Admissions and Registration

Admission Policies

Admission Policy

St. Johns River State College is an “open door” institution. Applicants for admission are considered on the basis of their qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

State law establishes certain minimum requirements for admission to college credit academic courses. These requirements ensure, as far as possible, that students will be successful in their academic work.

Admission Classification

College Credit

A.A. Degree
A.S. Degree
B.S./B.A.S. Degree
College Credit Certificate

Limited Access Programs:

• Career Link (Career Pathways for Adult Education)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
• Dual Enrollment
• Educator Preparation Institute (Institutional Credit)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Florida School of the Arts
• Health Information Technology
• LPN to RN Bridge
• Nursing
• Paramedic
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care

Non College Credit

Career Certificates (CC)

• Medical Assisting
• Nursing Assistant
• Practical Nursing

Limited Access Programs:

• Florida Corrections Officer Academy
• Crossover Programs
• Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy

Adult Education
Continuing Education

College Credit

Bachelor of Science Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

To be admitted to a B.S. or B.A.S. program, an applicant must have completed the following:

• Application to SJR State baccalaureate program
• Completion of an earned associate degree
• Completion of prerequisite courses/degrees

Please see the specific baccalaureate program for exact admission requirements.

Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
College Credit Certificate

Students who have chosen to seek one of the above referenced college credit degrees may not simultaneously be enrolled in a career certificate, postsecondary job training degree or non-degree program. To be admitted as a degree/college credit certificate-seeking student, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• submit a completed application and fee;
• submit residential documents:
  • students shall be classified as residents or non-residents for the purpose of assessing tuition at St. Johns River State College based on the provisions of Florida Statute 1009.21 and State Board of Education rule 6A-10.044.
• provide proof of previous education:
  •  a standard high school diploma with an official transcript; or
  •  a high school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Education Development (GED) test, provided the test was administered in English, with an official transcript; or
  •  a State-recognized high school equivalency diploma awarded by a state other than Florida based on a passing score on the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™), the California High School Proficiency Exam, or a combination of GED®, HiSET®, and/or TASC™ subtests; or,
  • a home education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41.

Transfer Students

In addition to requirements that apply to the Associate in Arts Degree, A.S. Degree, College Credit Certificate, and Bachelor’s Degree, transfer students must also:

• be in good academic standing from the previously attended college or university. Students on academic probation can enroll, but students who are suspended or dismissed are required to submit a petition to the Office of Student Affairs requesting permission to enroll; and
• provide official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended and catalog course descriptions for all undergraduate courses attended from private or out-of-state colleges to the Registrar’s Office.

Students who have earned an associate and/or bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may be exempt from providing official proof of high school completion.

International Students - F1 (student) visa applicants

In addition to the requirements that apply to Associate in Arts Degree, A.S. Degree, and College Credit Certificate, international students must also comply with the following:

• all transcripts must be in English and evaluated by one of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. agencies; and
• proof that the high school certificate or diploma is equivalent to a standard Florida high school diploma or GED; and
• proof of proficiency in oral and written English as demonstrated by a score of 500 or above on the paper pencil version of the TOEFL, or 173 or above on the computerized version, or 61 or above on the internet based version; and
• a financial statement (Applicants are required by law to have sufficient funds for living expenses, tuition, and fees for a minimum of one year. These funds must be available when the student registers for courses each term. Financial aid is not available through the college); and:
  • a physician’s statement of health; and
  • proof of F-l (student) status; and
  • proof of health insurance for the academic year at the time of each registration.

SJR State requires that international students purchase health insurance and should begin the admission process at least four months prior to the term of initial enrollment.

Courses by Audit

Audit students earn no credit and are not required to do outside work or take exams. Audit students must meet all other admission requirements. Developmental education courses cannot be audited. Students seeking to audit a course must declare their intent to do so in the Office of Advising on or before the date published in the academic calendar. No requests to move from credit to audit or from audit to credit will be approved after the published deadline.

Limited Access Programs

To be admitted to a limited access A.A. or A.S. degree program, an applicant must meet aforementioned requirements, and the requirements listed in the specific programs:

1. CareerLink (Career Pathways for Adult Education)

This limited-access program is an eligible career pathway program designed for adult students who wish to pursue both their GED as well as begin study toward an associate degree or a certificate. This program is 1) aligned with the skill needs of industries in the economy of Florida and our region; 2) prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary options; 3) includes counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals; 4) includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster; 5) organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable; 6) enables an individual to attain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least one recognized postsecondary credential; and 7) helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster.

