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Transfer Transcript Submission
Students attending аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢as an incoming transfer must submit transcripts to enroll at the university. Below are definitions of the types of transcripts that may be requested and how to complete the requirement.
REQUIRED FOR:
Complete Application
You must submit official transcripts for any school or institution attended to help complete your application to receive an admissions decision. Please check the for details on your specific transcripts requested.
If you attended multiple institutions, be sure to submit separate official transcripts
from each of them.
Final Enrollment at USF
Before enrolling at USF, you must submit your final official transcripts from your last institution. Failure to do so before your first day of classes may result in a hold on your student account, potentially affecting financial aid and future registration. Your admission offer is contingent on receiving and evaluating your transcript.
HOW TO SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Incoming students should submit final transcripts electronically, using the University of South Florida's school code 001537. Follow the outlined options below for submission based on your school type.
Important notes for transcript submission:
- Transcripts must be sent directly to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢from your school.
- Provide official final transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Allow 4-6 weeks for the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Office of Admissions to process your transcript.
- Do NOT fax your transcripts to USF.
- If you cannot submit digitally, we will accept hard copies via mail.
- Hard copy official transcripts should be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes. If you bring your own transcript to a аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢campus, ensure it remains sealed; opening it renders it unofficial.
Florida Public High Schools
We strongly recommend using the preferred method to send your official transcripts since it results in the fastest delivery.
- Preferred Method of Receipt
- FASTER/SPEEDE* - School Code 001537
- Optional Methods
- Mail
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
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* FASTER and SPEEDE/ExPRESS are sets of predefined data formats used by educational institutions to electronically exchange student records and transcripts. Institutions must subscribe to the FASTER and/or SPEEDE/ExPRESS systems to participate in this exchange.
Florida Private High Schools
We strongly recommend using the preferred method to send your official transcripts since it results in the fastest delivery.
- Preferred Method
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- (including Naviance and Credential Solutions)
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- Optional Methods
- Email
- Mail
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
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Florida Public Colleges and Universities
We strongly recommend using the preferred method to send your official transcripts since it results in the fastest delivery.
- Preferred Method
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Electronic Data Interchange - Use the website of the institution you are currently attending to request that they send your transcripts to USF.
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- (including Naviance and Credential Solutions)
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- Optional Methods
- Email
- Mail
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
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Out-of-State High School Students
We strongly recommend using the preferred method to send your official transcripts since it results in the fastest delivery.
- Preferred Method
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- (including Naviance and Credential Solutions)
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- Optional Methods
- Email
- Mail
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
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If you are sending transcripts from an out-of-state institution, submissions of electronic transcripts via the SPEEDE network will not be accepted. Please consult with your institution(s) to review your options. If your institution(s) uses SPEEDE, please request that an official transcript to be mailed to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢(4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036, Tampa, FL 33620, USA) or an electronic PDF be mailed to transcripts@usf.edu.
Out of State Colleges and Universities
We strongly recommend using the preferred method to send your official transcripts since it results in the fastest delivery.
- Preferred Method
-
- (including Naviance and Credential Solutions)
-
- Optional Methods
- Email
- Mail
-
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢
Office of Admissions
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
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Homeschool
- Your primary educator should submit a homeschool transcript to the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Office of Admissions by emailing transfer@usf.edu. If your primary educator is unable to generate an final high school transcript, please have them fill out the Homeschool Transcript Template and email it to transfer@usf.edu.
GED
- If you graduated after 2014 through the GED program, to request transcripts.
- If you graduated before 2014 through the GED program, you may have to submit your request by completing the form on .
Military Transcripts – AART, SMART, etc.
- Follow the instructions listed on the to request that your transcript be sent to USF.
Please note: All documents, including documents submitted electronically, require processing time. To avoid delays, submit all required documents as early as possible and well before deadlines.
If you have additional questions, please contact your recruiter at transfer@usf.edu.
AFTER YOU'VE SUBMITTED YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of your transcript by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Office of Admissions. Here's what to expect once we receive it:
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Receives Transcripts
Step 1
When the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Office of Admissions receives your transcript from your previous or current institution(s), we'll update your Transcript tile in the Applicant Portal to "Received and Under Review," marked with a Yellow status.
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Completes Transcript Processing
Step 2
Once аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢processes your transcript, the following updates will occur on your checklist:
- Green "Completed" Status: Your tile will transition to a Green "Completed" status once your transcript has been
verified as final, indicating that all coursework has been completed with a final
grade, and a degree or graduation date has been provided, if applicable.
- Yellow "Received and Under Review" Status: If your transcript contains any ongoing coursework without a final grade, or if it lacks a graduation date for your degree, if applicable, your tile will maintain a "Received and Under Review" status, marked with a Yellow flag.
Make sure to check your often for updates. If you have additional questions, please contact your recruiter at transfer@usf.edu.