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1. Apply for admission and pay your application fee.

2. Submit transcripts.

3. If interested in receiving financial aid and/or scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

4. If you plan to claim Florida residency, submit declaration and supporting documents.

5. Access your PantherWeb account.

6. Discuss college placement/assessment.

7. Complete new student orientation.

8. Register for your courses and pay tuition.

9. Obtain your student ID and parking decal.

New students will be assessed a $40 (nonrefundable) application fee. International (F-1) students will be assessed a $75 (nonrefundable) application fee. Returning students, high school dual enrollment and early admission students, and transient students who attend a Florida public institution will not be assessed an application fee.

Note: The fee for the first PERT, TABE or LOEP exam taken at Palm Beach State is included in the application fee. The application fee must be paid before taking the exam.

All students seeking a degree or college credit certificate or who intend to take Gordon Rule writing and mathematics courses and have not successfully completed college-level math and English must furnish official test scores. Students may provide their official scores from the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT), Accuplacer, ACT or SAT and must do so before registration. Test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was taken.

If ACT or SAT scores do not meet the state-designated minimums, Non-Exempt students must retest or take PERT for placement. The fee for the first PERT, TABE or LOEP exam taken at Palm Beach State is included in the application fee. Students must pay the application fee before taking the exam. A retest fee is charged for any subsequent testing. Students whose primary language is not English and did not graduate from a U.S. high school, or pass a U.S. GED test in English are required to prove college-level English proficiency. Students who transfer from a non-U.S. postsecondary institution must also prove English proficiency. For more information, contact any campus Academic Advising department.

Placement Test Exemptions
Students are exempt from the placement test requirement if they provide the appropriate documentation showing that they: entered 9th grade in a Florida public high school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma; or are serving as an active duty member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services; or have test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer or PERT) that are less than two years old from date test was taken and scores meet the state-designated minimums for college-level English and mathematics courses; or have successfully completed college preparatory or developmental education course requirements in English, reading and mathematics; or provide proof of successful completion of college-level English and mathematics courses from a regionally accredited college or university.

Note: Students who are exempt may request to take the PERT or to enroll in developmental education if they wish. Exempted students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor, prior to enrollment of classes, to assist them in evaluating their college readiness level.

Yes. We have a Student Learning Center (SLC) where we offer tutoring for all students.
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/slc

Please check out our Student Activities center for all in person and virtual activities PBSC has to offer!
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/studentactivities

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/all-pathways.aspx

BAS - Bachelors of Applied Science
B.A.S. degrees are designed for students who wish to earn a bachelor's degree for career advancement after earning their A.A. or A.S. degree.

BS - Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science degree prepares students to continue on to pursue advance degrees or to enter the workforce ready to start their careers.

BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A BSN degree prepares licensed Registered Nurses (RN) for advancement into administrative and supervisory positions in the nursing and health care fields.

AA - Associates in Arts
The Associate in Arts transfer degree equals the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. By earning your A.A. degree at PBSC, you are guaranteed admission to one of Florida's public universities to complete your bachelor’s degree. You also may transfer to certain private institutions or PBSC bachelor's programs. Our A.A. degree tracks will help guide you in selecting general education and elective courses that fit your desired major and the requirements of your chosen transfer school. Always work with your PBSC academic advisor in making your final choices.

AS - Associates in Science
Career-oriented A.S. degree programs prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce or transfer into Palm Beach State College's bachelor's degree programs. Transfer to certain bachelor's degree programs at other colleges and universities is possible as well.

CCC - College Credit Certificates
A CCC awards college credit and delivers the technical core of the A.S. degree in that area of study. Completing a CCC gives you an immediate credential for skilled employment, allowing you to start or advance a career. And because CCC credits transfer into an A.S. degree, you'll have a great start toward your degree goal, too.

CCP - Career Certificate Programs
Career Certificate Programs prepare you for high-skill, high-demand jobs.

ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate
The ATCs are advanced specialized programs of study for people with degrees (associate and above).

ATD - Applied Technology Diploma
The ATD provides training for high-demand careers. The courses usually can be applied toward an Associate in Science degree.

