What’s next on the pages of your story? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Everything you need to find God’s purpose for you — to thrive with every step — is all right here. Welcome to your most exciting chapter yet.
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Welcome to SEU.
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College is a big decision, but...
You’ve got this Discuss It
Start Your Journey Here Not sure how to start the college decision process? Let’s walk through it.
Chat with people who know you best (parents, teachers, friends) to help you figure out what the most important parts of college are for you.
WE’LL BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY Own Your Faith Consider the benefits of a college that helps you grow spiritually, as well as academically (like SEU)!
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Do Some Major Thinking
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Your ideal college should have a major that gets you excited for the future. Not sure of your major yet? That’s ok! Pick a place that will give you plenty of help figuring it out.
Plan to Visit Visiting your top choices is the best way to narrow down your options. Ready to visit SEU? Scan below.
YOU’RE DOING GREAT! NEXT, SEE WHY SEU IS THE PERFECT NEXT STEP ON YOUR PATH! Meet with Your Enrollment Counselor Get all your questions answered, discuss your financial aid plan, and learn all about campus life.
Apply for Admission We’ve made applying to SEU quick and easy. We’ll even waive your application fee using the code MYSTORY. Get started now!
FAST FACTS
2,400
main campus enrollment 9,500 students nationwide
Top 2%
fastest-growing universities in the U.S. The Chronicle of Higher Education
Apply for Financial Aid Be sure to ask us for help — yes, we can explain the FAFSA to you! (Our school code is 001521.)
Explore SEU’s Degrees Pick from more than 80 degree programs, or connect with our many resources to help you choose. Check out the back page for a full list!
Congratulations! You’re on your way to an exciting college journey.
We get it. College is expensive. That’s why we’re dedicated to making your experience at SEU affordable! We’ll work with you to help you get the maximum amount of scholarships, grants, and more. (In fact, most students end up paying a lot less than they originally thought.)
99%
of students receive scholarships/grants
$19,965
average award amount
$33.9 million
in financial aid awarded in 2020–2021
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST
$28,620
Tuition & Fees
$10,380
Room & Board
$39,000 Total Based on 30 credit hours and standard room and meal plan for the 2021–2022 academic year
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Think you can’t afford a Christian college? Think again!
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With so many college choices available, why choose SEU? Here, we know your success means more than getting a job. Beyond academic knowledge, you’ll gain a combination of skills to help you adapt to changes, to overcome challenges, and to thrive in all settings — all rooted in a strong spiritual foundation. You’ll graduate as the best version of yourself — someone who isn’t just employable, but confident in your calling. SEU.edu/programs
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The SEU School of Honors empowers students
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academically and spiritually, encourages visionary thinking, provides additional scholarship funds, and adds another group of supportive friends to your SEU experience.
$3,000
Additional Honors scholarship per year
Pursue your passion
Academics at SEU
“SEU’s School of Honors, particularly the thesis, was crucial to my grad school applications. Without this program, I would not be going straight from my bachelor’s degree directly to pursuing a PhD — with full funding.” — MCKENZIE ALONS, ’21, MUSIC + ENGLISH (HONORS GRADUATE); ENGLISH PHD CANDIDATE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
FACULTY WHO TRULY CARE You’ll be surrounded by faculty who intentionally pray with you, and for you, throughout your time at SEU. They invest time getting to know you, serving as mentors, and bringing you fresh perspectives you may not have known you needed. In fact, it’s a pretty common sight here on campus to see professors meeting with students over coffee at Portico or meals in Tuscana. In class, you’ll reap the benefits of being taught by experienced professionals who have both academic and real-world experience, and draw from Scripture to help and guide you.
28:1
faculty/student classroom ratio
71%
of faculty have the highest degree in their field
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MINISTRY FOR TODAY’S CHURCHES
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In SEU’s Barnett College of Ministry & Theology,
Program to earn both your bachelor’s degree in
you’ll learn biblical truths and relevant skills that
ministry and your Master of Divinity in as little as
will empower you to fulfill your ministry calling.
