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Early Admission/ Dual Enrollment

We recognize that some students want to start their challenge early.

EARLY ADMISSION (First Year Students) - Fall 2009 Deadline April 30, 2009

Coordinated by and housed in the Honors College, USF provides an Early Admission program to meet the needs of highly capable, mature high school students. Under the Early Admission program you may enter the university as a regularly enrolled, degree-seeking student prior to graduation from high school. Admitted students partake of Honors College benefits and activities; however, participation in Early Admission does not imply Honors College admission. To see Honors College admission requirements please click here.

We limit participation in the Early Admission program to students who have completed a minimum of six semesters of full-time secondary enrollment, including studies undertaken in the ninth grade. In addition, Early Admission applicants should be enrolled in a strong college-preparatory curriculum.

Students who are enrolled in an Early Admission program must take courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree.

For more information please contact Arnaldo Mejias at:

Phone: 813-974-3087

Fax: 813-974-5801
e-mail: Arnaldo Mejias, mejias@honors.usf.edu

Applicants who wish to be accepted as Early Admission students must:

have completed the equivalent of the junior year of high school, requiring only one more year to complete requirements for the high school diploma;
have proof of a 1200 on the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the SAT Reasoning Test (the new SAT), with no less than 420 on SAT Reasoning Test V (Verbal) and 440 on SAT Reasoning Test Q (Quantitative); or a 27 on the EACT with no less than or a score of 16 on ACT English and EACT Reading and a score of 18 on ACT Mathematics and a 3.5 high school grade point average (computed by USF) and a TOEFL score, if applicable;
meet regular USF admission criteria for degree-seeking undergraduate students;
a personal interview may be requested by the Early Admission Coordinator
submit the following:

Online:
1. a completed SUS Application for Admission and $30 non-refundable application fee; SUS Application for Admission

By Mail:
2. a personal letter outlining reasons for seeking early admission;
3. a signed statement of approval from high school principal or guidance counselor;
4. a completed Supplemental Information for Early Admission Form; Supplemental Information for Early Admission
5. a list of credits needed to graduate from high school;
6. home-schooled students must also submit an official copy of their Letter of Intent with the student’s home school district;
7. Private/Homeschooled students must also submit proof that their school is an SACS certified school.

Early Admission Checklist

Supplemental Information for Early Admission

Statement of Legal Compliance

USF Application

Immunization Form--Mandatory

Completed Supplemental Forms should be mailed to:

USF Honors College

Attn: Arnaldo Mejias

4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1088

Tampa, FL 33620

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DUAL ENROLLMENT (Public/Private High/Home School)

Dual enrollment in USF classes is open to academically qualified students who are currently enrolled in public/private high schools and who are recommended by their guidance counselor or principal. This program is also available to home-schooled students.

Only courses not offered at Hillsborough Community College will be approved for Dual Enrollment at the University.

The University has articulation agreements with several county school boards to allow public high school students to enroll in classes at USF. Students must be enrolled in postsecondary instruction that is creditable toward the high school diploma to be classified as dually enrolled.

Students who wish to be accepted as dual enrollment students at USF must:

be at least 16 years old at start of term, unless enrolled in a special summer program initiated by USF or a special course section involving only dual enrollment students; If you are not 16, you must contact the Office of the Registrar directly for a paper copy of the application.
have proof of a minimum of 440 on SAT Reasoning Test V (Verbal) and 440 on SAT Reasoning Test Q (Quantitative); or a score of 17 on EACT English, 18 on EACT Reading and a score of 19 on EACT Mathematics; or appropriate placement test scores; and a TOEFL score, if applicable;
have completed the equivalent of the sophomore year, achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by USF), and satisfied any course prerequisites; and

submit a list of courses and the number of credits necessary to complete the high school diploma. This information should be on school letterhead, from the school counselor or principal.

Note: Only courses not offered at Hillsborough Community College will be approved for Dual Enrollment at the University.

STEP1: Application Process (Apply to USF as a Non-Degree Seeking Student - $30)

STEP2: Complete & forward supplemental documentation

Private/Home School Application

Public School Application

Dual Enrollment Application

Statement of Legal Compliance

Immunization Forms--Mandatory

Dual Enrollment Application

Immunization Forms--Mandatory

Step 3: Approximately one week before the semester begins, register for approved courses.

Step 4: If textbook voucher has been processed (public high schools only), you may order appropriate textbooks online for pickup at the following website: http://sftampa.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&storeId=15056&langId=-1&level=1

Step 5: Purchase a parking decal (USF Parking and Transportation Services).

Any questions or problems should be addressed immediately to avoid academic or economic penalty at a later date. This includes being unable to attend class due to medical or other documented reasons.

All dual enrollment students are required to maintain good academic standing at USF which is defined as a minimum 2.0 grade point average at all times. Failure to maintain this academic standing will immediately terminate a student's dual enrollment status.

For more information please contact Sharon Geiger at:

Phone: 813-974-3087 Fax: 813-974-5801
e-mail: geiger@honors.usf.edu

Completed Supplemental Forms should be mailed or faxed to:

USF Honors College

Attn: Sharon Geiger

4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1088

Tampa, FL 33620

NOTE: Prior to registration for classes that meet on campus, all students who are younger than 40 years of age must submit acceptable proof of immunity to rubella to the Student Health Service. Students who were born after December 31, 1956 must also submit proof of immunity to measles. (See Immunization Policy).

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