Decisions

Students who apply to Florida State University for first-year admission will receive one of the following admission decisions:

Summer or Fall Admit

If you were admitted for the summer or fall term, you must complete the following steps to secure a spot in our first-year class:

  • Claim your FSUID.
  • Pay the $200 non-refundable admission deposit by May 1.
  • Complete the mandatory orientation registration, select a session, and submit payment.

Seminole Pathways Offer

Students selected by the Office of Admissions to participate in this program will be able to join us on the Tallahassee campus after completing one of the pathways below.

FSU Panama City, FL Pathway

You start your FSU experience in the summer term at the FSU Panama City campus and automatically continue into the fall term. After the spring term, you may choose to continue your education at the FSU Panama City campus or request a transfer to the FSU Tallahassee campus for the summer or fall term. You will need to complete a Campus Location Change Form at the end of the spring semester if transferring to the Tallahassee campus. More information on this pathway is available on the FSU Panama City website.

FSU International Programs First Semester Abroad Pathway

You start your FSU experience in the summer term by completing an online course offered through International Programs. In addition to successful completion of the online course, you must enroll for the fall term at one of FSU's study abroad centers in London, England; Florence, Italy; Valencia, Spain; or Panama City, Republic of Panama. Following your semester abroad, you would be eligible to join us in Tallahassee in January. To select this option, you must also submit a First Semester Abroad application through the FSU International Programs website. Applicants will also need to pay the application fee for the study abroad application and have or apply for a valid passport. Applications are processed on a rolling, space available basis, so submit your application early. (Note: separate fees apply.)

FSU International Programs First Year Abroad Pathway

You start your FSU experience in the summer term by completing an online course offered through International Programs. In addition to successful completion of the online course, you must enroll for the fall & spring terms at one of FSU's study abroad centers in London, England; Florence, Italy; Valencia, Spain; or Panama City, Republic of Panama. Following your year abroad, you would then be eligible to join us in Tallahassee. After you select this option, you must also submit a First Year Abroad application through the FSU International Programs website. Applicants will also need to pay the application fee for the study abroad application and have or apply for a valid passport. Applications are processed on a rolling, space available basis, so submit your application early. (Note: separate fees apply.)

Out-of-state students who successfully complete the First Year Abroad pathway will have the added benefit of receiving an out-of-state tuition waiver for the remainder of their bachelor's degree on the Tallahassee campus. Florida residents can earn a $1,000 scholarship to use toward the FYA program.

FSU Next Program

Please refer to the FSU Next Program section for details about this program.

FSU Next Program

The FSU Next Program provides an opportunity for students to start their pathway to FSU by taking 12-15 credit hours at Tallahassee State College in the fall. In addition, students will also take a unique, in-person course on the FSU campus. Successful completion of the FSU Next Program in the fall semester will grant students admission to FSU in January.

Defer

Deferred students are still under active consideration, and we request that the following is submitted before we make a final decision:

  • Complete the Deferral Reply Form on the applicant's Application Status Check portal.
  • If available, students should submit an updated SSAR with first-semester grades.
  • If available, students can self-report new test scores on the Self-Reported Test Scores Form on the Application Status Check portal.
  • The opportunity to make updates to the list of extracurricular activities, awards, or extenuating circumstances.

Early Action Deferred students will receive a final decision in February.

Deny

If you are denied admission and still wish to attend FSU, you are encouraged to re-apply in the future after earning an Associate in Arts degree or completing 60+ semester hours. We encourage student to explore the Aspire Transfer Program. Tallahassee State College is just steps from FSU's campus, students can live with FSU students in off-campus housing and have the opportunity to participate in FSU activities, all while earning their Associate in Arts degree and prerequisites for their undergraduate program.

Denied students should not reapply for first-year admission. We will consider an appeal only if it reveals new academic or personal information that was not present in your initial admission application. Detailed information about our appeals process may be found here. Appeals will be reviewed at the end of May.