up to $9,000 per year) 3.8+ AND 1280+ OR 27+ (Evidence-based Reading and Writing & Math only) education."
USF GREEN & GOLD SCHOLARS AWARD $24,000 (Up to $6,000 per year) 3.6+ AND 1240+ OR 26+ (Evidence-based Reading and Writing & Math only)

USF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP $4,000 (Up to $1,000/year) 3.5+ AND 1180+ OR 24+ (Evidence-based Reading and Writing & Math only) CHIDI AMAKOH | BS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DIANA KANZLER | MS IN MARKETING 2
TAMPA IS THE # BEST CITY IN
TRANSFER President of the African Student Association at USF, 2017-18 | Bristol-Myers Squibb, Intern, 2017 | Valpak, Intern, 2017 | FLORIDA FOR STEM JOBS
USF INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER AWARD $2,000 (Up to $1,000/year) Cumulative postsecondary GPA of 3.5 with a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours. USF Ambassador, 2017-18 | Homecoming King, 2017-18 Study abroad: Spain, Holland, France and Belgium (WalletHub, 2017)
GRADUATE
As an international graduate student you may qualify for a graduate research or teaching assistantship. Requests for assistantships should be made at the time of application for admission.
Please refer to department websites for criteria and application deadlines.

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES MAY BE FOUND AT: admissions.usf.edu/intl-finaid

TAMPA IS THE # BEST PLACE

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ATTENDANCE FOR 2019-2020 "I will contribute to "I will start my FOR BUSINESS AND CAREER AND
the elimination of own company
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# IN JOB GROWTH
TUITION HOUSING HEALTH
COST DESCRIPTION AND FEES AND MEALS* BOOKS INSURANCE OTHER TOTAL COST ONLY 1 global health to address
Undergraduate International** $17,324 $11,610 $1,200 $2,403 $3,250 $35,787 U.S. UNIVERSITY RANKED HIGHER (FORBES, 2017)
Graduate International** $15,864 $12,614 $900 $2,403 $3,250 $35,031 THAN USF IS MORE AFFORDABLE inequalities as a climate change."
(U.S. News & World Report)
Undergraduate In-State** $6,410 $11,610 $1,200 $2,403 $3,250 $24,873 healthcare professional."
Graduate In-State** $7,840 $12,614 $900 $2,403 $3,250 $27,007
Rates are an estimate and subject to change. All prices in US dollars. These are based on 30 credit hours for undergraduate, and 18 credit hours for graduate.
There are two semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) each about 16 weeks and a shorter summer semester of about 12 weeks.

*Housing and meal expenses based on average estimates; cost may vary depending on the actual housing selected.
TRUC NGUYEN | BS IN CHEMISTRY
Peer Mentor, USF Honors College, 2016-17 |
MARCELLO FONSECA | BS IN FINANCE
Vice President of the USF Student Finance Association, 2017-18 | 2
TAMPA IS THE # BEST CITY
**Costs for 2019-2020 should include a 3% estimated increase from the published 2018-2019 estimated costs of attendance listed above.
For the most current information about USF tuition and fees visit: admissions.usf.edu/intl-tuition
Tampa General Hospital, Emergency Department Volunteer, 2016-17 | Muma College of Business 25 Under 25 Honoree, 2016-17 |
Founder of the Entrepreneurship Club and Brazilian Student Association
FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Moffit Cancer Center, Research Intern, 2015-17
(FORBES, 2017)
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 READY TO APPLY?
FALL 2018 PROFILE STANDARDIZED TEST SCORE SUBMISSION FOLLOW THESE STEPS
Average SAT 1210-1350 Request your official SAT scores directly from the The College Board. - Our school code is 5828.
Average ACT 24-29 Request your official ACT scores directly from ACT, Inc. - Our school code is 0761.
Request your official GRE scores directly from Educational Testing Services. - Our school code is 5828.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Request your official GMAT scores directly from Pearson VUE.

