CF Now Offering IGNITE Transfer Program to FAMU

The College of Central Florida has joined the IGNITE program at Florida A&M University to provide a direct transfer pathway for students attending CF.  This partnership with Florida A&M University guarantees FAMU admission to students who earn an Associate in Arts at CF.

“This new partnership is a huge benefit to our students and community,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president. “It gives students the opportunity to complete their first two years at CF, where they thrive in smaller classes with our award-winning faculty and programs and pay less in tuition. It is a giant step forward in helping increase the education attainment level of our community by increasing access to bachelor’s degree programs in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.”

While students who graduate with an A.A. or an articulated Associate in Science degree from a Florida College System institution are guaranteed admission to a state university in Florida, IGNITE guarantees admission to FAMU. A.A. graduates applying for limited access programs at FAMU such as FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Journalism and Allied Health Sciences-Cardiopulmonary, will need to meet the additional admissions and prerequisite requirements for those specific programs.

Students can begin their studies at CF with the knowledge that they will have a seat at FAMU once they attain an A.A. The partnership provides students a smoother transition with admission and enrollment. Since students receive advising from CF and FAMU, they might also find a shorter time to degree completion.

Students can enroll in the FAMU IGNITE program if they have 0-30 academic credits earned.  The purpose of the IGNITE program is to engage students throughout the course of their associates degree, connect them with FAMU academic advisors for specific fields of study, and provide scholarships opportunities for eligible students.  IGNITE participants who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for an IGNITE Card, which grants them free access to most FAMU on-campus and athletic events

To learn more about IGNITE, visit FAMU.edu/transferservices. For more information about CF, visit CF.edu.