This catalog is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year. It should not be construed as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. Lake-Sumter State College reserves the right to change policies, academic programs, procedures, or fees described in this catalog and to apply these changes to any or all of its students as required by the College, Florida State Board of Education, or legislative mandate.

Any substantive changes made to this Catalog and Student Handbook after 08/01/2024 will be denoted on the page itself with an *asterisk and an effective date.

LSSC is a public state college supported by the state of Florida.
LSSC is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.

Please find a copy of the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, listed by semester, at https://www.lssc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/

Accreditation Statement

Lake-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Lake-Sumter State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lake-Sumter State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).