Points of Pride
We're consistently ranked among America's best private colleges, but FSC students, faculty, and grads (and the amazing things they do) are our greatest points of pride.
FSC Guarantees
Our promises to you: An incredible campus, an unforgettable college experience, and a complete undergrad education (including an internship, study abroad opportunity, and graduation) all in FOUR years.
You Can Afford FSC
Regularly rated a "best value" among college guides, Florida Southern awards financial aid and scholarships to the vast majority of students.
Why Florida Southern
Recognized by college guides for our incredible campus, our exceptional value, and our commitment to engaged learning, FSC offers a college experience unlike any other!
Class of 2016 Student Profile
Whether you're a "mover & shaker" or prefer to lead quietly by example, you'll find your niché at Florida Southern.
Here's a quick look at this year's incoming class:
- 537 first-year students, 40% men, 60% women
- Students represent 41 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries
- 41% enrolled as liberal arts majors, 33% enrolled as natural and health sciences majors, 19% enrolled as business majors, and 7% enrolled as education majors
- 3.44 average GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 1090 average SAT Reading and Math combined score, 24 average ACT composite score
Is Florida Southern right for you?
Schedule a visit and see for yourself!
Getting Started
You'll find all kinds of students at Florida Southern. And while each one is different, they're all bright, curious, well informed, and high achievers. They go the extra mile. If you’d like to join them, apply now!
We'll look at your GPA and test scores, of course, but we'll also consider extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, community service, and other ways you've spent your time. (Hint: That's where your personal statement and reference letter come in.) Your completed application also puts you in the running for many FSC scholarships and grants. Are you in?
Application Checklist & Deadlines
To finalize your application to Florida Southern, please submit the following items:
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
- One academic reference
- Extracurricular and community service summary
Ready to transfer? Florida Southern is a great choice! Each year we welcome about 100 new transfer students to the FSC community. Why not join them? You’ll enjoy flexible transfer policies, housing options, and special scholarships for transfers. And you’ll feel right at home on a beautiful campus where you can connect with faculty and friends.
Why Florida Southern
Recognized by college guides for our incredible campus, our exceptional value, and our commitment to engaged learning, FSC offers a college experience unlike any other!
Transfer Scholarships
Consistently rated as a "best value" among colleges, Florida Southern awards financial aid and scholarships to the majority of students. (Best of all, some are just for transfers!)
Here For You
We get it… transferring to a new college is a big deal. We're with you each step of the way, promising flexible policies and helpful resources that ensure a smooth transition.
Life at FSC
Florida Southern offers strong academics, the nation's most beautiful campus, and 70+ ways to get involved in a vibrant community where you'll quickly feel at home.
Who transfers to FSC?
Students transfer to Florida Southern from all kinds of institutions - from larger state schools, community colleges, and even other four-year colleges similar to FSC.
Like you, they may choose Florida Southern for many reasons… to have smaller classes, more hands-on learning experiences, greater attention from faculty, increased opportunities for involvement, a more inclusive campus, or even a change of scenery. And like you, they benefit immediately from an inviting community that welcomes each student and his or her unique contributions to classes and campus life.
Application Checklist & Deadlines
Like all incoming students, transfers are admitted on a selective basis and should have prepared for FSC through achievement in high school and early college course work. By doing well in a range of courses, you can also demonstrate your ability to succeed at Florida Southern.
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- All Official College Transcripts
- Extracurricular and community service summary
- Social Standing Form
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If transferring less than 25 credits:
- - Official high school transcript
- - SAT and/or ACT scores
Check your status now on your Southern Insider page!
Deadlines for Spring
- Priority Date - December 1
- Enrollment Deposit Due - by December 15
Deadlines for Fall
- Priority Date - July 1
- Enrollment Deposit Due - by August 1
Admissions offers will be sent within 10 days of receiving a completed application
Transferring Credits
Will my credits transfer? We know this is a big concern, and we take it as seriously as you do.
For courses in which you've earned a C or better, we'll typically transfer credits as follows:
- up to 62 credits from a community college
- up to 93 credits from a four-year college or university
To see how many credits we can transfer for you, it's best to schedule an on-campus interview with a FSC transfer advisor. If you bring copies of your official college transcript(s), we can provide an initial review of transfer credit.
Often recognized as one of the top private colleges in the United States, Florida Southern draws students from throughout the U.S. and more than 30 other countries! Our safe location in Lakeland, Florida (near major cities of Tampa and Orlando) is easy to get to, while our friendly and diverse community welcomes everyone.
Why Florida Southern
Recognized by college guides for our incredible campus, our exceptional value, and our commitment to engaged learning, FSC offers a college experience unlike any other!
Scholarships for You
Consistently rated as a "best value" among U.S. colleges, Florida Southern awards certain scholarships specifically to international students.
Support Services
Our International Student Association is an active part of campus, and our Life and Cultural Center offers all kinds of resources to help you feel at home at Florida Southern.
Life in Florida
We're located in Lakeland, Florida, which averages 330 sunny days each year and is just an hour drive to Tampa and Orlando for easy access to major airports and attractions.
International Freshman Application Checklist
To finalize your application to Florida Southern, please submit the following:
- FSC admissions application and personal statement, with US $30 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all secondary school education, translated and interpreted in English (for details on transcript translation, visit World Education Services)
- One recommendation letter (must be an academic reference)
- Test Scores: TOEFL or IELTS score, if native language is not English. SAT I or ACT scores required for all others.
