First-Year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider a range of factors.
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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Requiring an ACT or SAT test score for admissions consideration is not an institutional choice. 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 or SAT test score.
When evaluating students for admission, we use the highest earned ACT and SAT sub scores to calculate the ACT composite and/or SAT total (a process known as "super scoring").
At least one test score must be submitted before the application deadline, but additional tests may be considered if provided by these dates:
| Decision Cohort | Application & Materials Deadline | Last Scores Considered |
|---|---|---|
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Early Action |
October 15, 2022 |
November SAT (if scores are provided before December 1, 2022) |
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Regular Decision |
December 1, 2022 |
December ACT and SAT (if scores are provided before January 1, 2023) |
|
Rolling Decision |
March 1, 2023 |
February ACT (if scores are provided by March 1, 2023) |
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.
Applicants who graduate from high school and receive an AA degree at the same time should apply as first-year students, not as transfer students. Applicants should meet the first-year admission requirements and the requirements for their desired major. The Academic Program Guide provides detailed major descriptions and requirements, and a semester-by-semester guide of what courses to take starting as a first-year student until graduation.
Students who earned an AA degree while in high school should submit a final official transcript from their AA degree-granting institution showing that the AA degree was earned before attending orientation. The final official transcript must show that the AA degree was earned and the date the degree was earned.
Staff in the Graduation Planning and Strategies (GPS) Office are always excited to connect with high school AA students to answer any questions and brainstorm on how to make the most of their time at FSU. Students can learn more about how having the high school AA degree provides unique opportunities available to them here.
The essay and resume provide another opportunity to learn more about you.
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.
Florida State University considers applications from students who participated in a Home-Education program, or who have earned a GED. Home-Education applicants must complete the SSAR, while students earning a GED must submit official GED results along with an official, partial high school transcript. In addition, all applicants must submit at least one ACT and/or SAT test score by the application deadline to be considered for admission. First-Year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission to our university.
