BackFreshman Dates & Deadlines
The University of Florida provides three application options, or timelines, for students to choose: Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) or Regular Decision (RD). Each of these paths provide different decision notifications, listed below.
| Early Decision (Binding) | Early Action (Non-Binding) | Regular Decision (Non-Binding) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | October 15 | November 1 | January 15 |
| Materials Deadline | October 22 | November 8 | January 22 |
| Decision Notification | December 11 | January 22 | March 19 |
| Decision Outcomes | Admit, Deny or Defer | Admit, Deny or Defer | Admit, Deny, Waitlist or Pathways |
| Confirmation Deadline | January 8* | May 1 | May 1 |
| Official Test Score Deadline | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Official Transcript Deadline | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 |
Materials Deadline
For the materials deadlines above, you must submit all of the application materials (STARS or high school transcript, and the self-reported or official test scores).
STARS (formerly SSAR) Deadline
Submit your STARS by the materials deadline for your application option found in the chart above. Changes and corrections should be made prior to the respective STARS deadline. After this date, your STARS information will be locked for editing and if a change is necessary after this deadline, contact Admissions via our Contact page.
Enrollment Confirmation Deadline
Confirm your enrollment and pay the non-refundable $200 tuition deposit.
Official Test Score Submission Deadline
SAT, ACT, and/or Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores may be sent directly from the testing agency or self-reported through your application status page. If your official test scores are not received by the May 1 deadline, you will not be eligible for enrollment.
Official Transcript(s) Deadline
Make arrangements to send your final transcript(s) to our office by July 1, as your school may not automatically do this and your enrollment at UF is dependent on this submission. Students can track the receipt of their transcript(s) on their application status page.
Official transcripts may be sent to UF in two ways: paper transcripts received by UF in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts sent from your school directly to UF, which can save up to two weeks response time. UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, ScribbleSoft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR, or Transcripts Plus.
Send your electronic transcript(s) to:
te@admissions.ufl.edu
Send your paper transcript(s) to:
UF Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000