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Communication Archive

Read the August 9, 2022 letter from Dr. Hagerty.

Other recent letters:

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Important Dates

  • Jan. 13-15 – New student orientation
  • Jan. 17 – First day of classes
  • Jan. 30 – First day of Foundations
  • Mar. 13-17 – Spring break
  • May 6 – Graduation

Please note: The mailing address for all student mail has changed. It is now: 100 W. Meadow St. Leesburg, Florida 34748

Enrollment Checklists

New Students (Freshmen or Transfer) Only

  • New Student Housing Application (available after October 15): Students will receive the application via email upon receipt of their $425 deposit & intent to enroll form.
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Academic Information Release Form (downloadable PDF)
  • FERPA Financial Information Release Form (downloadable PDF)
  • Request for Student Taxpayer Identification Number (downloadable PDF)
  • Immunizations Form (downloadable PDF – to be completed and/or certified by physician)
  • Student Physical Exam Form (downloadable PDF – to be completed by physician)
  • Medical History Form (online form)
  • Meningococcal Decline Form (online form – must be completed if student has not received and declines to receive a meningitis vaccine)
  • Authorization to Treat (online form)

All Students, Both New and Returning

Spring 2023 Enrollment Services Calendar

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September & October

Beacon continues to accept students for fall 2022 Foundations and spring 2023 on-campus and Foundations semesters. If you have not already, please:

The Spring 2023 housing application for new students becomes available after Oct. 15. New students who have submitted their deposit and intent to enroll will receive an email with a link to the housing application. Students should complete their housing application as soon as possible. A sample housing application can be found here for reference only.

November 5

Mailing of spring 2023 tuition bills begins and ebills become available in the student SONIS portal. All bills are due December 10, 2022.

New students should begin to complete the required forms in the enrollment checklist prior to arrival on campus this January. Students and families should download the Immunization Form and Physical Exam Form as soon as possible in order to have it completed by your local primary care physician. Other required health forms can be completed online prior to arrival.

November 29

November 29 is the deadline to register for the five-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

December 1

The Student Health Insurance “Wellfleet” Opt-Out waiver is available after Dec. 1, 2022. You must complete the form until you receive a confirmation code to waive the student health insurance plan. Failure to waive the health insurance will result in in the annual fee being applied to your spring 2023 billing statement. If you have questions, please contact the Beacon Health Office at: 352-638-9701 or mybeaconhealth@beaconcollege.edu.

Returning students: Please complete the Returning Student Registration form so that we have an idea of when to expect your return to campus. (Available after Dec. 1, 2022.)

December 10

Spring 2023 tuition bills are due for new and returning students.

December 29

December 29 is the deadline to register for the four-month interest-free monthly tuition payment plan. Parents and students can learn more and enroll online.

January 10

All steps to complete your financial aid should be completed by new and returning students prior to arrival on campus. Please be sure to accept or decline your financial aid in the student SONIS portal and complete any paperwork required for loans or scholarships.

January 13

New students are welcomed to campus for check-in and pre-orientation activities.

January 13-15

New student orientation activities will take place on campus. A preliminary New Student Orientation Schedule will be available in early November.

January 15-16

All returning students should reference the enrollment documents checklist at the top of this page before returning to campus. This will speed up your check-in process!

January 17

Spring 2023 on-campus classes begin. See the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar for important dates. The 2023-2024 Academic Calendar will be available soon for you to get a head-start on next year’s planning.

January 20

Bills are due for the spring 2023 Foundations semester.

  • Parents and students who have questions or concerns about their financial aid can schedule a financial aid meeting online here or call 352-638-9792.
  • Parents and students who have questions about payments, payment plans, or coordinating payments from a 529 can call the business office for assistance at 352-787-8068.

January 24

The add/drop period for the spring 2023 semester ends on Jan. 24. All Veterans’ Benefits will be certified through the federal system (typical processing time is 30-days) and spring 2023 loan disbursements will begin. Students and families can log into SONIS to view a finalized billing statement if needed.

Please note: Students who drop below full-time (12 credits per semester) jeopardize their original financial aid awards and may receive notification of adjusted scholarship awards via email. Parents and students who have questions or concerns can schedule a financial aid meeting online here.

January 30

Spring Beacon Foundations semester begins.