< Previous20 | A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITYTop 10% of All Dance Schools in the Nation Dance-College, 2017 named FSU’s School of Dance in the top ten percent of all dance schools nationally.#19 Hiring design firms rank the ID&A undergraduate program 19th of 192 nationally accredited programs. #1FSU’s MFA Art Program is the best in Florida as ranked by US News & World Report, 2016 & 2019.The College of Fine ArtsInspired Excellence:“We achieve the highest levels of success by drawing strength and understanding from the talents of those around us and from our interactions with them.” cfa.fsu.eduThe FSU College of Fine Arts nurtures learning and creativity through instruction, research, and practice. The College is a close-knit community of faculty, students, and professionals who function as an arts conservatory within a major university. The College is home to a unique combination of visual- and performing-arts studios, classrooms, performance spaces, and museums. Many of our programs rank among the most respected in the nation. We are proud to feature specialized programs that leverage relationships between departments and museums to enrich the degree-based curriculum.• The Department of Art is a research-driven community of students and faculty dedicated to the dynamic interrelationship of ideas, processes, and practices. It is one of the largest and most dynamic departments in the College of Fine Arts. By crossing geographical and disciplinary boundaries, we both discover and create new opportunities for practicing art and design. • The Department of Art Education believes in the intrinsic value of art as a catalyst for social change. Not only can art promote the development of the individual, but it serves to enrich and enliven the world around us. As a comprehensive education and research program, we offer only graduate degrees. We find this provides a rigorous and individualized learning experience as students work towards one of our nine specialized degree options. • The Department of Art History allows students to investigate humanity’s relationship to the world: how we perceive, participate in, and represent our physical, social, religious, philosophical, political, and artistic environments. Our faculty teach in a range of fields including Medieval; Renaissance and Baroque; Modern American and European; and Pre-Columbian and Colonial art and architectural history. • The School of Dance upholds the scholarly rigor of a preeminent research institution while drawing upon the lineage of the conservatory dance-training model. Students have access to state-of-the-art dance facilities, as well as the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre. The School has many prominent alumni, an expansive study abroad program, and is home to the internationally recognized Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography. • The Department of Interior Design and Architecture exposes students to design theory, history, technical skills, and participation in studio classes addressing residential and commercial spaces. These spaces include health care, retail, office environments, hospitality, and designs for special populations such as children, elders, and others in need of supportive environments. • The School of Theatre challenges its students to grow as artists and individuals as they explore the world of theatre and their place in it. The School provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students an extensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry.A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITY | 21School of TheatreQ: How has your outlook on performance changed since you first began studying at FSU?A: The idea of performing anywhere except on a stage had never occurred to me, and during my time at FSU I’ve watched art happen in water fountains, homes, on balconies, and even in a moving car. My peers discard convention for art that is both intimate and unique.Q: How have you been able to explore other facets of performance through this program?A: For someone who has a passion for just about every type of performance, FSU has been fantastic! I’ve worked in one of the University’s comedy ensembles called 30in60, which has opened doors beyond improvisation—I’ve been able to write some of my own material. Also, actors work a lot with the College of Motion Picture Arts students, and I’ve already created film reels for the professional world.Q: What was it like playing Antonio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night?A: I found out early in rehearsals that this story—the words and the characters—require you to be all in. Our director was stern about the importance of the text. You have to understand what the playwright was saying, so during the first few rehearsals we were breaking down the text and getting the tempo and the allusions. It takes huge effort, but it’s worth it. Plus I got to have a sword and a super cool costume, so it was always fun!Q: Why does theater at FSU rise above entertainment to art?A: It’s really the people. At FSU, there’s a passion to discover and explore the human experience that I have yet to find anywhere else. These people inspire me to listen more and talk less. They’re brilliant, empathetic, and incredibly giving with