Guaranteed Transfer Programs

Overview

Florida's statewide articulation agreement guarantees that all students who earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree at a public college in the state will be granted admission to one of the 12 public universities in Florida. In addition to this statewide articulation agreement, Santa Fe College maintains several direct articulation agreements with the University of Florida, University of North Florida, Florida A&M University, New College of Florida, University of South Florida, University of West Florida and the University of the Virgin Islands. All of these direct articulation agreements guarantee Santa Fe College students admission to these partner universities.

To learn more about our Guaranteed Transfer Programs and individual requirements for each institution, please follow the links below.

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL Florida International University, Miami, FL
New College, Sarasota, FL University of South Florida, Tampa, FL University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, USVI

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

#IfUFthenSF

A public land-grant research university

UF is a senior member and flagship of the State University System of Florida. Strong partners with Santa Fe College, UF enrolls more transfer students from SF than any other college in the Florida College System. UF has guaranteed transfer programs and a new Going Gator guaranteed admission agreement.

Apply to Going Gator

The University of Florida is a public university that traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. In 2013, it was designated a “preeminent university” of the Florida Board of Governors and is the fifth-largest single-campus in the United States.

Home to 16 academic colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes, the University of Florida enrolls about 55,000 students a year, including 35,000 undergraduates.

UF invests more than $1 billion a year in research and in 2022 was ranked 15th among all public universities in total Research and Development expenditures.

UF is continually ranked among the best universities nationally and continues to impress as one “World’s Top 1,000 universities, Overall,” with latest ranking of 86.

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Program Requirements

To qualify for the Going Gator program, you must meet the following requirements

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Select UF as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit or see an Academic Advisor to assist you.
  • Select one of the Going Gator majors as your advisement track
  • Complete the Going Gator program application.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the Going Gator program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress toward your A.A. degree.
  • Adhere to all UF degree and admission requirements.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.
  • Apply for transfer into one of the Going Gator majors within UF’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences beginning Summer B 2025 or later. NOTE: UF Online programs are not included in the Going Gator agreement.
  • Students admitted to UF through the Going Gator program are not eligible to change majors after they transfer.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center or CLASTransfer@advising.ufl.edu.

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

#SF2UNF

Beautiful, small campus located near the beach. Recognized as a Diversity Champion in 2021.

The University of North Florida and Santa Fe College have worked together to create the SF2UNF Program to provide SF students with guaranteed admission into UNF.

Once you are accepted into the SF2UNF program, you will complete the Associate in Arts degree at Santa Fe College and meet the required academic requirements for UNF, then you will easily transfer to UNF to earn your bachelor's degree.

Apply to SF2UNF

The University of North Florida or UNF, is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. UNF has been honored as one of the best colleges in the southeast, ranking highly for offering many study abroad opportunities and for promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.

Situated on more than 1,300 acres amid a collection of beautiful lakes and nature trails, UNF was established in 1972. With more than 60 undergraduate majors available, UNF students have the opportunity to participate in Transformational Learning Opportunities, including study abroad, community-based learning and conducting research with faculty.

UNF graduates have the second highest rate of first-year employment or graduate school attendance across the State University System.

How Great is UNF?

For the 7th straight year, The Princeton Review named UNF a Best College in the Southeast. Also, the U.S. News & World Report named UNF a Best Regional College for the 5th consecutive year. If that isn't enough, the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard system rated UNF above average in multiple categories, including annual cost, graduation rate and salary after attending.

Visit UNF's website

Program Requirements

To qualify for the SF2UNF program, you must meet the following requirements.

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Select UNF as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit or see an Academic Advisor to assist you.
  • Complete the SF2UNF program application.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the SF2UNF program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress toward your A.A. degree.
  • Adhere to all UNF degree and admission requirements.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

#Ignite

Highest ranked public HBCU (for three consecutive years), S.T.E.A.M majors welcome. Also located in the state capital.

Florida A&M University and Santa Fe College have worked together to create the Ignite Program to provide SF students with guaranteed admission into FAMU. Once you are accepted into the Ignite program, you will complete the Associate in Arts degree at Santa Fe College and meet the required academic requirements for Florida A&M, then you will easily transfer to FAMU and earn your bachelor's degree.

Apply to Ignite

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M University or FAMU, is a public university in Tallahassee, Florida. FAMU was founded on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee on Oct. 3, 1887.

