- Submit Official Transcripts
Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic coursework to University of South Florida.
- Include a certified English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- We can accept digital copies of these secondary and post-secondary school records emailed directly from an appropriate official at your school to international@usf.edu. Alternatively, mail your transcripts via post to:
- University of South Florida
- Office of Admissions
- 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
- Tampa, FL 33620
- United States
If you have completed all 4 years of high school in the U.S., you must submit your coursework and grades via the Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) website. You must submit your official transcripts if you have attended any overseas high school.
- Submit Official SAT or ACT Scores
If you are submitting ACT scores, you must submit scores for the Writing section, per Florida Board of Governors requirements.
- SAT Code for University of South Florida: 5828
- ACT Code for University of South Florida: 0761
Students are only required to submit either SAT or ACT scores, but they are encouraged to submit both. University of South Florida superstores, meaning we consider your highest submitted section scores across all SAT and ACT test dates. Final admission decisions are made using only your highest cumulative scores. University of South Florida will not accept scores from the Common App portal, your guidance counselor, or a PDF screenshot. Scores must come directly from SAT or ACT testing services.
- Send Official TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
This step is only required for students from non-English speaking countries. Scores are valid for two years from the original date of examination.
- Request official TOEFL scores directly from ETS. Our school code is 5828.
- Request official Duolingo scores directly from the testing agency.
If these English-proficiency tests are required, applicants must attain the following minimum scores:
- TOEFL – 79
- Duolingo – 110
- SAT – 24 (Reading), 25 (Writing and Language)
- ACT – 17 (English), 19 (Reading)
The English proficiency test requirement may be waived if the applicant has successfully met another proof of English proficiency requirement outlined in the University of South Florida academic catalog.
- Letters of recommendation: You will need to submit two letters of recommendation.
- Personal statement: You must write a personal statement telling the admissions committee about yourself and why you want to attend University of South Florida.
