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Ready to begin college?

Whether you’re graduating from high school or you need skills for a new career, attend the SJR State Open House and let’s discuss your future! The events are free and open to the public. Walk-ups are welcome. Self-guided tours begin any time after check-in. Register for the event and get a free t-shirt at check in! (While supplies last).  

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Orange Park Campus
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Campus
Thursday, March 6, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Palatka Campus
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Are you….

  • A high school student?
  • Parent/guardian?
  • Interested in a career change?
  • Needing better skill sets?
  • Starting your own business?
  • Looking to advance in your current job?

Perfect! Get inspired on campus when you …


  • MEET college FACULTY, advisors and students
  • LEARN more about STUDENT HOUSING on the Palatka Campus (opening fall 2025)
  • EXPLORE your favorite PROGRAMS at your own pace

      Bachelor’s degrees on the horizon for fall 2025:

    • Exceptional Student Education*
    • Biological Sciences*
    • Social and Human Services*
    • Performance Design and Production*  ***
    • Digital Art and Media*  ***
  • DISCOVER the countless PATHWAYS an A.A. Degree offers
  • Learn more about DUAL ENROLLMENT
  • APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS and summer/fall 2025 ADMISSION (AA degree/General) - $30 fee waived
  • Get help with FINANCIAL AID. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on site.
  • ENTER to win a FREE CLASS**
  • Connect with university partner UNF
  • LEARN how attending SJR State will SAVE MONEY
  • Enjoy kid’s activities, club tables and FREE FOOD! (While supplies last).
  • COMPLETE the “Program Passport” activity and get a FREE T-shirt (While supplies last).

WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!


Learn more about:

* Programs are pending approval by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

*** Pending State Board of Education approval.

** Enter the drawing to win a “Free Class” donated by the SJR State Foundation!
Enter the “Free Class” Chance Drawing hosted by the SJR State Foundation!
To be entered to win, participants must provide their full name and contact information at the Open House check-in. Drawing will be for three winners and held on Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. on the Orange Park Campus. The winners will be contacted by email. Drawing is open to the public; winner must be 18 years or older to win. Funds are provided in the form of a scholarship and will be applied to winner’s SJR State account by the SJR State Foundation, 5001 St. Johns Avenue | Palatka, FL 32177. No purchase or contribution is necessary.

Interested in applying for admission?
To complete the application for general admission, you will need your social security number.

Interested in applying for financial aid?
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:

  • Your Social Security Number
  • Your Driver's License Number
  • Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
  • Your most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
  • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
  • Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
  • An FSA ID to sign electronically. (Request FSA ID)

If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).

Questions?
Call SJR State’s Strategic Communications at 386-312-4021 or email

What will YOU conquer today?

SJR State Open House 2025