Registration Information
Registration is the process of identifying, selecting and requesting classes each term. Many courses offer multiple sections, allowing students to choose the days, times, campus, and delivery method that best fit their schedule.
Before registering, students must:
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Be admitted to the College
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Be an active student
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Have no registration holds
Registration holds can be viewed in the Message Center on the myEFSC portal.
To register, log into myEFSC, select Titan Web, and follow the instructions on the Registration page.
Registration Periods
EFSC offers three registration periods each term:
Priority Registration. Available before General Registration for students who qualify for priority access.
General Course Registration. Begins on the published start date for general registration and continues through the published fee due date.
Late Registration. Begins the day after the fee due date and continues through the last day to add a course.
Students should consult the Academic Calendar to confirm all registration dates. Meeting with an advisor during non‑registration periods is strongly encouraged to review academic progress and plan future coursework.
Meet with an Advisor
All first‑time‑in‑college students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor every term to monitor progress and update their educational plan.
Academic advisors assist with:
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Developing an academic plan of study
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Selecting appropriate classes
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Addressing academic concerns or questions
Advising is available by appointment or on a walk‑in basis. To schedule an appointment, log in to the myEFSC Portal and locate the Student Services Appointments section, which lists your assigned advisor and scheduling instructions. Advisors are located in the Student Services Center on each campus.
Class Load
To ensure student success, the College has established the following guidelines.
| Class Load | Semester Hours |
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| Maximum Class Load | 18 |
| Advisor's Signature Needed | 19-21 |
| Collegewide Chair/Dean Approval | 22 or more |
Registration Holds
Students may have a registration hold on their record that prevents them from enrolling in classes. Common reasons for holds include outstanding financial obligations, incomplete admission documents, missing placement test results, or academic restrictions. Students must contact the appropriate department to resolve and clear any hold before registering.
Student Photo Identification Card
All students are required to obtain a Student Photo ID Card. Photo IDs are issued by Campus Security at any campus security office.
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The card is wallet‑sized and also serves as the student’s library card.
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There is no charge for the initial card; however, replacement cards require a fee.
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To obtain a card, students must present proof of course registration and a valid photo ID.
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The name and address on the registration and the photo ID must match.
Parking Permit
Students must obtain a parking permit to park on campus. Permits are available for a fee through the student’s myEFSC account.
Parking guidelines include:
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Students may park only in designated student parking areas, marked by signs and/or white lines.
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Restricted areas include:
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Disabled parking (blue)
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Faculty/Staff parking (yellow)
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Fire lanes (red)
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Fines are issued for failure to display a valid permit or for parking violations.
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A 15 mph speed limit applies on all EFSC campuses and is strictly enforced.
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Unpaid fines may result in a registration hold on the student’s record.
Auditing a Class
Students admitted to Eastern Florida State College who wish to take a course without earning credit may request to audit. The following guidelines apply:
Eligibility
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Students must hold a standard high school diploma, a state‑issued GED, or be a home‑school graduate.
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All course prerequisites, including required placement scores, must be met.
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Developmental education courses and certain limited‑access programs may not be audited (per SBE Rule 6A‑14.0301).
Registration & Status Changes
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Students must submit a Request to Audit form to the Admissions and Records Office.
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Audit status must be declared at the time of registration.
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Students may change from audit to credit or credit to audit until the published last day to drop.
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Courses paid for by a third party cannot be converted from credit to audit.
Tuition & Fees
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Tuition and fees for audited classes are the same as for credit‑bearing classes.
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Audited courses count as attempts for purposes of full‑cost tuition.
Course Participation
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Students should confirm their audit status with the instructor at the first class meeting.
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Students auditing a course must follow the course requirements as set by the instructor.
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Tests and exams are not required, but attendance is expected.
Academic Record & Limitations
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Audited courses appear on the transcript with the administrative mark “AU.”
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Audited courses:
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Do not earn credit
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Do not affect GPA or academic standing
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Do not count toward graduation requirements
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Do not qualify for Veterans benefits, financial aid eligibility, or enrollment certification for outside agencies
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A course taken for audit cannot later be converted to credit, but it may be retaken for credit if allowed under the College’s Forgiveness Policy and other regulations.
