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Â鶹ŮÀÉ Sends Acceptance Letters to Thousands of Recent High School Graduates in Southwest Florida
For thousands of recent Southwest Florida high school graduates, a simple trip to the mailbox or inbox this month could mark the beginning of their college journey. Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) is sending provisional acceptance letters to graduates across Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s service area for fall 2026.
Additionally, Â鶹ŮÀÉ now automatically requests transcripts for Florida public high school students who choose to move forward with their provisional acceptance by completing the application. These enhancements help simplify enrollment and have contributed to 87% of Â鶹ŮÀÉ applicants being admitted the same day they apply. ...More
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How Â鶹ŮÀÉ Is Raising the Bar for Campus Safety Nationwide
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Â鶹ŮÀÉ Celebrates First Graduating Class of Entrepreneurship Students
FORT MYERS, Fla. — April 27, 2026 — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) is marking a major milestone this spring with the graduation of its first class of students who earned their Associate of Science in Business Entrepreneurship, an achievement that highlights the rapid success and growth of the college’s newest academic program. ...More

Â鶹ŮÀÉ Campus Life Awards Celebrate Outstanding Student Leadership and Engagement for 2025 to 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. – APRIL 15, 2026 – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) Campus Life Awards recognize students, staff and community partners for strengthening campus life through leadership, creativity, and service. ...More

Dr. Jeff Allbritten Presents Florida College System Update to State Board of Education
NAPLES, Fla. – APRIL 17, 2026 – Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President of Florida SouthWestern State College, presented on behalf of the Florida College System Council of Presidents at the April 17, 2026, meeting of the Florida State Board of Education in Naples. ...More

Â鶹ŮÀÉ Honors Class of 2026 Graduates with Three Commencement Ceremonies
FORT MYERS, FLA — April 22, 2026 — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) will celebrate more than 3,000 graduates during its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 1, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. ...More

Â鶹ŮÀÉ Granted Accreditation by Higher Learning Commission
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — FORT MYERS, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College (Â鶹ŮÀÉ) has been granted initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), effective Nov. 6, 2025. Â鶹ŮÀÉ earned accredited status after completing the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation and demonstrating that it meets all HLC quality standards and requirements. ...More
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