2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

1. Complete the online admission application and submit the onetime
$75 nonrefundable application fee.
2. Provide official transcripts from regionally accredited high school
graduation or GED, if applying with less than 24 semester college
credits completed at a regionally accredited institution.
3. Official transcripts are required for all students seeking admission
to a Florida Tech online degree program. Provide official
transcripts of all current or previously attended colleges and
universities. These transcripts will be requested on the student’s
behalf as part of the application process.
4. Provide official records for advanced testing/external examination
credit (i.e. CLEP, advanced placement examinations).
Students with credit hours from other institutions will automatically
be evaluated for transfer credit as a part of the application
process. Only courses with a grade of C or better received from a
regionally accredited college or university will be considered for
transfer credit (see “Classification of Florida Tech Online Students”
in this section).
All incoming degree-seeking students are required to take diagnostic
assessments in mathematics and English to determine the
appropriate academic requirements and classes.
Only fully admitted students are eligible for federal financial aid
(Stafford loans). The full application is required if financial aid will
be requested.
Transient Students
Transient students are those students who are using Florida Tech to
meet requirements for their home institution. Florida Tech allows
these students to enroll in up to two consecutive 8-week terms by
following the transient student admissions process that includes an
application, an application fee and a copy of their current university
transcripts. Transient students are not required to take Mastering
eLearning (ASC 1006) or complete diagnostic assessments.
International Students on Melbourne Campus
Florida Tech is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant
students. Florida Tech provides a certificate of
eligibility (I-20) to all admitted international students. The form
is used to apply for the F-1 student visa. It also verifies to U.S.
immigration officials the students is academically qualified to
attend Florida Tech and has sufficient funds to cover the first
year of study and that subsequent funds will be available for the
future. Students must demonstrate proof of financial support at
the time of application. Florida Tech policy states that students
are required to attend for one full semester when entering the
United States on a Florida Tech-provided I-20 form. Florida Tech
will not release a student to another educational institution until
the student completes one semester at Florida Tech (see “Office
of International Student and Scholar Services” in the Institution
Overview section).
Transfer Students
Applicants to Florida Tech must demonstrate readiness to succeed
in a challenging academic curriculum. Transcripts are the most
important element of the application. While no minimum grade
point average is specified, the student’s GPA must indicate a readiness
for college studies in a chosen academic program.
Transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from any and
all colleges and universities attended. Students who have earned
less than 24 semester credit hours will be evaluated as a first-year
candidate (see “Application Requirements for First-Year Admission”
in this section). Admission will be granted to those applicants who
have completed appropriate coursework that indicates progress
toward their chosen field of study.
Special High School or Community College Dual Enrollment
Upon application, Florida Tech may grant “special status” to an
outstanding junior or senior enrolled in a high school in Brevard
County, or an outstanding community college student from Brevard
Community College or Indian River State College. Enrollment is on
a reduced tuition basis and allows students to take up to a maximum
of 12 credit hours. Registration is on a class-by-class space-available
basis. Interested students should contact Florida Tech’s undergraduate
admission office for application materials and the policy
agreement.
Admitted Students on Melbourne Campus
Merit-based scholarships are determined at the time of admission
to Florida Tech and are based on past academic performance (SAT
or ACT results and GPA). Applications must be received by January
15 to be considered for Florida Tech’s merit scholarship program.
To maximize opportunities for all types of assistance including
federal, state and university need-based grants, it is recommended
that students submit a FAFSA by March 1 of the academic year
in which they wish to enroll. A copy of the student aid report
should be sent to Florida Tech (list the Florida Tech Title IV code
(001469) on the FAFSA).
Florida Tech subscribes to the College Board candidates’ reply date
of May 1. A $300 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required as a
means of confirming a student’s intention to attend Florida Tech.
Payment is due by May 1. If the student is admitted after May 1, or
for the spring or summer term, payment within 30 days of the date
on the acceptance letter is required. The deposit guarantees a place
in the entering class in the indicated major/program and is applied
to the student’s account. In addition to the nonrefundable tuition
deposit, admitted students must also submit the “Attendance
Confirmation” form included with the acceptance packet.
Entering first-year students can qualify for advanced standing by
earning academic credit through any of the following programs:
Advanced Placement Exams (AP) administered each May by the
College Board (must receive a score of 4 or 5)
International Baccalaureate (IB), based on an IB diploma, or a
score of 4 or higher on the HL IB examinations
Cambridge Advanced-Level Examinations (A-levels)
Dual enrollment at a regionally accredited college, university or
community college
Official results of these examinations or college transcripts must
come directly to Florida Tech from the examination board or college
attended. The credit Florida Tech awards for each examination
can be found through www.fit.edu/ugrad/exams.
Once admitted to the university, incoming students are assigned
a TRACKS account username and password allowing access to
Panther Pass. Panther Pass (https://pantherpass.fit.edu) is an
online orientation portal that guides newly admitted students
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