2+2 Educational Opportunities

The University of South Florida Lakeland partners with Florida public community colleges including Polk Community College, South Florida Community College and Hillsborough Community College-Plant City to provide a 2+2 education. Specifically, this partnership allows students to obtain their first two years (Associate of Arts-A.A. or Associate of Science-A.S.) from the local community college then complete their baccalaureate and/or graduate degree through USF Lakeland. This collaboration allows students to obtain a 4-year degree, as well as a graduate degree, without leaving their community.

Undergraduate Transfer Students

Undergraduate transfer students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average in all previous college coursework and be in good standing from the last institution attended. Students with fewer than 60 credit hours must meet freshman admission requirements as well as admission requirements for lower level transfers. Admission requirements for upper level transfers must be met for students with more than 60 credit hours.

USF accepts transfer credits from institutions that are accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies/commissions recognized by USF at the time the credits are earned. Students with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public community college will be guaranteed admission into the university. (Please note: limited access programs still have specific college/program requirements that must be met as part of admission). For both lower level and upper level transfers visit the main USF Adult & Transfer Student Services section for more information.

A.S. to B.S.A.S. Students

USF Lakeland now offers an exciting opportunity for those students holding an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a Florida public community college. A.S. degree graduates may now transfer a block of 60 credit hours, regardless of discipline, into our new A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (A.S. to B.S.A.S.) degree program. This program is designed specifically for those students who may have been in the workforce for a time and are interested in furthering their education for future job progression. The A.S. to B.S.A.S. provides a variety of concentrations for students to choose from and only requires an additional 60 credit hours of coursework to complete their undergraduate degree. More information

Transient Students (Cross Enrollment)

Transient students are those who are earning a degree at a university or college other than USF, but wish to take a class here to satisfy degree requirements at their own academic institution. In this case, students should seek the proper transient student/cross-enrollment forms from their department in order to obtain approval and transfer credits.

Application Workshops

Business Transfer - Tuesday, Feb 26, 12 PM and 6 PM, LTB 1123
Arts & Sciences Transfer - Thursday, Feb 28, 12 PM and 6 PM, LTB 1125A
AS to BSAS Transfer - Tuesday, March 4 , 12 PM and 6 PM, LTB 1123
Engineering and IT Transfer - Wednesday, March 5, 12 PM and 6 PM, LTB 1124
Elementary Education Transfer - Thursday, March 6, 12 PM and 6 PM, LTB 1125

Open House - Thursday, March 20, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, LTB 1000

Preparing for College - Tuesday, April 22, LTB 1105


For more details contact Sal Torres 863-667-7086 or email storres@lakeland.usf.edu

Undergraduate Application Process

Students seeking admission to USF Lakeland should submit an application and supporting documents to the USF Office of Admissions well in advance of the term they wish to enter. You may apply up to 12 months before you attend. USF is on the semester system and admits students three times each year (Fall, Spring and Summer).

Students with 60 or more transferable credit hours must submit:

   . an application for admissions
   • a nonrefundable $30 application fee
   • an official transcript from each college or university they have attended

Students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 G.P.A. and be in good academic standing from the last college or university they attended.

Undergraduate Transfer Application Deadline Dates

Transfer students must apply by the following dates to be considered for admission into the university:

   To enter Fall Semester (August), apply by July 1
   To enter Spring Semester (January), apply by November 1
   To enter Summer (May-June), apply by April 1

All credentials (transcripts from every previous institution, fees, supporting documents) must be received by the 15th of the deadline month.

Transfer students must submit transcripts at the time of application even if they are incomplete.

Applications received after these deadline dates will be given admission consideration for the next term.

After all application materials have been received and reviewed by USF, you will receive your admissions notification. You should receive your acceptance 6 to 8 weeks after all application materials are received.

APPLY ONLINE
The online application is the preferred method for prospective students to use when applying to USF.


APPLY BY MAIL / DROP OFF IN PERSON

DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION
(Printable forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader)


This application along with supporting documents and $30 application fee may be brought to the USF Lakeland Office of Student Services or can be mailed directly to:

Once you are logged into OASIS:
Click Admissions
Then click View My Undergraduate Application Status.
The Admission Status site will open in a new browser window
Login with your SSN and OASIS PIN.

Students who have not yet applied to a degree program but would like a head start while applying for their major, may register as a non-degree seeking student.



Visit or contact the Office of Student Services at USF Lakeland to obtain additional information. USF Lakeland takes pride in providing you a personalized, friendly admissions process and overall quality academic experience.