Next Steps: International First-Year and Transfers (Fall)
Welcome to the USF community! We have listed your Next Steps here so that you have a smooth transition to USF. These requirements are for all new students, so please do your best to complete them by the deadlines. For specific questions, there is contact information at the bottom of each page.
Transfer Students: Once you've made a myUSF account, make sure to review your degree evaluation to see how your credits have transferred over to USF.
For general support, International Student and Scholar Services can help you with immigration, visas, or travel arrangements.
| STEP | Description | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Confirm Enrollment & Submit Deposit | The date printed on your admission letter |
| Step 2 | Create myUSF account | ASAP |
| Step 3 | Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa | ASAP |
| Step 4 | Submit Final Documents | ASAP, or when you have final grades from your last class |
| Step 5 | Apply for Housing | May 10 (first-year students) or June 9 (transfer students) |
| Step 6 | Prepare for class registration | April 3 |
| Step 7 | View Degree Evaluation | ASAP |
| Step 8 | Register for Classes | April 21 (Transfer and ED students) or June 21 (First-year students) |
| Step 9 | Pay Your Bill | August 1 |
| Step 10 | Make Final Travel Arrangements | July/August |
| Step 11 | Register for New Student & Family Orientation | August 1 |
| Step 12 | Get Your USF One Card | August 12 |
| Step 13 | Provide Proof of Immunization | August 1-15 (nursing students) or August 15 (non-nursing students) |
| Step 14 | Complete the Mandatory Introductory Courses | August 1-22 |
| Step 15 | Confirm your Health Insurance | Sept 1 |
| Step 16 | Know Your Privacy Rights & Responsibilities | Before move-in |