CPP - Certificate of Professional Preparation
A CPP offers pathways to professional occupations for degree holders (Bachelors and above).

EPI - Educator Preparation Institute
The EPI is a teacher certification program for qualified professionals who have completed a non-education bachelor's degree.

Academy Degree
The Correctional Cross-over to Law Enforcement prepares currently certified Correctional Officers to become certified Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida.

PBSC has a GPA calculator when you log into PantherWeb.

The direct link is: https://webservices3.palmbeachstate.edu/FCCSC/utilities/gpacalculator.jsp

To calculate your grade point average (GPA) manually, you need to consider the number of units that each class is worth and the grades that were received for those classes. Then multiply the number of units in each course by the point value corresponding to the letter grade you earned.

Blackboard link is on top of the PBSC website.

Or click on direct link: https://palmbeachstate.blackboard.com

Yes. We are offering fully online tutoring through our Student Learning Centers

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/slc

Our libraries play an important role in support of teaching, learning, research and other activities. Libraries are operating virtually and will continue to provide services to our students remotely until further notice.

https://palmbeachstate.libguides.com/DL

Laptop supplies are limited and completion of this form does not guarantee that a laptop will be available for you to borrow. Only currently enrolled students with a paid schedule may borrow a laptop. 

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/library/

For Blackboard issues contact E-learning at:
Email: elearningsuccess@palmbeachstate.edu
Phone: 561-868-3303

For other issues, contact the service desk:
Phone: 561-868-4000

No, graduation is an automatic process - No application is required. If you DO NOT receive an email, and you are certain you should be graduating, please contact the Academic Advising Department.

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/graduation/

A student is classified as a transfer student if he/she has previously registered at any other regionally accredited college or university, regardless of the amount of time spent in attendance or credit earned. To be admitted to PBSC, you will need to submit official transcripts from every regionally accredited college that you've attended.

• Submit high school and, if applicable, all college transcripts. Florida public high school, college, and/or university transcripts should be sent electronically via the Florida Automated System for Transferring Electronic Records (FASTER). Secure PDF Transcripts should be sent to transcriptevaluation@palmbeachstate.edu.t

• The high school transcript may be waived for admissions purposes if a student has earned an Associate, Bachelor, or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. For details on how transfer credits will be applied at PBSC, review the "Transfer Student" section under Admissions in the College Catalog.

• Students with college credit from colleges outside the U.S. must have a course-by-course commercial evaluation from an accredited company at www.NACES.org/members.htm or www.aacrao.org.

• View additional transcript information.

Welcome back! If you have not registered for classes in 12 months or more, you need to apply for readmission so we can update our records.

Complete Placement Testing (if applicable)

• Submit current ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or PERT scores. PSAV students must take the TABE test.

• Non-native English speakers must pass the LOEP test in addition to the PERT or TABE tests.

• Visit the Test Center webpage for details: https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/testing

Read the "Catalog in Effect" Information

• Students will complete requirements for graduation under the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry. For more information, review the "Catalog in Effect" information from the College Catalog. https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Catalog/Current/Index.aspx

Step 1. Meet with High School Counselor to discuss dual enrollment eligibility

• Do you have four HS credits (must include one language arts and one math)?

• Is your unweighted HS GPA above 3.0 or 3.2 (Early Admissions)?

• Do you have college ready placement scores (PERT, SAT or ACT) in reading, writing and math?

Step 2. Apply to PBSC

Step 3. Complete Dual Enrollment Orientation

Step 4. Submit required documents

• Palm Beach State College Dual Enrollment Permission and Registration Form: must be completed in its entirety and signed by the high school counselor, the student, and a parent/guardian every term.

• Grades/GPA Verification form signed by high school counselor.

• Applicable AICE, IB or AP scores for any course that requires a pre-requisite.

• In addition, Early Admit students must:

• Submit an official letter from their high school principal recommending them for the program.

• Enroll at PBSC full time (12 credit hours or more) and maintain full-time status for the fall/spring terms only of their senior year.

