Slate.org is a free tool that allows high school and independent counselors to view their students' application status. Counselors are also able to upload official transcripts, add a school profile, and other documents through this portal.
To register, visit Slate.org and click the registration link in the center of the page. The first counselor to register from a school will be the designated person to manage permissions for that specific school. For a video overview of how to register and manage your school's Slate.org profile, click here.
The Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook is a comprehensive academic advising resource made available annually by the Florida Department of Education to school counselors and advisors.
The handbook provides information regarding:
The AXS Toolbox is a free resource designed to empower counselors in assisting students through the Common App using AXS Companion, a 501(c)3, NACAC-approved platform.
The goals of AXS Companion and AXS Toolbox:
AXS Toolbox was created for counselors by counselors and contains customizable lesson plans & slides, video tutorials, interactive student worksheets, and a wealth of resources.
While the application does not include Early Action as a deadline option, students who qualify as a Florida resident and who submit their application by October 15th and required materials by October 22nd will be added to the Early Action plan and receive an admissions decision on December 12, 2024.
| Application Plans |
Application Deadlines | Materials Deadlines | Potential Decisions |
Decision Release Dates |
Last Scores Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Early Action *Florida Students Only |
October 15, 2024 |
October 22, 2024 |
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December 12, 2024 |
November SAT (if scores are provided before December 1, 2024) |
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Regular Decision *All students |
December 1, 2024 |
December 8, 2024 |
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February 13, 2025 |
December ACT and SAT (if scores are provided before January 1, 2025) |
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Rolling Decision *All students |
March 1, 2025 |
March 8, 2025 |
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Released on a rolling basis in early April |
February ACT (if scores are provided by March 8, 2025) |
To apply for the University Honors Program, on the admissions application students should select Yes to the question "Are you interested in applying to the University Honors Program?" By selecting Yes, the supplemental application will appear on the Application Status Check. For detailed instructions on how to complete your supplemental Honors Application, visit the Honors website. To be considered for the University Honors Program, you must complete the Honors Application by December 1, 2024.
The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) at Florida State University is committed to the successful retention and graduation of undergraduate students who have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
CARE offers three programs to assist students in the transition from high school to college.
The CARE Summer Bridge Program (SBP) provides comprehensive orientation and academic support designed to ease the transition from high school to college while building a strong academic foundation for the student's start at FSU. After the first summer semester, students are supported in accomplishing academic and personal goals through graduation. Summer Bridge is designed for students in the State of Florida who are first-generation and have the support of the Federal Pell grant. The Summer Bridge Program comes with a $10,000 grant distributed throughout eight semesters in $1,250 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.
Designed to invest in students for their success at FSU and beyond. QUEST Scholars can expect to have access to transition, academic and developmental services to thrive at Florida State and set the stage for a positive post-graduation experience.QUEST Scholars supports students who are first-generation or from select schools or communities. The QUEST Program comes with a $6,000 scholarship distributed throughout eight semesters in $750 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. In addition, there is the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 (one-time award) in funding assistance for an experiential learning experience to support internships.
Illuminate Scholars exists to promote high levels of engagement in experiential learning, leadership development and personal growth. With the support of staff, students engage in workshops, receive individualized support and are assisted in gaining valuable skills for a thriving college life. The program focuses on students pursuing their bachelor's degree with support of the Federal Pell Grant. The Illuminate Scholars Program comes with a $6,000 scholarship distributed throughout eight semesters in $750 increments at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. In addition, there is the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 (one-time award) in funding assistance for an experiential learning experience to support internships.
Both Quest and Illuminate, are invitation only post-acceptance in to the university, however, the SBP does require a supplmental application as part of the application process. To apply for the CARE Summer Bridge Program, on the admissions application students should select Yes to the question "Are you interested in in the CARE Summer Bridge Program?" By selecting Yes, the supplemental application will appear on the Application Status Check. For detailed instructions on how to complete your supplemental CARE Application, visit the CARE website.
Florida State University's first-year application fee is $30.
Students who qualify for an ACT, CollegeBoard, or NACAC application fee waiver or who meet other indicators of economic need may have the application fee waived by selecting the qualifying application fee waiver category on the admissions application.
Our application review process is a holistic and selective process, where no single criterion guarantees admission. Our holistic review process is centered on three of our institutional core values— Vires, Artes, Mores.
The first torch, Vires, is strength. Our focus in this area is rigor, grades, and courses taken while in high school. Each applicant is evaluated based upon the performance within the context of the student's academic environment.
Transcripts - GPA - Course Rigor - High School Profile
The second torch, Artes, is skill. We want to see how students use their out-of-classroom time, whether through sports, clubs, organizations, family responsibilities, employment, or other achievements.
Resume - Academic and Non-academic Involvement
The third torch, Mores, is character. We are taking the information students have shared with us to learn who they are, any formative experiences they may have had, and what their life goals may be.
