Florida Southern accepts first-year applications on a rolling admission basis and the priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall (August) entry. Students may apply early by November 1 via Early Action (non-binding) or Early Decision (binding) and receive an admissions decision by December 15. In addition to a completed application, students should submit official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores (unless applying test-optional), and one academic letter of recommendation. Applicants who have not earned college course credit following high school graduation should apply as a first-year student. There is no application fee to apply.

Florida Southern accepts transfer applications on a rolling admission basis and the priority application deadline is June for Fall (August) entry.  Admission decisions are generally offered within two weeks of receipt of all application materials, which includes official copies of college transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended; students transferring less than 24 credit hours should also submit official final high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores. Applicants who have earned any college course credit following high school graduation should apply as a transfer student.  A report of social standing from most recent transferring institution is required prior to enrollment. There is no application fee to apply.