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We're thrilled to welcome you to the FSU community! This is the start of an exciting new chapter, and we can't wait to see the amazing things you'll accomplish. At FSU, you'll be part of a tradition of excellence, leadership, and innovation — one that prepares you to make an impact that lasts.
This website is your go-to resource for everything on your to-do list, from important next steps to helpful tools and links. Be sure to check out the What's Next section for instructions on everything you need to know before coming to campus.
FSU is a special place. You're not just stepping into a university; you're stepping into an opportunity to shape your future and the world around you. Together, we're changing the lives that change the world.
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Retention Rate
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Four-Year Graduation Rate
FSU ranks in the Top 10 among national public universities
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FSU received $75 million, the highest funding in Florida, from the National Science Foundation
Undergraduate Students Conducting Research
Student -to- Faculty Ratio
In the U.S. for Graduating Students with Little or No Debt
Of Undergraduate Students Received Non-Loan Financial Aid for 2023-2024
Click the link below that matches the term of your admission offer, and follow the steps specific to your term-of-entry as a student.
To view your acceptance letter and more detailed conditions of admission, visit your Application Status Check.
FSU Information Technology Services will send you an email with your unique FSUID and email address. Visit my.fsu.edu, click "Manage FSUID/ Password," and follow the steps to activate your FSUID. For detailed instructions, see our guide at fla.st/IOL94A3W.
Complete your housing contract in the myHousing Portal and learn about living on campus by visiting housing.fsu.edu.
The Fall 2025/Spring 2026 housing contract will open for admitted students in late February and close on May 1, 2025.
The Summer B 2025 housing contract will open for admitted students in early March and close on May 1, 2025.
Note: Summer students who would like to live on campus will need to complete both the Summer and Fall/Spring housing contracts.
Living-Learning Communities (LLC) connect you with students who have a shared interest and will take one to two classes with you inside your residence hall. Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities at housing.fsu.edu/living-learning-communities.
You should pay your $200 non-refundable admission deposit as soon as you decide to attend FSU, but no later than May 1, 2025. Log in to your Application Status Check at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck to pay the admission deposit. For detailed instructions, see our "How to Pay Your Deposit Guide" at fla.st/DU7INMRL.
After activating your FSUID and paying your $200 non-refundable admission deposit, you must register for orientation. This mandatory, multi- step process opens on January 15, 2025. Space for each session is limited, so register as early as possible. Registration and payment is due by May 5, 2025. For more information, visit nsfp.fsu.edu/orientation.
FSU requires all domestic full-time, main campus students and all international students with F or J visas to show proof of health insurance coverage. Visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu for details, instructions, and information on the FSU-sponsored plan through United Healthcare Student Resources.
Before you can register for classes at orientation, you must complete our immunization form showing proof of two MMR vaccines and either proof of or a waiver for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines. For more information and access to the form, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Complete the 2025/26 FAFSA for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 financial aid. If starting in Summer 2025, you should also submit the 2024/25 FAFSA for summer aid. Learn more at financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/new-noles.
You are not required to purchase a meal plan, but with 30 different dining locations on campus and a number of varied meal plan options, you may find it convenient. Visit Seminole Dining at seminoledining.campusdish.com for a comprehensive list of our dining options.
Every first-year student must enroll in an Engage 100 course in their first semester at FSU. Engage 100 helps you connect with new students and a peer mentor, explore social and academic opportunities, and dive into university life. Before orientation, visit engage100.fsu.edu to review the course options. Students in CARE Summer Bridge, QUEST, the Honors Program, UROP, Living-Learning Communities, and some academic programs will take a specific course that counts as their Engage 100 course.
We will reevaluate your application after receiving all official records. Discrepancies between self- reported and official test scores and/or transcripts may result in your offer of admission being rescinded. Your conditions of admission include: earning no senior-year grades below a C, and/or your dual enrollment GPA should not fall below a 2.00. For detailed information on your conditions of admission, check your Application Status at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck. Contact the Office of Admissions if you are concerned about not meeting your conditions of admission.
FSU Information Technology Services will send you an email with your unique FSUID and email address. Visit my.fsu.edu, click "Manage FSUID/ Password," and follow the steps to activate your FSUID. For detailed instructions, see our guide at fla.st/IOL94A3W.
Complete your housing contract in the myHousing Portal and learn about living on campus by visiting housing.fsu.edu.
You are required to complete a housing contract for Summer B. The contract opens in early March and closes on May 1, 2025.
If you want to continue living on campus in the fall, you must also complete a Fall 2025/Spring 2026 housing contract which opens in late February and closes on May 1, 2025.
Living-Learning Communities (LLC) connect you with students who share your interests and take one to two classes with you in your residence hall. Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities at housing.fsu.edu/living-learning-communities.
If you are ready to accept your place in the CARE Summer Bridge Program, submit your CARE Participation Agreement as soon as possible, but no later than May 1, 2025. Submit this form by logging in to your Application Status Check at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck.
