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International Undergraduate
Apply | Admission Criteria
Apply
There are three ways to apply for admission:
- Apply Online.
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- Download and Print a USF Application*.
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Admission Criteria
The
University welcomes applications from those who are qualified to achieve the University's
educational goals. In particular, the University seeks students who give promise
of distinction in the quality of their personal lives, in service to the community,
and in leadership in their chosen field of study. To this end, the University
invites applications from men and women regardless of race, age, disability, religion
or national origin.
Freshmen
A Freshman is a student who has completed secondary education and will be in the first year of University study. Freshman Admission is selective; each student's entire application will be individually
reviewed. You are expected to present a record of academic achievement that is
above average. Evidence of academic preparation and achievement, letters of recommendation
and level of English proficiency will be given careful consideration in the determination
of your eligibility.
Transfers
A transfer student is someone who has completed some university level coursework. A transfer student must have completed at least 24 semester units of university level coursework to be eligible to transfer to USF without providing secondary school records. Transfer students normally have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 to
be competitive for admission. At the very least a student must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all transferable coursework and must
be in good academic standing at the last institution attended.
Required Documentation
There are 8 components of the application:
Application Form
- The application form
collects fundamental information about you for the admission committee. Complete
the application carefully, accurately and completely. You may apply online
by clicking on the link in the top banner on this page.
Personal Essay
- Please include a 1-2 page personal essay with your application which explains your reasons for applying to the University of San Francisco as well as any special accomplishments and goals you have for your future.
Official Academic Records
- In order for your application to be complete, the Office of Admission must
receive an official (or certified) copy of your academic records, in the original
language, from each secondary school, college, and university-level institution
that you have attended (in some cases, these will also need to be translated
into English). If you have taken completion exams such as the GCSE, HKCEE, etc. please submit the official score report. Failure to submit all academic records may result in a change
of your admission status. If you are in doubt as to the type of records needed,
please contact the USF Office of Admission.
- Mid-year academic report: Please submit your academic report from the first term of your current academic year as soon as they are available.
Testing Records
- Non-native Speakers of English: If English is not your native language,
you are required to submit official results of either the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing
System (IELTS). When taking the
TOEFL test, please indicate the USF school
code 4850 so that the test score will be sent directly to USF.
Students with TOEFL scores of at least 213 (computer based), 79 (internet
based), 550 (paper based), or IELTS overall band scores of at least
6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5, who otherwise meet the University's
admission requirements, are eligible for regular admission. (Please note
students submitting IELTS scores from exams taken previous to July 1, 2007
must have no individual band score below 5.0 for regular admission.)
Applicants who present TOEFL scores between 140 - 210 (computer based),
48-78 (internet based) or 460 and 547 (paper based) or IELTS
overall band scores between 4.5 and 5.5 may be admitted to USF on an English
Conditional basis, except for the School of Nursing.
- Native Speakers of English: If English is your native language or if the
majority of your education has been taught in English, please submit an official
SAT 1 score.
- For more information about the TOEFL exam, please go to http://www.ets.org/toefl
Certification of Finances
All International Students planning to study on an F-1 Student Visa are required
to show evidence that they can pay for tuition, health insurance, housing, fees,
and personal expenses while they study at USF. The Certificate
of Finance form must be completed by the students as well as any other person
who will be contributing to the student's financial needs. The funds shown on
the certificate of finance must also be confirmed by the student or sponsor's
bank.
Letter of Recommendation
Please request a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor by providing them with the letter of recommendation form included in the application. The letter of recommendation will give the USF Admissions committee more information about the student's academic ability, as well as how he or she works with others and participates in their community.
Application Fee
There is a $55 application fee. Please submit this payment in US dollars with your application. You may pay by international money order or by a check drawn from a US bank. Do not send cash. Personal checks drawn from a non-US bank are not accepted.
Deadlines
The University of San Francisco operates on the semester system and admits students to both the fall (August to December) and spring (January to May) terms.
If you apply by the priority deadline, you will receive first consideration for admission and housing. To meet the deadline, you must submit the application by the date indicated. If you are applying after the priority filing date, you will be considered as space permits. The following are our priority deadlines for application by both freshmen and transfer students.
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Spring Term begins January, 2009:
Apply by November 1, 2008
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Fall Term begins August 2009:
Fall Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2008
The early action deadline allows for excellent students to receive an early
evaluation of their application. If your complete application is submitted by
November 15, 2008, we will make every effort to notify you of our decision by
January 15, 2009.
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Fall Regular Action Deadline: January 15, 2009
Complete applications submitted by January 15 will be reviewed within approximately 4 weeks after all materials are received. ~Complete applications submitted after January 15 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.~
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Contact Us:
admission@usfca.edu
Office of Admission
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 USA
(415) 422-6563 or 1-800-CALL-USF
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