The University transfer application can be found here.

University deadlines can be found here. Some academic programs have earlier deadlines and/or may only admit for a specific term. To determine if your degree program has an earlier deadline, please view the Academic Program Guide. It is recommended that you apply to FSU at least six months prior to the term you wish to start unless your academic program has an earlier deadline.

To review your application, the Admissions Office must receive the following documentation:

• All college/university transcripts, including dual enrollment college transcript(s), sent directly to FSU from each college/university.
• Final, official high school transcript sent directly to FSU from high school.
• All official ACT (0734), CLT, and SAT (5219) scores sent directly to FSU from testing agency. Test scores are required for freshman and sophomore applicants. The Office of Admissions recommends junior and senior applicants also submit test scores.
• All accelerated exam results (AICE, AP, IB, and CLEP) if you earned college credit.
• A personal statement if you have attempted 90+ semester hours (135+ quarter hours) of college credit.

Transfer admission is holistic and selective. No single factor guarantees admission. The process is also twofold. You must meet both University requirements and all requirements for your major. For more detailed information, please review the “What We're Looking For” page on the Admissions website.

A complete list of the exam results (scores) needed to earn college credit and course equivalency information is available here.

Most transfer applicants are enrolled at their current college/university when submitting the application and may be admitted to the University with conditions, such as earning the AA degree, maintaining a specific GPA, completing all classes that were self-reported on the application, etc.

In addition to meeting the University requirements, transfer applicants must fulfill the admission criteria established for their desired major. The Academic Program Guide provides a detailed program description, an academic map, and a link to your department of interest

All transfer applicants must select a major. In addition to meeting University requirements, you must fulfill the admission criteria established for your desired major. The Academic Program Guide provides a detailed program description, an academic map, and a link to your department of interest. The Major Comparison Tool can also help you decide between similar majors.

You may request a major change by completing the Application Information Update Form found in your Admissions Portal. You must meet the requirements for the University and your intended major to be eligible for admission. Changing majors after transferring is not a guarantee, so it is important to select a major that you will be comfortable pursuing for graduation.

You may use the Student Self-Service section of your Admissions Portal for “Application Information Updates” (major change request, schools attended, campus location change request, update to current/upcoming college courses) or “Personal Information Updates” (date of birth, email address, mailing address, name, phone number).

Being reconsidered for a different term requires that you submit a new transfer application.

All academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated by a foreign-credential-evaluation agency, preferably a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Serves. All academic records must be issued in the native language and be accompanied by a certified English translation. High school documents need to include a U.S. equivalent grade point average, and college documents need to include a course-by-course evaluation with course credit recommendations and a university GPA. To be considered official, your evaluation must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the evaluation agency.

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official English Language Proficiency results. Language proficiency tests and required scores can be found here. International students who have attended a U.S. institution for at least one academic year may contact the Office of Admissions to request consideration for a waiver of the English Language Proficiency results.

All academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated by a foreign-credential-evaluation agency, preferably a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Serves. All academic records must be issued in the native language and be accompanied by a certified English translation. High school documents need to include a U.S. equivalent grade point average, and college documents need to include a course-by-course evaluation with course credit recommendations and a university GPA. To be considered official, your evaluation must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the evaluation agency.

The Admissions Portal allows you to regularly monitor the status of your application and required materials. Most communications, including admission decisions, will be available on this portal. You are responsible for regularly checking your Admissions Portal and email account. Make sure that the Office of Admissions always has your most up-to-date email address and include admissions@fsu.edu in your address book.

You may double major at Florida State. The first major (primary major) is selected early in the academic career. The second major (secondary major) cannot be formally declared until you have earned at least 52 credit hours and are "certified" into your upper-division college. Choosing to double major is an important decision that requires both consideration and academic planning. If the double major will add a significant amount of time to your degree program, it may be more beneficial to pursue a master's degree in that area of study.

Transfer applicants may select only the primary major on the admission application. A secondary major may be added after enrollment.

When applying to the University, you can only list one major on your application.

Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and generally, you can expect an admission decision about six to eight weeks after all required documents are received. If you are applying to a major that requires a supplemental application, portfolio, and/or audition, please contact the appropriate college for information on when decisions will be made available.

Your offer of admission is valid only for the term specified in your acceptance letter and is not transferable to a future term. If you need to delay your transfer to a later term, you must submit a new application and provide updated transcripts with your most recent grades (if applicable).

All students wishing to claim Florida residency for tuition purposes must complete the residency declaration. While the residency form is not required for the application review, it must be completed prior to the start of the first term of enrollment. Depending upon the review of your declaration, additional documentation may be required to support your claim of residency for tuition purposes. For more detailed information, please review the residency FAQs. After reading the information on residency, contact the Office of Admissions at (850) 644-6200 or residency@fsu.edu if you have any questions.

The University accepts transfer credit from all nationally accredited institutions (and comparable international institutions) for coursework with grades of D- or better.

In the state of Florida, a common course numbering system is utilized to facilitate the transfer of credit for equivalent courses among the state’s colleges and universities. This system is used at all public and selected non-public institutions in Florida.

If accepted to the University, transfer credit will be evaluated and applied towards a student’s academic program in one of three ways:

• The class will meet a major or minor requirement.
• The class will satisfy a general education requirement.
• The class may be applied as a general elective that may or may not satisfy any degree requirement.

New Nole Orientation sessions are required for all newly admitted transfer students. These one-day sessions are designed to help you transition to Florida State and learn more about your academic college, campus resources, and the next few years at FSU. You should register for an orientation session as soon as possible after being admitted to the University to ensure the widest selection of orientation dates is available to you. Information on transfer student orientation can be found within the transfer FAQs.

Students admitted to a fully online/distance learning program are not required to attend an in-person orientation, but they should review and complete the steps on their new student checklist.

Information on financial aid (i.e. applying for aid, types of aid, etc.) can be found within our Office of Financial Aid’s webpage.

The cost of attendance can be found here. It covers tuition and fees, housing and food costs, allowances for books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses for an academic year (fall/spring).

Transfer applicants may apply for University housing after being officially admitted. University housing is limited, so we encourage you to apply early.

Information about off-campus housing may be found via the Off-Campus Housing Marketplace here.