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Transient Students

Transient students are degree-seeking students who have permission to enroll in courses at another public Florida university or college.


UWF Students - Outgoing Transient

UWF students should consult with their advisors prior to enrolling in any courses at other institutions to ensure transferability of course.

UWF students wishing to earn credit at a Florida public institution should apply through FloridaShines. For step-by-step instructions on the UWF Transient Student Application process, please see the UWF Student Tutorial for Transient Student Application Process.

UWF students wishing to earn credit at a Florida private institution or an institution outside the State of Florida to transfer back to a UWF degree program MUST obtain prior departmental approval for specific courses from the department, school, or college advising office. Credit earned without prior departmental approval may not be accepted.

Transient students may also be required to submit additional information such as, but not limited to, an Admissions application or transcripts prior to registration to the outside institution. Students should contact the institution at which you intend to enroll in courses for institutional policies regarding transient students.

UWF students enrolling in courses at another institution through a consortium agreement should contact the UWF Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

Non-UWF Students - Incoming Transient

Students from other public Florida institution within the State University System (SUS) should apply through Florida Shines. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the UWF Incoming Transient Student Tutorial page.

Term Florida Shines Application Deadline
Spring 2027 January 3, 2027
Summer 2027 May 2, 2027
Fall 2027 August 8, 2027
Spring 2028 January 3, 2028
Summer 2028 April 30, 2028

Students from other institutions enrolling in courses at UWF will be classified as non-degree seeking and are subject to the policies and procedures for non-degree seeking students as stated in the Academic Catalog. Interested students should refer to the Non-Degree & Transient Student information provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.