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Congratulations on your
acceptance to USF!

This page will be a resource for you and your family as you carry on in the admissions process. We understand that this can be a difficult decision, so this page was designed with YOU in mind. Please see the resources at the bottom of this page to learn more about USF. To help with your decision, you may want to visit campus or find out more about the financial assistance we can provide.

When you decide USF is right for you…

  • File FAFSA if Applicable (fafsa.ed.gov) 
    Go to this link to file your FAFSA or check your FAFSA status. USF’s school code is 001664.
  • Pay Your Tuition Deposit
    To confirm your spot in our next Freshman class, we ask for a $100 deposit that will solidify your spot in our new class, fully refundable through May 1.
  • Sign Up for SOAR | Sign Up for Transfer Registration
    *To attend a registration, YOU MUST be admitted to the University of St. Francis and have submitted your $100 tuition deposit.
  • Complete a Housing Application
    Want to live on campus? Complete a housing application and make a $50 deposit, fully refundable through May 1.
  • Visit the MyUSF portal
    Continue to check your account in the portal for further information on financial aid, admissions status, billing and your schedule once you register.
  • Complete Required Health Forms
    You’ll need a physical and to turn in other required health information before you begin at USF.
  • Waive Your Student Health Insurance Charge (if applicable)
    If you are insured, and do not want to participate in the university health insurance, you will need your portal ID and password to complete the waiver process.
  • Attend a Summer Event for New Students
    There are three chances to visit USF this summer to get a head start on meeting new classmates and learning your way around campus: May 18, June 16 and July 22, 2021! You’re invited to bring up to two guests. You’ll get… 
    » The chance to meet other incoming students and current USF students. 
    » Q&As with financial aid, academic advising and food services.
    » Residence hall tours and partial campus tours of classrooms and facilities.
    » A visit to USF’s bookstore to stock up on merch.
    » Free shirts for all attendees, plus prizes during the event.
    » Light refreshments, including appetizers and beverages.
    » Register at: calendly.com/usfwelcomecenter/soar

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