5 years!
You’ll gain a strong theological foundation, learn
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to lead others in their faith journey, and actively participate in ministry as a student. Our renowned faculty integrate biblical insights and ministerial skills into every class, and you’ll interact with many of the country’s most influential ministry leaders. You can even opt in to SEU’s Pastoral Accelerator
MEET BEN! Ben Carr found his calling to ministry at SEU.
Helping Professions, Serving Hearts No matter how your heart is called to help, our College of Behavioral & Social Sciences will help you gain both the confidence and the experience to successfully serve God’s people. Learn how to make an impact for others in the helping professions of Social Work, Psychology, or Criminal Justice. Our highly-experienced faculty take your knowledge beyond the classroom with internships, mock counseling labs, community outreach initiatives, and even study abroad opportunities. You might find yourself participating in Advocacy Day in Tallahassee, or completing practicum credit in Uganda, or graduating from the police academy — just to name a few!
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MEET CAMILLA! Alumna Camilla Escalera, BSN, is a nurse at Lakeland Regional Health
Learning That Measures Up In SEU’s College of Natural & Health Sciences, you’ll be equipped to fulfill your calling in the fields of medicine, nursing, science, or mathematics. You won’t just sit in lectures — you’ll be consistently challenged through interactive lessons and real-world applications. The 3D, interactive images available in our cutting-edge Anatomage Table mirror graduate school-level dissections and diagnostic learning experiences. Our state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, featuring a variety of patient simulators, brings actual nursing scenarios to you. If you’re counting on a career in math, our mathematics concentrations in actuarial science or biostatistics will prepare you for some of today’s most in-demand careers. SEU.edu/science FAST FACT: SEU biology students can gain early acceptance to medical school through our partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, or to veterinary school
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through our partnership with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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“I chose SEU because the science program felt right. I knew I could acquire the skills to become a dentist and eventually an orthodontist. Dental school is a different breed of schooling, but with the knowledge gained from my classes and the mentorship of the SEU faculty, I’m prepared to succeed.” — ABE ROSENTHAL, ’16, BIOLOGY/PRE-MED; DENTAL STUDENT AT LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
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I needed to work toward my end goal —
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STRENGTHEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE Do you enjoy helping others lead healthier lives? Become a leader in the sports, health, fitness, and wellness fields with a degree in Kinesiology or Sport Management! Choose a concentration that aligns your degree journey with your career goals — from physical therapy to athletic training to coaching — and in no time you’ll be ready for a career that will really work out.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE
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“My SEU friends helped me find my calling and always encouraged me. Everything I learned in my major, plus being on the student leadership team, helped me grow in administration, logistics, and leadership — and ultimately become a professional in my field.” — JOSH BYARM, ’19, KINESIOLOGY/EXERCISE SCIENCE; MANAGER OF 9ROUND KICKBOX FITNESS IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA
Called to Teach Impact the next generation as a teacher! In SEU’s College of Education, you’ll gain the strategies you need to become a compassionate mentor to your students, and to serve your school at a higher level. You’ll gain mastery in the latest and most innovative methods in teaching, a strong foundation in organization
With degree options ranging from early childhood to elementary to secondary education, or our ESE 4+1 program, you will graduate well-prepared to be a successful and effective educator. SEU.edu/education FAST FACT: Our College of Education also offers a degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, which prepares you to enter the fields of speech language pathology, audiology, or speech and hearing science.
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and time management skills, and real teaching experience through both field study and internships.
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Create & explore
The College of Arts & Media at SEU is the ideal place to turn your creative talents into a career. With degrees in music, visual art, humanities, and communications, you’ll discover all the ways you’re called to create. The best advances in creativity happen in places with the best possible support, so you’ll love the state-of-the art facilities that are here just for you — including an art studio, digital editing suites, recording studio, rehearsal halls, and more. Plus, your hands-on experience in your major begins during your first year, giving you a competitive edge and plenty of real-world experience.
