Take a small, personalized educational institution with committed, engaged and highly qualified faculty.

Combine it with the opportunities afforded by a high-impact global research university. Add affordability,

a diverse student body and thousands of successful and community-oriented alumni.

What do you get? The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

Where do I start?

SENIOR YEAR

AFTER APPLYING

Important Dates

Priority Freshman Application Deadline

USF System Scholarship Deadline

Priority FAFSA Deadline for Freshman Scholarships

Complete the undergraduate application and pay the $30 application fee.

Enroll in AP, IB, AICE and dual-enrollment classes-they earn 1 additional point in

weight. Honors classes earn an additional .5 point.

Optional: prepare a personal statement and obtain letters of recommendation.

Send ACT (college code: 0761) and/or SAT (college code: 5828) scores directly from the

testing agency to USFSM Office of Admissions.

Send us your college transcripts if applicable. (college code: 001537)

Apply for Financial Aid at fafsa.gov. There is no charge to apply. (college code: 001537)

Apply for USFSM and USF System-wide scholarships. Visit usfsm.edu

or contact finaid@sar.usf.edu for more information.

What do I need to achieve?

We recommend:

USFSM students pride themselves on being academically competitive. Admission is based on factors

such as the strength of your high school curriculum, academic achievement and SAT or ACT scores.

(weighted, recalculated by USFSM)

For complete information on admissions requirements and deadlines, visit

usfsm.edu/freshmen or scan the QR code.

Priority FAFSA Deadline for All Students

USFSM ScholarshipDeadline

Fall Freshman Application Deadline

*All three sections must be submitted for consideration

on each section (Critical Reading, Math and Writing)*

on Reading, Math and combined English/Writing sub-scores*

What degrees are offered to freshmen?

USFSM offers

over 40 academic

programs among

its four colleges.

Our comprehensive

four-year freshman

programs currently

include the

following:

• Accounting

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Criminology

• Elementary Education

• English Literature

• Finance

• History

• Hospitality Management

• Information Technology

• Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

• Management & Organization

• Marketing

• Professional & Technical

Communication

• Psychology

Biology majors use our labs located at

Mote Marine Laboratory and learn from

world-class researchers and scientists.

Molly McDonald outside of her classroom at Mote Marine Laboratory

Hands-on science.

“”

My professorsknow me by name.

USFSM may be small, but

our academics are mighty.

World-class professors

like Dr. Melissa Sloan

(pictured) provide personal

attention to maximize

student success. Her

groundbreaking research

on race and social support

on the job has won

national acclaim in outlets

such as the Los Angeles

Times and Time Magazine.

There are over 25 student

clubs and organizations on

campus. Find one that fits

your interests, or gather

a group of like-minded

students and start your own!

Current groups include:

• Ambassadors

• Campus Activities Board

• Criminology Club

• Debate Club

• Dig It! Gardening Club

• Educators’ Alliance

• English Society

• E-Sports Club

• Filmography Fellowship

• Matadors Softball Club

• Phi Beta Lambda

• Rowing Club

• Running Club

• Student Government

Association

• Student Veteran Society

Picture yourself in a new tradition!USFSM students are always

finding new ways to get involved, organize new clubs

and initiate lasting traditions-the possibilities are endless!

Participate

Meet Amanda Evora, Class of ‘12.While attending USFSM, Amanda Evora

competed as a Team USA figure skater-a two-

time US Pairs Silver Medalist and a Bronze

Medalist. In 2013, she and partner Scott

Thornton won Battle of the Blades, Canada’s

televised competition similar to Dancing with

the Stars. Today, Amanda trains future figure

skating champions at Ellenton Ice and Sports

Complex. Her Business Administration degree

gives her the marketing and management

skills she needs as a sought-after coach and

excellent administrator.

Success starts

Academic Resources

Student Services

Career Services

The list is long and varied-from Fortune 500

companies to locally owned small businesses

and non-profit agencies. Examples include Wells

Fargo, IMG Academies, Wagner Realty, Girls Inc.

and the City of Sarasota. For a

more comprehensive list, visit

usfsm.edu/companies

or scan the QR code.

Who hires USFSM grads?

Personalized academic support

includes tutoring, workshops,

library resources and

technology support.

The department of Student

Services is your one-stop shop

for academic advising, financial

aid, veteran services, student

life and disability services.

Career Services will help you

create your résumé, network

with businesses, explore

internships, discover career

paths and job opportunities and

apply for your dream job.

Follow us on social media!Facebook.com/USFSM

Twitter.com/USFSM

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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and

master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. As provided in the University of South Florida Diversity Statement published at http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eoa/diversity_statement.asp,

the University acknowledges the educational benefits of diversity in education and is committed to maintaining a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Quick Links

Ready for the next step?

USFSM: usfsm.edu

Application: usfsm.edu/apply

Admissions: usfsm.edu/admissions

Financial aid: usfsm.edu/financial-aid

Scholarships: usfsm.edu/scholarships

Tours/events: usfsm.edu/infosessions

Visit usfsm.edu/freshmen for more

information and to submit your

application.

Facebook.com/USFSM

Twitter.com/USFSM

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