Admissions Process
We are still accepting applications for Fall 2013.
Applying to college is an exciting part of starting the next chapter of your life, but the process can also be a little intimidating. What’s expected? What will make you stand out? What are we looking for in a student? Below we’ve pulled together everything you need to apply--making the process as simple as possible. But remember, we are always here to help you.
Applying for Admission
There are a few simple steps on your way to becoming a Moc. The admissions process involves an application and other information that you’ll need to send in by certain deadlines if you plan to attend Florida Southern.
Ready to begin? Start your application for admission now. Remember, your admissions counselor is standing by.
After Admission
Once you’re accepted to Florida Southern, you’ll need to do a few more things on your way to becoming a Moc. First, you should send in your enrollment and housing deposit. And before you arrive on campus, you will need to complete a medical examination form, choose your classes, finalize your housing placement, and more.
Check out the Accepted Students section for details.
Application Deadlines
You meet your deadlines, we'll meet ours. If you’re trying to meet a specific application deadline, it's your responsibility to make sure we receive all your materials by the deadline date. Once you have qualified for a specific application deadline, we'll be sure to notify you of admission by the notification date indicated.
Applying for Fall
| Deadline Type | Apply By | Notified By | Deposit Due |
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| Early Decision | December 1 | December 15 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | March 1 | Within 10 days of a complete file | May 1 |
Applying for Spring
| Deadline Type | Apply By | Notified By | Deposit Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Decision | November 1 | Within 10 days of a complete file | December 15 |
Preparing to Apply
As you take steps to become a Florida Southern student, there's something you should know: We're interested in you as an individual—beyond your GPA and lists of activities. Yes, academic credentials are important, but we want to know about your personal qualities… your interests and ideas… your story.
The application process varies for first-time students, transfer students, and international students. Please take a careful look at the application process, the forms you'll need to submit, and the deadlines involved.
What we are looking for
You'll find all kinds of students at Florida Southern, but there are a few things they all have in common… They're bright, well informed, and curious. They are achievers. Often at the top of their classes, most FSC students have taken AP, IB, or honor-level courses. They are involved (sometimes very involved!) in everything from athletics to the arts. They value being part of a community, and they want to make the world a better place.
Our admitted students have an average GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. This shows our incoming students take academics seriously and typically have solid grades in challenging college prep courses. To be prepared for Florida Southern's rigorous college curriculum, your high school foundation should include:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math
- 3 years of History/Social Sciences
- 3 years of Natural Sciences
- 2 years of Foreign Languages (recommended)
You should also complete either the SAT or ACT.
Application tips from our counselors:
Ashley Knowles says:
"Apply as early as possible! And if Florida Southern is your first choice,
you should definitely consider applying for Early Decision."
Kristen Placek '08 says: "Make it a priority to get to know your admissions counselor! We are such a great resource and want to answer all of your questions… Choosing a college can be quite hard! We want to make sure it is an enjoyable process and help you determine if FSC is the perfect fit for you."
Apply Now
We'll use your application to evaluate your accomplishments and determine your fit at Florida Southern. Of course we'll consider your test scores, grades, and class rank. We'll also look at extracurricular activities, leadership, community service, creative projects, and hobbies—as these offer a broader picture of who you are as a person.
Apply online
Most students prefer the ease and immediacy of the online application. You can begin your application now by clicking the button below.
Mail-in application
You can also download, complete, and mail in a paper application by clicking on the links below.
Standard admissions file requirements include:
- A completed application for admission
- SAT or ACT scores Florida Southern’s SAT Code #5218 Florida Southern’s ACT Code #0732
- High school transcripts
- Academic recommendation
- Personal statement
Early Decision
What if you’re already sure Florida Southern College is the school for you? If you already know this is where you want to go, you can "lock in" your choice right now and help ensure you'll be accepted. It's called Early Decision, and it's a lot like a "preferred member" program.
Early admission offers several perks:
- Get a head start. Apply as early as November of your senior year and you’ll be notified of your acceptance by late December.
- Sneak preview of financial aid. Receive financial award notification by Jan. 1.
- First choice of residence halls. Have your heart set on a particular room on a particular floor of a particular building? Lay your claim before others beat you to it.
- Valuable connections. Get to know professors and staff early in the process.
- Peace of mind. Enjoy your final moments of high school knowing you’ve secured your place at the college of your dreams.
- Less hassle and expense. Save yourself the time and money of applying to other schools and shop for your new FSC room instead.
Contact the Office of Admissions to learn more, keeping in mind that Early Decision is reserved for only the most academically talented students with strong high school records (GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores) who select Florida Southern as their first college choice early by November.
Early Decision is a binding contract different than Early Action, and is reserved only for those students who know without a doubt that FSC is their college of choice. If accepted as an Early Decision student, candidates must withdraw their applications from other institutions and submit their enrollment deposit to Florida Southern by January 15.
