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Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate61%

Florida Southern Academics

Florida Southern College requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Florida Southern College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Florida Southern College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Florida Southern College complete all the credits required within six years.

Florida Southern College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Florida Southern College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Florida Southern College?

Florida Southern College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Florida Southern College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Florida Southern College

When choosing a major, Florida Southern College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Florida Southern College.Florida Southern College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Florida Southern College false.Florida Southern College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Southern College


Does Florida Southern College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Florida Southern College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Florida Southern College Have An Online Program?

✅ Florida Southern College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Florida Southern College Give AP Credit?

✅ Florida Southern College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Florida Southern College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Florida Southern College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Florida Southern College.

Does Florida Southern College Require Internships?

🟨 Florida Southern College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Florida Southern College


Florida Southern College Library

The main library on campus is the Roux Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Florida Southern College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Florida Southern offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University Master of Forestry

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Environmental Science with Duke University Accounting/Accountancy with Florida Southern College Medicine with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Education/Master of Education 4+1 with Florida Southern College

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Florida Southern College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Florida Southern College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Florida Southern College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

Keep Reading About Florida Southern College

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,386

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

61%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$41,300

Out-of-State

$41,300

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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