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Board Approved: 02/17/2026; Revised: 04/06/2026On this Page:Fall 2026 - StandardFall 2026 - Compact AFall 2026 - ExpressFall 2026 - Compact BFall 2026 - Standard Term Fall 2026 - Standard Term (FSW Academic Calendar 2026-2027) Event Date(s) Classes Begin - Standard Term August 24, 2026 Placement Testing for New Students Begins February 16, 2026 Incoming Transfer and Readmit Advising Begins February 23, 2026 Priority registration (adaptive services, athletes, honors, housing, veterans) March 24, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (45+ hours)1 March 26, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (30+ hours)1 March 31, 2026 Open registration (0+ hours) April 2, 2026 International (F-1) application deadline May 29, 2026 International (F-1) transfer application deadline June 12, 2026 Application Deadline - Dual Enrollment students taking courses at an FSW location July 15, 2026 Freshmen/First-time in College Application Deadline July 31, 2026 Transfer/Bachelor's Degree Application Deadline July 31, 2026 Financial aid book buying days August 3, 2026 - September 16, 2026 Payment due dates August 6, August 23, and August 27, 2026 Readmit and non-degree application deadline August 14, 2026 Convocation August 17, 2026 State Employees Registration August 24, 2026 First day of classes August 24, 2026 Apply for a change of Florida residency status to be eligible for in-state tuition rates August 27, 2026 Last day to add/drop/change credit or audit2 August 27, 2026 Last day to add or change a program September 14, 2026 Attendance Verification Due September 15, 2026 Last day to replace an “I” grade - previous semester September 21, 2026 60% of the term October 29, 2026 Last day to withdraw from course(s) October 29, 2026 Last day to opt in/out of auto-graduation status December 5, 2026 Last day of classes December 5, 2026 Final Exams (See exam schedule on the web) December 7-12, 2026 Final Grades due December 15, 2026 - Noon Commencement Ceremony Application Deadline April 5, 2027 Commencement ceremony May 7, 2027 Study Day(s) September 8, 2026 College closed September 7, 2026 November 11, 2026 November 25-29, 2026 December 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027 1 Overall hours plus current semester hours 2 It is the student's responsibility to drop course(s) by this date to get a full refund (or not be charged). Non-attendance does not guarantee a drop. Back to TopFall 2026 - Compact A Term Fall 2026 - Compact A Term (FSW Academic Calendar 2026-2027) Event Date(s) Classes Begin - Compact A Term August 24, 2026 International (F-1) application deadline N/A International (F-1) transfer application deadline N/A Application Deadline - Dual Enrollment students taking courses at an FSW location N/A Placement Testing for New Students Begins February 16, 2026 Incoming Transfer and Readmit Advising Begins February 23, 2026 Priority registration (adaptive services, athletes, honors, housing, veterans) March 24, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (45+ hours)1 March 26, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (30+ hours)1 March 31, 2026 Open registration (0+ hours) April 2, 2026 Freshmen/First-time in College Application Deadline July 31, 2026 Transfer/Bachelor's Degree Application Deadline July 31, 2026 Financial aid book buying days August 3, 2026 - September 16, 2026 Payment due dates August 6, August 23, and August 27, 2026 Readmit and non-degree application deadline August 14, 2026 Convocation August 17, 2026 State Employees Registration August 24, 2026 First day of classes August 24, 2026 Apply for a change of Florida residency status to be eligible for in-state tuition rates August 27, 2026 Last day to add/drop/change credit or audit2 August 27, 2026 Last day to add or change a program September 14, 2026 Attendance Verification Due September 15, 2026 60% of the term September 20, 2026 Last day to replace an “I” grade - previous semester September 21, 2026 Last day to withdraw from course(s) September 21, 2026 Last day to opt in/out of auto-graduation status October 8, 2026 Last day of classes October 8, 2026 Final Exams (See exam schedule on the web) Last Class Final Grades due October 12, 2026 - Noon Commencement Ceremony Application Deadline April 5, 2027 Commencement ceremony May 7, 2027 Study Day(s) September 8, 2026 College closed September 7, 2026 1 Overall hours plus current semester hours 2 It is the