All CARE Summer Bridge students attend the same mandatory orientation session that takes place one week before summer classes begin. The Summer B session starts June 23, 2025. Orientation registration will open on January 15, 2025. You must first complete and submit your CARE Participation Agreement before you can register for orientation.
Your financial aid award will cover your orientation fee, but the guest fee for family member(s) will be your responsibility. Students must register for orientation by May 5, 2025. For more information, visit nsfp.fsu.edu/orientation.
As a CARE Summer Bridge student, you must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic year. Both FAFSAs are due by March 15, 2025 and can be completed at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Note: The Office of Financial Aid may request additional documents to verify your eligibility. Check your email or "To-Do List" at my.fsu.edu and submit any requested documents by the deadline to maintain your admission status.
Learn more about Financial Aid for New Noles at financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/new-noles.
FSU requires all full-time and main campus students to show proof of health insurance coverage. Visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu for details, instructions, and information on the FSU-sponsored plan through United Healthcare Student Resources.
Before you can register for classes at orientation, you must complete our immunization form showing proof of two MMR vaccines and either proof of or a waiver for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines. For more information and access to the form, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
We will reevaluate your application after receiving all official records. Discrepancies between official and self-reported grades and/or test scores may result in your acceptance being rescinded. Additionally, your admission may be rescinded if you earn any senior- year grades below a C, and/or if your cumulative college GPA is below 2.00 for dual enrollment courses. For detailed information on your conditions of admission, check your Application Status at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck. Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@fsu.edu or call 850-644-6200 if you are concerned about not meeting your conditions of admission.
FSU Information Technology Services will send you an email with your unique FSUID and email address. Visit my.fsu.edu, click "Manage FSUID/ Password," and follow the steps to activate your FSUID. For detailed instructions, see our guide at fla.st/IOL94A3W.
Complete your housing contract in the myHousing Portal and learn about living on campus by visiting housing.fsu.edu.
The Fall 2025/Spring 2026 housing contract will open for admitted students in late February and close on May 1, 2025.
The Summer B 2025 housing contract will open for admitted students in early March and close on May 1, 2025.
Note: Summer students who would like to live on campus will need to complete both the Summer and Fall/Spring housing contracts.
Living-Learning Communities (LLC) connect you with students who have a shared interest and will take one to two classes with you inside your residence hall. Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities at housing.fsu.edu/living-learning-communities.
You should pay your $200 non-refundable admission deposit as soon as you decide to attend FSU, but no later than May 1, 2025. Log in to your Application Status Check at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck to pay the admission deposit. For detailed instructions, see our "How to Pay Your Deposit Guide" at fla.st/DU7INMRL.
After activating your FSUID and paying your $200 non-refundable admission deposit, you must register for orientation. This mandatory, multi- step process opens on January 15, 2025. Space for each session is limited, so register as early as possible. Registration and payment is due by May 5, 2025. For more information, visit nsfp.fsu.edu/orientation.
FSU requires all domestic full-time, main campus students and all international students with F or J visas to show proof of health insurance coverage. Visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu for details, instructions, and information on the FSU-sponsored plan through United Healthcare Student Resources.
Before you can register for classes at orientation, you must complete our immunization form showing proof of two MMR vaccines and either proof of or a waiver for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines. For more information and access to the form, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Complete the 2025/26 FAFSA for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 financial aid. If starting in Summer 2025, you should also submit the 2024/25 FAFSA for summer aid. Learn more at financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/new-noles.
You are not required to purchase a meal plan, but with 30 different dining locations on campus and a number of varied meal plan options, you may find it convenient. Visit Seminole Dining at seminoledining.campusdish.com for a comprehensive list of our dining options.
Every first-year student must enroll in an Engage 100 course in their first semester at FSU. Engage 100 helps you connect with new students and a peer mentor, explore social and academic opportunities, and dive into university life. Before orientation, visit engage100.fsu.edu to review the course options. Students in CARE Summer Bridge, QUEST, the Honors Program, UROP, Living-Learning Communities, and some academic programs will take a specific course that counts as their Engage 100 course.
We will reevaluate your application after receiving all official records. Discrepancies between self- reported and official test scores and/or transcripts may result in your offer of admission being rescinded. Your conditions of admission include: earning no senior-year grades below a C, and/or your dual enrollment GPA should not fall below a 2.00. For detailed information on your conditions of admission, check your Application Status at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck. Contact the Office of Admissions if you are concerned about not meeting your conditions of admission.
A few days after you have accepted your FSU Next offer, FSU Information Technology Services will send you an email with your unique FSUID and email address. Visit my.fsu.edu, click "Manage FSUID/Password," and follow the steps to activate your FSUID. For detailed instructions, see our guide at fla.st/IOL94A3W.
Off-campus housing listings can be found at offcampushousing.fsu.edu. Confirm that your move-in date is before your fall term start date. If you are bringing a vehicle in the fall, confirm parking availability with your off-campus housing option early.
