Academic Support
Academic Advising
No student is permitted to register for any course without the written approval of the academic advisor. Please contact your academic advisor:
- Freshman and Sophomore Architecture, Construction and Electronic Engineering Technology: sharlene1.jones@famu.edu
- Junior and Senior Architecture, Construction and Electronic Engineering Technology: deirdre.mcroy@famu.edu
- Transfer: deirdre.mcroy@famu.edu
- Professional and graduate Architecture: olivier.chamel@famu.edu
- General questions & concerns: Director of Academic Support Services: deirdre.mcroy@famu.edu
Students should review his/her academic records in iRattler, the official repository of grades and information. Any discrepancies in accuracy should be brought to the attention of the advisor.
Office of Transfer Student
FAMU's Office of Transfer Student Services assists transfer students on their educational journey as they transition from their current educational institution to FAMU. Our staff provides assistance and oversight, including recruitment, transfer admissions advising, transfer orientation, curriculum maps, direction for campus resources, priority registration, and scholarships for eligible students.
https://www.famu.edu/academics/transfer-student-services/index.php
IGNITE Program
Through our IGNITE Program, students who attend an (FCS) Florida College System institution are guaranteed general admission into FAMU after completion of an Associate of Arts degree, [Pursuant to 1007.23 F.S.]. Note: Limited access programs may require additional admissions and prerequisite requirements.
https://www.famu.edu/academics/transfer-student-services/ignite-transfer-program.php
Transfer Agreements
State of Florida articulated Pre-Architecture Programs exist at the following institutions. Associate of Arts (AA) degree graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for direct admission into the upper division:
- Broward College
- Hillsborough Community College
- Miami-Dade College
- Palm Beach State College
- St. Pete College
- Valencia College
The FAMU SAET has "Articulation Agreements" with community colleges that enable students to take equivalency courses at the community college. With an Associate of Arts degree and an additional summer of coursework at the FAMU School of Architecture, students are eligible to apply for admission into the upper division. These community colleges are:
