FSW Checklist and Next Steps
Use the following steps to join FSW's Accelerated Pathways program. For more details, visit www.fsw.edu/dualenrollment.
Step 1: Review Resources and Important Deadlines
Step 2: Check Your Eligibility
- Minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA required
Additional eligibility criteria may apply, depending on student grade level.
- Details can be found on the Accelerated Pathways Student Checklist
Step 3: Apply to FSW
- Submit a Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions Application
- Select your admission term (Summer, Fall, or Spring)
- You will receive your FSW Bucs ID (@0050000) and email (@bucs.fsw.edu) within 2 - 3 days of applying
Step 4: Set Up Your Student Account
- Log in to the MYFSW Portal (New User Setup/Forgot Password)
- Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (extra login security)
Step 5: Submit Test Scores
- Provide college-ready scores OR register for the Accuplacer
- Register for the Accuplacer
- Submit Test Scores
Step 6: Home School Students Only
- Submit Home Education Articulation Agreement and Home School Affidavit or PEP Scholarship Information. Home school and private school information.
Step 7: Complete Orientation
- The Orientation course will be automatically assigned to students weekly to eligible students
- Students should check their My FSW portal and Canvas regularly to see when the course appears
- Completion of the orientation quiz is required before registration
Step 8: Meet with High School Counselor & FSW Advisor
- Schedule time with your high school counselor and make an appointment with an FSW Advisor
- Advising drop-in: Any campus on Wednesdays/Thursdays
- Schedule an individual appointment through the My FSW portal with your assigned FSW Advisor
Step 9: Register for Classes
- All course registrations require school counselor/designee approval
- Must follow Registration Deadlines
- Students are required to register using the Accelerated Pathways/Dual Enrollment Registration Form. This ensures the Accelerated Pathways Hold won’t block registration and routes the form to appropriate school designee for approval.
- Review the How to Submit a Dual Enrollment Registration Form video tutorial for step-by-step registration instructions.
Step 10: Stay Updated
- Check your FSW Bucs Email and Canvas at least once a week for updates
- Contact Dual.Enrollment@fsw.edu with any questions
Faculty Ground Course Make‑Up & Disability‑Related Accommodations Exam Requests
Faculty may submit requests for ground course make‑up exams and testing with disability‑related accommodations through the official Ground Course Test Request Form.
Submission Instructions for Faculty
- Submit the online request form at least two (2) business days before the exam date. Upload all exam files and related materials (including Scantron forms if needed).
- After submission, both the faculty member and the student receive an automatic confirmation email.
- The confirmation email includes a link for the student to schedule their Testing Center appointment.
- Completed exams are returned via email within two (2) business days after the exam closing date. If a hard copy is required, include the campus and mailbox number on the form.
- For technical issues with the portal link, contact the Help Desk at 239‑489‑9202 or extension 11202.