“My deciding factor for choosing SEU was the resources provided for my major. A lot of schools don’t even let you touch a camera until you finish your gen eds. At SEU, the tools and connections I needed to be a filmmaker were at my fingertips when I was a freshman.” — FREDDIE TAYLOR, ’17, COMMUNICATIONS/FILM; DIGITAL MEDIA/VIDEO PRODUCER FOR
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Let’s Get Down to Business Our Jannetides College of Business & Entrepreneurial
landscape of fields such as accounting and finance,
Leadership will teach you how to make a true difference
marketing, or hospitality and tourism. As you gain tools
in the workforce, whether you want to become a
and knowledge to sharpen your business acumen, you’ll
world-class business leader, a thriving entrepreneur,
also discover how to maintain your strong Christian
or a financial expert. Your in-class and extracurricular
character in any workplace scenario.
experiences will prepare you for the ever-evolving
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“Some of the most impactful things our political science students learn are the tenets of civil discourse — how to have respectful, meaningful conversations with people of varying points of view.” — DENNIS ROSS, JD, SEU DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE; DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CENTER FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AT SEU; FORMER MEMBER OF U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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POLITICAL SCIENCE & THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
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Our political science program offers you a productive learning environment by teaching you how to become part of the political process. In conjunction with opportunities available through the American Center for Political Leadership at SEU, you’ll become well-versed in ways to protect individual freedoms, cultivate civic engagement, and advance political civility. TheACPL.org + SEU.edu/politicalscience
“I have really enjoyed the aviation program. It caters to my individual needs and allows me to experience college life while still focusing on flying.” — HANNAH BOYD, ’22, BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL PILOT; FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FOR KINGSKY FLIGHT ACADEMY
TAKE TO THE SKIES Our Aviation Pilot program will launch you into a successful career in this in-demand and ever-growing field.
instructor, air taxi pilot, corporate pilot or first officer for a commuter airline, or enter the field in a managerial or administrative role. SEU.edu/aviation
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Learn to be a commercial pilot, flight
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YOU CAN DREAM ABOUT ALL THE TRAVEL YOU’D LOVE TO DO — OR YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO IT! SEU Global Education (a.k.a. Study Abroad) gives you the chance to experience places you’ve only seen in pictures — all while learning new skills, earning course credit, or completing an internship. We even offer a summer Study Abroad experience for incoming freshmen! Programs span 1–2 weeks, or a full semester, so choose your location based on your major, or choose a destination and let that experience show you exciting new paths! Our Global Education office is also offering remote internships with international companies, providing students the chance to increase intercultural competencies despite pandemic-related travel restrictions. Students who study abroad see these important benefits after graduation.
25%
average higher starting salary
90%
admitted to first or second choice grad school
85%
felt better prepared for their future careers
97%
are hired within their field in less than a year
“Studying abroad gives our students critical skills to add to their resumés — such as intercultural communication experience and practical training — which are increasingly important to employers in all fields.” — DR. JOSHUA BRITT, SEU DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL EDUCATION
Students in the International Photojournalism class take sunset photos near Uluru, Australia.
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“Embracing who God made you to be will make you successful, not just in your career field, but in your life.” — EMILEE HILL, DIRECTOR OF COMPASS, THE CENTER FOR CALLING & CAREER
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To Graduation — and Beyond From campus to career, our job is to help you to be as successful as possible. That’s why we provide you with a wide variety of support services, making it easy to find the help you want — and the resources that you need.
Lexi and her human, Carolyn Burnett of ACE
COLLABORATIVE ADVISING
MEET LEXI!
Your academic advisor and your faculty advisor
We have a staff member at ACE who pawsitively loves
collaborate with you throughout your time at SEU to
her job! Lexi is our trained therapy dog, and as our
make sure you’re taking the correct courses to stay on
students can tell you, she’s an expert in helping relieve
track for graduation.
stress and increasing confidence while you study.