The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees in 103 majors. Thirty-six master's degrees with 56 majors are offered within 11 of the university's 13 schools and colleges. Two professional degrees and 11 Ph.D. degree programs are offered. In 2015, Florida A&M was ranked the No. 3 college in the U.S. by the Social Mobility Index college rankings.

Currently, there are over 9,000 undergraduate students attending FAMU and just over 2,000 graduate level students. Also, the in-state tuition is just over $5,700.

Visit FAMU's website

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Ignite program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you have not already done so).
  • Enter SF with fewer than 15 credit hours (unless excess credit is from Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate programs).
  • Have not completed a bachelor's degree, nor earned more than 30 credit hours toward an Associate in Arts degree.
  • Demonstrate college readiness by providing SAT/ACT or PERT scores, or by having college level credit for math and English through successful completion of DE, AP, IB, AICE, or CLEP.
  • Select FAMU as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit or see an Academic Advisor to assist you.
  • Complete the Ignite program application below.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the Ignite program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress.
  • Adhere to FAMU degree and admission requirements including, but not limited to academic planning, and meeting with advisors to review milestones and GPA requirements.
  • Maintain enrollment at SF at least six credit hours per term (excluding summer) until completion of the Associate in Arts degree.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

Florida International University

Miami, FL

#Connect4Success

Top-ranked academic and research programs

Connect4Success (C4S) is a guided transfer pathway that helps students transition seamlessly to FIU. By enrolling in C4S, you can attend any Florida public or community college and get automatic admission to FIU at the end of your A.A.

Anyone planning to earn their A.A., whether you’re a high school graduate or a college student, can sign up for C4S. Apply for FIU admission before you reach 30 credit hours at Santa Fe College. Once you earn your A.A., you’re on your way to FIU.

Apply to Connect4Success

FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online, FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community.

Designated as a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences' Discovery Lab, are just two of many colleges, schools, and centers that actively enhance the university's ability to set new standards through research initiatives.

For over four decades, FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida's anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 56,000, we are among the top 10 largest universities in the nation and have collectively graduated more than 275,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.

Visit FIU's website

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Connect4Success program, you must meet the following requirements

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Select FIU as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit or see an Academic Advisor to assist you.
  • Have earned no more than 30 credit hours toward an Associate in Arts degree.
  • Complete the Connect4Success program application.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the Going Gator program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress toward your A.A. degree.
  • Adhere to FIU degree and admission requirements including, but not limited to academic planning, and meeting with advisors to review milestones and GPA requirements.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.
  • Complete the Prepare to Transfer steps once you have earned 30 or more credits.
  • Complete your A.A. degree within 3 years.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center or c4s@fiu.edu.

New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL

#NCF Transform

The Honors College of Florida. Out-of-the-box thinkers who engage in-depth exploration of ideas.

New College Of Florida, Sarasota, FLNew College is the only public college or university in Florida whose sole mission is to provide an undergraduate education of the highest caliber to leading students from around the country. Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus on sunny Sarasota Bay, New College provides an ideal learning environment for intellectually curious, motivated students who thrive on active learning and are drawn to an intellectually rigorous curriculum.

Apply to NCF Transform

Founded in 1960, New College of Florida is the State of Florida's designed public honors college. A member of the public university system, New College has remained loyal to its mission and values over the years while adapting to the changing needs of generations of students.

At New College, you'll find a personal and collaborative learning environment, where faculty and students engage in-depth exploration of ideas and subject matter, and where students have the freedom to chart their own academic course and prepare for their future career, anchoring their academic pursuits across 45 highly customizable majors. Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus on sunny Sarasota Bay, New College provides an ideal learning environment for intellectually curious, motivated students who thrive on active learning and are drawn to an intellectually rigorous curriculum. Our student-centered academic mission and affordable state tuition consistently attract high rankings and praise from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Forbes.

As a transfer student at New College, you'll have the unique opportunity to further your education in an environment that places a high value on exploration, innovation, and experiences. Your unique perspective and ideas will be valued during class discussions, collaborative research, and other projects.

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Program Requirements

To qualify for the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) through NCF Transform, you must.

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Select NCF as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit (contact your assigned Academic Advisor if you need assistance.
  • Select a program of study for which an NCF pathway is developed (Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Marine Biology, Psychology or Undeclared Area of Concentration)
  • Meet with an academic advisor at SF

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the Guaranteed Admission Program through NCF Transform, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.00
  • Complete your A.A. degree within 3.5 years.
  • Adhere to all NCF degree and admission requirements.
  • Adhere to the standards of both the SF and NCF Student Conduct Code and Honors Code.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

#Fuse

Fastest-rising university in America; Over 200 majors, minors and concentrations.

