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Coursework Completion Instructions

Once students complete a Degree and/or a Verified Course sequence at UWF, follow the instructions below to prepare for certification exams.

Degree Seeking Students: Apply for Graduation

  1. Meet with your advisor to verify any remaining degree requirements.
  2. Apply for Graduation
  3. Once your degree is conferred, you will need to obtain an official transcript to accompany your certification exam application. 
    • Ordering Official Transcripts
    • Specify to "hold for degree" when requesting a transcript prior to the end of a semester. Otherwise, incomplete transcripts may result in exam application denial. Check your unofficial transcript before ordering.
  4. Register for Commencement, if you wish to participate

    Non-Degree Seeking Students: Order an Offical Transcript

    1. Order an official transcript to accompany your certification exam application, after your final grades are posted. 
      • Specify to "hold for grades" when requesting a transcript prior to the end of a semester.  Otherwise, incomplete transcripts may result in exam application denial.  Check your unofficial transcript before ordering.
      • Non-degree programs do not "graduate" so there is no diploma issued from UWF. 
      • Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to participate in a commencement ceremony.

    All Students: Apply for the Certification Exam

    1. Go to the BACB website to begin your exam application under Pathway 2. Follow the application instructions listed in the handbook for the credential you are pursuing. 
    2. Order an official transcript to accompany your certification exam application, after your final grades are posted. 
      • Specify to "hold for grades" or "hold for degree" when requesting a transcript prior to the end of a semester.  Otherwise, incomplete transcripts may result in exam application denial.  Check your unofficial transcript before ordering.
    3. Include the Verified Course Sequence (VCS) Number for the courses you completed:
    4. If you earned your degree from another institution, the BACB will require a separate transcript in addition to your UWF transcript:
      • BCBA exam applicants must also submit a transcript for your Masters degree
      • BCaBA exam applicants must also submit a transcript for your Undergraduate degree
      • The BACB only accepts official transcripts as proof of VCS and degree completion. 

    • Degree Seeking Students
      • Order an official transcript to accompany your certification exam application, after your final grades are posted. 
      • Specify to "hold for degree" when requesting a transcript prior to the end of a semester.  Otherwise, incomplete transcripts may result in exam application denial.  Check your unofficial transcript before ordering.
    • Non-Degree Seeking Students
      • Order an official transcript to accompany your certification exam application, after your final grades are posted.
      • Specify to "hold for grades" when requesting a transcript prior to the end of a semester.  Otherwise, incomplete transcripts may result in exam application denial.  Check your unofficial transcript before ordering.
      • Alternatively, you may request a certificate of completion to submit in place of transcripts when applying for the QABA exams.