2026–27 application cycle
University of San Francisco supplemental essays
Every writing prompt on the University of San Francisco application, with word limits. All of it taken from the application itself. One prompt, including program-specific ones.
These prompts are program-specific.
They apply only if you’re applying to the named program or school.
- Nursing (BSN)Required
Nursing at USF
What will be your responsibility to others as a Jesuit-educated, BSN professional registered nurse?
Common questions
What do students ask about these essays?
How many essays does University of San Francisco require?
University of San Francisco lists 1 writing supplement for the 2026–27 cycle, all required. That’s on top of the main personal statement.
Do the University of San Francisco supplemental essays matter?
Yes, and more so at the hardest schools to get into. Grades and scores put you in the pool. Supplements are one of the few places you control what the reader learns about you. A generic why-us essay is one of the most common mistakes students make.
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