Where History Began: Admitted Students Day 2026

February 18, 2026
Beneath the Ponce de Leon archway and across the tree-lined walkways of campus, the next generation of Saints took their first steps into a new chapter on Monday.

Admitted Students Day welcomed families and future students to explore academic programs, meet current campus leaders, and imagine the history they will create at Flagler College.  

While the College is steeped in tradition, this day belonged to those who will shape its future.

Newly accepted Saints were greeted by a stunning light display that served as a photo backdrop for families celebrating the start of their Flagler journey.

Newly admitted Saints were greeted by a stunning light display that served as a photo backdrop for families celebrating the start of their Flagler journey.

A newly accepted student and her mother check in for accepted students day

 

 

 

Future Saints signed in at the welcome desk, grabbed their schedules, and launched into a day of campus tours, faculty conversations, and first glimpses of the community they will soon call home.

 

 

 

Interim Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Visitor Services Ben Tran welcomes students in a shiny red shirt

 

They were welcomed by Flagler staff, including interim senior assistant director of admissions and visitor services Ben Tran, whose crimson shirt added some extra Saints spirit.

 

As students arrived, many were already proudly wearing crimson and gold, embracing their place among the next generation of Saints.

Two newly accepted students and one of their moms pose for a picture wearing matching red Flagler sweaters

Two incoming students pose for a photo in front of Ponce De Leon Hall

Two incoming Flagler students stand in red sweaters in fornt of Ponce De Leon Hall

A group of newly admitted students gather around Bodhi the Golden Retriever

 

While the day centered on meeting faculty and staff, some newly admitted students also made time to visit campus celebrity Bodhi, a golden retriever who welcomed future Saints with plenty of tail wags and photo opportunities.

 

It was a memorable day for new Flagler families, as parents joined their future Saints for tours, sessions, and their first glimpse of campus life.

An incoming student and her family pose for a picture in front of a Flagler themed backdrop

A new Flagler family stands with smiling faces as they say goodbye to their tour guide

Student ambassadors guided families throughout the day, sharing stories, answering questions, and bringing the Flagler experience to life.

A large group of student ambassadors pose for a photo

Two student ambassadors pose for a photo with one of them holding a sign directing families to Lewis Auditorium

A student ambassador leads a campus tour

Framed beneath the iconic archway entrance, one newly admitted student paused for a photo, a quiet moment that captured the spirit of the day. Behind them stood a campus rich with history. Ahead lies the story they are just beginning to write.

A newly admitted student stands in front of the campus archway for a photo