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Why Beacon?
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Clery Report
About
Founded in 1989, Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, stands as a shining beacon of hope and opportunity for students with learning disabilities.
Admissions & Aid
Learn More & Apply
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New Students
Transfer Students
International Students
Homeschooled Students
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Financial Aid FAQs
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CARES Act
Get to Know Us
Admissions Events
Plan a Visit
Meet the Admissions Staff
Download Brochures
Request Information
New Student Orientation
Admissions & Aid
Join us on campus for one of our upcoming Open House events! We invite you to experience the personalized support, vibrant campus life, and academic excellence that make Beacon College the ideal choice for students with learning differences.
Register Now >
College Readiness
Programs & Options
Summer for Success
College Edge
Navigator PREP
Intro to College Academics
Dual Enrollment
Beacon Foundations
Resources & Tools
Choosing the Right Program
Meet the Experts
Free Downloadable Tools
Webinar Recordings
Partnerships
Partner With Us
Certificate in Coaching Adolescents
Neurodiversity in Higher Ed Certificate
College Readiness
Get college-ready this summer with our Summer Bundle!
Combine virtual college readiness counseling with one of our on campus summer immersion programs and receive $2,000 off. You’ll get 1:1 college readiness prep and an unforgettable summer, all in one.
Learn More
Academics
Academic Programs
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Computer Information Systems
Design and Digital Media
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Humanities
Human Services
Psychology
Studio Arts
Minors
Success & Support Services
Academic Advising
Academic Support
Career Preparation
Career Treks
Internships
Study Abroad
Resources
Course Catalog
Academic Calendars
Registrar’s Office
Academics
Intellectual challenge is at the heart of a Beacon education. We take this very seriously, but we are also very practical about it. Our 10 bachelor’s degree programs are intended to prepare our students to find worthy work in today’s global marketplace. Additionally, we encourage students to explore their diverse interests through one or more of our 17 minors.
Student Life
Campus Life
Life at Beacon
First Year Experience
Housing
Dining Services
Transportation
Health and Wellness
Safety
Activities
Activities and Clubs
Fitness and Recreation
Athletics
Athletics
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Cross Country and Track
Golf
Student Life
“Pursuing the life abundant” is the pervading theme that infuses everything we do at Beacon College. It’s something we take very seriously indeed.
At Beacon, you’ll be able to be the most that you can be. Both within the classroom and far beyond it, we nurture a vivacious learning laboratory that calls upon you to seek and cherish all of life’s richness.
News & Events
News & Media
News and Updates
Lighting the Path Newsletter
A World of Difference
Office of Communications
Events
Salon Series
Family Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Commencement
News & Events
We are committed to keeping you up to date. Check out current news, media, and upcoming events from Beacon College.
Quick Links
Parents
Students
Educators
Alumni
Visit Campus
Request Information
Apply
Give
Portals
Canvas
Email
MyBeacon
Parent Portal
Online Bill Pay
Faculty/Staff E-Flame
Faculty/Staff MyBeacon
Directory
Library
Engaging Students
to realize their full potential.
Engaging Students
to lead with purpose.
Engaging Students
to overcome challenges.
Celebrating
President George J. Hagerty
Honoring a Transformative Leader
For more than a decade, President George J. Hagerty has been the heart, voice, and visionary of Beacon College. Since joining the College in 2013, he has led with compassion, courage, and an unwavering belief in the potential of students with learning differences.
As President Hagerty prepares to retire in June 2027, we celebrate his extraordinary leadership and the profound impact he has made on our students, our campus, and the global landscape of neurodiversity education and opportunity.
President Hagerty's Leadership and Impact
A Community
That Supports You
At Beacon, we live to learn and you’ll learn to thrive.
For students who want to learn how to thrive with learning differences, there is no better place than Beacon College. In this community, you will find many other students just like you, and you will discover that academic and career success is well within your reach!
Why Beacon?
Our Academic Majors
Hospitality and Tourism
Design and Digital Media
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Studio Arts
Human Services
Computer Information Systems
Humanities
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Psychology
100
Inaugural Forbes 100 Accessibility
515
Undergraduate Students
14
Average Class Size
95%
of Students Receive Financial Aid
Beacon By the Numbers
Events
Family Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Commencement
Admissions Events
News
Campus Engagement: Shaping the Presidential Leadership Profile
April 10, 2026
As Beacon College prepares for the retirement of President George J. Hagerty, Ed.D., in June 2027, the search for our next leader is officially underway. Central to this process is the "Beacon Voice," the collective input of our faculty, staff, and students.
Cert Saturdays!
February 3, 2026
Beacon College is reaching a growing number of students with new opportunities to build professional credentials for the workplace — from math and public speaking to first aid and computer certifications.
Messages of Resilience at Fall Commencement
February 2, 2026
With a message centered on resilience and perseverance, Beacon College student speakers James Avery and Calinda Strayhorn reflected on the challenges they overcame to earn their degrees during the college’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony.
Building Professional ePortfolios
February 2, 2026
The Center for Career Preparation is launching this month PITCH — Portfolio Integration for Talent, Career and Hireability, a free 10-week program designed to help students create digital portfolios to showcase their work and skills to potential employers.
More News
Apply Today
Request Info
Plan a Visit
© 2026 Beacon College.
Web Design
by
PHOS Creative
Sitemap
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Title VI
Title IX
About
Why Beacon
Why Beacon?
