Beat the Clock: Key Application Deadlines for Florida Colleges: Class of 2027

If you're planning to apply to college in Florida for Fall 2027, knowing the deadlines is a smart first step. Whether you're aiming for Early Action to hear back sooner, considering Early Decision for your top choice, or exploring Rolling Admission schools that review applications as they come in, this guide can help you stay ahead.

PEAK has gathered important dates for both public and private colleges across the state, from large universities to smaller private schools. Think of this as a cheat sheet for making sure no deadline or opportunity gets missed. And remember, application timelines can change, so it's always a good idea to double-check each college's website, especially this cycle: several Florida public universities have added new Early Decision options for the first time.

This table includes a selection of Florida's public and private colleges with known Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), Regular Decision (RD), and Rolling Admission deadlines for students applying during the 2026-2027 cycle. Confirm all dates on each school's official admissions website.

College	Type	EA / ED Deadline(s)	Regular / Rolling Deadline(s)
University of Florida (UF)	Public	NEW - ED: Oct 15, 2026 (decision by Dec 11); EA: Nov 1, 2026 (materials by Nov 8)	RD: Jan 15, 2027 (materials by Jan 22)
Florida State University (FSU)	Public	NEW - ED: Oct 15, 2026; EA (FL residents): Oct 15, 2026, both decisions by Dec 17	RD: Dec 1, 2026; Rolling: Mar 1, 2027
University of South Florida (USF)	Public	EA: Nov 2, 2026 (materials by Nov 16)	RD: Dec 16, 2026 (scholarship/materials deadline Jan 15, 2027); Rolling: Mar 1, 2027
University of Central Florida (UCF)	Public	EA: Oct 15, 2026 (materials by Nov 15, decision Dec 4)	Rolling through May 1, 2027
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)	Public	EA: Oct 15, 2026 (decision by Dec 4)	Rolling through March 12, 2027
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)	Public	EA: Nov 1, 2026 (materials by Nov 15)	Rolling through March 1, 2027
University of North Florida (UNF)	Public	Priority: Nov 18, 2026 (decision Dec 9)	Final: April 1, 2027 (materials by April 15)
New College of Florida	Public	EA: Nov 1, 2026	Rolling through May 1, 2027
University of Miami	Private	ED I: Nov 1, 2026; EA: Nov 1, 2026	ED II / RD: Jan 5, 2027
Eckerd College	Private	EA: Nov 15, 2026	Rolling after EA deadline
Florida Southern College	Private	EA: Nov 1, 2026	RD follows; confirm on site
Nova Southeastern University	Private	No formal EA; flexible deadlines	Rolling admissions
Flagler College	Private	Confirm directly; EA info limited	Rolling or set deadline based on program
Florida Institute of Technology	Private	May offer EA or Priority deadline	Rolling admissions
Rollins College	Private	ED I: Nov 15, 2026; ED II: Jan 5, 2027; EA: Nov 15, 2026	RD: Feb 1, 2027
Stetson University	Private	ED: Nov 1, 2026; EA: Nov 15, 2026	Rolling admissions continue after EA deadline
University of Tampa	Private	ED: Nov 1, 2026; EA: Nov 15, 2026	RD: Jan 15, 2027

Always consult each school directly to confirm dates.

A note on this cycle's biggest change: UF and FSU have both added a binding Early Decision option for students entering Fall 2027, on top of their existing Early Action plans. Early Decision means committing to enroll if admitted, so it's worth a real conversation before choosing that path over the non-binding Early Action route.

For a customized college list or help with applications, contact PEAK Educational Consulting at www.peakeducationalconsulting.com.