student's responsibility to drop course(s) by this date to get a full refund (or not be charged). Non-attendance does not guarantee a drop. Back to TopFall 2026 - Express Term Fall 2026 - Express Term (FSW Academic Calendar 2026-2027) Event Date(s) Classes Begin - Express Term September 9, 2026 Placement Testing for New Students Begins February 16, 2026 Incoming Transfer and Readmit Advising Begins February 23, 2026 International (F-1) application deadline N/A International (F-1) transfer application deadline N/A Application Deadline - Dual Enrollment students taking courses at an FSW location N/A Priority Registration (Adaptive Services, Athletes, Honors, Housing, Veterans) March 24, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (45+ hours)1 March 26, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (30+ hours)1 March 31, 2026 Open registration (0+ hours) April 2, 2026 Financial aid book buying days August 3, 2026 - September 16, 2026 Payment due dates August 6, September 8, and September 14, 2026 Freshmen/First-time in College Application Deadline August 14, 2026 Transfer/Bachelor's Degree Application Deadline August 14, 2026 Readmit and non-degree application deadline August 28, 2026 State Employees Registration September 9, 2026 First day of classes September 9, 2026 Apply for a change of Florida residency status to be eligible for in-state tuition rates September 14, 2026 Last day to add or change a program September 14, 2026 Last day to add/drop/change credit or audit2 September 14, 2026 Attendance Verification Due September 15, 2026 Last day to replace an “I” grade - previous semester September 21, 2026 Last day to withdraw from course(s) October 29, 2026 60% of the term November 4, 2026 Last day to opt in/out of auto-graduation status December 5, 2026 Last day of classes December 5, 2026 Final Exams (See exam schedule on the web) December 7-12, 2026 Final Grades due December 15, 2026 - Noon Commencement Ceremony Application Deadline April 5, 2027 Commencement ceremony May 7, 2027 College closed November 11, 2026 November 25-29, 2026 December 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027 1 Overall hours plus current semester hours 2 It is the student's responsibility to drop course(s) by this date to get a full refund (or not be charged). Non-attendance does not guarantee a drop. Back to TopFall 2026 - Compact B Term Fall 2026 - Compact B Term (FSW Academic Calendar 2026-2027) Event Date(s) Classes Begin - Compact B Term October 14, 2026 Placement Testing for New Students Begins February 16, 2026 Incoming Transfer and Readmit Advising Begins February 23, 2026 Priority Registration (Adaptive Services, Athletes, Honors, Housing, Veterans) March 24, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (45+ hours)1 March 26, 2026 Degree-seeking registration (30+ hours)1 March 31, 2026 Open registration (0+ hours) April 2, 2026 International (F-1) application deadline N/A International (F-1) transfer application deadline N/A Application Deadline - Dual Enrollment students taking courses at an FSW location N/A Freshmen/First-time in College Application Deadline N/A Last day to add or change a program September 14, 2026 Last day to replace an “I” grade - previous semester September 21, 2026 Transfer/Bachelor's Degree Application Deadline September 25, 2026 Readmit and non-degree application deadline September 25, 2026 Financial aid book buying days October 1, 2026 - October 19, 2026 State Employees Registration October 14, 2026 First day of classes October 14, 2026 Payment due dates October 13 and October 19, 2026 Apply for a change of Florida residency status to be eligible for in-state tuition rates October 19, 2026 Last day to add/drop/change credit or audit2 October 19, 2026 Attendance Verification Due October 20, 2026 Last day to withdraw from course(s) November 9, 2026 60% of the term November 14, 2026 Last day to opt in/out of auto-graduation status December 5, 2026 Last day of classes December 5, 2026 Final Exams (See exam schedule on the web) Last Class Final Grades due December 15, 2026 - Noon Commencement Ceremony Application Deadline April 5, 2027 Commencement ceremony May 7, 2027 College closed November 11, 2026 November 25-29, 2026 December 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027 1 Overall hours plus current semester hours 2 It is the student's responsibility to drop course(s) by this date to get a full refund (or not be charged). Non-attendance does not guarantee a drop.

