Florida Board of Governors Bans Undocumented Students from State Universities

Florida's State University System Board of Governors has voted to prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in the state's 12 public universities, including the University of West Florida. The approved rule, effective for the 2027-2028 academic year, states that individuals 'present in the United States unlawfully' will not be eligible for enrollment. This decision is part of a series of immigration-related rules from the state's higher education policymaking bodies.