New Student Orientation
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Your FSC Journey Starts Now
The Office of Student Support and Family Engagement takes a student-centered approach to the transition experience while introducing incoming families to all aspects of life at 勛圖厙. By fostering relationships, we connect families to the FSC community and prepare students to pursue academic and personal growth opportunities.
Participation is required for all entering students, and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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International Students
August 16
First-Year Students
August 17
Transfer Students
August 17
Orientation provided the opportunity to connect with other incoming students in a small group setting. That initial connection allowed me to go into the school year with established friendships. To this day, we are friends. Other friends have shared similar experiences within their orientation group.
Getting Ready for College Life
Finalize Your Enrollment
Please make sure to complete all of your enrollment to-dos. You can find a list of outstanding items on your Student Status Page. Ensuring all tasks are completed before New Student Orientation is essential to a successful start.
Get Connected on ZeeMee
Dont wait until you get to campus to get involved. ZeeMee, our social platform, connects you with old and new Mocs. Ask questions about life on campus, participate in monthly live events, and win FSC swag while making friends with classmates!
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Review the Pre-Orientation Course
FSCs self-paced course, Your Southern Journey, will introduce you to Florida Southern and prepare you to maximize your Orientation experience. Earn badges while learning about your college home. (This course will be available on June 17.)
Meet Your O-Leader
Watch for a welcome message from your Orientation Leaders during the week of June 24. O-Leaders are upper-level students who will help you get connected with your new community. They share helpful reminders and tips and are available for questions. They also lead the small group activities throughout the orientation period.
Getting Involved on Campus
Getting involved is easier than you think. There are hundreds of ways to pursue your passions and put your education into action.
Making Your Travel Plans
Families
We look forward to meeting you at Fall Orientation. While families are not required to attend Orientation, we invite you to join your student on campus. You are welcome to assist with move-in and participate in family programming on Saturday and Sunday.
Accommodations
Explore our curated list of hotel options, offering a diverse range in price and distance from campus. Remember to mention Florida Southern when securing your reservations.
Local Accommodations
Directions to Campus
Florida Southern is located approximately six miles from Interstate 4 in the heart of Lakeland, on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hollingsworth.
Directions
About Lakeland
One of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Lakeland offers an ideal setting for year-round outdoor activities and a diverse range of entertainment and employment options.
Living on Campus
Housing Form
Students who plan to live in FSCs residential communities should plan to complete the Housing Form once they submit their enrollment deposit. Through the form, youll share your housing preferences: room type, building, roommate, etc.
How we Select Your Roommate
Our Community Living staff reviews the information provided on the Housing Form and matches you with a roommate who shares those preferences. You can also request a roommate.
Learn How
Move-In Appointments
Youll be assigned a personal check-in time and location based on your room assignment. Look for arrival information on the FSC Portal on August 1.
Shipping Your Items to Campus
We encourage you to ship your items to reduce the number of items youll need to pack and make move-in as easy as possible. Well share details on where to send your items in the summer.
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