Transfer of Credit
Articulation and Transfer of Credit
Pensacola State College offers a broad range of educational opportunities for the student whose goal is to transfer to a another institution that offers a program the student wishes to complete. The resources listed below can assist the student in making informed decisions when selecting courses, choosing transfer institutions, and developing a transfer plans.
Advising Centers
A student planning to transfer Pensacola State College coursework to another college or university should contact a Pensacola State College Advising Center or Student Services Office to take advantage of the resources designed specifically for the transfer student. Some of the resources available include college and university catalogs, reference books and materials, transfer manuals, transfer admissions information, and information about general education requirements and electives most suitable for the planned transfer. Every student is encouraged to take advantage of these resources throughout the time he or she is enrolled at Pensacola State College, particularly if undecided on a major or transfer institution.
Online Resources
Articulation and transfer information is available at www.pensacolastate.edu and www.flvc.org. A student may access his or her Spyglass records and process degree audits to assist in the selection of courses that will meet graduation requirements. A variety of tools to assist the student planning to transfer to another college or university in Florida may be found at www.flvc.orgincluding information on:
- Career planning;
- Online applications;
- Transfer services;
- College advising tools;
- Advising manuals; and
- Financial aid information.
Transfer Courses
Transfer courses are those that are designed to transfer to other colleges and universities.
The transferability of a course does not necessarily indicate that it will apply toward a specific major or degree at another college or university. Therefore, it is important for the student to consult with an advisor about the transferability and the applicability of a specific course for the student’s intended major and transfer institution.
To assist a student in transferring from one college to another, most institutions of higher education in Florida are members of the Florida Common Course Numbering System. This system provides a shared, uniform set of course designations or equivalences to facilitate the transfer of credit on a statewide basis. Common Course Numbering information is found at www.flvc.org.
Articulation Agreements
Articulation is the formal process of developing and maintaining transfer options for students. Pensacola State College has established articulation agreements with several other institutions in order to provide students with access to, and linkages with, other institutions. Agreements often include the following: minimum GPA requirements for admission, minimum number of credit hours that will transfer, and transferable courses for specific degrees or majors. In addition, a student should consider the following suggestions when making transfer plans.
- Begin early and plan ahead;
- Develop a transfer plans with the assistance of a Pensacola State College advisor;
- Make contact with an academic advisor and admissions representative at the institution to which transfer is planned; and
- Follow the transfer agreement established for each college or university program listed.
Resolution of Transfer Disputes
Pensacola State College works closely with other colleges and universities to provide a smooth transfer experience for Pensacola State College students. The Transfer Services link at www.flvc.org provides procedures for the resolution of admissions and transfer difficulties.
A student may contact a Pensacola State College advisor for resolution of credit or transfer difficulties.