The CareerLink program is a limited access program. To apply for admissions to the program, a student must complete all of the following:

• Paper application to the CareerLink program
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Submit residential documents
  • Students shall be classified as residents or non-residents for the purpose of assessing tuition for the college-level courses in the program at St. Johns River State College based on the provisions of Florida Statute 1009.21 and State Board of Education rule 6A-10.044.

Students must take the CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) as part of the enrollment process; scores determine placement in either Adult Basic Education or GED courses. Students planning to attend SJR State after earning their GED must submit a readmission application.

2. Dual Enrollment

   An admission status that allows an eligible high school student who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, emotional stability, and social maturity to attend SJR State prior to high school graduation.
   
   A student may enroll in college credit courses creditable toward an associate degree or a certificate and a high school diploma. Credits earned at SJR State must be applicable to both a college degree or certificate and high school graduation requirements. Students must have advance approval from their designated high school dual enrollment contact to participate in the program, to register for their desired course selection and credit load, and to make any schedule changes, including course withdrawals. Dual Enrollment students are responsible for actively monitoring their academic progress, meeting course requirements, and maintaining communication with their high school, college advisors, and college faculty to ensure continued eligibility and success in the program. Dual Enrollment students are exempt from registration, matriculation, textbook, laboratory, and testing fees. However, students are responsible for costs associated with consumable resources required for certain courses, such as Adobe software. Public, private, and home education students are also responsible for their own transportation. 
   
   Eligible home education students will be provided the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment programs offered by the College as defined in Florida Statutes 1007.27 and 1007.271. A home education student must provide proof of enrollment in a home education program pursuant to s.1002.41, Florida Statutes.
   
   For further information on dual enrollment admission, please visit dual enrollment admission at: https://www.sjrstate.edu/dual.
    

   Early Admissions (college credit)
   An admission status, which is a form of dual enrollment, that allows a secondary student to enroll full-time in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate degree. The early admission program is limited to students who have completed a minimum of six semesters of full-time secondary enrollment and who meet all other admission criteria required of dual enrollment students. Public school early admission students are exempt from payment of registration, matriculation, books, and laboratory fees. Students are responsible for the cost of consumable items required for certain courses, such as Adobe software. 
   
   Early College Program (college credit)
   The Early College program is a structured four-year cohort designed for students to earn an Associate in Arts Degree (AA) degree concurrently with their high school diploma. Early College students are responsible for seeking academic advising from both high school counselors and dual enrollment advisors to ensure they meet both high school and AA degree requirements and complete coursework that aligns with their intended major.
   
   College Credit Certificates and Career Certificates
   Any course creditable toward college credit certificates, select career certificates or Associate in Science degrees as outlined in the College Catalog/Student Handbook is an eligible course.
   
   All admission requirements are the same as those stated in Dual Enrollment except that dual enrollment students pursuing a college credit certificate or an Associate in Science degree as outlined in the College Catalog/Student Handbook must have their high school counselor certify on the dual enrollment application form by using the four digit program code that the student is actually pursuing a college credit certificate or an Associate in Science degree as outlined in the College Catalog/Student Handbook.
   
3. Florida School of the Arts

Admission to the Florida School of the Arts A.S. degree and certificate programs is based on an audition or a portfolio review and an interview. Candidates are asked to select one of four annual onsite audition/portfolio review dates as they complete the Florida School of the Arts application. If time or distance make the onsite dates impossible, a candidate may submit a digital portfolio or an audition video, and the interview may be done virtually. Florida School of the Arts also accepts and interviews some performing arts students at offsite conferences.

The following paperwork must be submitted online:

• Application to Florida School of the Arts and St. Johns River State College (submitted from https://www.sjrstate.edu/floarts) 
• $30.00 Application Fee. (Note: Collection of this application fee will be postponed until a candidate has been accepted into a Florida School of the Arts A.S. degree or certificate program and actually registers for coursework.)

The following paperwork may be submitted by email to: floartsadmissions@sjrstate.edu or by mail to: Florida School of the Arts, ATTN: Admissions Coordinator, 5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL, 32177:

• an arts resume;
• a statement of purpose; and,
• two letters of recommendation.

Students must also be admitted to St. Johns River State College and are responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures. SJR State will need a student’s test scores, Florida residency paperwork (if applicable), and, upon graduation from high school, the student must also send an official transcript in order to complete the admissions file.

4. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program is a limited access program that begins in August of each year. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State; and
• application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program;
• achieved satisfactory scores on college placement tests or have completed required college preparatory courses;
• successful completion (C minimum) of the general education and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology related courses prior to the program application deadline.

5. Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician program is a limited access program. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State; and
• application to the Emergency Medical Technician program;
• must have an official high school diploma or GED;
• dual enrollment EMT students must be 18 years of age and have met high school graduation requirements to be eligible for the certification exam.

6. Health Information Technology​

The Health Information Technology program is a limited access program. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application to SJR State;
• application to the Health Information Technology program;
• satisfactory scores on college placement tests for reading and writing scoring equivalent to placement in ENC 1101  or completion of ENC 1101 ;
• satisfactory scores on college placement tests scoring equivalent to placement in MAC 1147  or completion of General Education Mathematics.

7. Nursing​

The ASN program is a limited access program. To apply for admission to the nursing program, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State;
• application to the nursing program;
• successful completion of all nine required nursing prerequisite courses with a GPA of 3.0 or above by the end of the application period;
• completion of the A2 HESI Assessment Exam prior to the application period.

Student selection is objective. Please see the nursing section of this catalog on Nursing  .

8. Paramedic

​The Paramedic program is a limited access program. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State;
• application to paramedic program;
• must have a high school diploma or GED diploma;
• must be 18 years of age;
• must be a Florida-certified Emergency Medical Technician or provide proof of successful completion of a Florida Emergency Medical Technician program. Priority selection will be given to current Florida-certified Emergency Medical Technicians.

9. Radiologic Technology​

The Radiologic Technology program is a limited access program. To be eligible to apply for admission into the program, students must have successfully completed all of the following prior to the program application deadline:

• application process to SJR State;
• satisfactory scores on college placement tests or completion of all developmental education courses;
• successful completion of eight prerequisite courses prior to the program application deadline. (For these purposes, BSC 2085  and BSC 2085L  together count as one prerequisite course. BSC 2086  and BSC 2086L  together count as one prerequisite course); and
• submit application to radiologic technology program.

Student selection is objective and based on a point system. Please see the Radiologic Technology  section of this catalog for more information.

10. Respiratory Care​

The Respiratory Care program is a limited access program. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State;
• application to respiratory care program;
• satisfactory scores on college placement tests or completion of all developmental education courses; and
• completion of eight prerequisite courses by the end of the application period.

10. Educator Preparation Institute​

The Educator Preparation Institute is a limited access program. To apply for admission, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State;
• application to Educator Preparation Institute;
• oral interview with the Teacher Education Coordinator or Dean; and
• earned bachelor’s degree or higher.

In addition to the College’s admission requirements, there are state requirements that must be satisfied for admission. Please see the EPI  section of this catalog for more information.

12. LPN to RN Bridge​

The LPN to RN Bridge program is a limited access program. To apply for admission to the nursing program, a student must have completed all of the following:

• application process to SJR State;
• application to the LPN Bridge program;
• proof of valid current unencumbered license in Florida or other Nurse License Compact state;
• achieved satisfactory scores on college placement tests or have completed developmental education courses;
• LPNs admitted to the program will receive 10 credits as defined by the Florida State Articulation plan;
• successful completion of all nine required nursing prerequisite courses with a GPA of 3.0 or above by the end of the application period;
• completion of the A2 HESI Assessment Exam prior to the application period.

Student selection is objective. Please see the Nursing: LPN Bridge to ASN, A.S.  section of this catalog.

Non College Credit

Career Certificates, Postsecondary Job Training

A Career Certificate prepares students for entry into a given career or vocation. To be admitted to SJR State as a Career Certificate seeking student, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• be at least 16 years of age; furnish proof if asked;
• complete the application process to SJR State;
• submit application for appropriate Career Certificate program; and
• complete admissions testing.

A high school diploma and additional requirements are needed for admission into the limited access Career Certificate programs:

1. Limited Access Programs (CC)​

The following Career Certificate programs are limited access:

1. Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy
2. Florida Corrections Officer Academy

Qualifications for admission into these programs include age and physical examination requirements as well as providing fingerprints and a birth certificate.

Please see the Criminal Justice  section of this catalog for more information.

2. Crossover Programs
   1. Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Corrections Officer Academy
   2. Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy
   3. Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Corrections Officer Academy and Cross-Over to Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy

Please see the Criminal Justice  section of this catalog for more information.

