Please note that the application instructions on this page refer to entrance to the University. The following majors require separate departmental applications and/or requirements (see department links below for specific instructions):
You have three options to choose from when applying to The University of Tampa as a first-year student. It is important to select the plan that best fits you. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your Admissions counselor to discuss and better understand your choices.
Early Decision:
Application and all supporting documents must be submitted on or before Nov. 1 and decisions will be released by the end of December. Students admitted during the Early Decision round/plan must pay their enrollment deposit by Jan 15.
Early Decision is for applicants whose first choice is The University of Tampa and are ready to commit if offered admission. Early Decision is a binding agreement, stating that, if admitted, you will withdraw applications from all other institutions and enroll at UT. In addition to submitting the required supporting documents, Early Decision students must also submit an Early Decision Agreement form as part of their completed application. This form requires a signature from the applicant, parent/guardian, and high school counselor.
Early Action:
Application and all supporting documents must be submitted on or before Nov. 15 and decisions will be released by the end of February. The enrollment deadline for admitted Early Action applicants is May 1.
The most popular way to apply to UT! Early Action is a non-binding option where admitted students have until May 1 to make a final decision and confirm enrollment. This allows applicants to learn about their decision early, while still exploring other colleges and universities. This option allows individuals to weigh different admissions and financial aid offers before finalizing their college decision.
Regular Decision:
Application and all supporting documents must be submitted on or before Feb. 1 and decisions will be released by the end of March. The enrollment deadline for admitted Regular Decision applicants is May 1.
Regular Decision is a non-binding option where admitted students have until May 1 to make a final decision and confirm enrollment. This plan is for students who need extra time to complete their applications and want to keep their options open.
Applications completed after Feb. 1 are evaluated and decisions are released on a rolling, space-available basis.
Applications for spring entry are evaluated on a rolling basis until the class is full.
The following documents are required for evaluation:
The following optional documents/actions may help your application stand out:
The Admissions Review Committee at The University of Tampa strives for transparency in the application review process. UT reviews completed student applications holistically. We define holistic admission as examining the entire student application file, the whole person and the context of the student’s environment. Academic accomplishment is clearly the dominating factor when evaluating students and making admissions decisions. However, there are many relevant criteria that also contribute to academic factors when UT decides to accept a student.
We are particularly interested in student character, leadership and community service. The following provides examples that will demonstrate what we look for with respect to a student’s academic potential and strength of character, the two main areas of review during the evaluation process:
Academic Review:
Character Review:
A college preparatory curriculum is required, including a minimum of 18 academic units (four English, three science (two must be laboratory sciences), three mathematics, three social studies, two foreign language and three academic electives).
Admission is contingent on graduation from high school or acceptable scores on the high school equivalency test (GED).
UTampa is test optional. We do not require test scores for admission to the University. However, test scores are important and if you feel yours are reflective of your academic potential, we encourage you to send them. We recommend that you send SAT scores if greater than 1200 or ACT scores if greater than 25.
The University awards course credit for acceptable scores of Advanced Placement tests administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, CLEP examinations and International Baccalaureate course exams.
Home-schooled students should also submit a copy of the 11th-year annual pupil’s educational progress evaluation or annual assessment test results, as well as a grade transcript for all completed work at time of application, if available.
