University of Fort Lauderdale's institutional accreditor is the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, commonly called TRACS. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it is distinct from any specialized accreditation a particular degree might need.
TRACS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For students, recognized institutional accreditation is relevant to federal financial aid eligibility, but individual aid awards still depend on the student, program, and applicable federal rules. It does not guarantee that another college will accept transfer credits or that a degree will meet a licensing board's requirements. Applicants pursuing a regulated profession should ask the relevant licensing authority about the specific program before enrolling.
University of Fort Lauderdale reports an open-admission policy for entering students, but applicants must still establish eligibility for the degree they intend to pursue. A high school diploma or recognized equivalent, such as a GED, is a central credential for a first-time degree-seeking applicant.
Open admission is not the same as automatic enrollment in every course or program. Applicants should be prepared to submit an application and any required academic records, then confirm their program's current documentation, placement, and enrollment steps with admissions. The institution accepts dual credit; whether a particular course applies to a degree requires a separate credit evaluation. Applicants should not assume that Advanced Placement examinations or credit based on life experience will count toward their program.
The reported application fee for University of Fort Lauderdale is $35. It is a charge for applying, not an enrollment deposit or a tuition payment.
Before submitting an application, students who need a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered for their applicant category and how approval must be obtained. They should also confirm the amount shown in the current application, since a fee can change and payment may be required at submission. Transfer and graduate applicants should verify whether the same charge applies to them.
Prospective students should not assume that enrollment at University of Fort Lauderdale includes access to an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through another college would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, not simply proximity to a host campus.
A student interested in commissioning should speak with both the university's registrar and the ROTC host institution before enrolling. The questions to resolve are whether cross-enrollment is permitted, whether military-science courses count toward the intended degree, how schedules and transportation would work, and whether the student meets the branch's separate eligibility rules. ROTC scholarships can carry service obligations and should be evaluated independently of ordinary university financial aid.
University of Fort Lauderdale admits transfer students for fall and spring entry. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of previously earned credits are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should arrange for official transcripts from every college attended and request a program-specific credit evaluation before committing to enroll. That evaluation should identify which courses satisfy general education, major, and elective requirements - not merely how many credits transfer in total. Students with substantial previous coursework should also ask how many credits must be completed at University of Fort Lauderdale and whether upper-level or ministry-specific courses have separate requirements. Its acceptance of dual credit does not establish that every dual-enrollment course will fulfill a particular degree requirement.
Students interested in study abroad should obtain academic approval before making travel or enrollment plans. Overseas study through another provider does not automatically become University of Fort Lauderdale credit.
A useful first step is to ask the program director or registrar whether a proposed overseas course can satisfy a specific degree requirement and to get the decision in writing. Students should also establish how transcripts would be issued, whether credits would transfer, and whether their financial aid could apply. These questions matter particularly for short-term programs that may look academically relevant but have not been approved for the student's degree.
Application fee
$35High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudy abroad
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.