Andrew Chu

Technology Services Spec. I - Collier Edit This Profile Email: Andrew.Chu@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 732-3100 Extension: 33100 Location: COLLIER J-129A Department: Office of Information Technology

Anna Ciamparella

Professor, Humanities Edit This Profile Email: Anna.Ciamparella@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9207 Extension: 11207 Location: LEE Q-216B Department: School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Heather Chester

Chief Philanthropy Officer, FSW Foundation Edit This Profile Email: Heather.Chester@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9354 Extension: 11354 Location: LEE I124A Department: Foundation / Development

Wendy Chase

Professor, Humanities Edit This Profile Email: Wendy.Chase@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9470 Extension: 11470 Location: LEE L101 Department: School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Biography Dr. Wendy Chase is a professor of humanities where she has been teaching courses in modern humanities, American cinema, and contemporary world cinema since 2004. She holds a M.A. in French Literature and a Ph.D. in humanities with an emphasis in film studies and visual culture from Florida State University. As a graduate student, Dr. Chase spent a year at the Sorbonne in Paris studying French art, literature, and culture and another year in Rheims as a Florida-France Linkage Scholar researching The Left Bank Group, a subset of filmmakers belonging to the French New Wave. Her recent scholarship has focused on contemporary practices in art activism. Education (Degrees and Certifications) Ph.D. in Humanities with an emphasis in Film and Visual Culture M.A. in French literature B.A. in Humanities with minor in French Research (Publications, Presentations, and Other Projects) “Tijuana Dreamers: An Interview with Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana.” Interdisciplinary Humanities, Fall 2019. “Penetrating Art: Creative Interventions in the Age of Internet Porn.” The International Journal of Communications and Linguistic Studies. Vol. 13. Issue 3. 2015. Champaign, Illinois “Introduction.” Introduction to Humanities: Custom Edition for Florida SouthWestern State College. 2014. Pearson. Guest Editor, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Art, Activism and the Tradition of Dissent. Fall 2019 edition. Outside Reader for Interdisciplinary Humanities, Motherhood. Fall 2022 edition. Copy Editor, Logbook of a Butterfly by Hélène Dubois-Nicholson. Summer 2020 Outside Reader: The International Journal of Communications and Linguistic Studies. Vol. 13 Issue 2. 2015. Cham-paign, Illinois Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Ft. Myers, Fl. Rattling Cages: The Art of Activism. Lecture for the Opening of the Guerrilla Girls exhibit, January 2019. HERA (Humanities Education and Research Association) Conference: March 7-10, 2018, Chicago. Tangible Absence: Making Sense of Speciesism in the Art of Ann Hamilton. Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Ft. Myers, Fl. Phora: Silence and Sound in the Art of Ann Hamilton. Lecture for the Open-ing of Ann Hamilton’s Phora exhibit. January 20, 2017. HERA Conference: ” Beyond the Binary”. April 8-10, 2015, San Francisco. “Making Sense of Her: Performance, Authenticity, and the Evolution of Consciousness.” New Directions in the Humanities. Madrid, 2014. “Penetrating Art: Creative Interventions in the Age of Internet Porn.” Courses (Classes Taught Regularly) HUM 2930: Great Human Questions HUM 2020: Introduction to Humanities FIL 1000: Film Appreciation FIL 2001: American Cinema/American Culture IDH 2910: Art on the Edge: Explorations in the Avant-Garde IDH 2911: Interdisciplinary Honors Capstone College and Community Service Director: Center for Undergraduate Research and Creativity: 2022-2025 Director: Honors Scholar Program: 2014-2025 Chair, Humanities and Fine Arts 2007-2009 Lead faculty, Humanities and Fine Arts 2005-2007 General Education Advisory Council 2012-2018 Learning Assessment Committee 2012-2015 Education for a New Humanity Colloquium (founder, co-chair) 2010-2019 Public Art Committee for the City of Ft. Myers: 2007-2012 Ft. Myers Arts and Culture Grants Committee: 2012-2023 Awards and Recognition Resolution of Appreciation: Dr. Wendy Chase Life-Changer Award: 2025 Inaugural recipient of Life-Changer Award, conferred by the students in the FSW Honors Scholar Program, 2020 NISOD Award for Service to the College 2019 ARC grant recipient 2020 Best Advisor Award 2017 Sabbatical Recipient. 2014 NISOD Award for Service to the College 2009 President’s Award for Exemplary Service 2009 Preparing Future Faculty Fellow. Florida State University: 1998 Florida-France Linkage Scholarship. Florida State University 1991-1992

Kelsea Cid

Professor, Mathematics Edit This Profile Email: kelsea.cid@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 985-8321 Extension: 18321 Location: LEE U-212G Department: School of Pure and Applied Sciences Biography Professor Cid takes pleasure in assisting students who have faced challenges with mathematics in previous experiences. Her dedication lies in guiding them towards success within the college mathematics classroom. When not on campus, Professor Cid enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, and their son, Bryson. Education (Degrees and Certifications) M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Florida Gulf Coast University B.S. in Mathematics, Florida Gulf Coast University Courses (Classes Taught Regularly) During each academic year, Professor Cid teaches a range of undergraduate mathematics courses. Her primary focus often encompasses Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and courses in mathematics tailored for liberal arts students.

