The State University System of Florida (SUS) began its 50th annual Admissions Tour today at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The event brings together high school counselors from across the state to meet with representatives from all 12 public universities within the SUS. The goal is to provide updated information on admissions, including details about testing, regulations, policies, and resources available to students.
Ray Rodrigues, Chancellor of the SUS, said, “For 50 years, the Admissions Tour has supported Florida’s high school students in achieving their higher education goals by providing high schools with vital admissions information and resources. Through this collaborative approach across the entire SUS, we demonstrate our commitment to a transparent and accessible admissions process, affording all potential students the same opportunity to earn their seat within the nation’s #1 higher education system.”
Diego Fermin, Director of Admissions and Special Projects for SUS, added, “The Admissions Tour is an important part of the SUS’s relationship with Florida’s students and education professionals. By providing an opportunity to connect with high school counselors and leaders in Florida, we help strengthen the connection between our students and our universities. These interactions, presentations, and questionnaires are an invaluable resource that allow Florida’s high schools to be in the know about the latest news regarding student admissions to the SUS.”
The tour is free for all high school counselors and aims to help them better guide their students by giving direct access to university representatives at each stop. Counselors will have opportunities to learn about recent changes in admissions procedures, financial aid options, and post-secondary testing requirements.
Each stop on the two-week tour is hosted by one of Florida’s public universities. The schedule includes visits to institutions such as University of North Florida in Jacksonville on September 4; University of Central Florida in Orlando on September 5; University of South Florida in Tampa on September 9; New College of Florida and University of South Florida in Sarasota on September 10; Florida International University in Miami on September 11; and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on September 12.
More information about the tour can be found at https://www.flbog.edu/admissions-tour.
