Transfer Credits

How To Transfer to FDTC

A transfer student is a student pursuing a degree at Florence-Darlington Technical College who has earned credits at another institution and wishes to apply these credits toward a Florence-Darlington Technical College certificate, diploma, or degree. FDTC awards transfer credit for most coursework completed with a grade of C or better from regionally accredited colleges and universities. If the course description and credit hours match, transfer credit may be awarded for an equivalent FDTC course. If the course has no FDTC equivalent, the college may award non-equivalent credit. FDTC does not award transfer credit for courses considered developmental/remedial.

Steps to Transfer to FDTC

Apply for admission. Because you are a transfer student, it is important that you apply as early as possible so that FDTC can evaluate your transcripts before you register for classes. https://www.fdtc.edu/admissions to get started.

Transfer credit from foreign institutions not accredited by a regional post-secondary accrediting commission. The student must provide an evaluation by (WES) World Education Services at www.wes.org, and other accredditing agencies.
Transfer of course work completed at a degree-granting institution accredited by a professional accrediting body responsible for free- standing institutions within a specialty and approved by appropriate FDTC faculty. Discover how students are staying on track with SCTRAC! https://www.sctrac.org/About-SC-TRAC/Participating-Colleges
Florence-Darlington Technical College may also grant credit where applicable for Military Service Schools in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council of Education's "Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services" when consistent with the student's program requirements.
Florence-Darlington Technical College will grant credit for work done at all regionally accredited Institutions of Higher Education for courses which a student has earned a grade of "C" or higher. All transfer credit awarded must be adequately justified and must include documentation that the credit awarded represents collegiate course work relevant to the degree. Course content and level of instruction must result in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the institution's own educational programs; and course work must be taught by faculty qualified to teach at the appropriate degree level.
Credits will transfer to FDTC with a "TR" grade and will not be included in the student's overall Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA). Transfer credit is not given for continuing education courses; Students wishing curriculum credit for these types of courses/ experiences may inquire as to eligibility to register, pay for, and take an appropriate class as credit by exam. Courses successfully challenged will count toward the student's major (if applicable) for graduation purposes; will not award any quality points toward their Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA); and will not transfer to another college.
All transcripts and test scores must be received either by mail or hand delivery in the original, sealed envelope directly from the awarding educational institution, military, or testing agency. By accepting only official transcripts and test scores, Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) confirms the integrity of any test score or credit recorded on the college or agency's transcript and can, therefore, assume responsibility for the academic quality of any course work or credit recorded on a FDTC transcript.
A grade of "C" or better is required to receive transfer credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

My GPA is very low. Can I still transfer to FDTC?

As an open-door institution, FDTC admits all qualified students to the college, regardless of their GPA.

How many credits can I transfer to FDTC?

There is no limit to the number of credits that can be transferred to FDTC. However, regardless of how many credits you transfer in, you must complete at least 25 percent of the credits required for a degree at FDTC.

Transfer Agreements

Coker University Transfer Agreement

FDTC associate degree graduates in Management, Marketing, Criminal Justice Technology, or Human Services can earn their bachelor’s degree from Coker University in just two years. Coker offers a simplified application process, seamless transfer of credits, and an annual $2,000 scholarship for FDTC associate degree graduates.

HYBRID OPTION (combines in-seat and online learning)

FDTC associate degree graduates in management, marketing, or criminal justice technology have the option of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management and criminology through a two-year program that combines one in-seat class on FDTC’s campus and one online class each eight-week term.

How it works:

Classes will be both online and in-seat at FDTC - Each term, students spend one night per week taking an in-person course with Coker faculty in an FDTC classroom and a second class taught entirely online.
8 week terms - You’ll complete six (6) credit hours per eight-week term (a full-time schedule for financial aid purposes).
Seamless transfer of credits - Your FDTC credits will transfer, meaning you could earn your Coker University bachelor’s degree in just two years.
You will have support - You’ll be part of a cohort, meaning you’ll be with the same group of students as you work together toward your bachelor’s degree. You’ll have Coker’s supportive faculty, staff, and resources to help you along the way, including a Coker success coach for one-on-one assistance with registering for classes and transitioning to Coker’s program.

100% ONLINE OPTION (unbeatable flexibility and convenience)

FDTC associate degree graduates in human services have the option of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology through Coker’s 100% online program. FDTC associate degree graduates in management, marketing, or criminal justice technology also have the option of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management or criminology through our 100% online program.

How it works:

Classes will be entirely online - You’ll take two online classes each term.
8 week terms - You’ll complete six (6) credit hours per eight-week term (a full-time schedule for financial aid purposes).
Seamless transfer of credits - Your FDTC credits will transfer, meaning you could earn your Coker University bachelor’s degree in just two years.
You will have support - You’ll have Coker’s supportive faculty, staff, and resources to help you along the way, including a Coker success coach for one-on-one assistance with registering for classes and transitioning to Coker’s program.

Coker offers scholarships and financial aid, including:

An annual $2,000 Achievement Scholarship for FDTC associate degree graduates (3-year max limit)
Federal Pell Grant is available to those who qualify
SC Tuition Grant offered annually to qualified students who begin in August (Term 1) and complete their FAFSA no later than June 30
SC LIFE scholarship to those who qualify
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans available to those who qualify

Transfer programs create access to four-year colleges and universities for technical college students and graduates. It is an important part of our mission.

Our colleges offer students many paths for transfer through individual agreements with partnering institutions. These include program-specific as well as general transfer agreements. A comprehensive listing is available at www.sctrac.org.