About Admission Academics Financial Athletics Campus Life Giving Login Alumni Home Slide Menu History Southeastern University has been training servant leaders since our founding in 1935 as Alabama Shield of Faith Institute. Through the 20th and into the 21st century, we have changed locations, expanded programs and buildings and graduated some of the most talented, dedicated servant leaders in the world, who have engaged the culture and made an influence for Jesus Christ. This brief timeline highlights some of the milestones of our university, and we expect many more to come in the future. History Accreditation What We Believe Administration Lakeland FAQ Contact Us Title IX 1935 – Founded in New Brockton, Alabama, as Alabama Shield of Faith Institute 1936 – Name changed to South-Eastern Bible Institute 1937 – First graduating class 1940 – Campus moved to Atlanta and renamed Beulah Heights Southeastern Bible Institute 1942 – Relocated to Capitol Avenue in Atlanta and renamed South-Eastern Bible Institute 1946 – Campus moved to Lakeland, Florida, at the former site of Lodwick School of Aeronautics, located at the current Tiger Town/Joker Marchant Stadium facility 1952 – Relocated to the current campus site on Longfellow Boulevard between Lake Bonny and Lake Holloway in Lakeland 1956 – Renamed South-Eastern Bible College 1973 – Bush Chapel dedicated and opened for worship 1977 – Renamed Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God 1986 – Received regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) 1999 – Joined the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) 2001 – Construction began on new residence halls, beginning with Aventura and followed by Esperanza and Destino 2003 – Construction completed on Sportsplex and Pansler Alumni-Student Union 2005 – Renamed Southeastern University 2007 – Tuscana Ristorante (on-campus restaurant) opened 2009 – Fire Athletics joined The Sun Conference of the NAIA 2010 – Longfellow Boulevard entrance renovation completed 2012 – Announced addition of new degree programs and multiple sports, including football, to begin play in 2014 2013 – Construction began on our new football stadium (later named Victory Field) and the College of Natural & Health Sciences building 2014 – Mi Casa Café renovated to accommodate Chick-fil-A Express; construction began on the choral rehearsal hall 2014 – Football kicked off at Victory Field, earning the Fire a 31-7 win at our inaugural home game 2014 – Plans approved for another major campus expansion, including new residence halls, classroom space and athletic venues 2015 – Construction began on Buena Vida 125,000-square-foot live/learn facility and the Student Activities Center expansion 2015 – Construction completed on the College of Natural & Health Sciences building, including a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, patient exam rooms, and laboratory classrooms 2016 – Student Activities Center expansion completed, enabling SEU to add wrestling to our available athletics 2016 – Construction of dormitories, classrooms and offices of Buena Vida completed 2016 – Pathways School of Excellence, a school dedicated to middle and high school students with disabilities, opened in the College of Education building 2016 – SEU’s second doctoral degree, the Doctor of Ministry, launched with our first cohort 2016 – The first SEU student to earn a doctoral degree, Dr. Candi Ring, graduated with an EdD 2017 – The Buena Vida Food Court opened, featuring Back Yard Burgers, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Papa Johns Pizza About Accreditation Title IX Students with Disabilities History Discover Lakeland FAQ Contact Us President’s Report Admission Visit SEU Undergraduate Graduate Online Dual Enrollment International Students Request Info Academics Academic Support Catalog Career Prep Degree Programs Unrestricted Education Transcripts/Verification Library California State Disclosures Course Search Global Education Study Abroad SEU Tech Financial Scholarships Tuition & Fees Price vs. Cost View Your Award Cost Calculator Financial FAQ Make a Payment Financial Clearance Info Campus Life COVID-19 Response Health Services Spiritual Formation First Year Experience Residence Life Performing Arts Events Chapel Live Stream Campus Services Bookstore eSports at SEU Quick Links Calendar Join SFS Line Student Login Employment Set/Reset Password Blog Partner Sites Marketing Link to Facebook Link to Twitter Link to Instagram Link to Spotify Link to Youtube Link to Vimeo © 2021 Southeastern University | Consumer Information | State Authorizations | Non Discrimination | Safety & Security