Complete ONE of the applications below. Florida State does not have an application preference.
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 (fsu.edu).
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 (fsu.edu). 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.
| August 1, 2022 | Admission Applications Open |
| October 1, 2022 | Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA |
| October 15, 2022 |
Early Action Deadline *Florida Residents Only |
| December 1, 2022 | Regular Decision Deadline |
| December 1, 2022 | Honors Application Deadline |
| December 15, 2022 | Early Action Decisions Release |
| February 15, 2023 | Regular Decisions Release |
| February 15, 2023 | Honors Decisions Release |
| March 1, 2023 | Rolling Application Deadline |
| Beginning in Early April | Rolling Decisions Release |
Apply online using our institutional application or the Common App. Students should only submit one application.
Create your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR), using your official high school transcript as a guide. To learn more about the SSAR, view our FAQ and watch our how-to videos.
Complete the following items on the Application Status Check by the application deadline:
a. Self-report all ACT and/or SAT scores.
b. Link your SSAR through your Application Status Check. Please allow one to two business days after linking for the checklist item to be satisfied.
c. Choose one essay question and upload your essay.
d. Upload one resume/list of activities.
Complete the Residency Declaration form.
We use email as our official method of communication. Students should regularly monitor their Application Status Check to confirm the status of their application, required materials, missing items, and admission decision. Please ensure that we always have your most up-to-date email address, and include admissions@fsu.edu in your address book.
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.
We require all first-year applicants to submit at least one ACT and/or SAT test score. Florida State does not require the optional ACT writing score or the optional SAT essay. FSU allows students to self-report their SAT and/or ACT scores through the Application Status Page. Since accuracy is critical, students must have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when self-reporting their scores. We recommend using your complete score report which can be found on your MyACT or CollegeBoard account. To complete this form, you must list at least one set of test scores, including all subscores. To reference your SAT subscores, please visit your CollegeBoard account and select Score Overview then Skills Insight. If admitted, student will be required to submit official score reports prior to enrollment at FSU.
At least one test score must be submitted before the application deadline, but additional tests may be considered if provided by these dates:
| Application Plan | Application & Materials Deadline | Last Scores Considered |
|---|---|---|
|
Early Action |
October 15, 2022 |
November SAT (if scores are provided before December 1, 2022) |
|
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) |
Florida State University's first-year application fee is $30. The Common App carries an additional $5 processing fee. If a student qualifies for a CollegeBoard, ACT, or NACAC fee waiver, the entire amount, including the processing fee, is waived.
Please allow up to two business days to receive an email confirmation from Florida State University. That message will contain instructions about how to access the Application Status Check.
FSU requires the Profile, Family, Education (excluding Grades and Current / Most Recent Year Courses), Writing, Institution-Specific Questions, and Recommenders & FERPA sections of the Common App.
Letters of recommendation are not required and will not be used in the decision-making process.
