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Transferring to Florida Southern is Easier Than You Think

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? More than 100 students just like you transfer to Florida Southern each year, taking advantage of FSC's flexible credit transfer policies, financial aid, and special scholarships just for transfer students!

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Why FSC?

Exceptional Academic Programs

At Florida Southern, you’ll find small classes, hands-on learning, great attention from faculty, and increased opportunities for research, internships, and travel.

Undergraduate Programs

A Supportive Community

You'll have access to academic advisors to guide you on your career path, clubs and organizations to connect you with like-minded peers, and individual attention from passionate teachers who prioritize success.

Campus Life

Excellent Career Outcomes

Employers and graduate schools look for candidates with experience. FSC's signature opportunities ensure alums have connected with a professional network and gained valuable expertise in their area of interest; 98% are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Outcomes

Top Choice for Transfers

Our flexible credit transfer policies and robust financial support exemplify FSC's commitment to transferring students successfully. FSC offers substantial financial aid, distributing over $58 million in scholarships and ensuring transfer students can access resources to thrive.

Transfer Scholarships

Take a Campus Tour

Explore Florida Southern's nationally ranked campus with our daily two-hour tour. One of our friendly student ambassadors will take you on a guided walk through the campus and our buildings, residence halls, and many picturesque outdoor spaces.

How to Apply

Students choose the application timeline that meets their personal goals. Transfer students are accepted on a rolling date basis but we strongly encourage you to apply before the priority deadlines to maximize your scholarship opportunities.

Completing Your Application

We're all about making applying as simple as possible. That's why we offer two easy ways to apply to FSC - none of them require an application fee.

FSC Preferred App - Start Jan 2027
FSC Preferred App - Start Aug 2027
Common App

Deadlines for Admission

Rolling Admission dates mean transfer students receive decisions approximately 2 to 3 weeks from the date their application and all credentials have been received.

Fall

Priority Application Date: May 1
Regular Application Deadline: June 1
Priority Deposit Deadline: June 1
Regular Deposit Deadline: July 1

Spring

Priority Application Date: December 1
Deposit Date: December 15

Supplemental Materials

Official college transcripts from all schools previously attended
An official high school transcript. (If you have completed less than 25 credits.)
Social Standing Form
International students: We require official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or SAT/ACT Test scores if English is not your native language.

Official college transcripts should be ordered and sent directly to Florida Southern College via Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. You can also have them mailed directly to:

Office of Admissions
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698

Accepted students will automatically receive a transfer credit evaluation.

Transferring to Florida Southern College has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The professors are experts in their fields, and it is clear they truly care about their students. The campus is beautiful, and there are so many great amenities to explore. FSC also has tons of great clubs and ways to get involved with campus life. I'm proud to be a Moc for life!

Erin Mullen

Secondary Education Major

Will My Credits Transfer?

Florida Southern accepts college-level coursework from other accredited institutions of higher education, as long as they meet the College's transfer eligibility requirements. Typically, we transfer:

Courses with a

or better.

Up to

credits from a community college.

Up to

credits from a four-year college or university.

Interested in receiving a credit evaluation?

Submit a free application and transcripts from all schools you have previously attended.

Submit Application and Transcripts for Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions

You may already have college experience, but it's still totally normal to have questions about transferring. From how to transfer credits to requirements and deadlines, we've put together a list of our most frequently asked questions.

Read The FAQ

Meet your Counselor

Our professional team of admissions counselors are available to guide you through each step of the application process.

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Already Accepted?

Congrats! Ready to take your next steps towards becoming a member of the FSC community?

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