Career Benefits
Graduating on time or even early puts you on the fast track to launching your career in your chosen field, allowing you to start earning and advancing sooner.
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
What Does Graduating in Four Years Mean for You?
Academic Benefits
FSC's Four-Year Guarantee ensures a curriculum tailored to your unique goals, providing a personalized education that builds your knowledge, skills, and readiness for the world ahead.
Personal Benefits
Staying on track means maximizing financial aid and scholarships, which are typically designed for a four-year plan, and making the most of your investment.
Support Every Step of the Way
From your first orientation to your graduation day, your dedicated advisor will help craft a personalized plan integrating all unique opportunities at Florida Southern. This tailored approach ensures you get the most from your college experience.
How to Ensure You Graduate in Four Years
Follow these five steps, and Florida Southern guarantees you'll graduate in four years. If you don't, we'll cover your remaining tuition.
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Stick to the four-year academic plan outlined by your department to stay on course with your academic progress and goals.
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Aim to complete at least 31 credit hours per year (including summer) to maintain full-time status and stay on track.
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- Avoid dropping or failing classes without promptly making up the coursework within the four-year timeframe.
- Steer clear of academic or judicial issues that could delay your progress.
- Register for courses during the first three days of the registration period.
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Stay committed to the major you declare in your first year. (The guarantee does not apply to students pursuing additional majors or programs requiring external licensure.)
Programs not covered by the guarantee include: Accounting, Architecture, Art Education, Elementary Education, Music Education, Music Management, Nursing, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, and Secondary Social Sciences Education.
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Keep up with the academic standards outlined in the college catalog to ensure steady progress toward graduation.
Graduate on Time or We Cover Your Tuition
If you follow all guidelines yet are unable to graduate in four years, FSC will cover your remaining tuition until you complete your degree. This coverage applies to tuition only, excluding room and board, and is adjusted for any state and federal aid. Additional conditions apply for summer courses and extra semesters.
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