Transfer Planning
The State University System (SUS) in Florida offers more than 200 different bachelor’s degrees that students can pursue after completing a degree at LSSC.
Many university programs of study have additional requirements that must be met in order to be accepted into that program. In addition, some programs use a competitive selection process or have limited access. In such programs, consideration for admission may include such criteria as a higher grade point average (GPA), higher test scores, specific entrance exams, additional courses, auditions, and/ or portfolios. When specific courses, known as Common Program Prerequisites, are required, they should be completed as part of the A.A. degree.
Students are responsible for working closely with an academic advisor while enrolled at LSSC, and to directly contact their intended university in order to verify requirements unique to their academic and career goals. Students who are undecided about career goals are strongly encouraged to contact a career advisor at the Career Development Services Office for career exploration assistance.
In addition, many university majors without Common Program Prerequisites may be pursued with the completion of the A.A. degree.
Preparing to Graduate
Students are advised to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for their last semester to confirm that all of their degree requirements are met. Students must declare an intent to graduate once they register for their last semester of classes.
The graduation application is completed online and must be submitted by the posted deadline.
NOTE: The LSSC diploma and transcript will reflect the Associate in Arts degree without a specific designated transfer major.
Before planning to transfer, students are advised to:
- Meet regularly with an academic advisor to monitor progress toward A.A. completion
- Consider which program and university you wish to pursue
- Consult the catalog or specific department website pages for that university to confirm which specific courses should be taken at LSSC
- With the help of an LSSC Academic Advisor, design a specific academic transfer plan for your intended university major including appropriate course sequencing
- Contact the transfer services office at the transfer institution to obtain information relating to application deadlines, transfer policies, financial aid opportunities, and other available assistance
- Plan to meet and/or exceed the admission requirements for the university and program
- Complete the A.A. degree and prerequisite courses prior to transfer
- Apply to graduate with the A.A. degree by submitting a graduation application by the posted deadline.
Degree Audit
DegreeWorks is a web-based academic advising, degree audit, and transfer articulation tool. It gives students the ability to track their progress within a program using an easy-to-read audit that lists all of that program’s common curriculum requirements. Additionally, the DegreeWorks software allows students to do “what if” scenarios that show their progress should they change to another academic program or degree.
Through the use of DegreeWorks and other advising planning materials, an LSSC Academic Advisor can help any student develop an academic transfer plan that helps them to stay on track with degree and transfer requirement completion.
It is important to remember that university prerequisites are subject to change. Students must confirm updates with their intended transfer institution and view the current academic year’s Common Prerequisite Manual at www.floridashines.org.
Students access DegreeWorks through the link found in myLSSC. Internet Explorer and Firefox are recommended browsers for accessing DegreeWorks.