FAQ: Do credits transfer to other colleges?
The college credits earned through dual enrollment are the same as college credits earned by a regular college student at any Florida university or community college and as such, are readily transferable throughout the state. The credits appear on the student's high school transcript with the college course number. Students are also issued an NWF State College transcript that indicates the college credits earned and the college course numbers.
All Florida public colleges and universities and many private institutions are part of a common course numbering system. This means that ENC 1101 at Northwest Florida State College is the same as ENC1101 at all Florida universities and community colleges. Common course numbers assure a seamless transfer of credits in Florida to meet degree requirements. If a course meets degree requirements, this means that a student will not need to re-take a course to meet the requirements of a degree program at the university level. Additionally, students who complete an AA degree or who complete Northwest Florida State College general education requirements prior to transferring to a Florida university are guaranteed additional rights.
In general, Florida's common course numbering system and NWF State College's regional accreditation also facilitates transfer of credits to colleges and universities nationwide. Depending on the out-of-state institution, college credits earned through dual enrollment, like college credits earned through AP or IB, may transfer to meet specific degree requirements or as elective credits. Students who plan to attend college outside of Florida should check with the university they plan to attend to find out how the school transfers college credits earned from other accredited colleges and universities. Students should check with the college or university they plan to attend to find out how the school transfers credits earned from other accredited colleges and universities.