3. Nursing (CC)
   1. Nursing Assistant
   2. Practical Nursing

Please see the Nursing  section of this catalog for more information.

4. Medical Assisting (CC)​

Please see the Medical Assisting  section of this catalog for more information.

Adult Education

• Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.)
• Adult General Education Programs
• Integrated Education and Training (IET)
• CareerLink
• Career Pathways

Adult Education classes are offered for students who wish to improve their basic educational skills and/or prepare to earn a General Education Diploma (GED). The program is an “open entry enrollment” program. Please see the Adult Education  section of this catalog for more information.

Continuing and Community Education

There are no formal admission requirements for continuing and community education students. Normally, students must be 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Students are admitted to continuing and community education courses after completing a special registration form. For additional information call (904) 276-6773 or email ContinuingEducation@sjrstate.edu.

Students who have chosen to seek a career certificate, postsecondary job training degree, or non-degree program may not choose any other degree program simultaneously.

Admission Procedures

New Students

A new student enrolling in credit courses must submit an application for admission.

All new degree/college credit certificate seeking students, dual enrollment students entering as college students and transfer students must complete online orientation. Once orientation has been completed, the student must schedule and attend an advising session in order to register. Advising sessions should be scheduled in advance. Upon completion of orientation and initial advising, students will understand their responsibility for their academic success. Students are not permitted to register until both orientation and academic advising are completed.

Orientation may be accessed online through Canvas, and limited in-person sessions may be scheduled through the Office of Student Affairs. Advising sessions must be scheduled through the Academic Advising Office on each campus.

Students must have their username and password in order to access orientation online and participate in advising sessions. It is not possible to participate in orientation or advising sessions without a username and password.

Student Orientation and Registration

First time SJR State students are required to complete new student online orientation prior to enrolling in their first term at SJR State. Freshman, transfer and dual-enrollment students entering in the fall are scheduled to complete online orientation within 1-2 days after applying to SJR State. Students must complete all orientation modules and pass the final test. Limited in-person orientation sessions may be scheduled through the Office of Student Affairs.

It is the student’s responsibility to furnish all required admission documents. The admission file is not complete until all documents have been received. Students with incomplete admission files may not be allowed to register.

All registration dates and times are publicized well in advance of the beginning of the term. Students should complete all admission requirements prior to that time. Students must officially register each term. Course registration for all students, except dual enrollment, adult education, and continuing workforce education students, is through the online student portal. Students may view their registration dates and time by logging into the MySJRstate portal.

The schedule/course availability is available at the College’s website: https://www.sjrstate.edu/. Students’ registration dates and times are determined by the number of earned college credits. New students must attend academic orientation. Students who have attained 20 credit hours must see an advisor prior to future registration.

Readmission Requirement (Returning Students)

Students who apply for admission to a specific term (fall, spring, or summer) and do not register and receive a grade for courses for that term, will be required to complete a readmission application and select a new entry term to be able to register for courses. 

Students who have not been enrolled for one calendar year, or three consecutive semesters, must submit a readmission application.

Transient Students

Students seeking to enroll at SJR State as a transient student from another Florida College System or State University System institution must submit an approved transient form through FloridaShines, a service of Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) at FloridaShines.org.

Students seeking to attend SJR State as a transient student from an out of state or private institution must complete the SJR State Transient Admission Application on the SJR State website and submit an approved transient form from their home institution (this may be referred to as a consortium agreement by the student’s home institution).

Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions/Early College Program

Dual Enrollment students must complete a Dual Enrollment Online Admissions Application. In addition, the student must:

• be seeking a college credit Associate in Science degree or a college credit Associate in Arts degree;
• Dual Enrollment students must complete the online orientation before registering for courses.
• have and maintain a minimum unweighted 3.0 cumulative GPA for enrollment or an unweighted 2.0 cumulative GPA for enrollment in a career certificate (vocational or non-credit) program; and
• be classified as a secondary student for participation in dual enrollment, and have demonstrated academic, social, and emotional maturity to ensure success in college level study; and
• not make below a “C” (including a “W” grade) in any dual enrollment course. Students not maintaining this standard are subject to dismissal from the dual enrollment program and will not be eligible for admission if this standard was not met at a previous college or university; and
• provide official student score report of American College Test (ACT); Pre ACT; Accuplacer; the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10; the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.); FSA; ALEKS PPL; or appropriate alternative placement high school course to the Office of Dual Enrollment. Students who intend to enroll in English or mathematics must receive qualifying test scores (see high school counselors).
• Exceptions to these requirements must be approved jointly by the school principal and the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

Please note that students will be required to submit an updated SJR State application for admission once they have graduated from high school.

