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To apply to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ, you must complete the following steps:

1. Complete the online application through our .
2. Pay the $30 non-refundable application fee or submit an application fee waiver.
   • Students may pay the $30 application fee when they submit their online application or after they submit the application.
   • ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ accepts the  transfer application fee waivers for eligible students. Completed waivers can be uploaded through your applicant portal.
3. Send your college transcript(s) from every institution you have attended to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ.
   • Upload PDFs of your unofficial transcripts through your applicant portal. These transcripts can be used for rendering a decision.
   • Send official transcripts directly from your college or university. We must receive final and official transcripts from every institution you have attended, even if we render your initial decision using your unofficial transcripts.
4. Send your high school transcript(s) to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ.
   • Request an electronic transcript to be sent directly from your high school (preferred).
   • Mail an official transcript in the original sealed envelope to the Office of Admissions.
   • Drop off an official transcript in the original sealed envelope to the Office of Admissions.
5. Send your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ.
   • to be sent. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's school code is 5490.
   • to be sent. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's school code is 0711.
   • to be sent. You can learn how to submit CLT scores through their .
   • Upload a PDF copy of your SAT and/or ACT score report in your .
6. Check on your .

Submit the application fee

The application fee can be paid in your .

Submit your high school transcript

• Four units of English
• Four units of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
• Three units of natural science
• Three units of social science
• Two units of (the same) foreign language
• Two units of academic electives

Submission methods:

• Ask your high school counselor

Contact your high school guidance counselor and/or school registrar and ask them to send us your transcript electronically through the FASTER (009841) or SPEEDE (5490) system.

• Drop off your transcript

Pick up a sealed copy of your transcript at your high school and drop it off at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's One-Stop Student Services. You can also mail it to: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Enrollment Services, 1 ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Submit ACT, SAT and/or CLT scores

Submission options:

• Document upload
  • Upload PDF copies of your ACT, SAT and/or CLT score report through your 
  • Make sure that your full name, composite score and sub-scores are visible in the document
• Electronically - directly from  or 
  • ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's SAT code is 5490
  • ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's ACT code is 0711

Submit your college transcripts

Remember, we need a transcript from every institution attended, even if the coursework is on another transcript.

• Electronic transcript - Registrar's Office at your institution
  • Preferred method
• By mail - in original, sealed envelope
  • ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ, Office of Admissions, 1 ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
• Document upload
  • Upload PDF copies of your transcript(s) through your
  • Make sure that your full name and the institution name are visible on the document
  • Make sure the grading scale is included
  • Transcripts uploaded through the portal can be used to render a decision but will be considered unofficial; you will need to have official copies sent electronically or via mail.

Admitted students are required to submit final, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended no later than 30 days after beginning classes at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. Transcripts must have a print date less than a year old to be considered official.

Submit transcripts from credit-earning mechanisms

Credit-earning mechanisms include, but are not limited to, , , ,  or . If you earned college credits through the military, you must also provide a .

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ has unique partnership programs with state colleges in the area to help you transition to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. These programs connect you to resources and create a clear pathway to a bachelor's degree at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. Learn more and sign up below!

Decision notification process

Once an application is complete with all required documents, the Office of Admissions will review applications on a 6-8 week turn-around. Applicants should check on the status of their application online.

Appeals process

A student who is denied admission to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ has a right to appeal that decision. If they choose to appeal, the student must submit a letter and supporting documentation, detailing the reason the application should be reviewed.

The supporting documentation that substantiates the appeal must be new information not provided as part of the initial application.

Please submit the  or send the documents to the address below:

Admissions Office at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ
c/o The Director of Undergraduate Admissions
1 ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Examples of supporting documentation include:

• Updated post-secondary transcripts showing satisfactory or improved college coursework
• Documentation to support situations that are out of the student's control, if applicable

Applicants who wish to appeal a denial based on a disability may submit documentation verifying the disability along with the letter of appeal. If applicable, we recommend also including updated transcripts or new test scores.

Please note that there is no guarantee an appeal decision will result in admission to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. The likelihood a decision will be reversed on appeal is low. We always recommend that students be prepared to pursue alternative academic plans. We are willing to provide assistance with college options.

Transfer students have scholarship opportunities too! See the Scholarships page for more information.

Please see the Reduced Tuition and Residency Waivers pages for information on waivers.

• Standardized Tests

  •  - College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test

  •  - American College Test

  •  - Classic Learning Test
• “X” in the course number
  • An “X” in the course number (e.g., ABC X789) is a wild card. That is, the course can be any level from 1-4.  For example, ABC 1789, ABC 2789, ABC 3789, or ABC 4789.
• Earned Credits (EC)
  • Refers to credit hours passed with a grade of “D” or higher and/or a grade of “S” (Satisfactory). This category does not include 0 level, vocational, occupational, or technical courses.
• Attempted Credits (AC)
  • Refers to any course appearing on the transcript with a letter grade (including a “W” or an “I”). This number is important because some financial aid packages set limits on the number of attempted credit hours. This category does not include 0 level, vocational, occupational, or technical courses.
• Completion Rate (CR)
  • The completion rate is determined by dividing the number of earned credits by the number of attempted credits, not including any in-progress coursework. You must complete at least 67% of credits attempted.
• Transferable Credits
  • Credits that are accepted by the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ reflecting prior learning. Please see the Transfer Credits page for more information.