Early University Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
FREQUENT MISTAKES! READ BEFORE STARTING...
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- USF has discontinued Form 1 as of September 2025.
- RETURING STUDENTS who have not missed 3 semesters GO TO STEP 5
- Note: If you have not attended for three (3) semesters you are considered NEW. Examples: If you applied in the Fall and never attended Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters, you must have a new application.
- Residency can be tricky, it is the parents information not the student so you will need help. Go to the detailed directions for guidance if unsure. Remember! The Claimant is the student's parent, or legal guardian.
- Do not sign up for textbook trials in Canvas as they expire in 14 days and students will not have their education materials once that downloaded trial ends. ONLY buy books through Follett with your account money.
- Your textbook money will be taken away the last Friday of the first week of classes. GO HERE: (To see Important dates on USF Calendars such as the first day of class and end dates)
Before you begin STEP 1, find your city and find your high school code here:
STEP 1: APPLICATION: To begin the appilcation Select First time users to create new application or returning users if you need to finish your application. Remember! The Claimant is the student's parent, or legal guardian for residency.
STEP 2: Three (3) working days after you apply, activate yo
STEP 3: Check your USF email inbox. Go here () then go to (upper right hand corner) to obtain your U Number - log into MyUSF Student portal. Review .
STEP 4: Student and Parent Fill out Medical History Form and go to and upload the form to Student Health Services.
The medical history form is ONLY required if you are taking on USF campus classes or classes offered on public high school campus. Not needed for on-line classes.
- Note: Please Check the tiny boxes in section 1 to DECLINE MENINGITIS & DECLINE HEPATITIS on the form. For more details click here.
STEP 5: Log onto your student portal. Go here () then go to MyUSF (upper right hand corner)
- If taking courses online or on a USF Campus, and to learn how to look up courses use STUDENT SELF SERVICES. Must Log in to have access.
- OTHER way to find classes is
Note: Your high school/homeschool counselor will fill out your course approval form (CAF) after you work with them. They will provide you with course options. The CAF is an electronic form with course selections approved by your high school counselor for you to take to meet your high school graduation requirements.
STEP 6: The CAF - Course Approval Form is required by all counselors to ensure the student is taking courses needed for high school graduation or for a college degree. One form is submitted per semester ( one for Fall term/and one for Spring term).
- PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL students taking courses on a ON-PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL campus will be courtesy registered by USF based on the high school counselor's approval form submission.
Step 7: SELF-REGISTRATION - Students taking a USF-online or a course on a USF-Campus will require self-registration using STUDENT SELF SERVICES. Log in to MyUSF student portal. Go here () then go to MyUSF (upper right hand corner)
Step 8: Books must be purchased through student account and before classes begin. See website for more details.
Your Funds will be taken away on Friday the last day of the first week of classes, so don't delay! BUY YOUR BOOKS AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOUR CLASSES!
EMAILS to STUDENTS: USF dual enrollment sends emails to the student's USF email address to remind them of registration and book purchase processes and deadlines. Students should monitor their emails to receive notifications.
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