Convocation Updates for 2025-26
New Format!
- State of the College Address:
Aug. 20, 2025 - Convocation and Learning Day: March 6, 2026
State of the College Address
at Welcome Back
Previously presented during Convocation, the State of the College Address has moved to the start of the academic year to coincide with Academic Affairs Kickoff/Faculty Welcome Back.
All full-time and schedule part-time employees from each campus are expected to attend the State of the College at Welcome Back in person on Aug. 20 on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus in C-108. Student-facing activities will be closed from 8-11 a.m. to allow all faculty and staff to attend. Overflow seating will be available in J-100.
Once the State of the College concludes, non-Academic Affairs employees will be released to return to their normal workday activities and Academic Affairs will return to their Welcome Back event.
Event Schedule
- 8 - 8:50 a.m. – Hot breakfast buffet by Bagel King and activities in L Breezeway
- 9 - 10:15 a.m. – State of the College address by Dr. Georgia Lorenz in C-108. Overflow seating in J-100
- 10:15 - 11 a.m. – All non-Academic Affairs employees return to home campus and resume normal workday activities. Academic Affairs employees remain in C-108 for a presentation by Dr. Loretta Ovueraye and the continuation of Welcome Back.
We look forward to seeing everyone together and hearing more about where we are as a College and where we are going.
Convocation and Learning Day 2026
Seminole State's Convocation & Learning Day will be held on March 6, 2026. This move avoids Hurricane Season, which has been known to disrupt Convocation proceedings when they are held in September.
Our annual Convocation and Learning Day celebrates the achievements of the College, our faculty and staff, as well as the success of our students. The day will feature sessions on personal and professional development, as well as the presentation of the Pathfinder and Career Service Excellence Awards, and the Janet Balanoff Catalyst Award.
More information about Convocation and Learning Day will be announced. Stay tuned for updates as details are finalized.