Transient students are guest students. They attend a home institution but enroll at a host institution temporarily. For example, a university student may attend CFK for summer classes and return to his/her original institution in the fall.

Follow the steps below to become a transient student. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office at 305-809-3188 or admissions@cfk.edu

Steps to Apply:

Home Institution: The College of the Florida Keys

Your FloridaShines application will serve as your application for admission as well as your residency and transient form. Transient students are exempt from Placement Tests. Keep in mind that you will only be able to register for the classes and term you indicate on your form.

Below are the requirements for student eligibility for transient coursework approval:

• Complete at least one semester at CFK
• Have a good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Have no registration or financial holds with CFK
• Be a degree or certificate seeking student at CFK
• Successfully complete applicable CFK course prerequisites for the course(s) requested
• Request courses that are needed for the current program of study, and plan on transferring those courses back to CFK

To submit a FloridaShines Transient Student Admissions Application:

1. Visit the FloridaShines website or download the FloridaShines app. floridashines app.
2. Read the information on the page.
3. Then click "Start or check the status of your Transient Student Admissions Application now."
4. Select The College of the Florida Keys as your home institution by clicking the down arrow.
5. Enter the student ID and PIN/password, and click "Continue."
6. Complete the form as indicated. You can check to see if the class(es) you want is/are offered at the host institution.

Home Institution: Florida public college/university:

Your FloridaShines application will serve as your application for admission as well as your residency and transient form. Transient students are exempt from Placement Tests. Keep in mind that you will only be able to register for the classes and term you indicate on your form.

To submit a FloridaShines Transient Student Admissions Application:

1. Visit the FloridaShines website or download the FloridaShines app. floridashines app.  
2. Read the information on the page.
3. Then click "Start or check the status of your Transient Student Admissions Application now."
4. Select your home institution by clicking the down arrow.
5. Check with your home institution to determine your school ID and PIN/password.
6. Enter the student ID and PIN/password, and click "Continue."
7. Complete the form as indicated. You can check to see if the class(es) you want is/are offered at CFK in our course search.

Students at private and out-of-state college/university:

Home Institution: The College of the Florida Keys

If the host institution is not listed on FloridaShines because it is a private institution or an out-of-state school you will need to complete the Transient Application for Non-FloridaShines with your CFK Academic Advisor and receive approval from the Associate Dean/Manager of Enrollment Management.

Transient Student Application for Non-FloridaShines Institutions

Home Institution: Not a Florida public college/university

If your home institution is not listed on FloridaShines because you attend a private institution or an out-of-state school, you will need to apply to CFK, provide a transient letter from your home school, and verify Florida residency (if applicable).

1. Contact your advisor at your home college or university to discuss taking classes at CFK.
2. Request a transient letter from your academic advisor. The transient letter must list all CFK courses the student plans to and is eligible to take, equivalent courses at the home institution, and the term the student plans to attend. This letter guarantees the transferability of courses taken at CFK to the student’s home institution. Students may submit transient letters in person, by mail, or e-mail to admissions@cfk.edu as a PDF (links or .htm files are not accepted). Transient students are not required to submit high school or college transcripts since the transient approval letter will serve in lieu of transcripts.
3. Apply to CFK. Under “Admit Type,” select “Transient (Not FloridaShines Students).”
4. Complete the Florida Residency Declaration Form to qualify for in-state tuition status.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITH CFK AS YOUR HOST INSTITUTION:

Once your application is processed and approved, you will be able to register for CFK classes. CFK’s Academic Advising Office will contact you about registering for the classes in which you have been approved to enroll.

Please note: A student's financial aid cannot come to two schools at the same time. Therefore, all transients will initially need to pay for their classes out of pocket. If you qualify for aid, your home school will reimburse you after the Add/Drop period ends. There is a place on the FloridaShines application to indicate if you have financial aid. If you attend a private or out-of-state college/university, please contact your home institution’s financial aid office for guidance. Transient students will be expected to pay their tuition, fees, and books by the payment deadline. There are no exceptions to this rule. Once the transient student completes the term, they must submit an official transcript request to have their transcript sent to their home school.