International Admissions
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) values diversity and a multicultural perspective. International applicants (non-resident aliens) are encouraged to submit their application. Proof of English proficiency is required.
International Admission Requirements
Students must be in good standing at the last institution attended. An international applicant (non-resident alien) must meet all admission requirements for the appropriate applicant category:
In order to review the applications the Admissions Office must also receive the following:
- Official transcripts: Submit all secondary school course work and grades in English. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation. You must request your school to send transcripts from the first year of secondary work at the time of application directly to the Admissions Office. If this is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as "true copies" of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as "true copy of original." Post-secondary international credentials must be evaluated by an independent evaluation service, with associated costs to be paid by the student.
- Test scores: Freshmen and transfer applicants with less than two years of post-secondary education must submit an SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (Academic College Test) score directly from the College Board or ACT. A TOEFL or IELTS score may be required for applicants whose first language is not English. For more information, see language requirements. Note. The SAT or ACT must include the Writing Section.
- Transfer applicants who have completed at least two years of postsecondary education may be required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score if their first language is not English.
Post-secondary academic credentials awarded from non-US colleges or universities are required to have a course-by-course Foreign Credential Evaluation submitted, along with an official transcript from the issuing institution. All documents should be sent to the following address:
USF Sarasota-Manatee
Office of Admissions and Outreach
C107
8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
USA
Language requirements
An international applicant who has completed at least the equivalent of a high school diploma in schools taught in non-English languages must demonstrate college-ready English skills. An applicant will be considered to have met the requirements if one of the following is met:
- SAT score of 1000 with 500 on each category of Reading and Writing
- ACT score of 21
- IELTS score of 6.5
- TOEFL score of 550 on the paper based test
- Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) of 79
Statement of Financial Responsibility
Submit the USF Financial Statement substantiating availability of financial resources sufficient to cover all educational, maintenance, and personal expenses while attending USFSM without financial assistance from the University.
Refer to the USF International Student and Scholars Services for additional information. Students who lack English proficiency should contact INTO USF.
Credential Evaluation Services
Applicants who completed part or all of their postsecondary (college or university) work at an institution not in the U.S. are required to submit an evaluation of that academic work. The evaluation must include a course by course evaluation, with grades or marks and credits or hours equated to the system in the U.S. Documents that are issued in a language other than English must also be accompanied by a literal English translation.
For your convenience, we have listed several Credential Evaluation Services.You should review the information on the documentation you are required to submit and the fees associated with evaluation and translation (if applicable). The credential evaluation must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions by the service that performs the evaluation, and must include a copy of the original document, along with an English translation if necessary.
Academic Evaluation
Services, Inc.
11700 N. 58th St.
Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: 813-374-2020
Fax:
813-374-2023
Email:
info@aes-edu.org
http://www.aes-edu.org
American Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions
Officers (AACRAO)
Office of International Education
Services
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite #520
Washington, DC 20036-1135
Phone: 202-296-3359
Fax:
202-822-3940
Email:
ies@aacrao.org
http://www.aacrao.org
Educational Credential
Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax:
414-289-3411
Email:
eval@ece.org
http://www.ece.org
Josef Silny and
Associates, Inc.
7101 SW 102 Ave
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: 305-273-1616
Fax:
305-273-1338
Email:
info@jsilny.com
http://www.jsilny.com
International Education
Evaluators (IEE)
P.O. Box 545863
Surfside, FL 33154
Ph:one 305-503-9063
Fax: 305-993-5550
info@lee-usa.com
www.iee-usa.com
Lisano International
P.O. Box 407
Auburn, AL 36831-0425
Phone: 334-745-0425
www.lidsano-intl.com
Additional services that are recommended can be found at http://www.naces.org.
International Transfer Deadlines
International application deadlines may vary from established USF Sarasota-Manatee application deadlines.
| Fall semester (August) | March 1 |
| Spring semester (January | October 1 |
| Summer semester (May-June) | March 1 |
NOTE: All supporting documents (transcripts and test scores) should be submitted by the deadline dates above. All documents should be sent to:
USF Sarasota-Manatee
Office of Admissions and Outreach
C107
8350 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
USA
International students living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the term of entry. Additional time is usually required for submission of academic documents, evaluation, and immigration related matters. I-20 issuance for obtaining a student visa must be completed at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester.
We will notify you by international airmail once an admissions decision has been made. After you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with your student identification number. You can use this number to check the status of your application at any time.
Other information for Undergraduate and Graduate applicants
Please contact the USF Tampa International Student and Scholar Services for additional information relevant to international students
- Language requirements
- Visa Information
- Financial Support Requirements Form
- Transfer Clearance Form
- Residency Classification for International Students
- Florida Linkage Institutes (for students from participating countries)
Lower-Level International Transfer Applicant Checklist
If you are a lower level student (30 to 59 transferable semester credit hours), you must meet all freshman and transfer requirements. You will need to submit the following to be considered for admission:
- Application for admission
- Non refundable US$30.00 application fee
- Official secondary transcripts/academic records submitted directly to Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the issuing institution
- An official course-by course Foreign Credential Evaluation along with a copy of the post-secondary transcript in the original language and the English translation
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable. For more information, see language requirements.
- Financial Statement, if F-1 or J-1 visa required
- Copies of immigration documents, if currently in the U.S. on a temporary visa (for example, H-4, L-2, E-2)
Upper-Level International Transfer Applicant Checklist
If you are an upper level student (60+ transferable semester credit hours) you will need to submit the following to be considered for admission:
- Application for admission
- Non refundable US$30.00 application fee
- An official course-by course Foreign Credential Evaluation along with a copy of the post-secondary transcript in the original language and the English translation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose primary language is not English. For more information, see language requirements.
- Financial Statement, if F-1 or J-1 visa required
- Copies of immigration documents, if currently in the U.S. on a temporary visa (for example, H-4, L-2, E-2)
