University Transfer Guide

Application Procedures

A. How to Apply

1. Applications for the state universities are available on the Web. Visit Florida Community College’s Web page for state universities. If you prefer a print copy of the application, check with the Florida Community College counseling and advising office. If you wish to request an application in the mail, your request should be directed to the office of undergraduate admission at the university.

B. Required Forms and Academic Credentials

1. Application for Admission – Each applicant must completely fill out the application form. Check the application very carefully to see that all items on all pages are completed. Be sure the residency affidavit is completed accurately; it determines your tuition cost. Applications and transcripts generally must be in at least 60 days prior to the first day of classes (the earlier the better). Earlier deadlines apply to some universities or programs of study. Applications can be submitted online, however fee and residency affidavit forms must be submitted through the U.S. mail.
2. Application fee – Make out a check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) payable to the university for amount specified on the application. (Note: If the check is signed by someone other than the applicant, write the applicant’s name on the check in the lower left-hand corner.) This is a NON-REFUNDABLE application fee, and the application CANNOT be processed unless this fee is enclosed.
3. Official Transcripts – At the time of application, request the registrar of the present institution and the registrar of EACH institution previously attended to send an official transcript of record to the university admissions office. If you have had a name change, ask the registrar to indicate present name when sending transcript. IMPORTANT: Failure of the applicant to comply with this requirement will result in delay in considering the application. All transfer students, including A.A. graduates, who wish to use the two high school foreign language credits must submit an official high school transcript. Transcripts should include any Dual Enrollment courses completed while in high school. A final transcript must be sent from the last institution you attended after you have completed your courses.
4. Report of College Level (CLEP) and Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations – If you have participated in the Advanced Placement Program (AP) or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) sponsored by the College Board, you must submit the results obtained on the examination(s) to the university admissions office in order to receive credit.
5. Immunization – All students must complete the university Immunization Form before registering for classes at the university. Depending on your birth date, you may be required to show proof of immunization.
6. Foreign Language Admissions Requirement – Effective August 1, 1989, all undergraduate students who are admitted to a university shall have earned two credits of sequential foreign language or American Sign Language at high school or a minimum of eight credit hours at the college level. If not previously satisfied at the high school or college level, transfer students will have to complete this requirement at the public state university. NOTE: Some majors may have a foreign language graduation requirement in addition to the foreign language admission requirement. Check with a counselor or advisor.
7. Upper-Division Prerequisites – The university catalog in effect at the time of a student’s initial collegiate enrollment shall govern upper-division prerequisites, provided the student maintains continuous enrollment as defined in that catalog. Students transferring with the statement “general education course requirements have been met” indicated on the community college transcript will have satisfied the general education requirements for the public state university, however depending on the program or major, additional lower level courses may be a prerequisite to the major.
8. Limited Access Programs – Some limited access programs require a separate application, recommendations, transcript, test scores, minimum GPA and/or deadline dates. Check with the university department for the specific requirements.