Essay - Resume - High School and Neighborhood Context
Additional consideration will also be given to applicants applying to the CARE Summer Bridge Program, as well as exceptionally talented visual and performing artists and athletes.
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The Florida Board of Governors sets the minimum eligibility requirements in the State University System (SUS). Satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to Florida State University. Admission is selective, and admitted students typically exceed the minimum requirements.
English (4), Math (4), Natural Science (3), Social Science (3), World Language (2 sequential)
by 2023 Accepted Students
All first-year applicants must complete a SSAR except:
The SSAR lists all courses and associated grades that have been attempted, or will be attempted, for high school and/or college credit. When creating their SSAR, students must have a copy of their high school transcript available to use as a reference to ensure their self-reported academic information is accurate. Students can link their Self-Reported Student Academic Record through their Application Status Check. Please allow one to two business days after linking for the checklist item to be satisfied.
For more information on the SSAR, please refer to our SSAR FAQ and our SSAR Linking Guide.
FSU, along with Florida's 11 other public universities, is subject to Florida Board of Governors admissions regulation 6.002 which requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT, CLT or SAT test score.
FSU does not accept self-reported test scores from the Common App. Students should self-report their test scores on the Application Status Check using the Self-reported Test Scores form.
At least one test score must be submitted before the application deadline, but additional tests may be considered if provided by the test score deadline. Since accuracy is critical, students must have a copy of their score report(s) available to reference when self-reporting their scores. We strongly recommend using your complete score report when completing the form. To complete this form, you must list at least one set of test scores. If admitted, students will be required to submit official test score reports prior to enrollment at FSU.
In May 2023, the Classic Learning Initiatives, Inc. published The Concordance Relationship Between the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), establishing a concordance table between the CLT and the SAT.
The essay and resume provide another opportunity to learn more about you and are used during our holistic review process.
As a requirement of the application, the essay should be no longer than 650 words and may be uploaded after the application has been submitted. Please choose a topic from the list below:
The resume should be no longer than two pages and may be uploaded after the application has been submitted. It should include a list of activities such as (but not limited to) service work, employment, family contributions such as caring for siblings or sick relatives, and extracurricular and summer activities.
Please allow 3-4 business days for us to pull your essay and resume/activities if you submitted your application through the Common App.
A high school student earning both the standard high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree through dual enrollment from the Florida College System or the State University System of Florida must apply to FSU as a first-year student. Applicants must adhere to the first-year admission deadlines. In addition, applicants may be subject to additional major deadlines/requirements. Carefully review all major requirements at Academic Program Guide.
Those students who are receiving an AA degree but do not meet the admissions requirements under the Florida Board of Governors Admission Regulation 6.002, may be considered for admission under Florida Board of Governors Admission Regulation 6.005. Students admitted under this regulation are first-time-in-college (FTIC) students although they are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores. However, they should meet the requirements for their selected major as listed in FSU's Academic Program Guide. If admitted, they must submit a $200 enrollment deposit, attend a first-year orientation session, and are eligible to apply for on-campus housing. Admitted students without a test score are not eligible to be considered for first-year merit scholarships from the Office of Admissions. Students considered for admission under FL BOG 6.005 will be required to submit all official college transcript(s) for evaluation prior to an admission offer being made; they must also provide a final official college transcript displaying the A.A. before enrolling at FSU. Any FTIC student admitted under this regulation must immediately notify the Office of Admissions if they will not receive their degree. All first-year students admitted under this regulation who do not receive the Associate in Arts degree will have their offer of admission revoked.
Students who have been admitted for the Summer or Fall term are eligible to complete a housing contract. The university housing contract opens in late February each year. Florida State has 18 residence halls in total; 14 of the residence halls are reserved for first-year students. Students may also want to consider applying to live in a Living-Learning Community (LLC). An LLC is a small group of students who live together, share an interest, and take one or two of their classes together - usually in a small classroom inside their residence hall. On campus housing is not required, but strongly encourage for first-year students. On-campus housing is limited, so we encourage admitted students to complete a contract as soon as possible if they are interested in living on campus. Students do not need to pay their admissions deposit to submit a university housing contract. The housing contract and pre-payment should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than May 1st. To learn more, visit housing.fsu.edu.
In our Educational Leadership/Administration certificate program, you will master a core of professional and theoretical knowledge and demonstrate skills in applied research and the practice of leadership. The program is approved by the Florida Department of Education, incorporates a core of professional knowledge, includes an experiential component, and facilitates mastery of the Florida Principal Leadership Standards in educational leadership. For more information, visit the College of Education certificate program website.
Please note: To be admitted to the program, you must be a Florida teacher with a current Florida professional teaching certificate and have at least two years of full-time PK-12 classroom teaching experience.
