International Student Next Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance! In addition to the standard next steps for new undergraduate students, international students must complete the tasks listed below. Be sure to check the Admitted Student Portal frequently for your complete to do list.

Connect with Us!

Curious about what it’s like to study on the Space Coast? Have questions about your application? Want to connect with a current student? Contact the Office of Admission – we’re here to help!

admission@fit.edu | Call: +1 321-674-8030 | WhatsApp: +1 321-343-1738

Speak with an international admission counselor virtually or at an event near you:

Last Names A-M: Sofia Blasser
Last Names N-Z: Rebecca Colon

Documents Required After Admission

English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency before enrolling or receiving your I-20. Please see the Demonstrating English Proficiency webpage for a complete list of options to satisfy Florida Tech's English proficiency requirement. Students who have attended an English language school for at least three years will be waived from the proficiency requirement.

Final, Official Transcripts and Test Scores

Students must submit their final, official transcripts and test scores. See the chart below for the required documents for your education system.

Florida Tech awards credit for exams such as AP, IB, A level, and CAPE. Test scores must be sent directly from the examining body for credit to be awarded. See the Credit by Exam website for details.

Options to submit your official documents:

Email: Your school may send a copy of your official transcript to admission@fit.edu from a school email address. Please make sure that the message includes your name and application ID number.
Third-Party Service: Your school may send a copy of your official transcripts digitally using a third-party service such as Parchment.
Hand Delivery: You may hand deliver a copy of your official transcripts in a sealed envelope to the Office of Admission when you arrive on campus. Paper copies that are not in an envelope sealed by the school will not be accepted.
Mail: Secondary schools may send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions at the following address:

Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
Melbourne, FL 32901

Curriculum	Required to Enroll	Additional Comments
British System (Cambridge)	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school General Certificate of Secondary Education Final AS Level and A Level exam result certificates. Must be sent directly from the examining body	Students may earn credit for AS and A level exams, depending on their scores. See the Credit by Exam website for details
Canadian System	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school. Provincial Diplomas (e.g., Ontario, Alberta)
Caribbean Examinations Council	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school Final CSEC and CAPE score certificates. Must be sent directly from the examining body	Students may earn credit for CAPE exams, depending on their scores. See the Credit by Exam website for details
French System	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school French Baccalauréat Formal English translation issued by a school or translation service* *AI generated translations are not accepted	Include subject coefficients in transcript documents
Indian National Curriculum	Final, official Class XII board results. Must be sent directly from school
International Baccalaureate	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school IB Diploma certificate (if completed) Individual exam results. Must be sent from IB to earn credit	Students may earn credit for IB exams depending on their scores. See the Credit by Exam website for details Only students enrolled in a full IB Diploma Program may earn credit for Standard Level exams
West Africa System	Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school Final, official WASSCE score certificate. Must be sent directly from school or examining body	Include official certificates and online verification PIN/scratch card
Other International Curriculum	Students must complete at least the level of education in their home country equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma Final, official transcript with date of graduation. Must be sent directly from school Final national exam results (if applicable) School-leaving certificates Formal English translation issued by a school or translation service* (if necessary) *AI generated translations are not accepted.	All documents must be translated to English Please email admission@fit.edu with any questions

Transfer Credits

If you have completed courses at another college or university, you may be eligible for transfer credit. After you have been admitted and submitted the required documents below, you will receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) report that outlines which courses will apply to your Florida Tech degree.

School Type	Required Documents	Additional Comments
International College/University	Official college/university transcript. Must be sent directly from school A syllabus for each course outlining the topics covered and assignments required Formal English translation issued by a school or translation service* (if necessary) *AI generated translations are not accepted	Credits are granted only for courses equivalent in content, level, and hours See the Office of the Registrar website for more details
U.S. College/University	Official college/university transcript. Must be sent directly from school Institution must be regionally accredited	Grade of C- or higher required See the Office of the Registrar website for more details

School Type

Required Documents

Additional Comments

International College/University

Official college/university transcript. Must be sent directly from school
A syllabus for each course outlining the topics covered and assignments required
Formal English translation issued by a school or translation service* (if necessary)

*AI generated translations are not accepted

Credits are granted only for courses equivalent in content, level, and hours
See the Office of the Registrar website for more details

U.S. College/University

Official college/university transcript. Must be sent directly from school
Institution must be regionally accredited

Grade of C- or higher required
See the Office of the Registrar website for more details

New Student Visa Requirements

New international students must obtain an F-1 (student) visa or have an immigration status that permits study in the United States before they can enroll at Florida Tech. Please see the New Student Visa Requirements page for details.

Prepare for your Journey to the U.S.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful campus in Melbourne, Florida! See the International Student and Scholar Services website for travel information, packing tips, and frequently asked questions for incoming international students.

International Scholarships & Financial Aid

All undergraduate students admitted to Florida Tech are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Florida Tech does not offer need-based grants or loans to international students. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) or Florida state financial aid unless they are a permanent resident of the United States or other eligible noncitizen. Florida Tech does not accept the CSS Profile or ISFAA.