FORT PIERCE, Fla. (August 14, 2025) – Over 3,000 new students turned out at PÕ¾ÊÓƵ as it proudly welcomed its incoming class during New Student Orientation, continuing the College’s tradition of providing accessible, high-quality education to students across the Treasure Coast region. Many of these students will graduate debt-free through the College’s successful Promise Program.
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ President Dr. Timothy E. Moore, faculty, employees, and dignitaries celebrated the start of a new academic year with incoming students and families. The orientation featured an engaging atmosphere with various activities helping new students connect with peers and prepare them for their college journey.
Key Highlights:
- Strong Enrollment: Over 16,000 students have registered for Fall 2025, demonstrating continued confidence in PÕ¾ÊÓƵ’s educational value
- Promise Program Impact: 2,000+ high school graduates from the Class of 2025 committed to attend PÕ¾ÊÓƵ tuition-free through the Promise Program, which removes financial barriers for students pursuing Associate Degrees
- Sustained Growth: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ continues to buck national trends with robust enrollment while many colleges nationwide face declining student numbers
While college enrollment challenges persist nationwide due to rising costs and financial aid complexities, PÕ¾ÊÓƵ remains a beacon of accessible higher education in Florida.
“We are thrilled to welcome another outstanding class to PÕ¾ÊÓƵ,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore. “This strong enrollment reflects our continued commitment to innovative, accessible education that transforms lives and strengthens our community. Through programs like Promise, we are ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent students from achieving their dreams and contributing to our community’s future.”
“The sustained trust families place in PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, even amid national higher education challenges, demonstrates the exceptional value we provide here at The River,” said Vice President for Student Success Beth Gaskin. “Our students choose PÕ¾ÊÓƵ because they know we deliver quality education that leads to meaningful careers and seamless university transfer opportunities.”
PÕ¾ÊÓƵ serves more than 24,000 students annually in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties, offering over 130 programs leading to Bachelor’s Degrees, Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, Applied Technology Diplomas, and Career Training programs.
The PÕ¾ÊÓƵ is a philanthropy-driven, “last dollar” tuition-paid program sponsored by the and funded through generous donor philanthropy, covering any remaining tuition costs after financial aid and scholarships have been applied to make Associate degrees accessible to qualifying high school graduates in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties.
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About PÕ¾ÊÓƵ: PÕ¾ÊÓƵ, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides over 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. To learn more, visit
