Select your admission classification:
Associate in Arts (AA) Degree-Seeking Student, Associate in Science (AS) Degree-Seeking Student, College Certificate-Seeking Student
- Have earned a standard high school diploma from an accredited high school in the United States. Foreign students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma and must meet language standards established through College policy and/or procedure; or
- Have earned a high school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test, provided the test was administered in English; or
- Have completed a home education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41; or
- Have been approved by Edison for entry into the Accelerated Programs for High School Students; and
- Have completed college placement testing.
The AS degree programs in Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, and Cardiovascular Technology are selective admissions programs. Admission to Edison does not automatically admit an applicant to these programs of study. Students must complete a separate application for admission to the particular program of study.
Post Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Certificate-Seeking Student
- Have earned a standard high school diploma from an accredited high school in the United States. Foreign students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma and must meet language standards established through College policy and/or procedure; or
- Have earned a high school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test, provided the test was administered in English; or
- Have completed a home education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41; or
- Have been approved by Edison for entry into the Accelerated Programs for High School Students; or
- Be 16 or older and left high school before earning a standard high school diploma or the equivalency of a standard high school diploma; and
- Have completed college placement testing.
The PSAV program in Dental Assisting is a limited access program
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking students enroll in college credit courses to upgrade employment skills, for transfer credit purposes, or for personal interest and enjoyment. These individuals must complete an application for admissions. Non-degree seeking students must meet all course prerequisites for any college credit course taken. Non-degree seeking students wishing to enroll in a college level mathematics or English course are required to complete the Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (FCELPT) or submit a full set of ACT-E, SAT-R scores or be test exempt.Non-degree seeking students who intend to become degree or certificate seeking students must meet Edison's admission requirements for those programs. In addition, non-degree seeking students must change to degree or certificate seeking status prior to the last day to drop classes with a refund. Changes to a student's status will not be made after the last day to drop classes with a refund.
NOTE: Non-degree seeking students may not be eligible for financial aid, veteran's benefits and certain academic programs/services that require degree-seeking status.
Non-English Speaking Students
Since English is the language of instruction at Edison, applicants must demonstrate English proficiency and are required to submit acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. Edison requires a minimum score of 213 on the computerized TOEFL or 550 on the written TOEFL. ACT-E or SAT-R scores may be submitted and considered in lieu of TOEFL scores. Applicants scoring below established cut-off scores are referred to the Department of Learning Assistance for additional testing and placement into the Intensive English Training Program.
Requirements for Re-admission
Students who have not attended Edison within the past year must submit an admissions application (the admissions application fee is not required for former students) and such other information as may be required by the Office of the Registrar. Degree-seeking students readmitting after two years of non-attendance and who did not complete English and mathematics requirements must retake the FCELPT. Students attempting to return after suspension or dismissal must petition for readmission. A favorable decision is dependent upon clear written evidence that indicates promise of successful performance.
*NOTE: Florida law (F.S. 1003.43 ) provides that students graduating from a Florida public high school subsequent to August 1, 1987 and applying for admission to an Associate in Arts degree program must meet specific general requirements for high school graduation. Graduates from private high schools and out-of-state public schools must have completed a curriculum that includes 4 years of English and 3 years each of mathematics, science, and social studies. However, in lieu of the English requirement, foreign students may use four years of instruction in their native language or language of instruction in the secondary school attended. Students presenting a GED diploma must have taken the test in English for admission to any associate degree or certificate program.
