Admission Requirements (Policy 3.020)
Policy
Seminole State College (the “College”) is an open access institution as governed by Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education administrative rules, and College policy. The College admits students without discrimination based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class, in accordance with federal law. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as well as applicable College policies. Applicants are required to submit specific information, records, forms, and a non-refundable application fee.
- Admission is open to degree-seeking students if any of the following criteria are satisfied:
- Possess a standard high school diploma from an institution accredited by a regional accreditation agency;
- Hold a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) as defined in Section 1003.435, Florida Statutes;
- Have a high school equivalency diploma from another state recognized as equivalent by the State Board of Education, based on assessments recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
- Have a Certificate of Completion (College Placement Test Eligible) from a Florida public high school;
- Have completed home school education requirements according to Section 1002.41, Florida Statutes;
- Have completed coursework at another postsecondary institution (college or university).
- Students enrolled in dual enrollment or early admission programs as per Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes, are exempt from degree-seeking admissions requirements.
- Applicants to Baccalaureate degree programs, continuing education programs, technical certification, and limited access programs must meet specific program requirements for admissions. Detailed admission requirements for these programs will be outlined in the College catalog.
- Applicants for International students (F-1 or M-1 vias) are required to complete an International Student application and pay a non-refundable application fee in U.S. dollars. All international applicants must hold the appropriate visa as specified by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.
In accordance with Section 1001.64, Florida Statutes, the College reserves the right to limit enrollment in certain programs due to facility constraints. Additionally, the College may deny or rescind admission to any applicant or student whose behavior is deemed likely to disrupt the orderly operation of the College's programs or infringe upon the rights and privileges of other students. This includes cases of falsifying admissions applications or submitting fraudulent documents.
Rulemaking Authority and Law(s) Implemented: §§ Florida Statute 1001.64, 1001.65, 1007.263, .264; 1009.26, Policy 1.020
History- Adopted 1/1989 , revised 7/1992, 1/1993, 2/1993, 6/1994, 1/1998, 2/2002, 12/2004, 5/2005, 10/2009, 02/2013, 03/2014, 07/2016, 11/2024