ACADEMIC CENTER FOR ENRICHMENT (ACE)
EARLY ALERT
Getting accepted and enrolling in college is the first
life. Our Early Alert system and team will wrap support
step — but what happens once you start classes?
around you if things come up that affect your grades, or
Succeeding in college-level courses often means
your ability to feel connected to campus life. You may
learning new skill sets, and ACE has everything you
even be matched with a success coach — your personal
need to make that happen — all for free.
cheerleader who is dedicated to helping you unlock
Peer Tutoring — Connect with students who have excelled in your field and who have been trained to support you. Tools & Resources — Stop by to use our computers, books, calculators, and printing services.
Everyone needs help at some point — because, well,
your potential.
WHERE WILL YOUR COMPASS POINT? One of the most essential parts of college is preparing for life after graduation. Compass, our Center for
Smart Thinking — This online, on-demand tutoring
Calling and Career, works to get you career-ready.
service is available 24-hours a day.
Compass can help you:
Student Success Workshops — Learn topics like
Explore which major or career field is right for you
time management and study skills, or even get
Write an effective resumé
additional help on more challenging classes.
Develop interviewing & networking skills
Interactive Education — Discover additional learning strategies, such as adapting a lesson to be more kinesthetic or visual.
Gain employable “soft” skills Find internships Connect with job shadow opportunities Get your first job after graduation Discover career options you may not have considered
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So reach for the sky — we’ll never give up on you.
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Love where you live! Jump In Sunshine, palm trees, gorgeous weather — nope, you’re not on vacation, you’re at SEU! Once you’re here, you’ll see right away why we call our campus resort-style, and why it’s the perfect setting for this chapter of your story.
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WHO’S THERE? Whether you’re in class, in your residence hall, or at a campus event, one of the best things about life at SEU is the variety of people you’ll find here. Our students (and our faculty and staff ) come from all walks of life, making your time on campus a fantastic opportunity to interact with and learn from others. In fact, students from all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world make SEU their home!
“You always remember the people you met in your first year at SEU — and they stay with you. I feel like I won the lottery when it comes to my friends and professors.” — LAUREN SIBLEY, ’22, PRACTICAL MINISTRIES
We’d love to have you on campus, so be sure to make plans to visit! SEU.edu/visit
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COME ON OVER!
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YOUR NEW PLACE Welcome Home Living on campus at SEU means more than having a comfy place to sleep and study — in no certain
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your campus community, to grow as a whole person, and to participate in events in your building, you’ll love every part of the awesome on-campus living experience that we’ve designed just for you. Bonus: All housing is within walking distance to everything on campus.
“I consider it a privilege to sit down with our residents and hear about their lives, to pray over them, and to be there through all of life’s seasons.” — DANIELLE EVERSOLE, RESIDENT DIRECTOR
RESIDENCE HALL FEATURES Laundry room — Free washer & dryer use (yes, free!)
HELP IS RIGHT DOWN THE HALL
Weekly housekeeping — From our friendly staff
In every SEU residence hall,
Connectivity — Wi-Fi & phone hookup
your resident director — an SEU
SpectrumU App — Free access to 150 TV channels + on-demand streaming content
staff-member who lives fulltime on campus — serves as a
Furnishings — Including bed, dresser, desk + chair, window blinds
mentor and a continual source of
Common areas — TV areas, study lounges, courtyards
encouragement. They’re always
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available to provide support, ensure your health and safety, pray for you, and connect you with the resources you need.
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Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between, at SEU some
Grab a Seat and Enjoy Some Eats Here on campus, you’ll never be hungry — for food or for someone to share a meal with! Grab a bite on the go with a new friend, enjoy a coffee break with one of your professors, or make memories with your Discipleship Group over dinner.
HERE’S WHERE: Chick-fil-A — All your favorite chicken entrées, waffle fries, & more
of the best stories are
Back Yard Burgers — Burgers, sandwiches, & salads
told around a table.
Mi Casa Market — Quick snacks, drinks, & treats
Einstein Bros. Bagels — Bagels, sandwiches, & coffee
Papa John’s Pizza — Freshly made, personal-size pizzas Portico Coffeehouse — Coffee, tea, smoothies, & açai bowls Tuscana Ristorante — Homestyle meals FAST FACT: A portion of all proceeds from purchases made at Portico are
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donated to missions around the world.
