Seminole State’s Spring 2024 Commencement set for April 30

SANFORD, Fla. (April 23, 2024) - Seminole State College of Florida will award more than 2,600 degrees and certificates to 2,200 students during its Spring 2024 Commencement on April 30. The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. in Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

The commencement keynote speaker is Eddy Moratin, president of Lift Orlando. Lift Orlando is a place-based community development organization that works with residents, business leaders, and community partners to strengthen neighborhoods so people can thrive.

Tickets are required for admission to commencement. For those unable to attend, a live video feed of the ceremony will be available. To learn more, visit seminolestate.edu/graduation.

Among the graduates are nine students receiving the first Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6 and Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education K-12 degrees offered at Seminole State College. Several of these graduates have already received job offers to enter the workforce immediately.

“The bachelor’s degree programs launched in 2022 as a direct result of the urgent needs expressed by Seminole County Public Schools leadership for an Elementary Education K-6 baccalaureate degree to fill this critical teacher shortage,” said Dr. Georgia Lorenz, president of Seminole State College.

“We welcome the next generation of talented teachers into our classrooms and the Seminole County Public Schools family. We are thankful for the strong partnership and true collaboration between Seminole State College and Seminole County Public Schools. The community as a whole greatly benefits from opportunities for students at every level,” noted Serita D. Beamon, superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools.

About Seminole State College of Florida
Seminole State College of Florida, established in 1965, serves more than 22,000 students across six sites in Central Florida. A full-service education provider, Seminole State has thrived by adapting to and meeting the needs of an ever-changing, vibrant community. Seminole State offers 11 bachelor’s degrees in high-demand, high-growth fields; two-year associate degrees; specialized certificates; continuing professional education; adult education and guaranteed admission via DirectConnect to UCF® to the University of Central Florida for Associate in Arts (A.A.) graduates. By offering flexible, affordable, high-quality educational programs and services, the College continues to help students learn, succeed, and GO Far. For more about Seminole State, visit seminolestate.edu. 

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