2024 FAFSA Information Guide

Guidance Counselor
Fly-In

January 24–26

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Experience Southeastern University

January 24–26 | Lakeland, FL

While you enjoy our beautiful campus, you will:

Registration

2024 Guidance Counselor Fly-In Schedule

See below for the full event schedule.

Wednesday, January 24

1:00 & 3:00 PM

Shuttles from Tampa International Airport to Hotel
Home 2 Suites, located in Lakeside Village, Lakeland

4:45 PM

Shuttle Departs from Hotel for SEU
Southeastern University’s address is 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33801

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Event Check-In & Welcome/Networking Dinner
Lake Bonny Room, SEU Welcome Center

Join our enrollment team for dinner as we welcome you to Southeastern University.

6:15 – 6:30 PM

Introduction to North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)

7:00 PM

Shuttle Departs for Hotel

Thursday, January 25

9:00 AM

Shuttles Departs for SEU
Meet in hotel lobby

9:15 – 9:30 AM

Breakfast
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

9:30 AM

Session 1: SEU’s Admission Process & Financial Aid
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

Meet with our Director of Enrollment, JC Hernandez, and our Executive Director of Student Financial Services, Mike Yohe, as they review the SEU admission process for traditional students.

You will also be able to share what you know about admission processes from other colleges and how your students interact with those processes.

10:30 – 10:45 AM

Break

10:45  – 11:35 AM

Put On Your Oxygen Mask
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

Join us for a unique session led by our Dean of Natural Health and Sciences.

12:00 – 1:45 PM

Lunch
Tuscana Ristorante

After lunch, feel free to swing by Portico Coffeehouse and our campus bookstore for an afternoon pick-me-up.

OR attend one of the below pre-registered sessions

12:00 – 1:45 PM

Lunch with SEU Creative (our marketing team)
By Pre-registration only
Admission Conference Room, Welcome Center

Join the SEU’s in-house marketing team, SEU Creative, for this pre-registered session. We will review some of SEU’s marketing pieces and discuss how we can support you in providing your students with relevant information. You’ll also have the opportunity to provide insight on the factors that influence your students’ college choices. 

OR

12:00 – 1:15 PM

Lunch with NACCAP
By Pre-registration only
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

Join NACCAP for a special lunch to learn more about the organization and its benefits to guidance counselors. You will hear from admission and guidance professionals who host college fairs globally in the pursuit enrollment growth for Christian institutions.

1:45 – 2:45 PM

Session 2: Wellness Across Dimensions: Elevating Mental, Academic, and Spiritual Resilience
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

Delve into a holistic support framework for high school students, which encompasses mental health, academic success, and spiritual well-being. We will also discuss practical steps and interventions while explaining the wealth of resources available within the SEU community.

3:00 – 3:50 PM

Session 3: All About Academics
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

Hear from representatives and students from each of our colleges to learn about the programs we offer and how we integrate innovation with learning.

4:00 PM

Shuttle Departs for Disney Springs (Optional)

We invite you to join us for a fun-filled evening at this Orlando favorite.

7:30 PM

Shuttle Departs Disney Springs for Hotel

Friday, January 26

Please remember to bring your luggage with you when you depart from the hotel.

8:30 AM

Shuttle Departs for SEU

Please remember to bring your luggage with you when you depart from the hotel.

8:45 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Session 4: Dual Enrollment FAQs
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

SEU’s dual enrollment department will explain how to connect with SEU, how students can transfer their dual enrollment credits, and what makes dual enrollment a good idea for any high school student.

9:35 – 10:55 AM

Session 5: Academic Programs Tour
Meet in First Floor Lobby, Welcome Center

At SEU we offer more than 80 undergraduate degree programs. During this tour, you’ll discover our innovative spaces on campus and how they distinguish SEU’s programs.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch in Lakeland
The Joinery, Downtown Lakeland

We are excited to take you to one of our favorite local spots — The Joinery — a food hall with many delicious options to choose from! 

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Session 6: First Year Experience and Beyond
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

We want you to be able to see everything SEU has to offer your students, from their first year experience all the way until graduation. One of the best ways to do this is to hear from our students, so a team of our student leaders will share their first-hand perspectives of what it is like to attend SEU. 

2:15 – 2:45 PM

Session 7: SEU Community Experience
Experience Room, Welcome Center

Experience our community by exploring partnership opportunities with our admission department and learn how students benefit from various groups on our campus. Join us for fun giveaways, desserts, and an engaging experience with our SEU community!

2:50 – 3:00 PM

Closing Session
Lake Bonny Room, Welcome Center

11:00 AM or 3:30 PM

Shuttle Departs to Tampa International Airport

Thank you for Joining Us!