March 2025 Parents Newsletter - Florida Southern College

Oct 3, 2026

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Monthly parent update from Florida Southern College covering key dates and support for the academic year. Highlights include the inauguration of Dr. Jeremy P. Martin as the 18th president, Homecoming 2025 activities, and fall 2025 registration clearance steps. Provides housing selection timing for 2025-2026, FAFSA guidance for financial aid, and opportunities such as Summer Scholars, Junior Journey travel programs, care packages, and the Canvas course for graduating seniors.

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Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Registration for Fall 2025

Housing Selection (2025-2026)

FAFSA (2025)

Summer Scholars

Junior Journey

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Attention Parents of Spring 2025 Graduates

Florida Southern Inaugurates 18th President The College inaugurated Dr. Jeremy P. Martinas its 18th president during a ceremony February 12 in Branscomb Auditorium. There ceremony was one of many exciting events planned throughout the week during FSC Homecoming 2025. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Martin as the 18th president of Florida Southern College ,” Robert L. Fryer Jr. , chairman of the FSC Board of Trustees , said in a news release. “His background in academic administration , his commitment to student success , and his proven track record of enhancing institutional growth make him uniquely qualified to lead the College into its next chapter of excellence." Dr. Martin first stepped into the role as Florida Southern's President on August 1 , 2024. Click here to see a video of the full ceremony and visit theCollege's Facebook page for a full album of photos. Upcoming Events and Opportunities Registration for Fall 2025: Parents , please remind students they need to have met with their academic advisor to be granted registration clearance , and they need to make sure there are no holds on their accounts. Registration begins at 7:00 AM ET on the following dates: March 31 (for students with 93+ hours , all Honors students , and Hollingsworth Scholars) April 3 (for students with 60+ hours) April 7 (for students with 30+ hours) April 9 (for students with 0-29 hours) Academic Advisors and the Center for Student Success are here to actively support students in reaching their goals-students are encouraged to connect with them anytime for guidance and resources. Housing Selection: Housing Selection for 2025-2026 is approaching! After listening to parent and student feedback , FSC has moved the Housing Selection process to the beginning of summer. Students will be able to complete the Housing Selection Survey on Portal starting April h. The roommate preference form and time slots will be released on May 1st. The first week of housing selection begins May 12th. The Housing Selection Guidebook 2025-2026 contains important dates , information about special populations (including Greek Housing and Medical Accommodation Housing) , descriptions of the various housing options , frequently asked questions , and more. If you have additional questions after reviewing the Guidebook , please reach out to Community Living at residencelife@flsouthern.edu or 863-680-4206. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Colleges use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid (which could include grants , scholarships , work-study funds , and loans) students are eligible to receive. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA annually. The 2025 FAFSA is now open and we encourage your student to visit the FAFSA website ( link) and complete the federal government’s updated 2025 paperwork. If your student has questions , please have them contact FSC’s Financial Aid Office: [financialaid@flsouthern.edu](financialaid@flsouthern.edu). | Summer Scholars: Summer 2025 Courses and Housing
Is your student considering FSC summer classes? Please refer them to the Summer Scholars webpage for comprehensive information about the summer experience. Registration is
available on the portal for Summer A (May 8-June 20) , Summer B (June 23-August 1) , and Summer C (May 8-July 31) terms , with flexible housing options.
| | | | --- | --- | --- | | Junior Journey
International travel is a benchmark students often recall as a time that was essential to their self-discovery. Students interested in traveling abroad with their FSC peers and faculty to immerse themselves in new cultures and experience engaged learning in diverse environments are encouraged to sign up for a Junior Journey. FSC faculty design trips–which take place over spring break , summer, and fall break–as passion projects , with curriculum and clear learning objectives that incorporate local resources , offering students opportun

FAQs

What should parents remind students to do for fall 2025 registration clearance?

Confirm students have met with their academic advisor to be granted registration clearance and ensure there are no holds on their accounts.

When does housing selection for 2025-2026 begin and what key documents are referenced?

The Housing Selection process starts in early summer, with the first week beginning May 12. The Housing Selection Guidebook 2025-2026 includes important dates and FAQs, and families can reach Community Living with questions.

What financial aid step is recommended in the newsletter for 2025?

Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA annually, and the 2025 FAFSA is open for updated federal paperwork.

Oct 3, 2026

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