Florida Southern accepts first-year applications on a rolling admission basis and the priority application date for fall entry is March 1. Students may apply early by November 1 via Early Action or Early Decision 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 date for fall entry is June 1. Admission decisions are generally awarded within two weeks of receipt of all application materials, which includes official copies of all college transcripts and a report of social standing from transferring institution; students transferring less than 24 hours should also submit official SAT/ACT scores and high school transcripts. Applicants who have earned any college course credit following high school graduation should apply as a transfer student. There is no application fee to apply.