Changing Admission/Program Status

Students may request a program of study change by meeting the requirements of the admissions status and by completing the Declaration of Program Studies form. Change requests must be submitted on or before the deadline published in the academic calendar for the semester in which the change is sought. Change requests submitted after the deadline will be processed and made effective in the next semester. No student may choose a credit program and non-credit program and career certificates, postsecondary job training simultaneously.

Admission Checklist

The following items are needed for admission files to be cleared. Admission files MUST be cleared for receipt of financial aid and/or receipt of degree or college credit certificate.

1. Required from those students who have attended other colleges.
2. Must be furnished after student has completed high school or GED requirements.
3. See College website for additional information.
4. Required for students transferring from another college. Students who have earned an associate and/or bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may be exempt from providing official proof of high school completion. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for information.
5. See specific program requirements to determine if needed.

Enrollment Processes

Affidavit of Residence

Applicants must provide a residency declaration (affidavit) form and provide copies of documents proving legal residency in order to be eligible for the resident tuition rate. Failure to submit official residency documents by the deadline published in the Academic Calendar may result in non-resident fees being assessed. See the admission checklist.

Demonstration of College Readiness

Students may demonstrate college readiness in Reading, Writing and Math in a variety of ways. Appropriate scores on the ACT; Pre ACT; Accuplacer; the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT); PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10; the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.); FSA; GED; TASC; HiSET; ALEKS PPL; or appropriate alternative placement high school course, or previous college credit in Writing, Reading and Math areas (with “C” grades or higher) will allow students to enroll in college-level communication and mathematics courses.

Students may be exempt from assessment for readiness in collegelevel coursework under certain conditions. Exempt students may enroll in gateway courses (ENC 1101  and MAT 1033 ) without assessment for college readiness.

You are exempt if you:

• Entered Florida public high school or charter school during the 2003-2004 academic year or after;
• Remained within the public high school system or charter schools during your entire high school academic career and graduated from a Florida public high school or charter school 2007 or after with a standard diploma; or
• Are a member of the military on active duty

You are not exempt if you:

• Entered high school prior to 2003-2004;
• Graduated from a private school or private charter school;
• Graduated from home school;
• Earned high school degree out of state; or
• Earned a GED

Non-exempt students who place into developmental education must complete or co-enroll in the required developmental coursework before taking general gateway courses (MAT 1033  and ENC 1101 ).

Students who are exempt from placement testing may still elect to test. Placement testing is recommended for exempt students who:

• are nervous about the course content,
• have been out of school for a length of time,
• want to make sure that they are taking the appropriate level course,
• are enrolling in a Career Certificate and plan to pursue an A.A. or A.S. degree.

If a student requires testing or elects to take a placement test, please contact the Testing Center at (386) 312-4228.

The following Career Certificate programs do not require placement testing:

• Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy
• Crossover program from Corrections to Law Enforcement
• Crossover program from Correctional Probation Officer to Law Enforcement
• Florida Corrections Officer Academy
• Crossover program from Law Enforcement to Corrections
• Crossover program from Correctional Probation Officer to Corrections
• Nursing Assistant

Registration (Credit)

It is the student’s responsibility to furnish all required documents. The admission file is not complete until all documents have been received. Students with incomplete admission files may not be allowed to register. See the admission checklist.

Students with academic or financial holds will not be permitted to register until these obligations are met. Certain courses are program specific and are not available to all students.

Some courses have prerequisites that may restrict registration.

All registration dates and times are publicized well in advance of the beginning of the term. Students should complete all admission requirements prior to that time. Students must officially register each term. Course registration for all students, except dual enrollment, adult education, and continuing workforce education students, is through the online student portal. Students may view their registration dates and time by logging into the MySJRstate portal.

The schedule/course availability is viewable on the College’s website (SJRstate.edu). Students’ registration dates and times are determined by the number of earned college credits in course of study/program. New students must complete online orientation and meet with an academic advisor. New students may register once orientation and advising have been completed.

Students who have attained 20 credit hours must see an advisor prior to future registration.

