How to Submit a Transfer Appeal

Transfer admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record to ensure you are prepared for the academic rigor you will encounter at Florida State University. Due to the thoroughness of our application review process, it is unusual for us to reverse an admission decision.

In addition to meeting the University requirements, transfer applicants must meet the specific requirements established for their desired major (program deadline, GPA, required prerequisite courses, audition dates, portfolio requirements, and/or specialized admission review) as specified in the Academic Program Guide.

Denial for University requirements:

  1. A written request for reconsideration must be submitted to the Director of Transfer Admission. The request must include the specific basis for the appeal and all relevant supporting documentation.
  2. The Director of Transfer Admission shall forward the appeal materials to the University Admission Committee for review.
  3. The University Admission Committee will issue the final decision, and no further appeals will be considered.

Denial by Major:

  1. A written request for reconsideration must be submitted to the Director of Transfer Admission. The request must include the specific basis for the appeal and all relevant supporting documentation.
  2. The Director of Transfer Admission shall forward the appeal materials to the appropriate academic Dean’s office for review.
  3. The Dean’s Office shall review the appeal and issue a decision to the Director of Transfer Admission. This decision is final, and no further appeals will be considered.

Reasons for appeal:

Learning Differences - One or more disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information. The learning difference affected your ability to meet any University or major requirements.
  • Appeal letter written by the student
  • Documentation highlighting the impact of the learning difference from an appropriately credentialed practitioner to diagnose the condition (e.g., Adult Normed Psychoeducational Evaluation, Signed letter—on letterhead—from a medical or mental health practitioner, or Medical records/diagnostic summaries)
Medical - A medical condition / illness / surgery that negatively impacted your grade(s) or ability to meet any University or major requirements.
  • Appeal letter written by the student
  • Documentation from your healthcare provider detailing the medical condition.
Other Life Circumstances - A life event that negatively impacted your grades or ability to meet any University or major requirements.
  • Appeal letter written by the student
  • Documentation of the extenuating circumstances

Appeals should be submitted as soon as possible after receipt of your admission decision. Late appeals are not guaranteed to receive a decision prior to your desired term of entry.

For information on submitting a first-year appeal, please visit First-Year Appeals.