The University of South Florida System and Santa Fe College have worked together to create the Fuse Program to provide SF students with guaranteed admission into USF.

Once you are accepted into the Fuse, you will complete the Associate in Arts degree at Santa Fe College and meet the required academic requirements for USF, then you will easily transfer to USF to earn your bachelor's degree.

Apply to Fuse

The University of South Florida, or USF, is a large, public four-year university offering undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral level degrees. The USF has three campuses: Tampa; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 49,000 students, the USF has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and is ranked 41st in the nation for research expenditures among all universities, public or private.

Founded in 1956, the USF is a major metropolitan research university – now the ninth largest public research university in the nation - located in the heart of beautiful Tampa Bay. USF is comprised of 14 colleges offering more than 180 undergraduate majors and concentrations—with some of the most populated colleges being USF Health, Arts & Sciences, Business and Engineering. We also have numerous degree programs at the graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. USF prides itself on being a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success.

USF St. Petersburg offers an intimate, waterfront campus environment with smaller classes and an emphasis on community engagement. It offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Education.

USF Sarasota-Manatee similarly offers a smaller, personalized learning setting while its scenic campus is an important piece of Sarasota's Cultural Corridor. It offers over 40 academic programs with four main dynamic colleges in Business, Hospitality & Tourism Leadership, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Science & Mathematics.

How Great is USF?

In 2016, USF Tampa was recognized "Top Producer" of Peace Corps Volunteers, and was ranked 46th among public universities for social mobility, research and civic engagement, according to Washington Monthly. U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2016). The USF ranks 25th in the nation among public universities for total research expenditures by the National Science Foundation (2014).

Visit USF's website

Program Requirements

To qualify for Fuse, you must meet the following requirements.

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Select USF as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit (contact your assigned Academic Advisor if you need assistance.
  • Select a program of study for which a Fuse "Graduation Path" is developed.
  • Have earned no more than 30 credit hours towards an Associate in Arts degree.
  • Have a college level reading, writing, and math placement or demonstrate the ability to complete the Associate in Arts degree in three years or less.
  • Complete the Fuse application.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to Fuse, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress toward your A.A. or A.S. degree.
  • Meet Fuse "Graduation Path" progression requirements for GPA, prerequisite course completion, and continuous enrollment.
  • Regularly meet with SF and USF advisors.
  • Adhere to all USF degree and admission requirements.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

#2UWF

Growing community of international students. Major economic driver in NW Florida and beyond.

The 2UWF program is designed to facilitate the direct admission to UWF of students who have completed their studies at the associate degree level at SF. Students enrolled in the SF2UW program will receive the following benefits from UWF while pursuing their A.A. degree at SF:

  • Access to an 2UWF Transfer Coach that will provide tailored advising for UWF program general studies requirements and SF course selection;
  • Access to UWF Degree Audit and tracking; and
  • Waiver of UWF application submission and application fee.

Apply to 2UWF

Based in Pensacola with additional locations in the region, UWF has awarded more than 100,000 degrees from over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our small class sizes ensure personalized, focused attention from some of the nation's most engaging professors.

As the home of the Argonauts, UWF builds champions for life through our intercollegiate athletics program, leading the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies.

A driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, UWF generates approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the Florida economy. UWF is more than a university. It's a symbol of success, commitment to lifelong learning and change.

Visit UWF's website

Program Requirements

To qualify for the 2UWF program, you must meet the following requirements.

  • Complete an Admissions Application to Santa Fe College (if you haven't already done so).
  • Be enrolled in an in an A.A. degree program at SF, and select UWF as your intended transfer institution in the SF degree audit or see an Academic Advisor to assist you.
  • Students may not have completed a bachelor's degree nor may be a former UWF student on academic probation.
  • Complete the 2UWF program application below.

Maintaining Eligibility

Once admitted to the 2UWF program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Continue enrollment in at least six credits at SF each semester (excluding summers), until they earn their associate's degree and transition to UWF, and
  • Maintain satisfactory Standards of Academic Progress as per SF criteria.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

University of the Virgin Islands

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

#SF2UVI

Study in the Caribbean among a diverse community of students! Undergraduate and graduate programs.

This partnership guarantees Santa Fe College (SF) graduates who earn an Associate in Arts and complete required prerequisite courses admission to UVI to earn a bachelor's degree in select STEM fields. The SF to UVI articulation agreement is an expansion of the Florida-Caribbean Louis Stokes Regional Center of Excellence efforts to broaden participation in STEM led by both SF and UVI.

