Academic Advising
Transfer Student
Please follow these steps to ensure a smooth entry into °®¶¹´«Ã½ and the Department of Psychology
Before Admission into °®¶¹´«Ã½
It is recommended, but not required, that a student has completed an AA degree at °®¶¹´«Ã½ public state or community college prior to admission at °®¶¹´«Ã½. If you are an out of state student, your courses will be reviewed and applied to the specific categories within the curriculum. It is recommended that a student complete the following courses (if possible) for a smooth transition into °®¶¹´«Ã½:
- PSY 2012 Intro to Psych/General Psychology course (C or higher); AP score of 3 or higher in Psych would also complete this requirement
(send score from CollegeBoard to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Admissions)
- A College Level Statistics course (STA prefix course) (C or higher); AP score of 3 or higher in Statistics would also complete this requirement
(send score from CollegeBoard to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Admissions)
- Biology course (BSC prefix course) (C or higher); AP score of 3 or higher in Biology would also complete this requirement
(send score from CollegeBoard to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Admissions)
- Foreign Language Level 1 and 2 of the same language (C or higher)
If any of the above courses cannot be completed prior to Admission into °®¶¹´«Ã½, you will be required to complete them at °®¶¹´«Ã½ as part of your Bachelors of Arts degree requirements.
Applying to °®¶¹´«Ã½
The Psychology program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is not a special access program. °®¶¹´«Ã½ will need to meet the requirements set forth by the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Admissions office. View more information on transfer student admission requirements.
If you meet the admissions requirements and receive a letter of acceptance from Admissions, you will be eligible to declare a major in Psychology. The undergraduate program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is a Bachelors of Arts degree only. The Psychology major is primarily on-campus coursework. There are limited online courses available within the major after the completion of PSY 3213 Research Methods in Psychology. This major cannot be completed 100% online.
After Receiving Acceptance from °®¶¹´«Ã½ Admissions
- Register for Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for all newly admitted °®¶¹´«Ã½ students, including transfer students. You must register for an on-campus Orientation on the Orientation website. If you do not intend to come to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Tampa campus, please go to either or , as Orientation requirements can differ from one another. - Register for classes
- °®¶¹´«Ã½ who meet with their academic advisor prior to attending orientation will
have the opportunity to register before attending orientation. We highly recommend
that you take advantage of this! The Psychology department offers in-person pre-orientation
group sessions. °®¶¹´«Ã½ are notified via email about available dates and how to RSVP.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ can also try to schedule an advising appointment to complete pre-orientation
advising. To schedule an advising appointment, please visit this link. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Orientation is STILL mandatory for all pre-advised students.
- If you do not meet with your advisor in advance, you can begin registering for classes
at the end of orientation. There will be Orientation Transition Mentors (TMs) in a
computer lab who can assist you with the registration process.
- You can use the below links to assist you in the registration process:
- °®¶¹´«Ã½ who meet with their academic advisor prior to attending orientation will
have the opportunity to register before attending orientation. We highly recommend
that you take advantage of this! The Psychology department offers in-person pre-orientation
group sessions. °®¶¹´«Ã½ are notified via email about available dates and how to RSVP.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ can also try to schedule an advising appointment to complete pre-orientation
advising. To schedule an advising appointment, please visit this link. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Orientation is STILL mandatory for all pre-advised students.
- Schedule Appointment with your Academic Advisor within your 1st semester
- Schedule an Advising Appointment It is recommended that a student schedule an advising appointment with an academic
advisor to discuss their career goals and plans after graduation. Refer to Graduate School or Careers for more information. For career exploration ideas, please refer to our Job Prospects handout.
- Additional Transfer Student Resources:
- Schedule an Advising Appointment It is recommended that a student schedule an advising appointment with an academic
advisor to discuss their career goals and plans after graduation. Refer to Graduate School or Careers for more information. For career exploration ideas, please refer to our Job Prospects handout.