How to Apply

At Saint Leo University, we emphasize teaching and focus on you—the student—because we recognize your college experience shapes your future.

Saint Leo has a tradition of always putting the student first—from enrollment and admission practices, to student life here at the university. This culture of community at Saint Leo is what drives us to treat everybody well—regardless of their enrollment status.

Questions? Contact Admission at (352) 588-8283 or (800) 334-5532, or email us at admission@saintleo.edu.

Follow the specific admission process instructions for you.

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Application Deadlines - Priority Application

Applications for admission are accepted and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. These application due dates are priority dates only.

  Entrance Term Priority Application Deadline Decision Notification Deposit/Decision Reply Due
First-Year Candidates Fall March 1 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file May 1
  Spring November 15 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file January 1
Transfer Candidates Fall August 1 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file Same as above or if later, within 2 weeks of notification of admission
  Spring December 1 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file Same as above or if later, within 2 weeks of notification of admission
International Candidates Fall June 1 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file Same as above or if later, within 2 weeks of notification of admission
  Spring October 1 Within 2 weeks of completion of application file Same as above or if later, within 2 weeks of notification of admission