Undergraduate

International Freshman Admission 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.

We recommend applying as soon as you can!

FALL/SUMMER 2026 SEMESTER START

Application Type Application Deadline Materials Deadline

Decision Release

Early Action November 1, 2025  November 15, 2025 December 10, 2025
Regular Decision  December 15, 2025 January 15, 2026 February 11, 2026
Rolling  March 1, 2026  March 15, 2026  Rolling starting in early March

I Have Questions About Deadlines!

Applying to USF is easier than ever, and you can apply by the deadline that works best for you.

If you need help determining which deadline works best for you, visit our website to learn more about freshman deadline types. Here, you can learn about what you need for each deadline, when to apply to the Judy Genshaft Honors College, how rolling admission works and more.

Learn More About Deadline Types


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