Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
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An applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes. It may consist of either technical credit or college credit. When the ATD program articulates to an A.S. degree, the credit awarded will be college credit.
The Program and Admission Requirements chart lists specific admission requirements by program, such as if the program is limited access or requires a specific degree, certification or license, and if the program is financial aid eligible. The Program of Study page for each program will outline program-specific courses and other requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Submit an application for admission.
- For information about applying for admission to Eastern Florida State College, visit the Admissions website.
- Student must have a standard high school diploma or equivalent
- Student must submit final official transcripts: high school and all prior colleges
- An additional application to the program will be required if access is limited.
- Find specific admission requirements, such as testing and if the program access is limited, on the Programs and Admission Requirements list.
Graduation Requirements
Responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation with an Applied Technical Diploma (ATD) rests with the student. To be awarded the ATD from Eastern Florida State College a student must do the following:
- File an Intent to Graduate Application and pay the graduation fee. Visit the How to Apply for Graduation website for more information.
- Applications submitted after the published deadline will incur a late fee.
- Complete all admission requirements, including the submission of all necessary transcripts and other required documents.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the program through instruction at EFSC.
- Complete all coursework with a final grade. Students with a grade of “I - Incomplete” will not be processed for graduation until a final grade is posted.
- For graduation in the term of application, the final grade must be posted within the first three weeks of the following term. If the final grade is not posted within the first three weeks of the following term, student must reapply and repay for graduation in the term they complete all requirements. Student may request through the instructor to have the “I” converted to a permanent "F" if the course is not required to graduate.
- Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the courses that comprise the program.
- College developmental courses, audited courses, 3000-4999 (upper-level) courses, clock hour courses, and continuing education courses are not applicable toward credits for the ATD.
- Transfer courses with a grade of T% do not calculate into the GPA.
- Remove all financial obligations to the college.