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. Please see the °®¶¹´«Ã½ admissions freshman requirements for students graduating from high school with a dual enrollment AA Degree by clicking here.