Florida Universities to Ban Undocumented Students Starting 2027-2028 Academic Year
Florida's State University System Board of Governors has voted to ban undocumented students from enrolling in the state's 12 public universities, with the policy set to take effect for the 2027-2028 academic year. This action follows similar restrictions for state…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 5, 2026 — The Florida State University System Board of Governors has approved a policy that will prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in the state’s 12 public universities.
The decision, which passed by vote of the Board of Governors, is slated to go into effect for the 2027-2028 academic year. This new directive extends similar measures previously enacted for state colleges and career education programs to the university level.
The Board of Governors oversees the state’s public university system, which includes institutions such as the University of Florida and Florida State University. Details regarding the specific rationale behind the vote or any potential exceptions were not immediately available in the provided information.
This policy shift impacts the state’s higher education landscape, building upon previous actions that restricted access for undocumented students in other public educational sectors within Florida. The 2027-2028 implementation timeline indicates a phased approach to the new enrollment restrictions.
Story summarized from the original created by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.
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