Dropping a Class
Students are responsible for officially dropping any class they do not plan to attend before the published last day to drop. Students should review their class schedule prior to this deadline to ensure their enrollment is accurate. Students are financially responsible for all courses that remain on their schedule after the last day to drop.
Dropping vs Withdrawing from a Class
The distinction between dropping and withdrawing is based on when the student takes action during the semester/term:
Drop
- A class dropped on or before the published drop deadline will not appear on the student's transcript.
- Tuition and fees are adjusted according to institutional policy.
- After the drop deadline passes, students may no longer drop a class and must instead follow withdrawal procedures.
Withdraw
- If a student stops participating in a course after the drop deadline, the action is considered a withdrawal.
- Withdrawn classes remain on the transcript and count as an attempted course.
- Students are responsible for all associated fees.
- All withdrawals are included in determining financial aid eligibility.
- If a student stops attending without officially withdrawing, the instructor may withdraw the student based on attendance.
Important Notes
- Students must use the same methods as registration to drop or withdraw from a class, and must do so by the published deadlines.
- Simply “walking away” from a class without taking official action will negatively impact the student’s transcript and/or academic standing.
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and financial aid (if applicable) to understand the potential academic and financial implications of withdrawing from a course.
Enrollment Certification
Eastern Florida State College partners with the National Student Clearinghouse to provide official enrollment and degree verifications. Enrollment for the current term will not be certified until after the published last day to drop.
Courses that are dropped, withdrawn, audited, or taken for non‑credit are not included in the credit‑hour total used for enrollment verification. Students may access and print an official enrollment certificate directly through Titan Web.
The College certifies student enrollment according to the following:
| Status | Credit Hours |
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| FT (Full Time) | 12 or more credit hours |
| QT (Quarter Time) | 9-11 credit hours |
| HT (Half Time) | 6-8 credit hours |
| LT (Less than half) | under 6 credits |
Students enrolled in Clock Hour Programs will be certified as follows:
| Status | Credit Hours |
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| FT (Full Time) | 300 or more hours per week |
| QT (Quarter Time) | 225-299 hours per week |
| HT (Half Time) | 150-224 hours per week |
| LT (Less than half) | 1-149 hours per week |
Late Class Additions
Requests to add a class after the published last day to add may be permitted by appeal only and require approval from the Collegewide Chair and Registrar.
Students should be aware of the following:
- All tuition and fees must be paid immediately following the approval of late class additions. Students are financially liable for all courses appearing on their schedule.
- All course requirements apply, regardless of the date of registration.
- Late class additions do not exempt students from assignments, attendance, or other obligations beginning on the first day of class.
- Financial aid eligibility may be affected by late additions.
Administrative Withdrawal or Withdrawal for Non-Activity
Regular and consistent class participation is required at Eastern Florida State College. Students are expected to attend all classes, actively participate, and complete assigned coursework for every course in which they are registered. To earn credit for a course, a student must demonstrate continued academic participation as defined in the Satisfactory Academic Participation policy and achieve a passing score on assignments used to meet the course competencies. Students may elect to withdraw from a course by the published withdrawal deadline; however instructors do not withdraw students except during Class Participation Reporting or under the Disruptive Student Behavior policy.
Students may receive a failing grade for lack of satisfactory academic participation as defined in the Satisfactory Academic Participation policy. Students who fail for this reason may continue to submit coursework and receive feedback through the end of the term; however, no grades will be assigned to those submissions.
Students reported as never attending or participating during the Class Participation Reporting period will be withdrawn from the course by the Office of the Registrar. Financial Aid and Veterans benefits will be adjusted or rescinded as required.
A student may be administratively withdrawn without permission for non-compliance with Florida statutes, state rules, or EFSC policies related to student behavior and conduct. An administrative withdrawal will result in W (withdrawal) for a first or second attempt at the course; all subsequent attempts will result in a grade of F.
Withdrawing from a Class
Requests for a course withdrawal must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. on the withdrawal deadline published in the online Academic Calendar.
- Students without registration holds may withdraw online. This is the quickest and easiest way to withdraw. See "How to Withdraw Online" web page.
- Students unable to withdraw online must meet with an Academic Advisor for assistance.
