Florida A&M University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
continues to enhance the “TCC2FAMU” partnership with Tallahassee Community
College (TCC) after years of producing successful transfer students through the
program.
Earlier this year, students gained tons of information about
the program during FAMU Advisement Day at TCC, hosted by the Office of
University Retention.
During the program, TCC students interested in attending
FAMU were able to speak with representatives from each of FAMU’s colleges and
schools.
“Today was very important to me because I know for a fact that I am going to FAMU,” said TCC freshman biology major, Lonise Merilus. “I gained a lot of information that made me even more excited to continue my education at an HBCU,” he added
Crystal Flowers, an advisement day coordinator, said her
office works hard to recruit and ensure students transition smoothly to the
University.
“Recruitment is the heartbeat of FAMU because the University
would be nothing without students,” said Advisement Day Coordinator, Crystal
Flowers. “Once Transfer students are admitted, they are already halfway
finished with their degree. We strive to give them the services and resources
they need ahead of time so that when they become Rattlers, they can transition
smoothly into gaining their degree and becoming productive citizens in
society.”
Among the many resources offered to students who transfer to
FAMU is the Florida Community College Transfer Scholarship. The scholarship is
available to students with an associate’s degree who transfer to FAMU with at
least a 2.5 GPA.
The FAMU Academic Advisement Day is held twice each year
during the fall and spring semesters. However, students can also visit the
Rattler Room located on TCC’s campus for additional information.