President Fred HawkinsApril 18, 2025 – New Թ of Florida (NCF) and Թ (SFSC) have signed a new articulation agreement, officially welcoming SFSC as the latest partner in the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP). The agreement, signed Monday, April 14, ensures a seamless transfer pathway for SFSC students earning an Associate in Arts (AA) degree to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree at New Թ. This strategic partnership opens new doors for SFSC students seeking a top-tier liberal arts education within Florida’s public higher education system.

“We are excited to partner with New Թ and afford our students an efficient pathway to pursue a bachelor’s degree of their choice,” said Fred Hawkins, president of Թ. “This agreement represents our shared commitment to student success and expanding access to world-class education across the state.”

“New Թ is ranked among the most transfer-friendly institutions in the country, and we’re proud to extend that reputation with this partnership,” said Richard Corcoran, president of New Թ of Florida. “SFSC students now have a direct line to Florida’s public honors college—and the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment.”

To qualify for NCF Transform, SFSC students must complete their AA within eight semesters and hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of transfer. Students can pursue bachelor’s degrees in a variety of academic concentrations including Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Liberal Arts, Marine Biology, and Psychology.

Through NCF Transform, students receive personalized joint advising and customized academic planning to help them complete their degrees within two years of transfer. Participants in the program are also eligible for generous scholarship opportunities—including annual awards of up to $10,000, renewable for two years—for high-achieving students.

The partnership underscores New Թ’s commitment to academic excellence and broadening access to Florida’s most distinctive liberal arts experience.

For more information about the Associate in Arts degree at SFSC, visit southflorida.edu or email recruiter@southflorida.edu.

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ABOUT NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

Founded in 1960, New Թ of Florida is a top-ranked public liberal arts college and serves as Florida’s Honors Թ. Recognized for its academic excellence, rigorous inquiry, and commitment to free expression, New Թ offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in and , and a growing .