Registration is not complete until all fees have been paid and the student has received an official receipt showing a zero (0) balance due. Registration fees are due by published deadline dates. Students can pay online with a debit or credit card, or they may pay at one of the College campuses. Consult the course schedule for payment deadline. Students who register for classes but choose not to attend must officially drop their courses online before the end of the published drop period, regardless of whether payment has been made. Failure to drop classes by the deadline listed in the Academic Calendar may result in full tuition and fees being owed-including non-resident fees-even if the student does not attend.

Check the academic calendar   or on the website for add/drop and withdrawal deadlines.

Students whose admission files are not complete by the end of their first semester with St. Johns River State College may be prohibited from registering for future terms until all required documentation is received.

To receive federal financial aid, students must have a complete admission file.

Registration (Non College Credit)

It is the student’s responsibility to furnish all required documents. All registration dates and times are publicized well in advance of the beginning of the term. Students must officially register each term. Registration is not complete until all fees have been paid and the student has received a validated invoice.

Non-credit continuing education, adult basic education and GED-preparation students are not required to make formal application for admission to SJR State.

The registration process for non-credit continuing education students requires completion of the Continuing Workforce Education form each semester. Once classes begin, fees for continuing education are nonrefundable. Non-credit students must be 16 years of age or accompanied by a parent or responsible adult who must also enroll in the class.

Awarding Credit

Transfer of Credits

Accepting, Evaluating, and Awarding Transfer Credit

Transfer of credit is the act of awarding credit at St. Johns River State College for coursework taken at another institution. The purpose of awarding credit for coursework is to allow students to transfer their credits to St. Johns River State College according to SJR State course equivalencies, and to accelerate the completion of the student’s program. However, students must earn a minimum of 25 percent of the total program hours of their associate degree or certificate at St. Johns River State College. BSN students are allowed transfer of up to 9 (nine) credits of upper-level BSN courses as long as a minimum requirement of completing 25% of total program hours at SJR State can be met. Students are required to take NUR 3169  and NUR 4949  at SJR State.

All students who have previously registered at any other postsecondary institution, regardless of the amount of time spent in attendance or credit earned, are classified as transfer student. These students are required to submit official transcripts from that institution for the purpose of evaluation. Transcripts may be either sent directly to the College from the issuing institution or be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope sealed by the issuing institution. Any official transcripts provided directly from the student must remain in the original sealed envelope provided by the previously attended institution. Any transcript received opened by the student will not be accepted.

All transfer work that is accepted by SJR State will be posted on the SJR State transcript and calculated into the overall or cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Coursework from Regionally-Accredited Institutions

St. Johns River State College will evaluate coursework from degree-granting institutions that are accredited at the collegiate level by their appropriate regional accrediting agency. Credit will be awarded in accordance with the following guidelines:

• All college level or developmental courses which have both grades and credit hours will be evaluated, including all those marked “F”.
• For associate degrees, only lower division (freshman/sophomore) courses or those upper division courses for which SJR State has a clear lower division course equivalent will be evaluated.
• For baccalaureate degrees, upper division (junior/senior) may be accepted with the approval of the academic department.
• Graduate and advanced level courses will not be accepted at SJR State.
• For transfer courses within the Florida College System or State University System, the college follows Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System rules for course equivalencies.
• Ordinarily students receive no transfer credit for courses specifically designed for technical and vocational career programs that are not offered at SJR State. The vice president from the specific area should be consulted regarding questions about the transfer of this credit.

Coursework from Non-Regionally-Accredited Institutions

Coursework from non-regionally-accredited institutions will only be evaluated under the following provisions:

• The institution participates in Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System
• The course must have been completed after the credential effective date on the Statewide Course Numbering System website (flscns.fldoe.org).

Coursework from International Institutions

International students must have their transcripts translated and evaluated by one of the credential evaluation agencies sanctioned by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Each course will be individually assessed for transfer consideration. Credits will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Florida Members:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 S.W. 102 Avenue
Miami, FL 33173 U.S.A.
(305) 273-1616

Academic Evaluation Services, Inc.
11700 N. 58th Street, G & H
Tampa, FL 33617 U.S.A.
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Credit by Exam

St. Johns River State College awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College- Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) exams as designated by the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) Credit-By- Exam Guidelines for Postsecondary Institutions. Up to 45 total credit-by exam credits may be awarded. Up to 30 credits may be awarded for the IB diploma.

