Indian River State College Hosts Free Open Houses This Spring

Indian River State College (IRSC) will host a series of free Open House events across its campuses this spring, providing prospective students with an opportunity to explore various career programs, meet faculty, and learn about financial aid and enrollment processes. Scheduled events, which are open to the public, will take place in several locations, allowing attendees to find programs that align with their interests.

On March 25, 2026, IRSC will kick off the Open House series with two events. The first, a STEM Open House, will occur from 16:30 to 18:30 at the Massey Campus, located at 3209 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. Participants will have the chance to tour specialized laboratories in engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, and natural sciences, and meet faculty members in high-demand technical fields.

Simultaneously, a Hospitality & Tourism Open House will take place from 18:00 to 19:30 at the Mueller Campus, 6155 College Lane in Vero Beach. This event will focus on culinary arts, hotel management, restaurant operations, and event planning, providing tours of professional kitchens and interactions with award-winning culinary instructors.

Following these events, the School of Health & Human Sciences will conduct an Open House on April 6, 2026, from 16:30 to 18:30 at the Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Attendees can explore programs in registered nursing, practical nursing, dental hygiene, and radiography, and tour advanced simulation labs equipped for medical training.

On April 14, 2026, two Open Houses will be held simultaneously. The first, focused on Public Service Education, will take place from 16:30 to 18:30 at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road in Fort Pierce. This event will cover law enforcement, fire science, EMS, and criminal justice. Visitors can tour fire training towers, tactical ranges, and emergency response facilities.

Also on April 14, the Business, Accounting & Cybersecurity Open House will occur from 16:30 to 18:30 at the Massey Campus, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Building Y 102, Fort Pierce. This open house will inform attendees about business administration, accounting, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity, including industry certifications and career pathways in IT security.

For those interested in education, the School of Education will host an Open House on the same day, from 16:30 to 18:30 at the Massey Campus, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Building C. Participants will learn about various pathways to becoming a teacher.

The final event in this series, a Welding Open House, will be held on April 29, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at the Massey Campus, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Building C. This open house targets high school students, career-changers, and welding enthusiasts, connecting them with industry-expert instructors and exploring program requirements.

IRSC serves Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, providing high-quality, affordable education to over 24,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The college offers more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and technical certificates. Interested individuals can find more information and register for the open houses at https://connect.irsc.edu/?category=open-house.