Today marks the start of the State University System of Florida’s (SUS) 50th annual Admissions Tour. The tour allows Florida high school counselors to engage with representatives from all 12 public universities in the SUS and receive updated information regarding the admissions process, including testing, regulations, policies and student resources.
“For 50 years, the Admissions Tour has supported Florida’s high school students in achieving their higher education goals by providing … vital admissions information and resources.” — SUS Chancellor Ray Rodrigues
UCF is the third stop on the tour, welcoming counselors to campus Friday, Sept. 5, to showcase its highly successful programs, student success initiatives and vibrant community. The visit offers counselors a firsthand look at the opportunities awaiting Florida students at a university boldly inventing the future — in a city that’s one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech hubs.
“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,” says SUS Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “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 No. 1 higher education system.”
This informational tour is free to all high school counselors and focuses on uplifting the future higher education students of Florida. All 12 public universities will be represented at each tour stop, prompting counselors’ easy access to ask questions, learn more about the universities and better guide Florida’s students. Counselors can learn more about the latest changes to admissions, financial aid and even post-secondary testing.
“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,” says SUS Director of Admissions and Special Projects Diego Fermin. “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.”
Universities proudly host each stop on the two-week tour. The 2025 SUS Admissions Tour dates are:
- Wednesday, September 3 – Florida State University, Tallahassee
- Thursday, September 4 – University of North Florida, Jacksonville
- Friday, September 5 – University of Central Florida, Orlando
- Tuesday, September 9 – University of South Florida, Tampa
- Wednesday, September 10 – New College of Florida and University of South Florida, Sarasota
- Thursday, September 11 – Florida International University, Miami
- Friday, September 12 – Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
About the State University System of Florida and the Board of Governors
The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The system has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. Florida has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the system’s coordination and operation. The Board appoints a chancellor who serves as the system’s chief executive.
