I'm considering starting at Florida Southern College but may want to transfer to the University of Tampa later. Does anyone have insight into how transferable the credits are between these two schools?
The transferability of college credits always depends on the receiving institution, in this case, the University of Tampa (UT). UT will evaluate your credits to determine which, if any, are equivalent to courses they offer and therefore can be transferred.
Usually, credits earned from a regionally accredited institution like Florida Southern College are likely to be accepted by other regionally accredited schools. However, keep in mind that whether a specific course credit transfers will depend largely on the similarity between the course at Florida Southern and the course offerings at UT. In many cases, general education courses or courses that are common across many institutions (like Intro to Psychology) have a higher chance of being transferred than very specialized or unique courses.
It would be beneficial to reach out to UT's transfer admissions office for more specific advice. You can also utilize UTampa's Transfer Equivalency Widget to gauge whether your credits might transfer: https://widgets.collegetransfer.net/EquivWidget?institution=1006&name=University%20of%20Tampa&theme=cdn/smoothness&direction=receiver&zip=33606-1490.
Remember to maintain a good GPA at Florida Southern College because the admission as a transfer student will still heavily depend on your academic achievement.
Please take note, this advice is general in nature, and specific policies can vary greatly between colleges. So, it's always best to double-check with the admissions offices of both your current college and the one you're hoping to attend.
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