Early University Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

                              CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED APPLICATION DIRECTIONS       

SPRING APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 15th                         

  • Use Google Chrome on a LAPTOP or DESKTOP only.
  • Do Not Pay - Just close the window when application is completed.
  • 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. 
  • NEW - Application will close July 28th. Applications will open Sept. 15th for Spring.
  • Before you begin, find your city and find your high school code here:

Complete the APPLICATION as of September 15th for SPRING 2026 through SLATE. Instructions coming soon.  Fall deadline has passed. Stay tuned for Spring application.       

: Check your ßÙßÇÂþ»­ email inbox. Go here (usf.edu) then go to to obtain your U Number - log into  MyßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student portal. Review . 

STEP 4:  Student and Parent Fill out Medical History Form to the form to Student Health Services.                                                                                                               

  • ONLY required if you are taking on USF campus or on public high school classes.  Not needed for on-line classes.
  • Note:  Please Check the box to DECLINE MENINGITIS & DECLINE HEPATITIS on the form.

STEP 5:  Student and Parent/guardian fill out student information FORM 1. Name and email of your high school counselor is required in the form.

STEP 6:  Log onto your MyUSF student portal.

  • If taking courses online or on a USF Campus, look up courses use STUDENT SELF SERVICES.   Log on to have access.
  • OTHER way to find classes is

Note: Your high school/homeschool counselor will fill out course approval FORM 2 (CAF) after you work with your counselor to provide course options.  Form 2 (CAF) is an electronic form with course selections approved by your counselor for you to take.

STEP 8:  FORM 2 submission (CAF- Course Approval Form) by all counselors is required. One per semester (Fall/Spring).

  • 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 Dual Enrollment FORM 2 (CAF) submission.

Step 9: SELF-REGISTRATION - Students taking a USF-online or on-USF-Campus courses will require self-registration using STUDENT SELF SERVICES after logging onto MY ßÙßÇÂþ»­ student portal.

Step 10:  Books must be purchased through student account and before classes begin.  Funds will be availabe through the 2nd week of class onlyDo not get book trials as they expire in 2 weeks and students will not have their education materials once that downloaded trial ends.  ONLY get boosks through Follett.

EMAILS to STUDENTS: USF dual enrollment sends emails to the student's ßÙßÇÂþ»­ email address to remind them of registration and book purchase processes and deadlines. Students should monitor their emails to receive notifications.

Free Microsoft 365 for all students: https://software.usf.edu/microsoft-office-365