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You must complete at least the final 30 semester hours of credit at Florida
Tech to earn a degree from Florida Tech.
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It depends on how many of your prior courses transfer directly into your desired
program of study at Florida Tech. Your admission counselor can probably give
you an accurate estimate of the time required to complete your degree.
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Call the Office of Admission prior to registering for classes, explain to
your counselor what major you want to pursue at Florida Tech and what courses
you have already successfully completed. He or she will be happy to recommend
courses appropriate for your desired program of study.
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In order to register, you must first confirm enrollment by making your tuition deposit (or having it waived by the Office of Undergraduate Admission). After this you must meet any Placement Exam requirements and discuss scheduling with your academic advisor, either in person or over the phone. Your advisor must grant permission in order for you to access online registration via your PAWS account. We encourage you to meet the above criteria as soon as possible so you have the opportunity to register for classes prior to your arrival!
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Yes. You must check in, secure your student ID, ensure all your documents are
in order and register for classes. You will also meet and learn about your
new academic faculty and academic unit.
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Housing is available for all students. There are seven residence halls and
an apartment complex on campus. If you are a freshman-level student with less
than 24 semester hours of credit, you are required to live on campus and participate
in a meal plan unless you are married, over 21 years old or live with your
parents in the Melbourne area. The universityÍs residency requirement is one
year.
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Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. The Engineering programs are also accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET). The Computer Science program is also accredited
by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission of the Computing
Sciences Accreditation Board. Chemistry is also accredited by
the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical
Society. Aeronautical Science and Aviation Management programs
are also accredited by the Council on Aviation Accreditation.
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An interview is not required for admission, but a visit to campus is highly
recommended. We have a beautiful campus that we want you to see! The visit
provides you with an interview with a faculty member in the major you want
to pursue and allows you to see the excellent facilities and opportunities
offered in that program area. Also, the meeting with your admissions counselor
will make all the information presented in this guide clear and easy to understand,
and ensure that your documents are in order. Campus visit information and special
visit dates are available from the Office of Admissions and on the university
Web site at http://www.fit.edu/ugrad/visit
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