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The perks Campus life at SEU is tons of fun — and includes everything you need to feel at home! Here’s just a sampling of everything you’ll find. 24-hour security ATM Bookstore
Laundry facilities Library Mailroom Fitness center Health & wellness classes FAST FACT: SEU’s eSports competitive team participates in NACE, TESPA,
Outdoor study spaces
and CSL matches. Fire eSports uses the latest and greatest tech, including
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reputable brands such as Alienware, Logitech, Respawn, and Hyper X. Visit SEU.edu/eSports to learn more. Game on!
Sand volleyball
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Make a splash
Stay cool! At our
campus pool you can float through your
weekend, relax after a long study session, or meet up with friends for a picnic lunch. FAST FACT: SEU’s scuba
diving elective class holds practice sessions in our
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Average winter high
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Community
We’ll Be There for You Come as you are to SEU. Whether you love huge gatherings or prefer small groups, SEU’s wide variety of campus events, activities, and organizations come in all sizes and formats. We know you’ll find plenty of opportunities to make friends wherever you go. Plus, you’ll develop your leadership skills, be poured into by mentors, and discover a strong community that champions you in all you do. Could there be a better way to experience college?
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“One of my favorite things about SEU is that it has taught me the value of relationships. I know that I have made lifelong friends here.” — LILY GARAY, ’19, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
IT’S TRADITION! than yourself is always fun, so you’ll find that many of our campus events are part of long-running traditions — the kind you can look back on with a huge smile.
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You won’t just fit in… You’ll belong From the moment you step onto campus, you’ll be immersed in a caring community where there are as many things to do as there are people to share them with. You’ll discover countless ways to meet the friends that will stick with you for the rest of your life. Before you know it, SEU will truly be your second home.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE When you get to college, you don’t have to have everything all figured out on day one. In fact, no one expects you to! We’re here to make sure this chapter of your story is one of your most memorable yet. That’s why we’ve designed a journey just for new students — First Year Experience (FYE).
SEU 101 & 102 CLASSES What does it mean to balance everything? These FYE courses start you out with a strong foundation for success throughout your college years. You’ll learn skills like time management, organization, academic responsibility, financial stewardship, how to take charge of your mental and physical health, and much more.
FYE Groups In these small group meetings, hosted by a team of faculty, staff, and upperclassmen, you’ll have opportunities to share and be encouraged, and to encourage others. In fact, most students enjoy FYE groups so much that they continue on by joining Discipleship Groups every semester after.
“I love the sense of belonging that I have found in the Fire Family, especially because finding it required nothing other than being myself.” — LAKEN WALLACE, ’22, INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
JOIN THE CLUB!
EMBRACING DIVERSITY
Explore a new hobby, find fun ways to connect,
We celebrate the beauty of our differences! Through
develop professionally, find academic enrichment,
our Multicultural Affairs department, our Diversity,
or give back with community service opportunities
Inclusion and Equity Task Force, and the support of
through our 40+ student clubs and organizations.
our entire campus community, we’re always working to develop educational, cultural, and social programs to promote dialogue, awareness, advocacy, and
Plan campus chapel services and SEU Conference,
respect for diversity — remembering always that each
lead worship with SEU Worship, and be an integral
person is created in God’s image.
part of a mission trip (or lead one yourself ).
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
WORK ON CAMPUS You won’t have to go far for a part-time job. Student
Gaining confidence in your abilities and discerning
workers find jobs in departments across campus,
your calling doesn’t happen overnight. We believe
teaching assistants help faculty members, and
that you learn by doing, so you’ll be empowered to
students who qualify for Federal Work Study will find
lead through our student leader programs.
plenty of opportunities.
