What is FUSE?

Overview

Fuse is a transfer program between the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ and eight °®¶¹´«Ã½ State Colleges. This partnership provides seamless academic pathways for students to complete their associate degree, which guarantees admission into specific majors at °®¶¹´«Ã½ and promotes timely graduation.

Participating Institutions:

  • College of Central °®¶¹´«Ã½
  • Hillsborough Community College
  • Pasco Hernando State College
  • Polk State College
  • St. Petersburg College
  • Santa Fe College
  • South °®¶¹´«Ã½ State College
  • State College of °®¶¹´«Ã½

°®¶¹´«Ã½ who enter the fuse program will be expected to:

  • Have intention of transferring to °®¶¹´«Ã½  
  • Complete an Associates of Arts degree within 3 years and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. By meeting these requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to °®¶¹´«Ã½ 
  • °®¶¹´«Ã½ seeking admission to limited or restrictive access programs will also have to meet additional specific prerequisites such as a higher GPA or test scores. These can be found in strategically designed Graduation Paths
  • Meet regularly with advising at the State or Community College and a °®¶¹´«Ã½ campus

Important note to current high school students: The Fuse Transfer Program does not apply to dually enrolled high school students, as eligible students for the Fuse program must have fewer than 30 college credits and must have graduated from high school. Please see the °®¶¹´«Ã½ admissions freshman requirements for students graduating from high school with a dual enrollment AA Degree by clicking here.