- Dual enrolled students must submit the Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Course Withdrawal Form.
Once withdrawn, a student may not continue to attend the class for the remainder of the term.
Before Withdrawing, Students Should Be Aware That Withdrawals:
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Increase the overall cost of education
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May affect financial aid eligibility, including possible repayment of federal aid
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May affect Veterans educational benefits, including possible repayment of VA tuition payments
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May affect transfer GPA, depending on the receiving institution’s policies
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May require payment of full‑cost tuition to repeat the course, per Florida statute
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May delay anticipated graduation
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May impact admission to limited access programs
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May affect immigration status for students on non‑immigrant visas
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Will require repayment of course fees covered by a Bright Futures scholarship
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May affect enrollment status for insurance, loan deferment, or other verifications
Students Are Encouraged to:
- Talk with their instructor regarding academic progress.
- Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss academic and career implications.
- Contact the Financial Aid Office or Military & Veterans Service Center to review the impact on financial aid or veteran benefits.
Withdrawing from a First or Second Attempt in a Course
On or Before the Withdrawal Deadline:
Students withdrawing from a first or second attempt will receive a W, which counts as an attempt but is not included in the EFSC GPA. Students are encouraged to speak with the Financial Aid Office regarding how this withdrawal could affect future aid eligibility.
After the Withdrawal Deadline:
Withdrawals are not permitted after the deadline. Students with documented, verifiable extenuating or unforeseen circumstances may submit an appeal through the student appeals process for consideration of a late withdrawal. Student must submit the completed course withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Appeals will not be accepted during the final week of class.
Withdrawing from a Third Attempt in a Course
Refer to Maximum Attempts per Course. Florida statute permits only three attempts per course, including original grades, repeats, and withdrawals.
The online system will allow a withdrawal on a third attempt; however, students will receive an email notification that the final grade will be F.
For a third attempt:
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Full‑cost tuition is assessed
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A letter grade is assigned
- If a student self withdraws or is withdrawn by the instructor due to non-attendance or non-participation during Class Participation Reporting , the W will be converted to a grade of F.
Total Withdrawal from the College
Students who withdraw from all EFSC courses in a term will be assigned a status of Total Withdrawal, which may affect financial aid and tuition/fee obligations. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor before submitting a total withdrawal.
Returning After Total Withdrawal
- Students returning within one year must meet with an Academic Advisor to update their status.
- Students who do not complete a course for three consecutive terms must submit a new online Admissions Application for readmission and provide updated documentation.
Transient Student from EFSC
EFSC students may request approval to take courses at another Florida state college or university, a non-public Florida institution or an out-of-state institution on a term-by-term basis by completing and submitting a transient student application. A separate request must be submitted for each institution every term in which the student is seeking transient status. Students may request approval for up to four courses per application. Transient admission is granted for one semester only, after which completed coursework is transferred back to EFSC.
For Florida State Institutions
To request transient status at another Florida state institution, visit FloridaShines. Select “Succeed in College,” then “Take a course at another school,” followed by “Apply or Check Application Status Now.” Enter your EFSC ID and PIN, choose EFSC as your Home Institution and the institution you wish to attend as the Transient Institution, and submit your request.
For Non-Public Florida or Non-Florida institutions
To request transient status at non-public Florida institution or non-Florida institution not participating in Florida Shines, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Eligibility Requirements
Transient status will be approved only when all of the following conditions are met:
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The student is in good academic standing.
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The student is degree‑seeking at EFSC.
- The student has completed at least 15 college credits at EFSC.
- Bachelor’s degree students must have completed at least 15 upper‑level (3000–4000) credits at EFSC.
- First‑term students must wait until grades are posted and a GPA is established.
- The student cannot be transient during their first term at EFSC.
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All required developmental education coursework has been completed.
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The student has met all EFSC prerequisites for the requested course(s).
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The requested course(s) must be required for the student’s current EFSC program of study.
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The requested course(s) must be pre‑approved by the Office of the Registrar for completion at the host institution.
- The student has not previously completed the requested course with a grade of “C” or higher and has not already received credit for the course.
- The student has no active holds, including financial or transcript holds.
- Students enrolled in Limited Access Programs require approval from the collegewide academic discipline chair.
