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COVID-19 Admission Updates
Last updated 7/14/21
The university is looking forward to a return to in-person instruction for the fall 2021 semester. All information regarding the return to campus, including our vaccine requirement, is posted on the USF Together website. If the situation with COVID-19 changes, or if public health guidance requires a change to our fall plans, we will quickly adjust. We are committed to communicating our plans as early as possible to all members of our community.
Virtual visits for prospective students
We’re excited to meet you online and answer your questions. We’ve got information sessions, events, and multiple ways for you to connect with current USF students. Hope to see you there!
Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 Admission
We recognize that students around the world have experienced many challenges and uncertainties this year. Below are some of the adjustments we’re making, and you can also learn more about what we look for.
- Standardized testing: Since 2019, we have been a test optional university, so you won’t need test scores to apply.
- Transcripts: For students applying to the spring 2022 or fall 2022 terms, we will accept unofficial transcripts for admission as long as they are in PDF format and clearly show your full name, your school's name, your courses, and your grades. Unreadable or illegible PDF documents will not be accepted. If you are admitted to USF and you choose to enroll, you’ll be asked to provide your official final transcript.
- AP/IB exams: If you are unable to take scheduled exams, your admission to USF will not be impacted in any way. If you take these exams at a later date, we’ll award college credit at that point using our AP/IB/College credit criteria.
- Pass/Fail classes: There will be no impact on your admission to USF if you receive a pass or credit grade instead of a letter grade for classes that were moved to a remote format.
- (International students only) English Language Proficiency: Due to the closure of many test centers, international students will be allowed to submit the TOEFL iBT ® Special Home Edition. Learn more about our English language requirements, including how to waive these requirements.
We’re Here for You
During tough times like these, we need our USF family more than ever. We hope you will connect with us, lean on us, and take advantage of these opportunities to imagine your future as a Don. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach us at admission@usfca.edu or (415) 422-6563.
Please take care of yourself and others, and follow all of the recommendations of your school and community. More than anything, we want to be able to welcome you here, healthy and ready for your next chapter, in the fall.