CONGRATULATIONS

on your acceptance to The Florida State University!
The process of enrolling can sometimes be a bit confusing, so we've compiled some helpful information that we hope will make the process easier.

CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

Your conditions of admission are outlined on the Online Status Check. If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the Office of Admissions immediately. Not fulfulling the conditions of admission makes your offer subject to cancellation.

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CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Up to 45 semester hours of credit are available by taking AICE, AP, IB, or CLEP tests and achieving appropriate scores. To receive credit, have your official test scores sent directly to us.

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TRANSFER CREDIT

Your transfer credits are evaluated by the Office of Admissions and recorded on an unofficial transcript, available through Blackboard. To learn more about the evaluation process and how coursework is coded, click here.

To view your credits, log into Blackboard using the FSUID and password you created earlier. From the menu provided, go to 'Secure Apps' and then select 'My Unofficial Transcript' from the list. To log into Blackboard to view your credits, click here.

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ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Academic Program Guide provides detailed information about our undergraduate degree programs. A program description, an eight-semester plan for graduation (the academic map), and a link to the department webpage can be found for each program. To learn more about your degree program and possible additional requirements, click here.

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ORIENTATION

All transfer students are required to attend Orientation. During this event, you meet in small groups to become acquainted with University policies and procedures, participate in academic advising, and register for classes. Detailed information on dates and how to sign up will be sent to you by the Office of New Student and Family Programs. To learn more about orientation and registration, click here.

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REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION

Health History Form: As an incoming student you are required by Florida law to complete the Health History Form (including immunizations) and return it to the Thagard Student Health Center before registering for classes.

Health Insurance: Florida State requires students to have health insurance. You must either enroll in the University-sponsored plan or provide proof of comparable health insurance coverage. You will be unable to register for classes until this requirement is met. If you elect to enroll in the University-sponsored plan, charges will be assessed to your student account, and the cost of meeting this requirement will be included in your financial aid considerations. To learn more about the mandatory health insurance requirement and the costs associated with the University-sponsored plan, click here.

The Online Status Check will indicate if your immunization records are complete and if you are in compliance with the health insurance requirement.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student requiring an F-1 or J-1 visa, you must obtain the visa prior to entering the United States. If you are coming from another institution in the U.S., you must submit the Transfer Verification Form. Upon your arrival, you are required to report to the International Center to have your visa status validated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If you do not report to the International Center in person and attend the mandatory International Student Orientation, you will be unable to register for classes. Please note that international students are required to enroll in a full course of study.

For more information, visit the International Center website, contact them at 850.645.1424, or email IC-NewStudents@fsu.edu.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The best way to apply for need-based aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available on the financial aid website. To receive maximum consideration for all types of aid for the fall term, submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2010. If you have been admitted to the University for the spring term, 2010 or summer term, 2010 and require financial assistance, complete both the 2009-2010 FAFSA and the 2010-2011 FAFSA. In addition, summer applicants must complete an Florida State University Summer Financial Aid Application. Log into Blackboard, go to 'Secure Apps' and select 'Financial Aid Student Toolkit' to access this application. For information on how to pay your fees, click here. For the most up-to-date information on basic costs, click here.

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HOUSING

University Housing offers you a diverse living and learning community within traditional residence halls and suite-style facilities. Each residence hall has unique characteristics to meet individual needs. For specific information on each hall, click here.

The University Housing Office will accept the fall-spring housing agreement after you have been admitted. (If you have been admitted for the summer, you will need to complete both the summer and fall-spring housing agreements. You will be able to apply for fall-spring housing first; summer housing agreements will be available in early February. If you have been admitted for the spring, you may apply in mid-September.) To apply electronically, click here.

Notification of your room assignment status will be mailed in April for summer A/B terms, early June for summer C and fall terms, and early December for the spring term. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The housing agreement is a contractual obligation for the academic year (fall and spring).

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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES

The University provides a combination of parking facilities and transportation services to meet your needs. For information about the various bus routes and on-campus parking, click here.

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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is our office for coordinating academic support services at no cost to qualified students with disabilities. To be eligible for services, you must have a diagnosed disability and register with the Center with appropriate documentation. You can request information by emailing sdrc@admin.fsu.edu or by calling 850.644.9566 (voice) or 850.644.8504 (TDD).

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VISIT

We encourage you to visit campus whenever you have the opportunity. We're always excited to see you and it's the best way to become familiar with your new home. To schedule a visit, click here.

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DON'T FORGET

Please verify the accuracy of the following information found on the Online Status Check.

• Name: Is your name spelled correctly? All of your academic records are established from the admission record, so please report any inaccuracies.
• Address: We convert all addresses to U.S. Postal standards, so there may be slight differences between how you write your address and how we have entered it in our system. Please let us know if it is inaccurate or if it changes in the future.
• Email Address: Our office and others will communicate important information through email. Please make sure that we always have your most up-to-date email address.
• Residency Status: Residency status is determined by the residency affidavit you submit. If you believe your residency status is incorrect, the Online Status Check will explain what information might be required.
• Term of Entrance: Your acceptance is only for the term specified. If your plans change, or if you wish to be reconsidered for another term, please notify us at admissions@admin.fsu.edu.
• Major: Is the major listed correct, or has your academic interest changed since the time of your initial application? If you are having second thoughts about your major, you may research your academic options at the Academic Guide website. Please contact our office at admissions@admin.fsu.edu if you wish to change majors, because your application must be forwarded to the new academic program for review.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Spring 2010

Summer 2010

Fall 2010

Spring 2011

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Admissions email: admissions@admin.fsu.edu

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