FORT PIERCE, FL (April 29, 2026) — Indian River State College (The River) students now have another exciting option to pursue their bachelor’s degree. The River and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have joined forces through Link2FAU, a program that gives Treasure Coast students a guaranteed path from an Indian River State College associate degree straight to FAU — with scholarship opportunities, university resources, and advising support included from day one.
Complete your associate degree at The River with a 2.0 GPA, and FAU will welcome you as an upper-division student, ready to finish your bachelor’s degree.
“At Indian River State College, we’ve always believed that students should have every possible path to success available to them,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, Indian River State College President. “Link2FAU adds a powerful new option — one that gives Treasure Coast area students a guaranteed road to a Florida Atlantic University degree, with support built in from day one. This is about expanding what’s possible for our students and our region, and we couldn’t be more proud to make it happen alongside FAU.”
Here’s What You Get as a Link2FAU Student
Link2FAU isn’t just an admission promise — it’s a full support system built around you:
- A guaranteed seat at FAU once you complete your associate degree at The River with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
- FAU resources while you’re still at The River — including access to FAU’s libraries, Career Center, special lectures, and a discounted Recreation Center membership at the Boca campus.
- Scholarship opportunities exclusively available to Link2FAU students (based on available funding).
- Joint advising from both schools so you always know exactly what classes to take, what to plan for, and how to stay on track.
- FAU advisors on your campus at The River during “FAU Days” every semester, so you don’t have to travel to get university-level support.
- A clear 4–5 year timeline to finish both degrees — associate’s and bachelor’s — without guesswork.
“Link2FAU gives our students the confidence to start here knowing the road to a bachelor’s degree is clearly laid out in front of them,” said Dr. Calvin Williams, Associate Vice President of Advising / Career Services and Chief Career Officer at Indian River State College. “We are proud to be the launching pad for the next generation of Treasure Coast graduates.”
Who Can Join Link2FAU?
You may be eligible for Link2FAU:
- Are enrolled (or plan to enroll) at The River
- Plan to complete your associate degree within three academic years
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Are working toward an Associate in Arts (AA) or an articulated Associate in Science (AS) degree
Students can join Link2FAU when they apply to The River, or at any time before they’re admitted to FAU. FAU also directly refers eligible applicants from the region who weren’t offered direct FAU admission, so if you applied to FAU and didn’t get in, this could be your path. This applies to students from Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee, or St. Lucie County
“When students know from day one that their hard work at The River leads directly to an FAU degree, it changes how they approach their education,” said Dr. Heather Belmont, Indian River State College Provost. “We see better outcomes, stronger persistence, and more graduates. This is what opportunity looks like in practice.”
FAU Is Already in Your Corner
From the moment you join Link2FAU, you’re both a River student and part of the FAU community. FAU transfer advisors will come to you at The River, your path to FAU will be mapped and tracked, and when you’re ready to make the move, your spot is waiting.
“Florida Atlantic’s reputation as a national leader of social mobility is rooted in strong partnerships like the one memorialized in this important agreement,” said Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully, Provost and Executive Vice President at Florida Atlantic University. “Together with The River, we can ensure that every student in our community has a path to studying at a top-tier R1 research university.”
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Learn more about the Link2FAU program and how to get started at irsc.edu or speak with an advisor today.
Indian River State College offers many bachelor’s programs, allowing students to continue their education without the need to transfer. For students who do transfer, the College has designed several associate and baccalaureate degrees to transfer seamlessly to other public and private universities. Visit irsc.edu for more information.
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