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Spring 2023 Academic Calendar

January 9
Orientation and Registration: New and Transfer Students
January 10
Classes Begin at 8:00 AM
January 16
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
January 17
Last Day to Register and Adjust Class Schedule
March 3
Mid-Term Grades Due in Registrar’s Office
March 6 to 10
Spring Break for Day Program
March 24
Final Day to Withdraw from Courses Without an Academic Penalty
March 29
Frank Lloyd Wright Day (No Classes)
April 7
Good Friday Holiday (No Classes)
April 28
Classes End
May 1 to 3
Final Exams
May 6
Commencement

Fall 2023 Academic Calendar

August 19 to 21
Orientation and Registration: New and Transfer Students – Day Undergraduate Program
August 22
Classes Begin at 8:00 AM
August 28
Last Day to Register and Adjust Class Schedule
September 20
Final Day to Withdraw from “A” Courses
October 10
A Term Ends
October 16 to 20
Fall Break (No Classes)
October 23
B Term Begins
October 25
Last Day to Add "B" Courses
November 3
Final Day to Withdraw from Courses Without an Academic Penalty
November 21
Final Day to Withdraw from "B" Courses
November 22 to 24
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
December 8
Classes End
December 11 to 13
Final Exams
December 16
Mid-Year Commencement
Christmas Holidays Begin

Spring 2024 Academic Calendar

January 8
Orientation and Registration: New and Transfer Students – Day Undergraduate Program
January 9
Classes Begin at 8:00 AM
January 15
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
January 16
Last Day to Register and Adjust Class Schedule
February 7
Final Day to Withdraw from “A” Courses
February 27
A Term Ends
March 4 to 8
Spring Break (No Classes)
March 11
B Term Begins
March 13
Last Day to Add "B" Courses
March 22
Final Day to Withdraw from Courses Without an Academic Penalty
March 29
Good Friday Holiday (No Classes)
April 9
Final Day to Withdraw from "B" Courses
April 11
Frank Lloyd Wright Day (No Classes)
April 19
Fiat Lux
April 26
Classes End
April 29 to May 1
Final Exams
May 4
Spring Graduation

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The Polk Museum of Art building exterior, now known as The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Polk Museum of Art Receives a Transformational Donation and Is Renamed the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art

Effective July 13, 2024, this generous gift establishes an endowment to support world-class...

Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship announces new level of entrepreneurial partnership with Catapult Lakeland

The Center for Free Enterprise (CFEE) has increased its Catapult student membership count from...
Digital rendering of the expansion of the Polk Museum of Art, set to be completed in Fall 2024.

Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College Receives Funding for Museum Expansion

This funding ensures that visitors of all ages can experience world-class art in Polk County,...

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Summer Dance

Summer Dance

Jun 14

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Summer Band Camp

Summer Band Camp

Jun 18

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Summer String Camp

Summer String Camp

At Florida Southern College

Jun 23

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Moc Magic

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Moc Magic

Aug 31

Celebrate this Labor Day weekend by Joining us on our 10th annual magical trip to the happiest place on earth, Magic Kingdom!

Registration opens: 8/13

Registration Closes: 8/27

Tickets: 150

Location: Magic Kingdom, Disney World

Cost: $100 per student ($50 for passholders)

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Halloween Horror Nights

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Halloween Horror Nights

Oct 4

Step right into some of the most pulse-pounding moments in horror history at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights. Face 10 terrifying haunted houses, inspired by the biggest names in fear, and make your way through multiple street experiences where creatures lurk around every turn. You’re never quite sure if your spine is tingling with dread or sheer excitement.

Registration Opens: 9/13/24

Registration Closes: 9/29/24

Tickets: 200

Location: Orlando Studios

Cost: $30

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Busch Gardens

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Busch Gardens

Oct 15

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features up-close encounters with exotic animals, incredible thrill rides and live entertainment. With nearly 3,000 animals and 10 thrilling coasters known for being the fastest, steepest, tallest coasters in the country, Busch Gardens is a thrilling fall break experience.

Registration opens: 9/24/24

Registration Closes: 10/8/24

Tickets: 10

Location: Busch Gardens Tampa

Cost: Free

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Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

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Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Oct 17

We are looking forward to the 8th annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms! What fall adventure would be complete without mouth-watering apple cider donuts, jolly Jumbo Jack carving pumpkins and s’mores around the fire pits? Enjoy the corn maze, pick your own sunflower, or bring home the feeling of fall on the farm with unique products, all made right in Southern Hill Market.

Registration opens: 9/26/24

Registration Closes: 10/10/24

Tickets: 12

Location: Southern Hill Farms

Cost: Free

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Bok Tower

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Bok Tower

Nov 3

Bok Tower Gardens has offered some of Florida’s most remarkable experiences to more than 23 million visitors since 1929. The Gardens offer unparalleled opportunities for artistic, cultural, personal, and spiritual enrichment.

Registration opens: 10/11/24

Registration Closes: 10/28/24

Tickets: 50

Location: Bok Tower Gardens

Cost: Free

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Disney Springs

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Disney Springs

Nov 25

Find the perfect Christmas present for your loved ones at Disney Springs! Make reservations for unique dining options, enjoy bowling, or take a ride in a hot air balloon!

Registration Opens: 11/4/24

Registration Closes: 11/18/24

Tickets: 50

Location: Disney Springs, Disney World

Cost: Free

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Student Discounts on Computers and Software

College students receive substantial academic discounts by direct order.
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Accelerated Program Options

Add another advanced degree to your repertoire with these accelerated program options available only to Florida Southern undergraduate students!

Early MACC

(Accounting Majors Only)
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4 + 1 Series

(Open to All Majors)
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WUSTL Pre-Engineering Program

(Specific Majors Only)
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Student Accountability

Student Accountability

The Office of Accountability, Education and Compliance facilitates the student accountability process, serves as an investigator for student Title IX issues, provides prevention, education, and awareness programs, and maintains compliance for federal and state mandates.
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Campus Safety

Campus Safety

Our dedicated, responsive staff helps to ensure the well-being of the entire college community. In addition to an emergency text message system, our Campus Safety staff are available 24/7 to meet the needs of our students.

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Airport Shuttle Services

Airport Shuttle Services

Florida Southern College provides shuttle transportation for current students to and from the Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) airports for breaks throughout the school year.

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