Beat the Clock: Key Application Deadlines for Florida Colleges

If you're planning to apply to college in Florida, 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.

We’ve gathered important dates for both public and private colleges across the state, from large universities to smaller private schools. Think of this as your cheat sheet for making sure you don’t miss a deadline or an opportunity. And remember, application timelines can change, so it’s always a good idea to double-check each college’s website.

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. 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	EA: Nov 1, 2025 (materials by Nov 8)	RD: Jan 15, 2026 (materials by Jan 22)
Florida State University (FSU)	Public	EA (FL residents): Oct 15, 2025 (materials by Oct 22)	RD: Dec 1, 2025; Rolling: Mar 1, 2026
University of South Florida (USF)	Public	EA: Nov 1, 2025 (materials by Nov 15)	RD: Dec 15, 2025; Rolling: Mar 1, 2026
University of Central Florida (UCF)	Public	EA: Oct 15, 2025 (materials by Nov 15)	Rolling through May 1, 2026
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)	Public	EA: Oct 15, 2025	Rolling through March 13, 2026
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)	Public	Priority: Nov 1, 2025 (materials by Nov 15)	Rolling (space-available)
University of North Florida (UNF)	Public	Priority: Nov 1, 2025	RD: April 1, 2026 (materials by April 15)
New College of Florida	Public	EA: Nov 1, 2025	Rolling thereafter
University of Miami	Private	ED I: Nov 1, 2025; EA: Nov 1, 2025	RD: Jan 1, 2026
Eckerd College	Private	EA: Nov 15, 2025	Rolling after EA deadline
Florida Southern College	Private	EA: Nov 1, 2025	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 1, 2025; ED II: Jan 5, 2026; EA: Nov 15, 2025	RD: Feb 1, 2026
Stetson University	Private	ED: Nov 1, 2025, EA: Nov. 15, 2025	RD: Rolling admissions continue after EA deadline
University of Tampa	Private	ED: Nov 1, 2025, EA: Nov. 15, 2025	RD: Jan. 15, 2026

Always consult each school directly to confirm dates.

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