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State University System (SUS) Standard Admission Requirements

• Coursework– 4 English– 4 Math (Algebra 1 or

higher)– 3 Social Science– 3 Natural Science (2 with

lab experience)– 2 same World Language– 2 Electives

• Core Listed in Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook

• Test Minimums– Critical Reading

• SAT 460 or• ACT 19

– Mathematics• ACT 19 or• SAT 460

– English with Writing• Combined ACT Plus

Writing 18 or• SAT 440

• Minimum HS GPA 2.5

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Universities may establish higher admission standards than those listed above

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Tour Handouts

Liberal Arts Math 1 & 2 will be accepted as core beginning for Summer 2014 admits.

Please remind students that admission is competitive.

Students should take the most rigorous coursework possible for their success.

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SUS and Industry Certifications

At this time, industry certifications approved for meeting mathematics and science high school diploma requirements are NOT accepted as one of the 4 math or 3 natural science credits required for SUS admission.

Students may include information about any industry certifications in their application; however, it will not be counted as one of the 18 credits for admission purposes.

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SUS Foreign Language Requirement

Students are still expected to complete a foreign (i.e., world) language at the 2nd level. Can be done by:•Successful completion of 2 Credits in Same language (such as Spanish 1 & 2)•1 high school world language credit at 2nd level (such as only French 2)•Passing AP, AICE, or IB foreign language course (because intermediate level)•Completing a second postsecondary course (a world language Elementary 2) as long as the course is 4.0 semester credits•Passing third postsecondary course (a world language Intermediate 1), regardless of credits

STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING THIS REQUIREMENT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUST MAKE UP THE CREDITS AT A POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM A UNIVERSITY.

WORLD LANGUAGE TO THE 2ND LEVEL IS ALSO REQUIRED FOR FCS A.A. GRADUATES.

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CS/CS/HB 851 OUT-OF-STATE FEE WAIVER

Conditions:• Attended secondary school in Florida for 3 consecutive years immediately before

graduating from high school in the state;• Apply for enrollment in institution of higher education within 24 months after high

school graduation; and• Submit official H.S. transcript as evidence of attendance & graduation.

Students still:• Have to submit residency for tuition purposes documentation.• If found to be a non-resident, apply for the out-of-state waiver (and provide

transcript evidence along with completed form).

Students will not be eligible for state financial aid.

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Tour Handouts

Where to find an electronic copy of the Matrix and other university information after the tour:

http://www.flbog.edu/about/cod/asa/admissionstour.php

(or go to www.flbog.edu and search “admissions tour”)

Information will be posted the 2nd week of September.

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Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities must register with the university Disabled Student Resource Center if they desire to receive accommodations.

Additional information and websites of university centers may be found by going to:

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Click on “For Students” and then “Services for Students with Disabilities.”

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Florida Virtual Campus

Per HB 5101, Florida Virtual Campus will be moving to be under the University of West Florida.

Hyperlinks to information found on Florida Virtual Campus (such as the advising links, Common Prerequisite Manual, Residency Guidelines, etc.) will be changing.

Notice will be sent to DOE and District staff so that counselors will know where to find the information, including the distance learning catalog, in the future.

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The Florida Virtual Campus will be housed under the University of West Florida, but will continue to

provide the same services.

The Florida Virtual Campus provides access to online student and library support services, and serves as a statewide resource

and clearinghouse for technology-based public postsecondary education

distance learning courses and degree programs.

Stay tuned for more updates, or visit us at www.flvc.org

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College & Career Tools for Florida High School Studentswww.flvc.org

Connect with your students to evaluate their progress towards meeting graduation requirements

Help them find the plan that best meets their needs

Enhancements coming this FALL!

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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (BF) for 2014-15 High School (HS) Graduates

• July 1 - BF Website updated with Student Handbook for 2014-15 HS Graduates• Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements• Chapter 2: Now that You Are Eligible• Chapter 3: Renewing Your Award

• Encourage students to read and become familiar with information on the website http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

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Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

Requirements Unchanged for 2014-15 High School Weighted

GPA

College Entrance Exams

(ACT®/SAT®)

Service Hours

FAS 3.50 29 / 1290 100 hours

FMS 3.00 26 / 1170 75 hours

FAS and FMS required coursework aligns with SUS admission requirements found in regulation 6.002.

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GSV Test Scores for 2014-15

P.E.R.T. scores for 2014-15 HS Graduates align with the Florida College System:

Exam Type Sub-test Required Score

ACT®English 17Reading 19Math 19

SAT® Critical Reading 440Math 440

ACT Reading score increases to 19

Sub-test Required Score

P.E.R.T.

Reading 106

Writing 103

Math 114

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Gold Seal Vocational Scholars(GSV)

Early, 7th Semester evaluations - based on coursework in progress and GSV requirements:

• 3 Vocational Courses in one Vocational Program• GPAs (3.0 for HS diploma coursework/3.5 in Vocational studies)• Test Scores• Service Hours

Final, 8th Semester evaluations – based on GSV requirements and

• Receipt of a Standard Diploma type as a proxy that student met the correct course requirements for HS graduation and

• Reported HS graduation date