- List of extracurricular and community service activities
- Complete Sponsor's guarantee
- Bank letter verifying funds of sponsor
- Copy of current passport or student visa and I-20, if you are already studying in the United States
International Transfer Application Checklist
To finalize your application to Florida Southern, please submit the following:
- FSC admissions application and personal statement, with US $30 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcript of all work completed at the university level, translated and evaluated in English by World Education Services or Josef Silny
- One recommendation letter (must be an academic reference)
- TOEFL or IELTS score, if native language is not English
- List of extracurricular and community service activities
- Completed Report of Social Standing form
- Complete Sponsor's guarantee
- Bank letter verifying funds of sponsor
- Copy of a current passport or student visa and I-20, if you are already studying in the United States
Student Visas
A student must be admitted, have completed financial documentation and must have remitted enrollment deposit before the university issues the I-20 form. The I-20 is then used to apply for an F-1 student visa. If transferring from a U.S. high school or university, you must complete the Transfer Eligibility Request Form which will be sent to you from the Florida Southern Admissions Office.
Regional Assistance
For assistance in your region, we strongly recommend you contact your local advising center. To locate the advising center nearest you, visit Education USA.
Apply Now
Welcome, Counselors! Because we realize you're a key resource for college-bound students, we're offering some resources to help them navigate their college selection and application process. At Florida Southern, we strive to give students the care and attention they deserve—from the moment they apply until the day they graduate.
Points of Pride
Florida Southern is consistently ranked among America's best private colleges. What's more, we're also regularly rated a "best value" among college guides.
FSC Guarantees
Few schools can match our promise to incoming freshmen: A complete undergraduate education (including an internship, study abroad opportunity, and graduation) all in FOUR years.
Quality and Value
Good news: We award financial aid and scholarships to the majority of students. Even better: admitted applicants qualify automatically for most FSC scholarships and grants.
Why Florida Southern
Recognized for our incredible campus, our exceptional value, and our commitment to hands-on learning, FSC offers a college experience unlike any other!
The Right Fit
Which students fit best at FSC? The truth is, you'll find all kinds of students at Florida Southern. And while each one is different, they’re all bright, curious, well informed, and high achievers. They go the extra mile and believe in making a difference. Of course we need to weigh GPA and test scores when considering applicants—but we also look at extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, community service, and other
Class of 2016 Student Profile
Here's a quick look at this year's incoming class:
- 537 first-year students, 40% men, 60% women
- Students represent 41 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries
- 41% enrolled as liberal arts majors, 33% enrolled as natural and health sciences majors, 19% enrolled as business majors, and 7% enrolled as education majors
- 3.44 average GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 1090 average SAT Reading and Math combined score, 24 average ACT composite score
Application Checklist & Deadlines
To finalize your application to Florida Southern, please submit the following items:
- Completed application
- Personal statement
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
- One academic reference
- Extracurricular and community service summary
Explore Our Majors
Is your student interested in Florida Southern? Congratulations… what a great choice! Recognized as one of the nation’s top private colleges, we offer distinctive guarantees you won’t find at other schools, an unsurpassed commitment to engaged learning, and a fantastic location in Lakeland, Florida (within an hour of Tampa and Orlando).
Why Florida Southern
We promise your student an unforgettable college experience and a complete undergraduate education (including an internship and travel study) all in four years.
FSC Guarantees
Few schools can match our promise to incoming freshmen: A complete undergraduate education (including an internship, study abroad opportunity, and graduation) all in FOUR years!
You Can Afford FSC
Regularly rated a "best value" among college guides, Florida Southern awards financial aid and scholarships to the vast majority of students.
Seeing is Believing
Visit Florida Southern and see what we are all about! We welcome you and your student to explore campus during special admissions events or daily campus tours.
Engaged Learning
Florida Southern offers an unsurpassed commitment to engaged learning— purposefully connecting your student with student-faculty collaborative research, study abroad, internships, service learning, performance opportunities, honors study, and other hands-on experiences. We also provide a rigorous curriculum, small classes, and professors who are knowledgeable but easy to approach.
Student Life
Student life at Florida Southern is vibrant… active…fun! Living on our beautiful campus (recently ranked #1 in the nation by The Princeton Review), your student will quickly connect with a thriving community. We offer all kinds of ways to get involved in more than 70 clubs and organizations, Greek life, a championship athletic program, intramurals, diverse cultural groups, loads of activities, and lots of special events.
Stay connected
Check out our Parent Newsletter. We’ll keep you looped in on exciting news and the admissions process.
For Parents of Juniors
For Parents of Enrolled Students
Newsletter archives:
April 2013 | March 2013 |
February 2013 | January 2013 | December 2012
Career Preparation
Committed to your student's successful transition to employment or grad school, Florida Southern provides a systematic approach to career services that begins during your student's first semester on campus. We offer the tools and resources your student needs to excel after graduation, including interest assessments, resume assistance, mock interviews, workshops, job database information, and much more.
Safety & Wellness
We care about the safety, health, and wellbeing of everyone on our campus! That's why Florida Southern offers so many resources dedicated to the comprehensive care of your student, including:
Explore Our Majors
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Preview Day
Friday, June 7
Tour our beautiful campus, visit with current students and admissions counselors, and learn about the admissions process.
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Summer Advising Days
Saturday, July 20
A great chance to learn more about Florida Southern, meet faculty members and academic advisors, plan your fall schedule, and even register for classes!
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Orientation 2013
Saturday, August 17
This four-day program will provide an overview of the extensive range of opportunities available to you on campus.
About Florida Southern
Recognized as one of the nation’s top private colleges, Florida Southern features the most beautiful campus in the country (according to The Princeton Review), distinctive guarantees you won’t find at other schools, and a great location in Lakeland, Florida—less than an hour from Tampa and Orlando. Apply today!
Undergraduate Admissions & Financial Aid
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801