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When you apply, you'll need to choose a term to start classes. Our academic year  is divided into three terms or “semesters” that run seasonally.

• Summer Term: B session-6 weeks (June-August)
  Our summer Full and A session classes begin before you graduate high school, so high school seniors applying for Summer Term are eligible to register for only B session classes, which run June-August 
• Fall Term: 16 weeks (late August-December) 
• Spring Term: 16 weeks (January-April)

Fall and spring terms offer shorter sessions,  A, 12-Week and B, embedded in the time frame above for accelerated coursework.

When completing your application, you'll need the following information: 

• Your full legal first and last name
• Your Social Security number
• An email address that you will check regularly. You may use a personal email address.
• Your parent's/legal guardian's full name and date of birth
• Residency documents for in-state tuition purposes.
  Since you are under 24, you must use your parent/legal guardian as your "claimant" for Florida residency. Be prepared to provide two of the following belonging to your parent/legal guardian:
  • Florida driver’s license number
  • Florida vehicle registration/decal number
  • Voter’s registration number

We offer the following academic options to help you get where you want to go. Use the links to learn about each one so you can select the right option when you apply.

• Associate in Arts (A.A. - University Transfer Programs)
• Associate in Science (A.S. - Career Degrees)
• Certificates
• Bachelor’s Degrees

Frequently Asked Questions

Provide your final high school transcript.

The college needs to verify your graduation date, so please submit your official final transcript after graduation. All PDF official transcripts must be sent with password protection through an electronic exchange company (Parchment, eScrip-Safe Credentials, JST, and/or National Student Clearinghouse) directly to the studentrecords@seminolestate.edu email or institution account. We also receive official transcripts electronically through the SPEEDE or FASTER system. 

If your school does not participate with this electronic transcript system, please send an official sealed transcript via postal mail to:

Seminole State College of Florida
Enrollment Services
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773

Verify your residency status.

The Affidavit for Florida Residency determines your eligibility for lower in-state tuition rates. If you submit a paper Application for Admission or do not complete the Residency portion of the online application, you will need to turn in a the Affidavit for Florida Residency to Student Services on any campus. The last day to submit this documentation is the day before each semester begins.

Rules for Placement Testing

All degree seeking students in the Florida College System (FCS) are required to take a common placement exam according to Florida Statutes, Section 1008.30, Rule 6A-10.0315. If  placement scores indicate it is necessary, a student may be required to enroll in developmental courses. 

Students Not Required to Take a Placement Test- Exempt

Students meeting either of the following conditions are not required to take a placement test:

• Students who entered ninth grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-04 school year or after and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
• Students who are currently serving as active-duty members of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services.

Exempt students may choose to take a common placement test to help identify where they need additional preparation. Regardless of the student’s score, he or she is not required to enroll in developmental education.

Students Required to Take a Placement Test- Non Exempt

FTIC students who do not meet one of the above criteria for exemption must submit common placement test scores, such as the ACCUPLACER, ACT, CLT, SAT or Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT), prior to their advising appointment.

Students with questions are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor, who can assist them with the best possible placement.

Any score presented that is below the score needed for exemption will require the student to be tested on the appropriate PERT subtest(s) unless:

• The student attended a regionally accredited college or university in which English was the language of instruction and completed college-level or the highest college-preparatory-level coursework, as evaluated by Seminole State, in English and/or mathematics with a grade of C or higher
• Official Seminole State record indicates that the student is enrolled in another college or university and has applied to Seminole State as a transient student
• Official Seminole State record indicates that the student is enrolled for teacher recertification

Students Required to Complete EAP Testing Process

All non-exempt students who studied ESOL in high school or studied part of high school in a country where English is not the only official language are required to complete the EAP Testing Process. This includes:

• Complete the WritePlacer for possible placement into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in addition to having college ready PERT, ACT, CLT, or SAT scores
• Complete the ACCUPLACER- ESL (LOEP) in addition to completing the WritePlacer if PERT, ACT, CLT, or SAT scores are not college-ready
• Complete the EAP sequence without a retake of PERT/ACCULACER-ESL after starting the sequence (Students may retake PERT/ACCUPLACER-ESL and WritePlacer after two years' absence from sequence for advancement purposes)

Need to take a Placement Test?

Placement Testing is available on a walk-in basis during Assessment & Testing Business Hours at Sanford/Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, or the Lee Campus at Oviedo. Remote  testing is also available through ACCUPLACER with Examity as an additional placement testing option.

All in-person exams must be completed within normal business hours, and students should allow sufficient time to complete their exams prior to closing time of the Testing Center. If Testing Center staff determines a student will not have enough time to complete their exam, the student will be assisted in rescheduling their exam. 

Your Student ID number is a seven-digit number that is automatically generated when you apply for admission. It is usually found in your acceptance letter and will also be emailed to you once your residency has been approved.

Please memorize or secure that number in a place where you have easy access, as you will use it to verify your identity while at Seminole State and in all written and verbal correspondence.

Once your residency has been approved you will receive an email with your student ID number and user ID while your Seminole State College account is being created. Once the account is created (within 24-48 hours) you will receive a follow-up email to activate your account. If you have questions, visit the Seminole State Help Desk website for more information.

Students will be able to send and receive important messages from the College through their Seminole State email. To set up your email account, you must first have submitted your Affidavit for Florida Residency and activated your Seminole State College account. Once the account is activated, wait one hour before setting up your student email.

The New Student Welcome is mandatory for all new Seminole State students. Please complete the New Student Welcome by signing in with your Seminole State College account username and password.

You will be prompted to schedule a Registration Lab (advising appointment) with a team of advisors after you view the New Student Welcome. This registration lab will allow you to select course(s) and review your educational pathway.

Seminole State distributes more than $50 million in financial aid each year, including $1 million in scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. Visit seminolestate.edu/financial-aid to learn how to apply for aid, the types of aid offered, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and more.