Transfer Services

Florida State College provides many resources for students who plan to transfer after graduating from Florida State College.

Excess Hours Advisory

Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an "excess hour" surcharge for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree at a state university. It is critical that students, including those entering Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional course fees. "Excess hours" are defined as hours that go beyond 115 percent of the hours required for a baccalaureeate degree program. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 138 credit hours (115 x 120 percent).

All students whose educational plan may include earning a bachelor's degree should make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students intending to transfer to a state university should identify a major or "transfer program" early and be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approved common prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses nonessential to the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.

Transfer Preparation

Need help in deciding where to transfer? Would you like helpful checklists to assist in the process of selecting the transfer institution and submitting an application?

This Web page links to many resources, including a Transfer Planning Checklist to help you select your preferred transfer institution and major. Once you have made your selection, the Web page also provides a Transfer Application Checklist.

Transfer Problems? If you’ve recently graduated from Florida State College and are experiencing problems trying to transfer to a university, Florida State College’s Student Transfer Advocacy Team (STAT) may be able to help. You can access the STAT system by logging into your Connections account and selecting the Transfer Advocacy link.

Associate in Arts Transfer Majors

All associate in arts degree students are encouraged to select an intended transfer major, in order to enroll in the appropriate prerequisite courses needed for transfer to an upper division college or university.

Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Florida State College has negotiated Articulation and Transfer Agreements to facilitate the transfer of credits earned at Florida State College to bachelor degree completion programs at many colleges and universities.

You may search for articulation and transfer information based on several different options. For the list and explanation of the search options, see the transfer agreement page.

Tuition Discounts and Scholarships

Find out about tuition discounts and transfer student scholarships available to Florida State College graduates and employees through our articulation agreements and statewide partnerships.

Incoming Transfer Students

If you are an incoming transfer student to Florida State College, please visit the Transfer to Florida State College web page.