How does Florida Southern College handle college credit transfers?

I'm looking at Florida Southern College and wondering how they evaluate previously earned college credits. Do they have a straightforward system, and are there any common pitfalls to avoid during the transfer process?

Florida Southern College evaluates potential transfer credits based on the originality of the coursework and its alignment with their curriculum. All official transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities should be considered as part of your transfer application.

To be eligible for transfer, credits must be from an accredited institution and the coursework must be comparable to that offered at Florida Southern. The college typically accepts credits for course work where the earned grade was a 'C' or better. The general rule is that credits for highly specialized or occupational courses, as well as remedial or preparatory courses, won't transfer.

Although a 'C' is the minimum grade needed for transfer, maintaining a more competitive GPA will better position you in the applicant pool. Florida Southern has a GPA recommendation of 2.5 or higher for transfer applicants, so anything above that could make you a stronger candidate.

One common pitfall transferred students might encounter is assuming that all credits will automatically transfer. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as each course is assessed individually. Another potential pitfall is waiting until the last minute to request transcripts. The process can take time, and any delay in receiving your transcripts can delay your transfer application review.

Also, bear in mind that Florida Southern has a residency requirement that at least 31 of the last 40 credits towards the Bachelor’s degree must be earned at Florida Southern College. Make sure to plan your course schedule accordingly.

If you have questions or concerns about how your credits will transfer, it's a good idea to get in touch with an admissions advisor at Florida Southern, to help guide you through the process and make sure credit transfer goes as smoothly as possible. You can find a suitable admissions advisor here: https://www.flsouthern.edu/admissions/undergraduate/find-your-counselor . It's also a good idea to get in touch with an advisor at your current institution, if possible.

So overall, a key point is to confirm each course's eligibility, sequence your courses intentionally, and request official transcripts well in advance.