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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, Honors College Academic Advisor, 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:
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have completed the equivalent of the junior year of high school, requiring
only one more year to complete requirements for the high school diploma;
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have proof of a 1200 on the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the
SAT Reasoning Test (the new SAT), with no less than 500 on SAT Reasoning
Test V (Verbal) and 500 on SAT Reasoning Test Q (Quantitative); or a
27 on the EACT with no less than or a score of 21 on ACT English and
EACT Reading and a score of 21 on ACT Mathematics and a 3.5 high school
grade point average (computed by USF) and a TOEFL score, if applicable;
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meet regular USF admission criteria for degree-seeking undergraduate
students;
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a personal interview may be requested by the Early Admission Coordinator
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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.
- have proof of a minimum of 500 on SAT Critical Reading Test and 500 on SAT Quantitative for a total minimum of 1000; or a score of 21 on EACT English, 18 on EACT Reading and a score of 21 on EACT Mathematics for a minimum composite of 21; 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
- all documentation must received in the dual enrollment office four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student wishes to apply and must be approved by the dual enrollment coordinator
- all students must also have completed the Non-Degree Seeking Student application (see below) four weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll.
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
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Private/Home School Application
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Public School Application
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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.
Grades of D, F or W may not be repeated through the Dual Enrollment Program.
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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