Transfer students can apply online, use the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

The University admits on a rolling admissions basis until the desired term is full.  Students are encouraged to apply by priority deadlines. 

Students who have completed more than 17 college credits since graduating high school (AP, IB, AICE, CLEP, dual enrollment and military (JST) credits do not count toward the 17 earned credit requirement) must submit:

• Official college transcripts from all schools previously attended
• An application to UTampa as a transfer student
• A non-refundable $40 application fee
• Official final high school transcript will be required as proof of graduation
• Those who submit an official college transcript showing a conferred associate's degree do not need to submit their final high school transcript

Transfer students are not required to submit an essay or letter of recommendation but may do so if they would like to supplement their application.

International transfers should see the International Transfer Admissions tab on the international students' application page.

The following majors require additional departmental applications and/or requirements: 

• Education (separate application after completion of first 30 credit hours)
• Nursing (separate application after completion of all pre-nursing pre-requisites, priority consideration is given to current UTampa students who have been enrolled full-time for two or more semesters)
• Music (audition required)
• Musical Theatre (audition required)
• Theatre (audition required)

The Admissions Review Committee at The University of Tampa strives for transparency in our application review process. UTampa reviews completed transfer 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 may outweigh certain academic factors when UTampa decides to accept a student. We are particularly interested in student character, leadership, community service and willingness to help others. 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 our evaluation process:
 

Academic Review:

• Quality of grades in college and high school
• Quality of grades related to prospective major (e.g., chemistry grades for a forensic science major, etc.)
• Strength and performance of college coursework completed (e.g., quantitative coursework, coursework with intensive writing, etc.) 

Character Review:

• Empathy and kindness toward others (e.g., community service, taking care of family in need, etc.)
• Extracurricular activity and accomplishment (e.g., orchestra, band, theatre, honors societies, Girl/Boy Scouts, club involvement, athletics, performing arts, etc.)
• Independence (e.g., overnight travel, camps, after-school or summer employment, student-initiated communication with the University versus parents communicating, etc.)
• Leadership (e.g., president, treasurer, captain/co-captain, MVP, first-chair instrumental, teacher’s assistant, etc.)

The University admits transfer students on a rolling admissions basis allowing application submissions throughout the year, but students are encouraged to apply early.
 

For admission and scholarship purposes, UTampa calculates transfer GPA for all courses attempted at all universities attended. This cumulative GPA will not appear on a student’s UT transcript. Once enrolled, only grades received at UTampa are used to calculate a GPA (exceptions include the cumulative GPA for nursing program admissions). 
 

Students transferring with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public community college or one of the community colleges with which UTampa has an articulation agreement may be accepted with junior standing (minimum 60 credit hours).
 

UTampa is test optional. We do not require test scores for admission to the University as a transfer student.

The Univeristy of Tampa accepts transfer credit from U.S. institutions of higher education accredited by one of the accepted accrediting agencies outlined in the catalog.

A maximum of 64 credits may be transferred from a two-year institution, but there is no limit on the number of credits that may be accepted from a four-year institution.  All transfer students must complete their last 31 credit hours in residency at UTampa. Credit is transferred only for those courses completed with grades of "C"  (2.0 quality point) or better. Admitted students receive a transfer credit evaluation as soon as possible after submitting a deposit.
 

*Please note that if a student has attended several two-year colleges, 64 credits maximum may transfer in from all community colleges combined.
 

You can find a list of courses that UTampa has previously evaluated on our transfer credit page. If a class is not listed, it typically means that we have not previously evaluated that course. We will evaluate it for you upon acceptance as long as it was passed with a "C" (2.0 quality point) or better as part of our official transfer credit evaluation.

Scholarships
 

UTampa offers several different scholarship opportunities for transfer students. 

• Merit-Based — Upon admission to UTampa, transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. These range from $6,000 to $9,000 per year and are awarded based on the student's unweighted cumulative GPA at the time of admission.  We do not recalculate merit scholarships after a student has been admitted. 
• Phi Theta Kappa — Phi Theta Kappa members can submit a digital copy of their membership certificate with their application to admissions@ut.edu to be reviewed for a $2,000 per year scholarship.  Please review eligibility requirements.  

Financial Aid
 

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for any type of need-based aid or loan. Learn more about how to apply for financial aid. Dependent students must include parental information on the FAFSA. UTampa’s FAFSA school code is 001538.
 

Students may use our net price calculator to estimate what their financial aid package may look like at UTampa. All students receive a complete financial aid package after being offered admission. 

Congratulations! We can't wait for you to join us on campus!
 

Once students are accepted, they must go through the following steps:

1. Review your financial aid package and transfer credit report. An email with instructions will be sent shortly after your acceptance.
2. To reserve your spot at UTampa, an enrollment deposit is required. Once admitted, students should pay a $500 deposit (if you plan to live on campus) or a $300 deposit (if you plan to commute). Deposit deadlines are located on Spartan Start (your application portal).
3. Fill out your transfer pre-enrollment form on Spartan Start.  Completion of this form is necessary to be updated to enrolled status.  
4. Approximately three to five days after submitting your enrollment deposit, you will receive log-in information for MyUTampa. Here you'll be able to submit your housing application (if you've submitted your $500 enrollment deposit), health forms, photo for Spartan ID,  and access Workday to review academic progress and register for courses, once enrolled.
5. Once a new student is enrolled status (March for Summer/Fall students and October for Spring students), the Advising Office will send an email with Registration Information and Instruction Modules to new students who have filled out the transfer pre-enrollment form through the SpartanStart Portal. The email will also include contact information to make an appointment with the Transfer Coordinator/Advisor for assistance with your degree plan and first semester schedule.
6. When the start of the semester gets closer, remember to check out our orientation information and send any updated official transcripts so we can update your transfer credit report for you.

Any person who has previously attended UTampa but has not been enrolled for at least one academic year (two regular semesters) may apply for admission as a READMIT student through the Office of Admissions. All students returning to UTampa must be approved by the dean of students for readmission. If there are any previous holds on record, i.e. judicial sanctions or outstanding balances, they must be cleared prior to being considered for re-admission to UTampa.
 

Readmission Document Requirements:

• An application to UTampa as a Readmit Student
• A non-refundable $40 application fee
• Official transcripts for any coursework completed since previous attendance to UTampa

(Unofficial UTampa transcripts and any transcripts previously submitted and still on record will be added by the Admissions Office).

• Personal statement discussing activities since last attended UTampa if not enrolled in additional college credits

Academic Dismissal Appeal Process

Students who were previously academically dismissed must be reviewed by the Academic Advising Appeals Committee. Students will submit the required readmission documents listed above as a Readmit student through the Admissions Office including the following documents:

1. Submit a personal statement discussing their activities since dismissal and why they believe they will be more successful if readmitted.
2. Complete the Academic Appeal Form and submit to the Advising Office at academicpetitions@ut.edu.

Academic Appeal Deadlines: Individuals must submit the admission application and supplemental documents by 11:59 p.m. EST June 1 for the fall term,  Jan. 2 for the spring term and April 1 for the summer term.
 

Next Steps for Readmitted Students:

1. Submit admission deposit. A $500 deposit (if you plan to live on campus) or a $300 deposit (if you plan to commute). This deposit is not refundable after May 1 for the summer and fall terms and after Sept. 15 for the spring term. It will be credited to your student account. Please note that admissions deposits are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is full.
2. Students will be connected with an advisor who will assist with degree plan and schedule.