PHSC as the home institution:

PHSC students may be enrolled at another postsecondary institution concurrent with their PHSC enrollment by securing permission in advance from the Host Institution (PHSC is the Home institution). For private and/or out-of-state requests, the student must meet with their academic advisor for approval. A paper Transient Student Request Form (SAR 48) is completed and sent to the appropriate Dean/Provost for approval. If the student is attending a public school, the transient application is submitted through the Florida Shines website via www.floridashines.org.

This procedure is necessary to ensure the acceptance of credits taken at other institutions Essentially, PHSC remains your "home institution" while you visit another school for a few credits. The transient student approval process via Florida Shines is designed to ensure the credits completed at other institutions will apply toward a program at PHSC. The electronic process includes multiple levels of approval including a review by financial aid staff to ensure credits eligible for financial aid support are recognized. When taking courses as a visitor at another institution, a student will need to follow the academic calendar, drop/add registration dates and academic rules at that institution for the duration of the course. Approval for students seeking to enroll in upper level courses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will require the approval of the appropriate dean.