Florida Southern College

At Florida Southern, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind living and learning experience on the nation’s most beautiful campus. The mission of Florida Southern College is to prepare students through dynamic engaged learning to make a positive and consequential impact on society. Our willingness to go above and beyond the conventional college experiences sets Florida Southern apart. In fact, we guarantee signature educational opportunities in the following three key areas. We are the oldest private college in Florida, Florida Southern College was founded in Orlando in 1883 as South Florida Institute.