FSC Preferred App
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Transfer to Florida Southern
If you've taken courses at a regionally accredited college or university after high
school, you can apply to Florida Southern as a transfer student.
Your Progress Comes With You
You've already put in the work, earned the credits, and figured out what you want. At Florida Southern, that momentum carries forward. More than 100 students transfer to FSC every year, and from day one, they become part of a community that helps them finish strong.
Why Transfer to FSC
Transferring here means credit-friendly policies that honor what you've completed, scholarships that reward your achievements, and an advisor who maps the most direct path to your degree. You spend your time moving forward, not starting over.
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100+ Students Transfer Each Year
They join a close-knit, supportive community that helps them finish strong.
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$21,000 Top Transfer Scholarship
We reward the work you've already done, with Florida aid and a PTK award that stacks on top.
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93 Credits Transfer from a 4-year school
Flexible credit policies mean more of your work counts toward your degree.
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99% Positive Outcomes
99% of the Class of 2025 is employed or enrolled in graduate school, ready for what's next
Have you been out of school for a while?
If you're over 24, our adult degree programs are likely the better fit. They're built around the needs of working adults.
How to Apply
You already know how college works, so we keep transfer admission straightforward. Transfer students are admitted on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply before the priority deadlines to make the most of your scholarship opportunities.
Common Application
Do you already have a Common App profile? Great. You can simply add FSC to your application, making it fast and easy to apply.
Requirements for Transfer Applicants
Your transfer application shares the same core as any FSC application, plus a few items specific to transferring:
- Official college transcripts from all schools you've previously attended, ordered and sent directly to Florida Southern Office of Admissions through Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.
- An official high school transcript, required only if you'll bring fewer than 25 transferable college credits.
- Report of Social Standing Form, required if you've attended a post-secondary institution.
- International applicants: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or SAT/ACT scores are required if English is not your native language
Deadlines for Admission
Transfer students are admitted on a rolling basis and receive decisions approximately three weeks from the date their application and all credentials have been received. We encourage you to apply before the priority deadlines to maximize your scholarship opportunities.
| Term | Priority Application Deadline | Regular Application Deadline | Priority Deposit Deadline | Deposit Deadline |
| Fall | May 1 | June 1 | June 1 | July 1 |
| Spring | Dec. 1 | (rolling) | Dec. 15 | (rolling) |
Will My Credits Transfer?
Most of them, in most cases. Florida Southern accepts college-level coursework from other accredited institutions that meet our transfer eligibility requirements. As a general guide, we transfer:
- Courses completed with a grade of C or better
- Up to 62 credits from a community college
- Up to 93 credits from a four-year college or university
The best way to find out exactly how your credits apply is simple: submit your free application and transcripts, and we'll automatically complete a transfer credit evaluation for you once you're admitted.
What Students Say
PTK Direct Admission
If you're a member of Phi Theta Kappa transferring from a two-year institution, you may qualify for our direct-admission pathway and exclusive PTK transfer scholarships.
Transferring Into Nursing?
Florida Southern's direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing welcomes a limited number of transfer students each year. Because nursing has its own prerequisites (including Anatomy and Physiology and a minimum GPA), it follows a separate transfer path.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have taken any university/college coursework after graduating high school.
Typically, up to 62 credits from a two-year community college or up to 93 credits from a four-year college or university will be accepted. Courses must have a C or better. A transfer evaluation will be completed during the application process.
Transfer students can live in one of our traditional residence halls or in one of our off-campus housing options.
Yes! 99% of FSC students, including transfer students, receive financial aid. We are Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarships, talent-based and departmental awards, as well as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships. Please note that the PTK award cannot be combined with an athletics scholarship.
Florida encourages students over the age of 24 to apply to adult degree programs that meet the needs of working adults.
If you have earned fewer than 25 transferrable college credits you must also submit high school transcripts and scores.
Recipients of Bright Future Scholarship that meet the renewal cumulative GPA requirements may visit the Bright Futures Scholarship Program website to transfer their scholarship award to Florida Southern College.
Already Accepted
Congratulations, and welcome to the Moc family. Here are the steps that matter most, your Status page has the complete checklist.
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Pay your enrollment deposit to lock in your place, financial aid, and housing. Once you deposit, your status page opens up so you can complete your housing form and register for transfer advising. $500 for residential students, $300 for commuters.
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Complete the FAFSA and list Florida Southern (school code 001488) so we can finalize your financial aid award.
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Check your inbox for your evaluation from the Registrar's Office to see exactly how your credits transferred and what counts toward your degree.
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Share your housing preferences and emergency contact information. The form opens on your Status page once you've submitted your deposit, so complete it as soon as you can to get your preferred option.
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Once your current term ends, send final official transcripts from every college you've attended, along with any AP, IB, or CLEP scores. Your transcripts must arrive before you can meet with an academic advisor to review your transfer credit and register for classes.
Get In Touch
Questions about transferring? Your admission counselor can guide you through every step.
Ready to Make Your Move?
You've already done the hard part. Take the next step toward finishing your degree at Florida Southern, whether you're ready to apply, want to see how your credits transfer, or just have a few questions first.