Transfer Admissions

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

Students who have completed less than 17 college credits since graduating high school (AP, IB, CLEP and dual enrollment credits do not count in the 17) should submit:

• Official final high school transcript
• Official college transcripts from all schools previously attended
• An application to UT as a transfer student
• A non-refundable $40 application fee

Students who have completed more than 17 college credits since graduating high school should submit:

• Official college transcripts from all schools previously attended
• An application to UT as a transfer student
• A non-refundable $40 application fee
• Final high school transcripts will be required as proof of graduation if the student is admitted and chooses to attend UT. It will not be required for application review. Those who submit a college transcript showing a completed associate's degree do not need to submit their final high school transcripts.

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

International transfers should see the international admissions information.

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

• Athletic Training (separate application and requirements)
• Education (separate application after completion of first 30 credit hours)
• Nursing (separate application after completion of all pre-nursing prerequisites, priority consideration is given to current UT students)
• 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. UT 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 UT 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, UT 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 UT 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 UT has an articulation agreement may be accepted with junior standing (minimum 60 credit hours).

UT is also Test Optional. We do not require test scores for admission to the University or in our scholarship award process. Instead of tests, we concentrate on other metrics previously mentioned here. While a student may send test scores if they desire, such scores are not necessary during the application and admissions process at UT.

A maximum of 64 credits may be transferred from regionally accredited two-year or community colleges. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year institutions may transfer any number of credits. All transfer students must complete the last 31 credit hours in residency at UT. Credit is transferred only for those courses completed with grades of "C" or better. Admitted students receive an official transfer credit evaluation as soon as possible after submitting a deposit.

You can find a list of courses that UT has previously evaluated on our transfer credit page. If a class isn't 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" or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Scholarships

UT offers several different scholarship opportunities for transfer students. 

• Merit-Based — Upon admission to UT, 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. An unweighted 3.0 GPA is considered competitive for merit aid. 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 UT to be reviewed for a $2,000 per year scholarship.
• UTAG — Students who are applying through our UTAG program are eligible for a $1,000 per year scholarship. 

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. UT’s FAFSA school code is 001538.

Students can use our net price calculator to estimate what their financial aid package can look like at UT. 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 should 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 UT, an admissions 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). This deposit is not refundable after May 1 for the summer and fall terms and after Oct. 1 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.
3. Fill out your transfer pre-enrollment form on Spartan Start (your application portal). You'll also be able to upload your ID photo for your Spartan Card here!
4. Approximately three to five days after submitting your deposit, you will receive log-in information for MyUTampa. Here you'll be able to submit your housing application (if you've submitted your housing deposit), health forms and view your schedule when it's ready through Workday.
5. 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. Make sure to check your email regularly for information from our transfer coordinator on how to receive registration clearance and register for classes.

Any person who has previously attended UT 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 UT must be approved by the dean of students for readmission. If the applicant left the University in good academic standing as a degree-seeking student, is eligible to return with no judicial sanctions and did not subsequently attempt additional college-level courses elsewhere, he or she will be considered for admission as a readmit student on a space-available basis.

Former UT students who left the University under academic dismissal must submit a personal statement discussing their activities since dismissal and why they believe they will be more successful if readmitted. Applicants must submit the personal statement and admission application by June 1 for the fall term, by Jan. 2 for the spring term and by April 1 for the summer terms.

If any additional college courses were completed after leaving UT, official transcripts from the institution attended must be submitted as part of the application for admission. The applicant will be subject to the current admissions policy guidelines for transfer applicants.

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Contact Information

Office of Admissions
The University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box F
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Phone: (813) 253-6211
Toll free: (888) MINARET (646-2738)
Fax: (813) 258-7398
Email: admissions@ut.edu