While students who graduate with an A.A. from a Florida College System institution are guaranteed admission to a state university in Florida, the SF to UVI partnership provides SF graduates a seamless pathway to unique STEM programs in an environment that allows students to utilize research to study issues and challenges related to natural resource management in the Caribbean region.

Apply to SF2UVI

Founded in 1962, UVI is a public, co-ed, land-grant HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled on the two campuses: the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas campus. The institution offers 47 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its five colleges and schools. At UVI, students are energized by meaningful, challenging coursework and inspired by the area's rich culture. UVI's academic programs are rich with intellectual development and hands-on learning.

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Program Requirements

Maintaining Eligibility

To qualify for the SF2UVI program, you must continue to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Maintain good academic standing and meet SF's Standards of Academic Progress toward your A.A. degree.
  • Complete all UVI degree and admission prerequisites and requirements. Eligible programs listed below.
  • Adhere to the SF Student Conduct Code.

Questions? Contact the Academic Advisement Center.

 

Eligible Programs/Majors

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Marine Biology
  • Physics

Prerequisites

Biology Prerequisites

  • BSC 2010: General Biology I & Lab
  • BSC 2011: General Biology II & Lab
  • CHM 2045: General Chemistry I & Lab
  • CHM 2046: General Chemistry II & Lab
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2312: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-II & Labs
  • PHY 2053: General Physics I & Lab
    • and PHY 2054: General Physics II & Lab
    • or PHY 2048: General Physics I with Calculus & Lab
    • and PHY 2049 General Physics II with Calculus & Lab
  • STA 2023: Statistics [MAT 235 Mathematical Statistics]

Chemistry Prerequisites

  • CHM 2045: General Chemistry I & Lab
  • CHM 2046: General Chemistry II & Lab
  • CHM 2210: Organic Chemistry I & Lab
  • CHM 2211: Organic Chemistry II & Lab
  • COP 2551: Object Oriented Programming I [CSC 117: Introduction to Programming I]
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2313: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-III & Labs
  • PHY 2048: General Physics w/ Calculus I & Lab
  • PHY 2049: General Physics w/ Calculus II & Lab

Computer Science Prerequisites

  • COP 2002: Programming Logic
  • COP 2551: Object Oriented Programming I [CSC 117: Introduction to Programming I]
  • COP 2552: Object Oriented Programming II [CSC 118: Introduction to Programming II]
  • COP 2535 - Data Structures [CSC 242: Data Structures]
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2312: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-II & Labs
  • STA 2023: Statistics [MAT 235 Mathematical Statistics]

Mathematics Prerequisites

  • COP 2551: Object Oriented Programming I [CSC 117: Introduction to Programming I]
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2313: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-III & Labs
  • MAP 2302: Differential Equations [MAT 346: Differential Equations]
  • PHY 2048: General Physics w/ Calculus I & Lab
  • PHY 2049: General Physics w/ Calculus II & Lab

Marine Biology Prerequisites

  • BSC 2010: General Biology I & Lab
  • BSC 2011: General Biology II & Lab
  • BSC 2311C: Introduction to Marine Biology [Satisfies Biology elective credit at UVI]
  • CHM 2045: General Chemistry I & Lab
  • CHM 2046: General Chemistry II & Lab
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2312: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-II & Labs
  • PHY 2053: General Physics I & Lab
    • and PHY 2054: General Physics II & Lab
    • or PHY 2048: General Physics I with Calculus & Lab
    • and PHY 2049 General Physics II with Calculus & Lab
  • STA 2023: Statistics [MAT 235 Mathematical Statistics]

Physics Prerequisites

  • CHM 2045: General Chemistry I & Lab
  • CHM 2046: General Chemistry II & Lab
  • COP 2551: Object Oriented Programming I [CSC 117: Introduction to Programming I]
  • MAC 1114: Trigonometry
    • and MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
    • or MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
  • MAC 2311-2312: Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-II & Labs
  • MAP 2302: Differential Equations [MAT 346: Differential Equations]
  • PHY 2048: General Physics w/ Calculus I & Lab
  • PHY 2049: General Physics w/ Calculus II & Lab

Excess Credit Hours

Students intending to transfer to one of these universities should not exceed the maximum number of credit hours recommended by the state for a baccalaureate degree at a state university. Otherwise, they may be forced to pay an Excess Credit Hour Surcharge upon transfer. You may read more about how this surcharge is applied by reading additional information about the excess credit hour surcharge at one of the following university websites: