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How to Apply

Florida State makes it easy for students to apply by giving them several options.

Apply through
the Common App
Apply through
the FSU Application
Apply through
the Coalition Application
  • It's important to remember that students should only submit one application for admission. If multiple applications are received, only the first one received will be reviewed. Florida State does not have a preference as to which application is submitted.
  • 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.
  • If you plan to major in dance, film (animation or production), music, studio art, or theatre, contact the academic department directly for specific major requirements.

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Important Dates
August 1
Application Available
February 18
Decision Day
October 1
Apply for Financial Aid
May 1
Admissions Deposit & Orientation Registration Due
December 1
Priority Application & Material Deadline
Classes Begin
Summer: June 21
Fall: August 23
Ready to Apply?
Step 1

Apply online using our institutional application, the Common App, or the Coalition application. Students should only submit one application.

Step 2

Create your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR), using your official high school transcript. To learn more about the SSAR, view our FAQ and watch our how-to videos.

Step 3

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 by copying the 32-character code from your SSAR account.
c.
Choose one essay question and upload your essay.
d.
Upload one resume.

Step 4

Complete the Residency Declaration form.





Track Your Application Status

We use email as our official method of communication. Students should also regularly monitor the 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.


ACT/SAT Information

We require all first year applicants to submit at least one ACT and/or SAT test score by the application deadline. 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. If admitted, students will be required to submit official score reports prior to enrollment at FSU.


Frequently Asked Questions

Florida State University's first year application fee is $30. Both the Common App and the Coalition application carry 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.

FSU requires the Personal, Contact, Demographic, Citizenship, and High School and College Information sections of the Coalition application. Additionally, while FSU does not require students to submit an essay, The Coalition does require students to provide an essay, as other Coalition schools may require one. If you do not wish to submit an essay to FSU, please enter "N/A" into the Coalition Essay prompt.

Letters of recommendation are not required and will not be used in the decision-making process.


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