As many as 29 early decision acceptances may be offered by October 1 for classes beginning the following August for those students who apply, qualify and are accepted under early decision guidelines. The guidelines are as follows:

1. Applicants must be Florida residents currently enrolled as seniors or graduates of an accredited upper division university or college in the United States. All students must receive a baccalaureate degree before August of the year they are to enter medical school.
2. Applicants should have an undergraduate cumulative overall and science grade point average in the range of 3.7 or better on a 4.0 scale. Science and English requirements for entrance to the college should be completed. In special instances, individuals who have not completed all prerequisite requirements may be considered.
3. The Medical College Admission Test must have been taken no later than the spring of the year students are applying. Students must have an average score of at least ten or better on the MCAT with no score in any category below eight.
4. An American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application and all transcripts must be on file in Washington prior to August 1 of the year of application.
5. Eligible applicants for early decision will be interviewed during the month of September.
6. Applicants must be applying only to this institution with full intentions of attending if accepted. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be no later than October 1. An acceptance means a firm commitment to attend the University of South Florida College of Medicine.
7. Applicants who are not accepted under this program will, in the majority of instances, still be given consideration for admission during the regular admission cycle. They are also eligible to apply to any other medical college of their choice.
8. Applications from students desiring to be considered under this program should be labeled as an Early Decision applicant through AMCAS.