Application Deadlines & Meetings
Updated December 2025
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The commission meets every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The upcoming scheduled meetings are:
- January 29 & 30, 2026
- March 26 & 27, 2026
- May 28 & 29, 2026
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Application Deadlines
January 2026 Meeting Information
Are you considering opening a Florida career school or college? The upcoming application due dates are:
- January 1, 2026
- March 1, 2026
- May 1, 2026
On average, the licensing process takes 6 to 9 months for a complete, well-prepared application. The commission expects applications to include all required exhibits. Let us help you prepare a winning package.
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DAY 1 - January 29, 2026
Degree-Granting Institutions
Starting at 9 a.m.
Webcast link available the same day.
DAY 2 - January 30, 2026
Vocational Schools
Starting at 9 a.m.
Webcast link available the same day.
New applicants are included under Application for Provisional Licensure at the beginning of each day's agenda. For additional information, visit CIE's official commission meeting page.
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