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SPIRITUAL FORMATION
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CAMPUS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 1 Big Night 40+ Student Clubs & Organizations Art Shows Athletics Events Career Week Chapel Guest Speakers Discipleship Groups Engage Church Expo eSports Competitive Team Family Dinners Forum at SEU Hall Wars Health & Wellness Seminars Homecoming Hues of Beauty Intramurals Missions conference Music Concerts Semester’s Eve SEU Conference SEU Worship performances Student Government Student Leadership The Bash Thursday Night Live Unpland Improv
The Esperanza team during a Battle of the Dorms event
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Mentorship — Where Life and the Classroom Unite Succeeding in college means constantly learning — academically, spiritually, and emotionally. It may seem like a lot, but you’ll never feel lost, because at SEU mentorship is everywhere. Our community is full of people who are here to help guide you in your spiritual walk as you discover your potential and become the person God created you to be. Even the most famous authors had help and support when writing their stories, so why should the story of your life be any different?
“Friendship ... is born at the moment when one says to another ‘What? You too? I thought that no one but myself ...’”
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Taking Care of You isn’t just my job — it’s my
Self-care is important, but who says you have to figure it out by yourself? That’s why these essential services have been designed with your health in mind — making it easy to get the help you’re looking for.
ministry. They can walk
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into Health Services with
In partnership with Lakeland Regional Health
any concern whatsoever, and know they will be taken care of.” — MEGAN WAGNER, DMSC, PA-C; ’08, BIOLOGY/PRE-MED; DIRECTOR OF SEU HEALTH SERVICES + ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
Right here on campus you’ll have access to unlimited, comprehensive, professional medical care with no copay.* Services include sick visits, physicals, certain pointof-care lab services, and more. Plus, you can learn how to manage your health and develop healthy habits!
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Comprehensive mental health support services are also included in your student fees, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket!* At our Campus Counseling Center, you can participate in individual or group counseling with our licensed mental health care providers. With Timely MD, you’ll have 24/7 access to mental health counseling, designed to assist with your individual needs. And, the staff and faculty on our SEU Care Team identify and assist students who could benefit from additional support. *Your student fees allow for unrestricted access to campus-based services at Health Services or at the Counseling Center, and virtually via Timely MD. Off-campus services are not included.
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Get ready to #FueltheFire Building Champions On & Off the Field Feel the heat with Fire Athletics! Whether you’re a student athlete or Fire super fan, you’ll love how our nationally-ranked athletic programs bring all the fun and excitement of college sports to campus. Plus, just like every aspect of life at SEU, student athletes get the best possible experience with coaches who encourage you and mentor you in your athletic, spiritual, and academic journey. All this dedication pays off, too — our Fire athletes place on all-academic teams, win conference championships, and appear in national tournaments! SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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“Fire Athletics has given me so many awesome opportunities to compete, to further my education, to create relationships, and to learn lessons I know I will carry with me always.” — NAMIAH SIMPSON, ’22, NURSING + TRACK & FIELD; MEMBER OF THE SEU FIRE NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPION 4X400 RELAY TEAM
2020–2021 ATHLETIC YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
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National Championships
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All Conference Awards
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Conference Championships
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NAIA All Americans
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All Conference Academics Honors
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Conference Champions of Character
MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field Wrestling
WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field
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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Uchenna Kanu, ’19, Sport Management, became the top goal-scoring collegiate soccer player in any division in the nation during her time at SEU. Uchenna also played on the Nigerian team in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and now plays professionally with the Linköping Football Club of Sweden.
Matt Parziale, ’09, Sport Management, was a three-time NCCAA All-American golfer at SEU, among many additional
attention during his time playing in both the U.S. Open and The Masters.
U.S. Open and The Masters
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Authentic faith, lived out
Faith in Action It takes just the right college environment to not only earn a degree, but to be surrounded with people who will demonstrate faith in action and come alongside you as you discover the biblical “whys” of what you believe. As you delve deeper into this knowledge, you’ll also find opportunities to serve others and discover the many ways you can be a disciple of Jesus in
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OWN YOUR FAITH Your walk with God is a lifelong journey, and it’s the most important component of your story. Taking the step from taught faith to owned faith is truly a turning point. Through the uplifting, Christ-centered environment and countless opportunities to gather with fellow believers at SEU, you’ll gain a deeper relationship with God and learn to live out your faith.
