Initial Eligibility Guidelines for Freshman Admissions, 2011-2012 college, freshman admission decisions at USF also include consideration

at USF also include consideration of factors such as strength

This chart is intended to help you determine which of your students might be the best fit for USF
and outlines the initial academic guidelines slated to be in effect from October 1, 2010 through
March 1, 2011 for regular freshman admission to USF. Please note that USF recalculates an
academic grade point average for admission purposes, adding weights of one point for AP, AICE,
IB and dual enrollment courses and .5 for Honors in which a grade of ‘C’ or better is earned.
Based on national and institutional research on student academic success in the first-year of
of curriculum, completion of required academic units, and notable grade trends, especially in
junior and senior years of high school. Secondary factors may include status as first-generation-
to college students from an economically or educationally disadvantaged community, a record
of positive accomplishments or negative personal conduct, or evidence of a special talent, any of
which may warrant a more comprehensive review by USF personnel. These guidelines are subject
to change without notice based on space availability in the freshman class.

USF Academic Success Predictors

Freshman applicants receive one point for each academic
criterion below which is met. The initial eligibility grid displays
the corresponding number of points generally required for
admission to USF.
AP, IB or AICE Coursework (3 or more courses)*
PreCalculus, Calculus or higher Math*
Additional Natural Science Course(s) with Lab*
Additional Foreign Language Course*
SAT - Writing >= 550 or ACT English/Writing >= 24
Dual Enrollment Coursework (2 or more courses)
Postsecondary GPA >= 3.00

Minimum USF Admissions Requirements

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for
admission to the State University System of Florida, applicants
must meet all of the admission criteria below to be offered
regular admission to USF as a freshman or lower-level transfer.
English = 4 (3 with substantial writing)
Math = 4 (Algebra I or above)
Natural Science = 3 (2 with substantial labs)
Social Science = 3
Foreign Language = 2 (in same language)
Academic Electives = 2
Postsecondary GPA >= 2.50
SAT - Critical Reading >= 460 or ACT - Reading >=19
SAT - Math >= 460 or ACT - Math >= 19
SAT - Writing >= 440 or ACT - English/Writing >= 18

*NOTE: All grades earned for advanced or additional

coursework must be “C” or higher to earn the
Academic Success Factor.