Transfer Credit Information
If you're transferring to Seminole State, you'll need to submit final official transcripts from each regionally accredited college or university you've previously attended when you apply or reapply for admission.
Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Registrar’s Office after you have been admitted and officially enrolled (matriculated) into an eligible program. Once your transcripts are evaluated, all eligible transfer credits will be posted to your official academic record. Please allow up to 30 business days for transcript evaluation after all required materials are received.
How Transfer Credits Apply to Your Degree
While transfer courses may be accepted by the college, whether they count toward your degree depends on your program’s curriculum. Your academic advisor can help you understand how your transfer credits apply to your specific degree requirements.
Requesting a Re-Evaluation
If you have additional details about a transfer course that may help it fulfill a specific requirement, you may request a re-evaluation. To do so, complete the Request for Re-Evaluation of Transfer Courses form and submit both a course syllabus and a course description for the course in question.
International Transcripts
Students must send all international college/university transcripts to an approved NACES evaluation agency for translation and course-by-course evaluation. The NACES member will send the U.S. equivalency report to Seminole State. This report will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office to determine Seminole State equivalent courses.
Contact
Please use your student email and include your full name, student ID, and your specific transfer evaluation question. transfercredit@seminolestate.edu
Accelerated Credit Opportunities
There are several ways students can earn college credit outside of traditional college coursework. These options may help you save time and money while working toward your degree.
For full details, refer to the Alternative Ways to Earn Credit section of the College Catalog.
The College awards credit for select standardized exams based on the Florida Department of Education Articulation Coordinating Committee recommendations.
Students with military training and experience may be eligible for transfer credit based on their Joint Services Transcript (JST).
To request an evaluation:
- Ensure all other transfer credits have been posted to your student record.
- Work with your academic advisor to submit a Military Transfer Credit Request form.
Once military credits are posted, they cannot be removed. Visit the Veteran Student Services webpage for more information.
Students may be eligible for credit based on Florida law enforcement training, including:
- Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC)
- Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (LEO-FCJEI)
To request credit:
- Submit your Global Profile through the FDLE website.
- In the Email Address field at the bottom of the form, enter: transfercredit@seminolestate.edu. (This ensures the official document is sent directly to the Registrar’s Office.)
Credit is awarded based on recommendations from the Florida Department of Education Articulation Coordinating Committee.
Some departments offer students the opportunity to earn course credit by passing a faculty-developed exam.
To request this option:
- Provide evidence of subject proficiency.
- Obtain approval from the appropriate dean, instructor, or program director.
- If approved, the exam will be administered at the Assessment and Testing Center.
Not all courses or departments offer this option. More information about eligibility and procedures is outlined in Seminole State College of Florida's Institutional Credit by Exam Procedure 4.0305.
Students who hold industry-recognized certifications in fields related to programs at Seminole State may be eligible for free articulated credit.
To qualify:
- The certification must appear on the College’s approved list.
- It must be current and verifiable.
Visit the Articulation webpage for the full list of eligible certifications and submit your Request for Articulated Credit form.
Through a partnership with Seminole County Public Schools, Seminole State offers eligible students the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits for approved career and technical courses completed in high school.
To learn more about eligibility and how to request credit, visit the Career Pathways webpage.