Meet Your Counselor
FSC's Admissions office is staffed with people who genuinely want to see you succeed. We are eager to meet you and guide you through the admissions process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Find your counselor
Please answer the following questions to meet your admissions counselor and see when we’ll be in your area.
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Admissions Forms & Deadlines
Sure, applying for college involves some paperwork—but it's all worth it. Here's a rundown of the forms and applications you'll need to send in and when.
Undergraduate Applications
Mail-in applications:
- First-Year Students
- Transfer & International Student Application
- Early Decision Agreement Form
- Recommendation Form
- Social Standing Form (transfers only)
- Dual Enrollment Application
International Students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Enrollment Forms
Graduate students! Please visit the Office of Adult & Graduate Education for information about the graduate admissions and financial aid process.
Helpful Links
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Advising
- Bookstore
- Course Catalog
- Financial Aid
- FSC Portal(Online registration, bill payment, grades, etc.)
- Health Center
- Housing and Food Costs
Admissions Priority Dates & Deadlines
Please note, if an admissions deadline falls on a non-postal delivery date (such as holidays or a Sunday), the deadline falls to the next mail date.
| Early Decision (Freshmen): | |
|---|---|
| Application for Admission Deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions Offers Sent | December 15 |
| Financial Aid Estimator Forms Due | December 15 |
| Financial Aid Package Estimates Sent | January 1 |
| Enrollment Deposit Due | January 15 |
| Regular Decision (Freshmen): | |
|---|---|
| Application for Admission Priority Date | March 1 |
| Admissions Offers Sent | Within 10 days of a complete file |
| Enrollment Deposit Due (Depositing earlier is to your advantage) |
May 1 |
| Transfer Students - Fall Semester: |
|---|
| Application for Admission Priority Date - July 1 |
| Admissions Offers Sent - Within 10 days of a complete file |
| Enrollment Deposit Due - By August 1 |
| Transfer Students - Spring Semester: |
|---|
| Application for Admission Priority Date - December 1 |
| Admissions Offers Sent - Within 10 days of a complete file |
| Enrollment Deposit Due - By December 15 |
After You’re Admitted
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to Florida Southern—the top-ranked baccalaureate college in Florida. Soon you'll join our one-of-a-kind community on the most beautiful campus in the nation (according to The Princeton Review). We can't wait to see you here!
WHAT’S NEXT?
- Finalize your enrollment info using our enrollment checklist and other links at right.
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Submit your enrollment deposit in one of three easy ways!
- Pay your enrollment deposit online today.
- Send a check payable to Florida Southern College ($500 if you'll live on campus; $300 if you’ll commute) and the Next Steps card that came with your FSC acceptance letter.
- Use your credit card to pay by phone; call the Office of Admissions at 1.800.274.4131.
Contact us at 1.800.274.4131 with any questions about the enrollment process.
We'll see you at Orientation!
Enrollment Checklist
Welcome! This enrollment checklist will help keep you on track and ensure a smooth transition to FSC.
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PAY YOUR ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT. Your enrollment deposit saves your place at Florida Southern,
makes you eligible for scholarships and financial aid, and secures your residence hall room. The enrollment
deposit is $500 if you plan to live on campus and $300 if you'll commute. You may pay online or
by phone at 1.800.274.4131.
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SUBMIT THE FAFSA (For US Citizens, the FAFSA must be completed). This paperwork must be completed before we can finalize your assistance
package. Florida Southern College's FAFSA code is 001488.
Submit your FAFSA » - COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT FORMS. Both commuters and residential students MUST complete the New Student Enrollment Forms
- SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION OF ALL PRIOR COLLEGE COURSE CREDIT. If you are currently enrolled in college—or if you’ve taken AP, CLEP, or IB courses—Florida Southern needs an original transcript from the school(s) where credit was earned.
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COMPLETE THE COURSE PREFERENCE FORM. Please complete this important form so we can begin planning your schedule. The form MUST be completed prior to attending Early Advising Day. [PLEASE NOTE: Transfer students need not complete this form; classes are chosen at orientation.]
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SIGN UP FOR SUMMER ADVISING DAYS Happening on June 15* and July 20, Summer Advising Days are a great chance to learn more about Florida Southern, meet faculty members and academic advisors, plan your fall schedule, and even register for classes. Register Today
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COMPLETE ALL MEDICAL FORMS. To avoid delays with moving in and starting classes, submit all
medical forms by Aug. 1.
Download your medical forms » - FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID AWARDS.
- PAY YOUR BILLS. Before the semester begins, please make sure all your bills are paid. Check with the Business Office if you have questions or concerns.
- CONNECT WITH FUTURE MOCS. We'll connect you with other incoming students when you "like" us on Facebook »
- ATTEND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Designed specifically for first-year students, New Student Orientation gives you a glimpse at the many academic and extracurricular opportunities waiting for you at Florida Southern. Orientation begins Saturday, August 17.
- PARENTS: CONNECT WITH THE FLORIDA SOUTHERN FAMILY ASSOCIATION.
- JOIN US FOR THE START OF YOUR FLORIDA SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE!
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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