William Clark

Paramedic Lab Clinical Associate Edit This Profile Email: William.Clark@fsw.edu Phone: Extension: Location: Department:

Tammy Caraker

Dir., Accelerated Pathways Programs Edit This Profile Email: Tammy.Caraker@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9235 Extension: 11235 Location: COLLIER M221 Department: Academic Affairs

Lisa Carbonaro-Murphy

Exhibitions & Collections Spec. Edit This Profile Email: lmurphy4@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9313 Extension: 11313 Location: LEE J117 Department: Bob Rauschenberg Gallery

Ana Maria Cardona

Dir., Financial Services Edit This Profile Email: AnaMaria.CardonaGonzalez@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9327 Extension: 11327 Location: LEE O120 Department: Financial Services

Placement Testing Registration

Obtain an FSW Student ID# prior to registering for a placement testing appointment.Please visit How to Check the Status of Your Application if you have questions concerning accessing your FSW Student ID. Placement Testing Deadlines! Click herePlacement Testing Information! Click hereInterested in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program? Click hereRegister here for a Zoom Placement Test AppointmentRegister here for an On-Campus Placement Test Appointment

Getting Started

Speak with your high school counselor or designee to determine your GPA and test score eligibility.Submit an online admissions application. The fee is waived for dual enrollment students.Turn in a complete set of test scores or schedule to take the PERT test.Pick up an “Accelerated High School Registration Approval Form” completed and signed by your high school counselor.Submit registration forms to Florida SouthWestern State CollegeCreate your FSW Portal account. Check your schedule.Get your books from your high school counselor.Go to class and study hard!Please see FAQ for more information.

