International Student information for residential undergraduates - Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

Florida Southern has a lot to offer international students.

Internationally recognized for changing lives, Florida Southern is committed to connecting international students with real-world experiences.

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We offer all the most popular majors

Meet our Mocs

We’re like a family here. I really feel comfortable and welcome and have so much appreciation for the type of relationship that is built within a small, cozy community. Professors know me by name and are eager to help. That is exactly what I wanted when I chose this school and the academic and social atmosphere has gone above and beyond my expectations.

Saad Alahmari, Computer Science ’17 Saudi Arabia

One of the best things about Florida Southern is the support I have received here. With the help of my professors and the career center, I was able to network with a local employer, JBT Foodtech, a world-renowned market leader in the citrus industry. After interning there, I was hired as their marketing coordinator for Liquid Food Solutions. After graduation, I was given a sponsorship and currently have a temporary work visa!

Johan Jönnson, Business BA ’11, MBA ’12 Native of Sweden

Rolling Admission Dates

International students applying receive decisions approximately 2-3 weeks from the date their application and all credentials have been received.

november 1 is the spring priority deadline

Start the application process well before the priority deadlines to ensure enough time to gather all the required documents. All documents are due by the priority deadline dates.

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International Student Application Requirements

First-Year

FSC Application
Personal Statement
Official Secondary School Transcripts
Translated and evaluated in English; transcripts may be marked as official if emailed directly from school official
Academic Recommendation Letter
Extracurricular Activities

Test Scores
TOEFL - minimum 79 ibt OR
IELTS - minimum 6.5
Duolingo English Test - 105
Required if English is not the first language
SAT or ACT scores required for all others

Transfer Students

FSC Application
Personal Statement
Official University Transcripts
Translated and evaluated in English; transcripts may be marked as official if emailed directly from school official
Social Standing Form
Extracurricular Activities

Test Scores
TOEFL - minimum 79 ibt OR
IELTS - minimum 6.5
SAT or ACT can be used instead of the TOEFL
Required if English is not the first language or college English credits have not been earned
SAT or TOEFL required when fewer than 25 credits have been earned

For transcript evaluations we recommend World Education Services, Josef Silny, or Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.

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After being accepted the following are required:

Sponsor’s Guarantee - Amount of $53,500 suggested for two semesters
Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor - A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
Current passport or Student Visa and I-20

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer many of your most common questions here.

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International Student Counselor

Our knowledgeable international counselor can advise you on next steps to ensure you’re on track to achieve your college and career goals.

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The Support You Need to Thrive

Take advantage of our comprehensive academic and personal advising, tutoring, and wellness services. Our professional staff serves as your personal guides and will help you feel at home with attending college in the U.S.

We offer a number of clubs and organizations — many designed specifically for international students — to help connect you to our campus community.

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