Freshman and First Time in College Admissions

. if I am a high school graduate, soon-to-be high school graduate, or GED student with no prior college credit.

All students must meet one of these requirements to be accepted to Florida SouthWestern State College:

• Earned a valid high school diploma,
• Earned a valid GED (General Equivalency Diploma), or
• Completed a home education program in accordance with Florida Statutes

Freshman/First Time in College Admissions Checklist

Admission Requirements

• Apply online as AA, AS-First Time in College applicant
• Pay Application Fee ($30)
• Submit Transcripts
  • Send in your high school transcript as soon as possible for admission. Official high school transcripts with a graduation date will be required once available.

  Important Additional Information

  • Florida Residency Documents
  • Financial Aid Information
  • On-Campus Student Housing
  • Access the myFSW Portal
  • Contact Us

  Attention Recent or Soon-to-be High School Graduates!

  • If you earned credit at Florida SouthWestern State College as a high school student, in order to apply to FSW and continue registering for courses as a high school graduate, complete a free "AA/AS, Re-admit" application, and follow the steps we email and mail to you after admission.
  • To receive in-state tuition rates you must submit a Residency Declaration.
  • Submit a copy of your final high school transcripts (with a graduation date) when they are available and any transcripts from other colleges or universities you have attended.

  Charlotte Campus
  26300 Airport Rd
  Punta Gorda, FL
  (941) 637-5629

  Collier Campus
  7505 Grand Lely Dr
  Naples, FL
  (239) 732-3700

  Lee Campus
  8099 College Pkwy
  Fort Myers, FL
  (239) 489-9300

  Hendry Glades
  1092 E Cowboy Way
  LaBelle, FL
  (863) 674-0408

  Corporate & Community Education
  8099 College Pkwy
  Fort Myers, FL
  

  TTY: 1-800-955-8771 or 711