Understanding FloridaShines
The state portal, what it does well, and what it cannot do for you.
[OUTLINE — to be expanded] This guide will cover the following sections. Body content is forthcoming; section headings reflect the final structure.
Understanding FloridaShines
The detailed body of this guide is in the editorial queue. The final structure will follow the section headings below — each section will run 200-400 words of clinical, plain-language analysis, with citations to the Florida Common Prerequisites Manual, FloridaShines, and the specific transfer policies of UF, UCF, FSU, USF, FIU, and the New Ivies.
Sections in this guide
- What FloridaShines is
- What FloridaShines is not
- How to actually use the tool
- Where FloridaShines and the CPM disagree
What you can do in the meantime
If you'd like an audit of where you stand against the topics above, schedule a Transfer Audit. We will return a written semester-by-semester plan covering each item that applies to your record.