Transient Requests

Before submitting a transient application, meet with your assigned Seminole State advisor to:

• Discuss the course(s) you plan to take at another institution.
• Confirm that the course(s) will satisfy requirements for your current Seminole State degree program.
• Review your academic standing and eligibility to enroll as a transient student.
• Discuss any potential impact on your academic progress or graduation timeline.

You may connect with an academic advisor one of the following ways:

• In Person: Visit the Sanford/Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, or Oviedo campus during normal business hours.
• Virtual Walk-In Advising: Attend a virtual advising session via Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
• Scheduled Appointment: Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor through Navigate.

If you do not have an assigned advisor, please call 407.708.2133 and leave a message or email aaadvising@seminolestate.edu for assistance.

Important: You must meet with your advisor before submitting your FloridaShines application. Advising is not part of the electronic approval process.

After meeting with your assigned advisor:

1. Visit FloridaShines and access the Transient Student Admission Application.
2. Select Seminole State College of Florida as your home institution.
3. Sign in using your Seminole State credentials through the College's secure login.
4. Review the application instructions and select Next.
5. Select your Seminole State campus and the institution where you wish to take the course(s) and complete the required acknowledgments.
6. Complete your student information and enter the appropriate term and year.
7. Enter the course(s) you wish to take and indicate how each course will apply to your Seminole State degree requirements.
8. Provide any additional information requested and answer the financial aid questions.
9. Review your application, complete the electronic acknowledgment, and signature, and submit.

Make sure the courses you request are the same courses you discussed with your Seminole State advisor.

After submission, your application is routed electronically for review.

The Registrar's Office verifies your enrollment status and academic eligibility and reviews your transient request for authorization.

The Financial Aid Office reviews your application, when applicable, to determine whether financial aid can be authorized for the requested coursework.

Once all required Seminole State approvals are completed, your application is forwarded to the host institution for review. 

Important:  Approval by the Registrar's Office or Financial Aid Office does not confirm that the courses you selected satisfy your degree requirements or are eligible for financial aid. You are responsible for meeting with your assigned academic advisor before submitting your application to ensure that the requested courses are appropriate for your program of study. Courses that do not satisfy your degree requirements may not be eligible for financial aid.

The host institution reviews your application and determines whether to authorize your transient enrollment.

You are responsible for meeting the host institution's admission, prerequisite, registration, and payment requirements.

Approval of your transient application does not automatically register you for classes. You must complete the host institution's registration process and make the required payment by the host institution’s appropriate deadline. 

You can monitor your application at any time through FloridaShines.

1. Sign in to FloridaShines.
2. Select My Applications.
3. Locate your submitted transient application.
4. Review its status, processing history, and any available actions.

Submit your transient application as early as possible. Applications require review by Seminole State and the host institution, and course availability is determined by the host institution.

Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees directly to the host institution by the institution's payment deadline.

Only courses that satisfy Seminole State degree requirements will be considered for financial aid eligibility. Students must be enrolled in an eligible program to qualify for financial aid. Financial aid approval is not guaranteed.

Students in their final graduation term are strongly discouraged from taking transient courses. Delays in receiving final official transcripts may affect graduation certification. Official transcripts must be received by Seminole State by the last day of the student's graduation term.

After completing your transient coursework, request that the host institution send an official transcript to Seminole State so the coursework can be evaluated and applied to your academic record.

If you wish to take courses at an institution that does not participate in FloridaShines, contact your advisor to discuss your options.

For assistance with course selection, degree requirements, and transient eligibility, contact Academic Advising. See Step 1 above for in-person, virtual, and appointment options.

For questions regarding the academic authorization of your transient application, contact the Registrar's Office.

For questions about financial aid eligibility for transient coursework, contact a Student Success Specialist on any campus.

For admission, course availability, registration, and payment questions, contact the institution where you plan to take the course.