• Textbook Voucher: received from high/middle school principal/designee and submitted to BookSmart.

Step 5. Register for Classes
Once your documents have been processed, you will receive an email to your PBSC student email account letting you know you are okay to register! Be sure to check out the resources available under Current PBSC Student.

Students currently attending another college or university who wish to take one or more courses at Palm Beach State College and transfer their credit back to their "home" institution may be admitted as "transient" students. Transient students should be advised by their home institution regarding which courses to take at Palm Beach State and determine if the student has satisfied the necessary course prerequisites.

Transient Students currently attending a Florida public institution
Complete and submit an electronic transient form through FloridaShines (FloridaShines.org). The transient form will also serve as the application for admission to Palm Beach State (do not submit an application for admission). Go to the FloridaShines web page for the Transient Student Admission Application.

https://www.floridashines.org/succeed-in-college/take-a-course-at-another-school/

Transient Students who do not attend a Florida public institution
Submit a transient student form or an official Letter of Good Standing from their home institution. The form or letter must indicate:

1. the student is in good academic standing and

2. the course(s) in which the student is eligible to enroll at Palm Beach State.

Palm Beach State College welcomes students from around the world. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.), Associate in Arts (A.A.), and Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and more. Palm Beach State is authorized under United States Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/international/default.aspx

1. New/transfer students: submit an online application for admission. Current/returning Palm Beach State College students: submit program objective change form

2. Completion of ONE of the following is required to be accepted into the Bachelor’s program:

• An A.S.* or an A.A.S.* degree (with a minimum of 60 semester hours) in a professional/technical field

• An A.A.* degree with a minimum of 60 semester hours; or

• Sixty* credit hours that are equivalent to satisfactory completion of a Palm Beach State College A.A, A.S., or A.A.S. degree program. * The degree or earned credits must have been completed and awarded by a regionally accredited educational institution. Refer to Areas of Study section of the catalog.

• Completion of 36 semester hours of transferable general education credit hours, satisfying Palm Beach State College’s general education requirements (or indication on the transcript that the student has completed general education requirements at another Florida college or university). Each bachelor's degree has requirements as to the types of acceptable degrees and coursework that may apply. Please see a bachelor's advisor, CBP112, Lake Worth campus or visit website www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Bachelor for more information.

Students who wish to take college credit or vocational credit courses and do not intend to complete a certificate or degree program may be admitted as non-degree-seeking students. These students enroll for a variety of reasons, such as personal interest, job improvement, transfer credit purposes, or teacher recertification. Credits will be awarded for courses taken by non-degree-seeking students. To apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student, submit an online application for admission. Students are eligible to remain non-degree-seeking up to 21 credit hours. After that time, they will be required to change their status to degree seeking. Upon changing to degree-seeking status, high school and college transcripts, as appropriate, will be required. Students with an associate degree or higher may request an exemption from the 21 credit hours requirement. For additional information, please contact a campus registrar's office. International students on an F-1 visa cannot be non- degree-seeking students. Non-degree-seeking students may be required to submit placement scores or transcripts to register for certain courses. Please see the Course Listing section of the catalog, or speak with an academic advisor.

Note: Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid (veteran benefits, federal grants, scholarships, student loans, Bright Futures, etc.).

https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid/FinancialAidResources.aspx

Eligibility for financial aid depends upon meeting the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Please visit the Financial Aid webpage for additional information on SAP. Students must meet SAP to be eligible for Financial Aid. https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid/policies.aspx.

The academic standards are measured each “payment period” as follows:

• Academic Progress Standards: End of Academic Year (Spring Semester)

• Minimum Cumulative In-Program GPA: 2.00

• Cumulative Credit Hours Completed/ Attempted: 67 percent

Students may be eligible to purchase books for Summer using financial aid. Summer financial aid will be available at the bookstore from May 18 - June 12. Students should purchase books for ALL SUMMER TERMS during this time. Students should speak with a financial aid advisor to determine if they are eligible. If eligible, here is a video on how to use bookstore credit: https://palmbeachstate-elearning.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/fin+aid+bookstore+credit/1_hjdjtuad

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