- Students will be approved only for courses they would be eligible to take at EFSC (e.g., a student who has not completed developmental math will not be approved to take MAC 1105 at EFSC or elsewhere).
Transfer of Coursework
Courses taken as a transient student will transfer back to EFSC with the earned grade, and the grade will be included in the student’s EFSC grade point average. Students are responsible for requesting an official transcript be sent from the transient institution to EFSC at the end of the term. Transient coursework cannot be processed without an official transcript, and a transcript hold will be placed on the student’s account until the transcript is received. This hold will prevent the release of documents, future registration, and graduation.
Admissions and Registration Terminology
Accreditation - Certification by an official review board that specific requirements have been met, such as institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Associate in Arts (AA) – Two-year degree that is designed for transfer.
Associate in Science (AS) – Two-year technical degree that contains 15-18 credit hours of transferable general education.
Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) – Earned after completion of an A.S./A.A.S. degree.
Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) – A course of study that is part of an Associate in Science (A.S.), is less than 60 credit hours, is approximately 50% technical components and leads to employment in a specific career field.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Four-year degrees designed to accommodate the unique demands for entry and advancement within specific workforce sectors.
Clock Hour – The type of credit assigned to courses or course equivalent learning that is part of an organized and specified vocational degree or certificate program.
College Credit – The type of credit assigned to courses or course equivalent learning that is part of an organized and specified college degree and/or program. At EFSC, CC level courses comprise the AA, AS, CCC, ATC and ATD, and UG level courses comprise the upper level of the BAS degree.
College Credit Certificate (CCC)– Short-term career education program which is part of an AS degree.
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)–Job preparatory programs through which a student receives a vocational certificate upon completion of instruction. A C.T.C. consists of a series of clock hour courses that prepare students for entry level employment in specific career fields.
Certificate of Completion (CER) - A certificate that certifies Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) completion for alternative path to becoming a Florida PreK-12 classroom teacher.
Common Placement Test – One of state approved standardized test (ACT/SAT/PERT/Next Generation) that are approved for placement purposes required for admission of non-exempt student into college credit programs per SBE Rule 6A-10.0315 Common Placement Testing and Instruction. EFSC administers the Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT) or ACCUPLACER Next Generation Exam for placement purposes. The assessment measures college readiness in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
Credit – A unit of measure assigned to courses or course equivalent learning.
Credit by Examination – The award of credit based on the demonstration of learning as assessed on an examination.
Cut Scores – A term referring to scores that mark a cutoff point; for example, a student whose score on a placement test falls below the cutoff point (cut score) must take prerequisite instruction.
Developmental Education – Instruction to remedy deficiencies in knowledge and skills necessary upon entry into a degree or certificate program.
Dual Enrollment – Enrollment of an eligible secondary student or home education student in a postsecondary course creditable toward high school completion and a career certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Early Admission – A form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree.
First-Time-in-College – A student attending college for the first time with no credit toward a degree or formal award from any other institution who is enrolled in a course in an instructional area that leads to a degree or certificate.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Official document used by every college and university to determine eligibility for Federal Student Aid.
General Education – Basic liberal education in communications, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. A component of the Associate in Arts degree.
myEFSC - Is the main resource for information about all your student records, academic information, and financial aid details. TitanWeb, Canvas, myGPS, and your college email can all be accessed through the myEFSC portal.
Message Center – An online checklist in the myEFSC Student Portal used to review outstanding requirements.
Native Student – A student who started as a freshman and remained in the same institution, as opposed to a transfer student.
Resident for Tuition Purposes – A student who meets the requirements of residency for tuition purposes as defined in s.1009.21, Florida Statutes, and 6A-10.044, Florida Administrative Code.
Rule – A state agency statement of general applicability that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of a state agency, such as a State Board of Education rule.
Semester Hours (also called credit hours) – The number of credits assigned to a specific course.
Statute – A law enacted by the legislature. Usually designated as F.S.
Student Document Dropbox – An online repository used to submit student documents and forms. College and high school transcripts submitted through the Dropbox will not be honored as official.
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) – Test of basic skills given to students within the first six weeks of entry into a career and technical education program. The requirements for the TABE are outlined State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.040.