As of September 1976, the State University System of Florida requires students admitted with fewer than 60 semester credits to earn at least 9 hours prior to graduation at one of the system schools during one or more summer terms.*
You may request a waiver of mandatory summer enrollment for one of the following three reasons:
Summer employment documented on official employer letterhead every summer term not enrolled. The documentation must clearly state you were engaged in seasonal employment only during summer.
Academic program courses unavailable summer terms documented on official letterhead from your academic advisor or Dean.
Unusual hardship due to exceptional circumstances well beyond your control. Directly related, appropriate supporting documentation detailing the extenuating circumstances must accompany your waiver application for review.
Summer Enrollment Requirement Waiver Applications (click here to download now) should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar well in advance of your last summer prior to graduation.
Allow 3 weeks for processing and for receipt of approval or denial.
*The Office of the Registrar automatically documents fulfillment of the 9-hour summer requirement by students who earn 9 or more credits from applicable State-approved articulated acceleration mechanisms, e.g. early admission, dual enrollment or advanced placement/credit-by-exam. These students are absolved from applying for waiver of the summer term enrollment requirement.
