Early Admission -

In some cases, highly capable and mature students find that the challenges associated with a university experience meet their needs more effectively than a final year in high school. If you are one of these students, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg can provide you with an offer of early admission to the University. 

The Process -

Through the early admission program, you may enter the university as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student prior to graduation from high school. 

As an “early admission” student, you will work with our freshman advisor to ensure that you take courses that are creditable toward your high school diploma and your baccalaureate degree.  Since we commit our resources to providing each student with as much personal attention as possible, we must limit the size of our early admission classes.

To be accepted as an early admission student you must:

• have completed the equivalent of your junior year in high school (a minimum of six semesters) and require only one more year to complete all the requirements for a high school diploma have proof of a SAT score of at least  1200 with a Verbal component score of no less than a 440 and a Quantitative component score of no less than 490; if you will be submitting ACT test scores, you must have  27 EACT with no less than a 17 on the English component, a 18 on the Reading component, and an 19 on the Math component
• have earned a 3.5 high school grade point average (as computed by the USFSP Office of Admissions and Records)
• meet all the admission requirements for a regular degree-seeking student.

In addition to official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT testing results, you must also submit the following documents:

1. A completed undergraduate application for admission with the $30.00 non-refundable application fee
2. A personal letter outlining your reasons for pursuing an early admission opportunity at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg
3. A signed statement of approval from your high school principal or guidance counselor (included in the "Supplemental Information for Early Admission link)
4. A completed “Supplemental Information for Early Admission” form (see link below to download and print this form)
5. If you are a home schooled student, you must submit an official copy of your letter of intent with your home school district
6. A list of the credits that you need to graduate from your high school

Helpful Links:

• Early Admission Checklist
• Supplemental Information for Early Admission
• Statement of Legal Compliance
• Undergraduate Application for Admission

If you have questions, you may contact us at:

     University of South Florida St. Petersburg

     Office of Admissions and Outreach

     Attn:  Early Admission

     140 Seventh Avenue South, BAY 129

     St. Petersburg, FL 33701

     (727) 873-4142