Beacon by the Numbers
The Life Abundant
Leadership
President Hagerty
Leadership
Presidential Search
Campus & Community
Our Campus
Our Community
Bookstore
Mason Art Gallery
Directory
Accreditation
Strategic Plan
Policies
Student Handbook
Title VI
Title IX
Reasonable Modification Policy
Disabilities Accommodations Policy
Family Guide
Privacy Policy
Clery Report
About
Founded in 1989, Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, stands as a shining beacon of hope and opportunity for students with learning disabilities.
Admissions & Aid
Learn More & Apply
Apply
New Students
Transfer Students
International Students
Homeschooled Students
Parents and Families
Educators
Admitted Students
Affordability
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Financial Aid FAQs
Other Financial Resources
CARES Act
Get to Know Us
Admissions Events
Plan a Visit
Meet the Admissions Staff
Download Brochures
Request Information
New Student Orientation
Admissions & Aid
Join us on campus for one of our upcoming Open House events! We invite you to experience the personalized support, vibrant campus life, and academic excellence that make Beacon College the ideal choice for students with learning differences.
Register Now >
College Readiness
Programs & Options
Summer for Success
College Edge
Navigator PREP
Intro to College Academics
Dual Enrollment
Beacon Foundations
Resources & Tools
Choosing the Right Program
Meet the Experts
Free Downloadable Tools
Webinar Recordings
Partnerships
Partner With Us
Certificate in Coaching Adolescents
Neurodiversity in Higher Ed Certificate
College Readiness
Get college-ready this summer with our Summer Bundle!
Combine virtual college readiness counseling with one of our on campus summer immersion programs and receive $2,000 off. You’ll get 1:1 college readiness prep and an unforgettable summer, all in one.
Learn More
Academics
Academic Programs
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Computer Information Systems
Design and Digital Media
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Humanities
Human Services
Psychology
Studio Arts
Minors
Success & Support Services
Academic Advising
Academic Support
Career Preparation
Career Treks
Internships
Study Abroad
Resources
Course Catalog
Academic Calendars
Registrar’s Office
Academics
Intellectual challenge is at the heart of a Beacon education. We take this very seriously, but we are also very practical about it. Our 10 bachelor’s degree programs are intended to prepare our students to find worthy work in today’s global marketplace. Additionally, we encourage students to explore their diverse interests through one or more of our 17 minors.
Student Life
Campus Life
Life at Beacon
First Year Experience
Housing
Dining Services
Transportation
Health and Wellness
Safety
Activities
Activities and Clubs
Fitness and Recreation
Athletics
Athletics
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Cross Country and Track
Golf
Student Life
“Pursuing the life abundant” is the pervading theme that infuses everything we do at Beacon College. It’s something we take very seriously indeed.
At Beacon, you’ll be able to be the most that you can be. Both within the classroom and far beyond it, we nurture a vivacious learning laboratory that calls upon you to seek and cherish all of life’s richness.
News & Events
News & Media
News and Updates
Lighting the Path Newsletter
A World of Difference
Office of Communications
Events
Salon Series
Family Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Commencement
News & Events
We are committed to keeping you up to date. Check out current news, media, and upcoming events from Beacon College.
Quick Links
Parents
Students
Educators
Alumni
Visit Campus
Request Information
Apply
Give
Portals
Canvas
MyBeacon
Parent Portal
Online Bill Pay
Faculty/Staff E-Flame
Faculty/Staff MyBeacon
Directory
Library
Engaging Students
to realize their full potential.
Engaging Students
to lead with purpose.
Engaging Students
to overcome challenges.
Celebrating
President George J. Hagerty
Honoring a Transformative Leader
For more than a decade, President George J. Hagerty has been the heart, voice, and visionary of Beacon College. Since joining the College in 2013, he has led with compassion, courage, and an unwavering belief in the potential of students with learning differences.
As President Hagerty prepares to retire in June 2027, we celebrate his extraordinary leadership and the profound impact he has made on our students, our campus, and the global landscape of neurodiversity education and opportunity.
President Hagerty's Leadership and Impact
A Community
That Supports You
At Beacon, we live to learn and you’ll learn to thrive.
For students who want to learn how to thrive with learning differences, there is no better place than Beacon College. In this community, you will find many other students just like you, and you will discover that academic and career success is well within your reach!
Why Beacon?
Our Academic Majors
Hospitality and Tourism
Design and Digital Media
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Studio Arts
Human Services
Computer Information Systems
Humanities
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Psychology
100
Inaugural Forbes 100 Accessibility
515
Undergraduate Students
14
Average Class Size
95%
of Students Receive Financial Aid
Beacon By the Numbers
Events
Family Weekend
Alumni Weekend
Commencement
Admissions Events
News
Campus Engagement: Shaping the Presidential Leadership Profile
April 10, 2026
As Beacon College prepares for the retirement of President George J. Hagerty, Ed.D., in June 2027, the search for our next leader is officially underway. Central to this process is the "Beacon Voice," the collective input of our faculty, staff, and students.
Cert Saturdays!
February 3, 2026
Beacon College is reaching a growing number of students with new opportunities to build professional credentials for the workplace — from math and public speaking to first aid and computer certifications.
Messages of Resilience at Fall Commencement
February 2, 2026
With a message centered on resilience and perseverance, Beacon College student speakers James Avery and Calinda Strayhorn reflected on the challenges they overcame to earn their degrees during the college’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony.
Building Professional ePortfolios
February 2, 2026
The Center for Career Preparation is launching this month PITCH — Portfolio Integration for Talent, Career and Hireability, a free 10-week program designed to help students create digital portfolios to showcase their work and skills to potential employers.
More News
Apply Today
Request Info
Plan a Visit
© 2026 Beacon College.
Web Design
by
PHOS Creative
Sitemap
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Title VI
Title IX