Students who meet one of the following requirements may enroll in Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, or certificate programs.

1. Students who graduated with a Standard High School Diploma, an equivalency diploma (GED), a certificate of completion--CPT eligible, or previously demonstrated competency in college credit post secondary course work.
2. Students who are home educated, with a signed affidavit submitted by the student's parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s. 1002.41.
3. Students are provisionally admitted on the basis of their application. Graduation status must be officially verified within the student's first term of enrollment.
4. Special diplomas and certificates of attendance are not accepted for admission into degree or certificate programs

1. Individuals under the age of 18 without a standard high school diploma, GED, certificate of completion--CPT eligible, or home school affidavit will not be able to enroll in advanced and professional, post secondary, vocational, and/or post secondary adult vocational courses. The exception is for students enrolled in one of the dual enrollment categories.
2. Individuals 18 years of age or older can enroll in advanced and professional, post secondary vocational, and/or post secondary adult vocational courses as non degree seeking students (special students). Students cannot enroll in programs until they receive a high school diploma or GED (exceptions listed in #3). Students are encouraged to obtain a high school diploma or GED.
3. All non-high school graduates 18 years or older may enroll in certain PSAV programs with permission of the PSAV program manager. Non-high school graduates may also enroll in designated non-credit courses and GED preparation courses. The exception is for PSAV programs, which require a high school diploma. The non-graduate must earn the diploma by the end of the first term of enrollment.

Dual enrollment is authorized under Florida Statute 1007.271 as an articulated accelerated mechanism. It is intended to shorten the time necessary for students to complete the requirements associated with the conference of a degree, broaden the scope of curricular options available to students, and increase the depth of study available for a particular subject.

Dual enrollment provides the opportunity for qualified high school students to enroll in college-level work at Gulf Coast Community College while concurrently enrolled in high school. Students receive both high school and college credit for these courses. This program is open to students from public high school, accredited private schools, or approved home education programs, who are at a minimum in the tenth grade and have an un weighted grade point average of 3.0 or able to enroll in college-level courses, or a 2.0 un weighted grade point average to enroll in vocational certificate courses. In addition, all students must pass the appropriate section of the college placement examination.

A student may take dual enrollment courses during school hours, after school hours, and during the summer term. Students in dual enrollment classes do not pay registration, matriculation, or lab fees. For additional information, please call (850) 747-3207.

Freshman and sophomore courses will be accepted in transfer. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended for students enrolled in Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science, and certificate programs are required. All transfer courses from regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated and placed on the GCCC transcript.

Students enrolled in post secondary adult vocational certificate programs are not required to request transcripts from institutions of higher education. Students enrolled in post secondary adult vocational certificate programs who request a transfer course be accepted are required to have transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.

Credits, excluding college preparatory work from out-of-state institutions, will be accepted if earned at colleges or universities fully accredited by regional accrediting agencies (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, for example) provided the courses meet academic standards and are relevant to the college's instructional program.

Credit from vocational and occupational institutions will be awarded provided the credits meet academic standards and are relevant to the college's instructional program. Students must provide course descriptions for evaluation by division chairs.

Credit from non-regionally accredited institutions will be awarded on an individual basis provided the credits meet academic standards and are relevant to the college's instructional program. Students must provide course descriptions for evaluation by division chairs.

Credits with grades "P" or "S" from Florida public institutions are considered transferable. Institutions outside the State of Florida re transferable if documentation indicates comparable course content and grade equivalence.

To maintain degree-seeking status, students are required to have transcripts evaluated no later than the end of the first academic term of enrollment. A student will be placed on registration restriction if transcripts are not received within thirty days from the beginning of the term. Degree-seeking students will receive a transcript evaluation once all transcripts have been received by the Office of Admissions and Records. Students will be able to view their evaluated transcript on www.facts.org.

An applicant suspended from another institution for disciplinary reasons will not be admitted to Gulf Coast until eligible for readmission to the suspending institution.

Students transferring to Gulf Coast with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and who wish to pursue an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate must:

1. Verify previous degrees by providing official transcripts.
2. Obtain a certified credit evaluation from the Office of Admissions and Records (to be mailed to the applicant).
3. Take the evaluation package to the appropriate program manager for program evaluation.

Only courses with "C" or better will be accepted. The notation, "Bachelor's Degree," will be placed on the transcript, along with specific courses posted as external credits, as in the following example: ENC 1101 BACH DEGREE The student's cumulative grade point average for the degree will include only those courses completed at Gulf Coast.

A transient student is a student seeking a degree from another college. To enroll, students must furnish written permission from the registrar of the home school. This permission must list Gulf Coast Community College courses, which may be taken. Transient students are non-degree-seeking students; therefore, transcripts are not required. Florida students may access an electronic transient student form by going to www.facts.org and selecting the "Admissions" link and then "Transient Student Form."