Seminole State College of Florida is a public college based in Sanford, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System. Established in 1965, the college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, along with various certificate programs, available both on campus and online.
Seminole State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional accreditations for its business and nursing programs. It partners with the University of Central Florida through the "DirectConnect to UCF" program, which guarantees admission for graduates.
The main campus in Sanford features a broad range of academic programs, as well as the Grindle Honors Institute, a fine arts theater, a planetarium, and the Center for Public Safety. The Oviedo campus supports students planning to transfer to UCF, while the Altamonte Springs campus focuses on healthcare, general education, and adult education. The Center for Economic Development in Heathrow provides workforce training and supports local tech industries in collaboration with area businesses.
Notable alumni
Wendy Bruce, retired gymnast
Mike Clevinger, professional baseball player
Rob Ducey, professional baseball player and member of 2004 Canadian Olympic team
Chad Epperson, professional baseball manager, coach, and former player
Dee Gordon, professional baseball player
John Hart, professional baseball manager
Ed Hickox, professional baseball umpire
Norm Lewis, Broadway actor
Doug Marlette, cartoonist
Preston McGann, professional football player
Ross Minor, blind accessibility content creator and former para swimmer
Brett Oberholtzer, professional baseball player
Paula Pell, comedy and screenwriter
Mikael Pernfors, professional tennis player
Hardy Rawls, actor
Bobby Thigpen, professional baseball player
George Zimmerman, man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin