Daytona State College

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You Belong Here!

Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State is the premier source for education and advanced training in Central Florida.

The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields, including healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering technology, computer science, and more.

Whether you know exactly what you want to do, or are still undecided, the program finder is a great place to start. You belong here!

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Spring 2025 Open Houses

You belong here! Join us for Spring Open Houses at a campus near you. Learn about our bachelor's & associates degrees, certificates & workforce programs. Admissions, Advising, and Financial Aid representatives will be available. New students who attend will be entered in a drawing for a $500 scholarship!

  • Advanced Technology College Program Showcase – Wednesday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m.
  • News-Journal Center Program Showcase – Thursday, April 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Daytona Beach Campus – Wednesday, April 23 from 5-7 p.m.
  • Deltona Campus – Wednesday, April 30 from 5-7 p.m.
See full program showcases
Paramedic students inside DSC's training ambulance.

New Paramedic Certificate program at the Flagler/Palm Coast Campus

Ready to save lives? Daytona State College is launching a new Paramedic Certificate program at the Flagler/Palm Coast Campus in May.

With growing demand for paramedics and EMTs, this is your chance to make a real difference. Get hands-on training in advanced cardiac life support, critical patient care, and more. Complete the program in just four semesters and launch your career in emergency services.

Classes begin May 19 - don't miss out on this new opportunity!
Learn more.
Alumni Speakers Emilie Schmitz and Justine Knight

DSC Alumni Entrepreneurial Success Panel

Missed the live event? Watch the L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series with DSC Alumni Entrepreneurial Success Panel with Emilie Schmitz and Justine Knight online

Hear DSC alumni share their stories of the struggles and accomplishments that resulted in their creative ideas becoming a reality, ultimately fostering successful careers. Emilie Schmitz, co-inventor of the highly successful “Crockpocket” (a slow cooker divider), and Justine Knight, pastry chef and owner of Treats and Sweets Cakery, discuss tips on how to succeed in business, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Watch online here
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We Need Your Support!

Our first Residence Hall on the Daytona Beach Campus has been a resounding success since opening in Fall 2022. It is home to 256 students, has been at full capacity since its first day of operation, and applications exceed bed space by more than 300%!

Students who live on campus are more engaged with instructors, make more use of academic support services, participate in more on-campus activities, connect socially with peers, and build lifelong friendships that help them navigate financial and personal challenges that help them succeed far better in college and in life.

To meet this demand, we are embarking on the most ambitious private fundraising endeavor in the College’s history. And we need your help! We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $15 million to build a second student Residence Hall on the Daytona Beach Campus and open it in Fall 2025.

Learn more

By the Numbers

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For the 13th straight year, U.S. News & World Report ranks Daytona State College’s Online Bachelor’s Programs among the best in the nation. And DSC is again the top-ranked non-university college in the United States!

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Our students have expanded opportunities to learn outside the classroom with more than 50 student clubs and organizations to choose from.

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We're half the tuition of state universities - our associate of arts degree is your gateway to a bachelor’s degree at DSC or a 4-year university.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Open Houses at a campus near you. New students who attend will be entered in a drawing for a $500 scholarship! Reserve your spot here
Apr. 2, 5-7 p.m., Advanced Technology College Program Showcase
Apr. 17,
4:30-6:30 p.m., News-Journal Center Program Showcase 
Apr. 23,
5-7 p.m., Daytona Beach Campus
Apr. 30,
5-7 p.m., Deltona Campus

Women's Softball - Daytona Beach Campus, Halifax Health Softball Stadium
Apr. 4, 1 & 3 p.m. vs Florida Southwestern State College, Doubleheader 
Apr. 8, 2 & 4 p.m., Eastern Florida State College, Doubleheader

Men's Baseball, Daytona Beach Campus, Baseball Stadium
Apr. 5, Noon & 3 p.m., vs Miami Dade College, Doubleheader

"The Lightning Thief", The Percy Jackson Musical, presented by DSC Theatre
Daytona State College's News-Journal Center
Packed with action, humor, and heart, this electrifying performance will captivate audiences of all ages.
Apr. 5,
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Apr. 11
, 7 p.m.
Apr. 12, 7 p.m.
Apr. 13, 2 p.m.

Women's Flag Football - Daytona Beach Campus, Daytona State Stadium
Apr. 18, 5:30 p.m. vs Florida International University, last regular season home game

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Key Dates

• April 3: Open Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2025 
• April 25: Last Day to apply for Spring 2025 Graduation 
• May 8: Spring Classes End 
• May 13: Commencement 2025 

The Housing Application for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 is open now. Reserve your spot in the student portal.