Transient Enrollment
Transient enrollment allows a degree-seeking student to temporarily take courses at another institution and transfer the credit back to their home institution.
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Florida Public Colleges and Universities
If you plan to attend another Florida public college or university, submit a Transient Student Admission Application (TSAA) through FloridaShines.
Before applying, work with your UNF academic advisor to determine if the course will apply toward your degree. To be considered degree-applicable, your requested course must:
- appear as applicable coursework on your current Degree Evaluation; or
- be documented as approved by your academic advisor on your Degree Evaluation.
If neither condition is met, the request may be denied.
Private Florida or Out-of-State Institutions
FloridaShines TSAA does not apply to private Florida or out-of-state institutions. Students attending these institutions should use UNF's paper transient process through One-Stop Student Services.
Financial Aid
If you receive financial aid at UNF, additional requirements may apply when taking courses at another institution. Review UNF's Transient Enrollment and Financial Aid information before enrolling.
Newly Admitted or Returning UNF Students
Students are discouraged from taking transient coursework in their first term at UNF unless there are extenuating circumstances. In those circumstances with approval from your advisor, you must be enrolled at UNF before an application will be approved.
If you have not been enrolled at UNF during the previous two semesters, you may also need to enroll in UNF coursework in addition to approved transient coursework. If you do not enroll at UNF, you will break continuous enrollment, become inactive, and your transient approval(s) may be voided.
After You Complete Your Course(s)
Request an official transcript from the institution you attended and have it sent to UNF. UNF must receive your transcript before the coursework can be evaluated and added to your academic record.
Incoming Transient students are students at another institution who want to temporarily take courses at UNF and transfer the credit back to their home institution.
Florida Public College and University Students
If you attend a participating Florida public college or university, submit a Transient Student Admission Application (TSAA) through FloridaShines by the UNF Admissions deadline.
Your home institution will review your request in FloridaShines before it is sent to UNF. Once received, the UNF Registrar's Office will review and process your application.
Private Florida or Out-of-State Students
If you attend a private Florida or out-of-state institution do not use the FloridaShines TSAA process. Instead you must:
- Complete the UNF Application for Undergraduate Students by the UNF Admissions deadline.
- Provide a recent, official transcript OR a transient enrollment form from the university registrar at your home institution.
- Provide a copy of immunization records indicating proof of vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella.
Registering for UNF Classes: Incoming Transient Students
Registration Dates
Incoming Transient students register beginning on the designated Transient Registration date. Check the official UNF Academic Calendar for current registration dates and deadlines.
Once you are eligible to register, use myWings to search for and register for available courses. See UNF’s Registration Guide for more information.
Transient approval does not guarantee a seat in a course. Course availability and registration restrictions may affect your ability to register.
Prerequisites and Registration Restrictions
For approved Florida public institution transient students, the UNF Registrar's Office may provide applicable prerequisite overrides consistent with State Common Numbering System guidelines.
Some restrictions require separate approval, including Special Approval (Department, Advisor, Dean, or Instructor Approvals) and Student Attribute Restrictions.
Paying for Classes at UNF
Students are not mailed a bill; payment information can be found online in your myWings portal. Deadlines for payment can be found on the Academic Calendar.
Tuition and fees may be paid by check, money order, or credit card and must be paid by the payment deadline. Fees must be paid to:
Student Financial Services
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Credit card payments can be made online in your myWings portal.
After Completing Your UNF Course
Request an official UNF transcript and have it sent to your home institution.
If you order your transcript before final grades are posted, select Hold for Grades so your transcript is not released until final grades are available.
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What happened to Concurrent Enrollment?
UNF is retiring the term Concurrent Enrollment with the implementation of TSAA 2.0. UNF students temporarily attending another institution are now considered Outgoing Transient students. -
Do I need to talk with my academic advisor before applying?
If you are a UNF student taking coursework elsewhere, yes. Your advisor can help determine whether the course will apply toward your UNF degree.
Your advisor does not approve the TSAA itself. The Registrar's Office reviews your application using your Degree Evaluation and applicable advisor documentation.
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Does transient approval guarantee that I can register?
No. Approval does not guarantee course availability or a seat in a particular section. Other registration restrictions may also apply. -
Does FloridaShines apply to private or out-of-state institutions?
No. TSAA 2.0 does not apply to UNF students attending private Florida or out-of-state institutions. Those students continue to use UNF's paper transient process
Need Help?
Outgoing Transient Students
- Degree applicability of course(s): Contact your academic advisor.
- Transient application processing: Contact One-Stop Student Services.
- Financial aid: Contact UNF Financial Aid.
- Registration at another institution: Contact the institution you plan to attend.
Incoming Transient Students
- Home institution approval: Contact your home institution.
- UNF transient processing: Contact One-Stop Student Services.
- Course-specific restrictions: Contact the UNF department offering the course.
- Financial aid: Contact your home institution's financial aid office.