International Students (F1 Visa) Admission Requirements

Helpful LinksInternational Student Admissions ChecklistAdmission ApplicationPrograms of StudyApproved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services (NACES)Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)Financial AffidavitFAQs - Admission and Certificate of Eligibility (I-20)Florida Linkage InstitutesHonors Scholar ProgramFlorida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has a diverse student population and it encourages applicants from around the world to apply for our various degree programs. FSW is authorized under the United States Federal Law, Immigration and Nationality Act under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) to enroll non-immigrant alien students.Applicants with or seeking an international student visa (F-1) must meet the following admission requirements by the published priority deadlines. FSW issues an I-20 form after all admission requirements are met. Applicants may be issued the F-1 visa when they present the I-20 form to the appropriate personnel in a U.S. Embassy.Due to the additional processing time required for international students, application and supporting documents should be submitted as early as possible. Please review the deadlines published annually in the academic calendar to ensure appropriate processing time.Note: Summer applicants must take a full course load (12 credits) in the summer, fall and spring, before they are eligible for an optional summer term in the following year.If the application and supporting documents are not received by the required deadlines, the application for admission will be considered for the following term. The financial affidavit cannot be older than 6 months from the start date of the course of study. A new financial affidavit must be resubmitted, if so. After the application file is complete, all documents will be reviewed within 5-10 business days.Apply for Admission: The applicant must apply for admission and submit all required admission credentials as outlined below, to the Office of Admissions-International no later than the published deadline for international student admission, for the term for which the student is seeking admission. The International student admission application can be accessed by clicking here.English Language Proficiency: Since instruction is in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate this proficiency, the applicant must submit satisfactory results on one of the following tests, which was taken within the last two years, or meet one of the following criteria:TOEFL (Internet - iBT): 61TOEFL (Paper): 500TOEFL (Computer based): 173IELTS: 5.5Duolingo: 85SAT: 25 Writing/24 ReadingACT: 17 English/19 ReadingPERT: 103 Writing/106 ReadingAccuplacer: 245 Writing/245 ReadingEnglish is the applicant’s native languageGraduation form a U.S. high schoolA high school equivalency diploma based on performance on the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test, taken in EnglishProof of citizenship from an English-speaking countryCompletion of the equivalent of English Composition (ENC1101) at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university with a grade of “C” or betterSuccessful completion of at least 24 credits with a grade point average of at least a 2.0, excluding intensive English language coursework, at a regionally accredited university or college in a country where English is the official languageFinancial Statement: The applicant or sponsor must provide a notarized financial statement verifying the availability (in U.S. dollars) of the funds necessary for the applicant to attend Florida SouthWestern State College. The applicant or sponsor must complete the Financial Affidavit form. FSW does not provide financial assistance to sponsors, or transportation services. Students attending Florida SouthWestern State College on an F-1 student visa may only work on campus, if employment is available. Because of this uncertainty, students are not able to use on-campus employment as part of their financial resources.High School and College Transcripts: International students must provide proof of high school graduation, as evidenced by evaluated transcripts from an approved source. A document by document evaluation is required. A request for evaluation of non-U.S. transcripts must be submitted to one of the approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) agencies. High school evaluated transcripts should be sent directly from the evaluation agency, to the Office of Admissions-International.International student applicants, who have attended international colleges/universities and wish to attend FSW on an F1 visa, must submit evaluated course-by-course transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Requests for evaluation of transcripts must be submitted to one of the approved NACES or AICE agencies.All evaluated college transcripts should be sent directly from the evaluation company to the Office of the Registrar. If the student has attended a U.S. institution, the transcript should be sent directly from the school to Florida SouthWestern State College, Office of the Registrar.Evaluating Agencies: Many prospective FSW students choose to use the services of the evaluating agencies below. These agencies have established online portals with FSW which our staff may use to retrieve completed transcript evaluations, allowing us to receive your results faster. For evaluation discounts from participating agencies, be sure to access their services through the following links:SpanTran: The Evaluation Company (FSW Discount)ECE- Education Credential EvaluatorsIEE- International Education EvaluatorsInCred- International Credential EvaluatorsWES- World Evaluation ServicesTransfer International Students: International students transferring from another college or university in the U.S., must apply for admission to FSW and provide all of the requirements listed above, including high school and college transcripts, financial statement, and proof of English proficiency. Additionally, the following requirements must be submitted before an admission decision is reached.An official transcript from all U.S. colleges or universities attendedCopies of all previously issued I-20 formsA visa clearance form (F-1 Student Transfer Eligibility form) from the International Student Advisor at the current U.S. college or university, verifying the student’s current statusA valid passport and an I-94 formNote: Transfer students who are out of F-1 status and have a terminated record at their current school will not be issued a reinstatement I-20 from our school.Common Placement Testing: Florida SouthWestern State College follows State Rule 6A-10.0315 concerning placement testing. For more information, including tips, study guides, and practice tests, visit the Placement Testing Information webpage.International Student Orientation: International students must attend an orientation with the International Student Services representative prior to the first day of classes of the term for which the applicant is seeking admission.College Orientation: All new students are required to participate in Orientation before registering for classes. Standards of Academic Progress for International Students: All international students must meet the Standards of Academic Progress for International Students. Students must maintain a cumulative 2.00 grade point average to avoid academic probation or dismissal. International students are required to enroll full time (12 credits) each semester to maintain F-1 status. Academic probation or dismissal may prohibit the student from attending full time, thus resulting in failure to maintain F-1 status. Summer semester full time enrollment is not mandatory, unless it is the first semester the student is attending.Health Insurance: All applicants must provide proof of health and accident insurance to include a body repatriation and body evacuation rider prior to registering for classes. A properly completed insurance compliance form must be submitted to the Admissions DSO.Please Note: An international student who is in the United States on the F-1 student visa may not claim Florida residency for tuition purposes and must pay nonresident fees. International Students do not qualify for Federal Financial Aid.

Cassidy Carlaccini

Peak Partner/OPS Temp, Admissions Edit This Profile Email: Cassidy.Carlaccini@fsw.edu Phone: (941) 637-3503 Extension: 53503 Location: CHARLOTTE J111 Department:

Baoshi Carden

Digital Specialist I Edit This Profile Email: Baoshi.Carden@fsw.edu Phone: Extension: Location: Department:

Carlos Carlos Troncoso

Maintenance Spec. I Edit This Profile Email: Carlos.Troncoso@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 489-9258 Extension: 11258 Location: LEE W-041B Department: Facilities Planning & Management - Lee Campus

Lindsay Carr

Adjunct Faculty Edit This Profile Email: Lindsay.Carr@fsw.edu Phone: Extension: Location: Department: School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Natalie Cascone

Student Success Advisor I Edit This Profile Email: Natalie.Cascone@fsw.edu Phone: Extension: Location: Department:

Meghan Carlson

Professor, Mathematics Edit This Profile Email: Meghan.Carlson@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 732-3443 Extension: 33443 Location: COLLIER J-204K Department: School of Pure and Applied Sciences