Tallahassee State College (TSC) and FSU are unable to offer you on-campus housing in the fall. Spring on-campus housing is very limited and not guaranteed. Off-campus housing fills up very quickly, so do not delay your search.
After activating your FSUID, you must register for orientation. This mandatory, multi-step process opens on October 1, 2025. Space for each session is limited, so register as early as possible. For more information, visit nsfp.fsu.edu/orientation.
Applying for need-based financial aid requires you to submit the 2025/26 FAFSA available at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Make sure that FSU and TSC are both listed on your FAFSA application.
If you receive a Florida Bright Futures scholarship, you must let the Florida Department of Education know that you will be attending TSC in the fall and FSU for the spring. You can update this information by logging into your account at www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org or call toll-free at 888-827-2004. Learn more at financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/new-noles.
FSU requires all domestic full-time, main campus students and all international students with F or J visas to show proof of health insurance coverage. Visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu for details, instructions, and information on the FSU-sponsored plan through United Healthcare Student Resources.
Before you attend your fall FSU course, "Gateway to Garnet and Gold," you will need to complete our immunization form showing proof of two MMR vaccines and either proof of or a waiver for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines. For more information and access to the form, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
You are not required to purchase a meal plan, but with 30 different dining locations on campus and a number of varied meal plan options, you may find it convenient. Visit Seminole Dining at seminoledining.campusdish.com for a comprehensive list of our dining options.
"Gateway to Garnet and Gold" is a required course for the FSU Next Program taken in-person in the fall at the FSU Tallahassee campus. Tuition for this course can be paid via the myFSU portal at my.fsu.edu. For information on how to submit a payment, visit controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/make-payment.
We will reevaluate your application after receiving all official records. Discrepancies between self- reported and official test scores and/or transcripts may result in your offer of admission being rescinded. Your conditions of admission include: earning no senior-year grades below a C, and/or your dual enrollment GPA should not fall below a 2.00. Contact the Office of Admissions if you are concerned about not meeting your conditions of admission.
Please review our FSU Next Program FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions. For additional assistance, please contact admissions@fsu.edu.
FSU Information Technology Services will send you an email with your unique FSUID and email address. Visit my.fsu.edu, click "Manage FSUID/ Password," and follow the steps to activate your FSUID. For detailed instructions, see our guide at fla.st/IOL94A3W.
Complete your housing contract in the myHousing Portal and learn about living on campus by visiting housing.fsu.edu.
The Fall 2025/Spring 2026 housing contract will open for admitted students in late February and close on May 1, 2025.
Living-Learning Communities (LLC) connect you with students who have a shared interest and will take one to two classes with you inside your residence hall. Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities at housing.fsu.edu/living-learning-communities.
You should pay your $200 non-refundable admission deposit as soon as you decide to attend FSU, but no later than May 1, 2025. Log in to your Application Status Check at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck to pay the admission deposit. For detailed instructions, see our "How to Pay Your Deposit Guide" at fla.st/DU7INMRL.
After activating your FSUID and paying your $200 non-refundable admission deposit, you must register for orientation. This mandatory, multi-step process opens on January 15, 2025. Space for each session is limited, so register as early as possible. Registration and payment are due by May 5, 2025. For more information, visit nsfp.fsu.edu/orientation.
FSU requires all domestic full-time, main campus students and all international students with F or J visas to show proof of health insurance coverage. Visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu for details, instructions, and information on the FSU-sponsored plan through United Healthcare Student Resources.
Before you can register for classes at orientation, you must complete our immunization form showing proof of two MMR vaccines and either proof of or a waiver for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccines. For details and access to the form, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must first submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Complete the 2025/26 FAFSA for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 financial aid. Learn more at financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/new-noles.
You are not required to purchase a meal plan, but with 30 different dining locations on campus and a number of varied meal plan options, you may find it convenient. Visit Seminole Dining at seminoledining.campusdish.com for a comprehensive list of our dining options.
Every first-year student must enroll in an Engage 100 course in their first semester. Engage 100 helps you connect with new students and a peer mentor, explore social and academic opportunities, and dive into university life. Before orientation, visit engage100.fsu.edu to review the course options. Students in CARE Summer Bridge, QUEST, the Honors Program, UROP, Living-Learning Communities, and some academic programs will take a specific course that counts as their Engage 100 course.
We will reevaluate your application after receiving all official records. Discrepancies between self-reported and official transcripts may result in your offer of admission being rescinded. Your conditions of admission include: earning an Associate in Arts degree from a Florida public college no later than the date of your high school graduation and earning no senior-year grades below a C. For detailed information on your conditions of admission, check your Application Status at admissions.fsu.edu/statuscheck. Contact the Office of Admissions if you are concerned about not meeting your conditions of admission.
If you have any questions, please email us at admissions@fsu.edu or call us at (850) 644-6200.
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