“Once you’re here on campus, you feel the Lord’s presence everywhere.” — STEPHANIE GARRISON, ’06, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT + ’12, MBA;
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SEU Worship JOIN THE MILLIONS STREAMING Our student worship team, SEU Worship, not only leads worship in chapels on campus — they write, compose, perform, and record new songs every year. Learn more at SEU.edu/SEUworship. Available on all digital platforms
FAST FACT: SEU Worship is represented by Sony’s Provident Label Group
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Be confident in who God created you to be
MESSAGES YOU’LL THRIVE ON #SEUCONF We have a heart for making Jesus known — not only on our campus, but everywhere. That’s why for three
CHAPEL SERVICES Chapels at SEU will fill your heart and strengthen your faith. Multiple services and options are available every week, and they are all full of messages you’ll thrive on. These chapels aren’t just part of your weekly checklist — they’re events you’ll really look forward to.
inspiring days each spring semester, we give an incredible gift to our community — SEU Conference.
MISSIONS CONFERENCE Our annual missions conference kicks
DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS Led by faculty and staff, these small groups give you the opportunity to meet regularly throughout each semester for mentorship, Bible study, and prayer.
off mission trip planning for each
includes stories from around the globe, plus exemplary Christian speakers who will inspire and empower you to make a difference through serving others.
GUEST SPEAKERS We welcome the best possible speakers in our chapels, and at SEU Conference — from our campus pastors to our president to SEU faculty. We also invite nationallyrenowned pastors and speakers who have served faithfully in ministry — and offer messages that are relevant and inspiring. SEU.edu/ownyourfaith
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“At SEU, the Lord placed Christian mentors and friends in my life to call out the strengths and gifts that I didn’t even realize I had. They helped me see that I can’t do everything on my own, and everything doesn’t have to be perfect, and that’s okay. Now instead of my own strength, I rely on the Lord.”
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— RANEY REDMOND, ’19; ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Know your calling
Missions 2020–2021 Impact
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states
315+ students
$300,000+ raised
Since 2014
90,699+ people reached
1,160+
locations visited
4,360+
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Hawaii 2021
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salvations
Go make disciples
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LEARNING FOR LIFE Being a part of missions is an investment in the Kingdom, but also an investment in yourself. The skills you learn while planning, leading, and participating in
MEET LEAH! Scan to follow along with Leah on her mission trip to Hawaii during the summer of 2021!
missions will help you discover and develop the gifts the Lord has given you, and benefit you no matter your degree field or future career.
Serving Others Mission work is so ingrained in our SEU community that we didn’t let the inability to travel internationally in 2020 stop us from serving others. Instead, we got creative. We have always served in missions both internationally and domestically — but the pandemic challenged us to shift our focus. We traveled domestically to help with new church plants, distribute food via food banks, support foster care organizations, revive struggling churches, lead worship, and much more. However, we knew we couldn’t stop there — global missions are still our ministry, so even if we couldn’t personally go serve others, we wanted to support the missionaries who are already there.
$5,000
Purchase land in Moldova for a church
$10,000
A ministry in Italy
BLESSINGS AROUND THE WORLD Here’s just a sampling of the ways we were able to take the donations gathered for
bless people around the world.
$15,000
$7,000
Beirut to help with the aftermath of the church explosion
$10,000
Ministries in Cambodia we have worked with for 5+ years
Underground persecuted church in Afghanistan
$10,000
Reconstruction of a church in Spain
$10,000
Medical missions supply boat in Congo
$10,000
Underground persecuted church in Central Asia
$10,000
Watoto Church in Uganda
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missions in the 2020–2021 school year and
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Some call it the perfect vacation spot...