SJR State will award credit for Defense Activity of Non- Traditional Education Support Examinations (DANTES/DSST) and Excelsior based on the ACC course equivalent recommendations only. Credit will be awarded only if the credit satisfies specific course requirements in the student’s selected degree program and is subject to approval by the appropriate vice president. (DANTES/ DSST was formerly USAFI and Excelsior was formerly Regents or PEP.) Students are responsible for making test arrangements, bearing the cost of testing, and having test scores sent to SJR State. A six-month interval is required for retaking an exam.

SJR State may administer institutional exams as specified and validated by academic departments.

Students must complete a “Credit-By-Exam Credit Request” form so that credit may be given toward the degree you are seeking. Once credit has been awarded, it will become part of the student’s permanent academic record with St. Johns River State College and cannot be changed. Copies of official test scores are required with the “Credit-By-Exam Credit Request” form before credit is given.

Credit-by-exam may not duplicate credit previously earned through examination or through postsecondary courses in which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned. No grades or quality points will be assigned.

Credit Awarded for Armed Services Educational Experiences

In addition to that mandated by Florida Statute 1007.27, credit may be granted for military education that has been evaluated and recommended as appropriate for postsecondary credit by the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. After enrollment in the College, a student may request such credit by providing appropriate documentation to the academic department. Credit will be considered for transfer only if the credit satisfies specific course requirements in the student’s selected degree program. If a student wishes to change his/her program, he/she is responsible for requesting in writing that the transfer credits be re-evaluated.

Credit Awarded for Law Enforcement Training and Experience

SJR State will award credit for law enforcement training and experience as designated by the Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit or Clock Hour for Law Enforcement Experience Equivalency List. In certain circumstances, the college will award additional credit for law enforcement training and experience in accordance with Criminal Justice Department policy.

Experiential Learning

SJR State does not award credit for experiential learning with the exception of Armed Service experiences and Law Enforcement training as previously recommended.

Professional Certificates

The Florida State Board of Education has approved Statewide Career and Technical Education Articulation Agreements which are based on industry certification. St. Johns River State College articulates this credit according to the minimum guaranteed articulated credit established by the State Board of Education. For information on articulation of industry certifications contact the Office of Workforce Development.

Other Credit

St. Johns River State College may award other credit based on current articulation program agreements and approved industry certifications and licensures.

Appeal Process

In the case that a student does not agree with the credits that have been awarded or not awarded to them, he/she may appeal that decision to the appropriate academic vice president by following this procedure:

1. Submit a course description from the term in which the course was taken.
2. Submit a course syllabus from the term in which the course was taken.
3. Submit a written statement indicating the reason for which the appeal is being made.
4. Submit any additional documentation to support the appeal. If the institution is not regionally accredited, include faculty credential information.

Placement Test Scores

Note: Scores that are more than two years old cannot be used for initial placement purposes (Florida Statute 1008.30)

* Retesting with the PERT may be required if ACT, SAT, Digital SAT or CLT scores are below college-level placement.
† Placement in ENC 1101 , Composition I, requires college-level writing scores AND college-level reading placement scores.
† † The Digital SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score and the sum of the Classic Learning Test Verbal Reasoning score and Grammar/Writing score meet the requirement for both writing and reading placement scores.

QAS = Accuplacer NG Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
AAF = Accuplacer NG Advanced Algebra and Functions

Testing appointments are scheduled through the Testing Center by emailing TestingCenter@SJRstate.edu or by calling The Testing Center - Palatka Campus (386) 312-4228, Orange Park Campus (904) 276-6793 or St. Augustine Campus (904) 808-7417.

Consider your options carefully and choose the courses that best assure your academic success. Following your academic advisor’s recommendation may be your best course of action. Ultimately, you are responsible for the enrollment choices you make.

Alternative Placement Criteria for Demonstrating College Readiness

Note: Scores and course grades that are more than two years old cannot be used for initial placement purposes (Florida Statute 1008.30)

Alternative Assessments

† Placement in ENC 1101 , Composition I, requires college-level writing scores AND college-level reading placement scores.
* The Digital PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score and the GED Reasoning through Language Arts test, and the sum of the CLT 10 Verbal Reasoning score and Grammar/Writing score meet the requirement for both writing and reading placement scores.

Performance in high school coursework

Note: Demonstration of college readiness through high school coursework requires a grade of “B” or better in the given course AND an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Special Note: Demonstration of college readiness is not required for exempt students. Exempt students are all students who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a standard diploma from a Florida public high school and students who are serving as active-duty members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.