Other Types of Undergraduate Admission

Early Admission

New College of Florida provides an early admission program for mature high school students to enter the College prior to graduation from high school. Applicants for early admission are evaluated on an individual basis and must demonstrate strong capability for academic work based on the high school transcripts, essay, exam scores and recommendation(s).

Students Who Have Earned a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree

Admission and aid requirements are typically described for prospective first-time-in-college students and undergraduate transfers. Please contact the Office of Admissions to discuss required documents and information if you already hold a bachelor's or advanced degree.

Please note: Institutional scholarships and grants are not available to students who have already earned a bachelor's or advanced degree, and federal financial aid options are very strictly limited.

Coursework for Non-Degree Seeking Students

The College makes undergraduate course work available to persons not admitted to the undergraduate degree program through (a) formal exchange (e.g., the National Student Exchange), approved by the Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study; (b) through summer course work, when available; and (c) through individual approval by the Dean of Studies, who determines availability of New College courses to community auditors, and students eligible through the local Cross College Alliance.

Students from other colleges should consult with their home institution for guidance on how coursework may apply to their degree program.

Readmission

Students who have withdrawn or who have been dismissed from New College may apply for readmission with a readmission petition to the Student Academic Status Committee (SASC). For the fall semester, such applications must be made prior to April 1; for the spring semester, prior to November 1. At least one semester must have elapsed after withdrawal or dismissal before a student will be allowed to resume studies at New College. Readmission is not granted for the January Interterm. The petition, addressed to the chairperson of the SASC and sent to the Office of the Registrar, should include the following information:

  1. The reason for leaving New College.
  2. Activities since leaving, including appropriate transcripts, employment information, etc. (Please note: transfer credit will not be assigned for work completed at another institution during a period of withdrawal or dismissal from New College (with the possible exception of credit from an A.A. degree earned at a Florida College System or Florida State University System institution or a bachelor’s or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university.)
  3. Reasons for desiring to return to New College and proposed academic program.
  4. A signed letter of support from your proposed faculty sponsor.
  5. Requested date of return.

The SASC may set specific academic requirements and restrictions as conditions for readmission. If a student requests readmission after having completed the fifth contract, the members of the SASC will expect the student to have a completed Thesis Prospectus/Area of Concentration Form on file with the Office of the Registrar before considering the student’s petition for readmission. For more information about the readmission process, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@ncf.edu or (941) 487-4230.

Applicants Who Do Not Meet Minimum Requirements

The College will consider for admission an applicant who does not fully meet minimum admission requirements, but who has special attributes, special talents, or unique circumstances that may contribute to a representative and diverse student body. These factors may include socioeconomic status, family education background, and family obligations. The Admissions Committee may offer admission if it is determined that the applicant can reasonably be expected to do satisfactory work at New College of Florida.