Articulated Credit

FSW has established articulation agreements with partner institutions to create seamless pathways for students transferring both to and from our college, ensuring maximum credit transfer and academic progress. Through established partnerships with educational partners across the region, state, and nation, students can confidently plan their educational journey while maintaining course equivalencies and degree requirements.

Bringing Your Credits to Our Campus

Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements

Through Florida's Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements, students who have earned select industry certifications can receive college credit toward specific Associate in Science degree programs at FSW. These statewide articulation agreements streamline the transition from industry certification to college coursework, allowing students to accelerate their educational journey while building on their existing professional credentials.

The table below illustrates industry certifications that align with FSW's academic programs of study, providing a clear pathway for students to convert their professional credentials into college credits.

Architecture & Construction

Business Management and Administration

Education and Training

Health Science

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety & Security

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Certificates to College Credit

Credits That Travel: Our University Partnerships

Statewide 2+2 Agreement with Florida's Public Universities

As a member of the Florida College System, Florida SouthWestern State College offers its students the benefits of articulation agreements established by the Florida Department of Education. Students graduating from FSW with an Associate in Arts (AA) and certain Associate in Science (AS) degrees are guaranteed admission to one of the State University System of Florida’s 12 public state universities. While admission is guaranteed to one of the universities, it does not guarantee admission to all or one’s top choice.

FSW has established valuable transfer partnerships with colleges and universities across the nation, creating seamless pathways for students to continue their education. These articulation agreements ensure a smooth transition by clearly outlining which FSW courses will transfer to specific bachelor's degree programs at our partner institutions.

Students who hold an AA degree from an FCS institution will be awarded at least 60 credit hours toward the bachelor’s degree, thus protecting the credits they earned during their freshman and sophomore years at the state or community college. The articulation agreement guarantees transfer students will have an equal opportunity to enter specialized admissions programs. Students are responsible for understanding the transfer admission requirements and are encouraged to be prepared for four-year programs. Students who transfer to a state university before earning an AA degree do not have all the guarantees provided by the articulation agreements and may be denied admission or lose credit when transferring. In most cases, students who transfer without an A.A. degree will have to meet freshman admission standards.

State University System In alphabetical order A. Florida A&M University, Tallahassee B. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton C. Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers D. Florida International University, Miami E. Florida Poly Technic University, Lakeland F. Florida State University, Tallahassee G. New College of Florida, Sarasota H. University of Central Florida, Orlando I. University of Florida, Gainesville J. University of North Florida, Jacksonville K. University of South Florida, Tampa L. University of West Florida, Pensacola

FSW Specific Agreements

FSW has established valuable transfer partnerships with colleges and universities across the nation, creating seamless pathways for students to continue their education. These articulation agreements ensure a smooth transition by clearly outlining which FSW courses will transfer to specific bachelor's degree programs at our partner institutions.