Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Valencia College have signed a three‑year articulation agreement that creates a 2+2 transfer pathway for Valencia students. The agreement guarantees admission for eligible Associate in Arts graduates and selected Associate in Science graduates into designated FAMU bachelor’s programs, consistent with university policies. It also provides a reverse transfer option that allows qualifying credits earned at FAMU to be transferred back to Valencia for associate‑degree completion, pending student consent. The partnership is effective for the 2025‑26 academic year and runs through the end of the 2027‑28 academic year.
Under the agreement, students in the FAMU IGNITE Transfer Program must complete an AA degree or an identified AS degree and submit an inquiry form before earning 30 credits to declare intent to use the 2+2 pathway. Eligible participants may receive FAMU scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 based on GPA, with a 3.3 GPA qualifying for $1,000 and a 3.6 GPA or higher qualifying for $4,000. Additional eligibility requirements include at least one year in the IGNITE program, meeting the FAMU fall admission deadline and U.S. citizenship or permanent‑resident status. The agreement also adds advisory support from FAMU staff, aligns transfer pathways in fields such as health science, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, information technology, architectural studies and construction engineering technology, and includes collaboration on faculty and student services, campus visits and recruitment activities.
Press release issued by Valencia College:
https://news.valenciacollege.edu/famu-and-valencia-college-strengthen-transfer-pathways-to-expand-access-to-four-year-degrees/
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