You’ll call it home Whether you’ve lived in Florida your whole life or your time at SEU is your first time in the Sunshine State, you’ll never run out of things to do here in Central Florida. So come and love life among the palm trees and tropical breezes — guaranteed to keep you sunny side
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up all year long.
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FAST FACT: Florida isn’t just beautiful and fun. Our state has consistently been ranked #1 in the nation for higher education for four consecutive years!* *Source: U.S. News & World Report
Lakeland is about an hour away from two international airports, so catching your next flight is a breeze.
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Livin’ the dream in Central Florida
You’ve heard of our world-famous theme parks and some of the nation’s best beaches, but there’s even more to experience right here, all close to SEU! From entertainment to local events to shopping and dining, you’ll find endless activities to fill your weekends and create unforgettable memories.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Atlantic & Gulf beaches
Hyde Park Village
Walt Disney World Resort
Strawberry Festival
Universal Studios Florida
Cape Canaveral
Busch Gardens
Orlando Eye
Orlando shopping & entertainment
Fort De Soto Park
Tampa/St. Petersburg shops & eats
Zoo Tampa
Professional sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS)
Caladesi Island
Bok Tower Gardens
Indie Flea Market
SeaWorld
Tampa Riverwalk
Water parks
Armature Works
Museums
State Parks
Florida Aquarium
Sparkman Wharf
Clearwater Aquarium
Wekiwa Springs
Sea Life Orlando
Golf courses
Madame Tussauds
...and so much more
SEU Local Hangs SUNSHINE & SEA BREEZES Soak up some rays or catch some waves! You won’t have to go far to experience some of the nation’s best beaches. Lakeland is centrally located between the Gulf Coast — where you can visit some of our favorite sunny spots like Clearwater Beach or Anna Maria Island — and the Atlantic Ocean, where the surf and spray abound in surfer havens like Melbourne Beach and Cocoa Beach.
TAMPA’S TOP SPOTS Steeped in history but always full of new things to do, you’ll love exploring Tampa and the surrounding areas on the weekends. Grab coffee at Buddy Brew Coffee, fill up on delicious tacos at bartaco, tee off at Top Golf, or take a stroll through Downtown St. Petersburg.
THE OTHER SIDE OF ORLANDO There’s more to Orlando than theme parks and resorts. In this ever-growing metropolis, you’ll find unique markets, exciting entertainment, and fantastic eats.
45 minutes Lakeland is less than an hour from Tampa and Orlando
Disney
Universal Studios
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Venice Beach Hyde Park
Three Sisters Springs
Explore Lakeland
With an awesome mix of great places to eat, beautiful places to visit, fun things to do, and great people to meet, Lakeland
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is the perfect hometown for your college years — and after!
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The Joinery
Lake Mirror Promenade
Here’s Why You’ll #LoveLakeland Lakeland has just the right balance of small-town connectivity and citybased excitement, and plenty of opportunities for work experience during your college years.
LOCAL FAVORITES Downtown farmer’s market Craft coffee shops Drive-in movie theater Running paths & trails
Thanks to our centralized location, strong local economy, and supportive
Monthly food truck rally
community, Lakeland is a popular hub for entrepreneurs and houses
300+ churches & ministries
locations for national companies. In fact, many nearby businesses hire SEU
Downtown bicycle rentals
students and alumni, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to
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stay right here after you graduate!
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— SARAH POWERS, ’13, HUMAN SERVICES; FOUNDER OF TOP BUTTONS IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA
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“Lakeland offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a small town with a big town mindset. We dream big, we work hard, and we support one another.”
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Find your major...
Live out your calling ARTS & MEDIA
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ACCELERATED PROGRAMS Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as 5 years! Exceptional Student Education Bachelor’s + MEd in ESE Ministry/Pastoral Accelerator Program Bachelor’s + Master of Divinity Social Work BSW + MSW
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Minors & Certificates Multiple fields of study at the undergraduate & graduate levels. The Academy (AG certification) Visit SEU.edu/academics to explore our 20+ master’s & doctoral programs.
Social Work (BSW) Social Work/Criminal Justice
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