UNDERGRADUATE
FRESHMEN†
LOWER-LEVEL TRANSFER
If you have graduated from secondary school
and earned 12 to 59 transferrable credits, USF
considers you a lower-level transfer applicant.
UPPER LEVEL TRANSFER
If you have graduated from high school and
obtained 60+ transferrable credits, USF
considers you an upper-level transfer student.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS START DATES APP. DEADLINES** >> C omplete and submit application online at S end official required test scores:
admissions.usf.edu/intl-apply
• Freshmen or Lower-Level Transfer: SAT or ACT
• GPA 3.0 out of a 4.0 or equivalent and
SAT of 1160 or ACT of 24 Aug. 26, 2019 FALL: JUNE 1, 2019 Pay the $30 application fee • Graduate or Upper-Level Transfer: TOEFL or IELTS or PTEA,
Must meet SAT or ACT minimums
• Lower SAT or ACT will be considered Jan. 13, 2020 SPRING: OCTOBER 1, 2019
if GPA is higher than a 3.0* R eview our website for specific requirements based and GMAT or GRE
• High school diploma with a GPA 3.0 out of If you do not plan on taking a college admissions test, or have scores that fall below
4.0 GPA or equivalent and
Aug. 26, 2019 on student type. Please note: Graduate application
FALL: JUNE 1, 2019 the requirements for direct entry, you may apply to enter the university through an
Must meet SAT or ACT minimums Jan. 13, 2020
• Minimum post-secondary GPA 2.5 out of SPRING: OCTOBER 1, 2019 requirements may vary by program.
May 13, 2020 INTO USF Pathway at admissions.usf.edu/intousf
4.00 or equivalent
S ubmit your official high school and/or university
Aug. 26, 2019
FALL: JUNE 1, 2019
S ubmit a copy of your passport
• GPA 2.3 out of 4.0 or equivalent TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ or PTEA 53+ Jan. 13, 2020
SPRING: OCTOBER 1, 2019
transcripts in both English and native language
May 13, 2020

GRADUATE
FALL: JUNE 1, 2019
• 4-year bachelor’s degree TOEFL 79+ iBT or IELTS 6.5+ or PTEA 53+ SPRING: SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Aug. 26, 2019
• GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent Completion of Academic English Level 6 SUMMER: FEBRUARY 15, 2020
DIRECT† Jan. 13, 2020
• GRE scores (or GMAT scores for business Not all USF graduate programs accept **Many programs have priority deadlines
May 13, 2020
programs) received within the last 5 years Level 6 completion. of February 1, especially to be considered
for a TA/GA position.
†
Admission to USF is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee acceptance. To view your specific program’s deadline,
For more information on specific college transfer GPA requirements visit: admissions.usf.edu/intl-transfer visit admissions.usf.edu/intl-grad

• If GPA is 3.0, then SAT of 1160 or ACT of 24

*2019-2020 Freshmen
• If GPA is 3.3, then SAT of 1130 or ACT of 23
FIND YOUR COUNTRY ADMISSION INFORMATION AT
Academic Requirements • If GPA is 3.6, then SAT of 1100 or ACT of 22 admissions.usf.edu/country

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 USF HAS 7500
+
ALUMNI LIVING ABROAD
1800+ STUDENTS TOOK
ADVANTAGE OF OPT/CPT
70% OF ALUMNI ARE
EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN
GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN
ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION
450 EMPLOYERS
VISIT USF EACH YEAR TO
RECRUIT OUR GRADUATES
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TRANG LUONG | MS IN CIVIL AND
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HUSSEIN ALROBEI | PHD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Can't make it for a campus visit? Check out USF via our new virtual tour!
President of Saudi Student Association at USF, 2017-18 |
President, Institute of Transportation Engineers, USF Student Chapter, 2015-17 |   Step 1: 
Co-inventor of Photoelectrochemical Cells (patent pending) |
President, Engineers for a Sustainable World, USF Student Chapter, 2014-15 |
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