their art and their stories. Daniel DeistSenior, BFA PerformanceQ: How has your theatre program facilitated learning a variety of skill sets? A: I’ve been an artisan, a prop master, and I’ve worked with directors and designers from design inception to closing night. I’ve learned budgeting, purchasing, designing, and how to build a show. Because our production process is professional level, I feel completely preparedRachel WierSenior, BA TheatreQ: We have some amazing technology at FSU. How has that impacted your growth?A: Everything we stage is important, and we don’t cut corners! Our shops keep up with the latest technology so we can work faster and smarter. Last year I was the prop master for The Addams Family, and working on a show of that scale has prepared me to tackle any musical that comes my way. Q: You mentioned that the Theater BA is a “make your own adventure” program. How so?A: This program can be exactly what you want it to be because courses are offered in every aspect of theatre. So it’s fantastic if you come to FSU not knowing what you want to do, because you can try some of everything. But if you want to focus, you can—I’ve taken all of the technical courses to hone my prop-artisan skills.Q: How do you think FSU’s amazing reputation will help your career?A: The FSU School of Theatre has a reputation for producing dedicated, talented performers and technicians. I know that my degree is respected, and my work at FSU is taken seriously. Employers trust our graduates, and I’m proud to come from such a prestigious school! my first post-grad job will be as the Assistant Prop Master at Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, New York.to enter the industry. In fact, “The School of Theatre is a perfect example of a creative explosion. Ideas, talent, innovation, determination, and opportunity collide in a grand fashion on stage and in the classroom. We are a comprehensive, student-focused School, developing artists and scholars who have a lifelong love of the arts. If you have a passion for Theatre, you’ve found your home at Florida State.”Cameron Jackson, Executive Director, School of Theatre; Director, MFA Theatre Management ProgramTop 10Playbill recognized the FSU School of Theatre’s Broadway Program as being one of the top ten programs in the nation (2015).22 | A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITYINTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCESThe Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) BS Degree is designed for students interested in health-related careers. A rigorous science curriculum serves as the foundation of the degree, and students can select one of three interdisciplinary majors that fits their developing career goals. The degree includes health-care career exploration through the IMS Experiential Service Learning Seminars series and Senior Capstone course. Students may pursue individual, specialized, and pre-professional interests with any of our three major options—Clinical Professions; Community Patient Care; or Health Management, Policy and Information—to prepare for professional training programs or to enter the health-care workforce. THE CLINICAL PROFESSIONS MAJORThe Clinical Professions major allows students to benefit from choosing a rigorous science core that complements their experiential service learning seminars and capstone course experience. This major provides a great deal of flexibility in choosing upper-division electives that match student interests.THE COMMUNITY PATIENT CARE MAJORThe Community Patient Care major prepares students to work directly with patients in a variety of venues—from health clinics to nonprofit respite providers. This major provides students the opportunity to focus in one of five different areas: Child Welfare Practice; Developmental Disabilities; Gerontology/Aging Studies; Medical Spanish Interpreter; or Patient Health Navigation/Advocacy.THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT, POLICY, AND INFORMATION MAJORThe Health Management, Policy, and Information major prepares students to understand administration and management in private and public health-care organizations; formulate and implement health-care policies; analyze health-care services; or learn about health informatics to improve the quality and safety of patient care services and programs. This major provides students the opportunity to focus in one of two different areas: Health Information Technology or Public Health Administration and Policy.Florida State has the only medical school in the U.S. ranked among the Top 10 for enrollmentof both black and Hispanic students.The College of MedicineINTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES“We uphold the traditions and history that create a small-college culture within a large university. This makes FSU a welcoming place where people discover others like themselves—while also connecting to and learning from classmates and colleagues of vastly different backgrounds and experiences.” med.fsu.eduEngaged Community:A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITY | 23Among the Best at Preparing PhysiciansAccording to the Association of American Medical Colleges, FSU’s College of Medicine is among the Best in the Country at “preparing physicians to fulfill the needs of the community.”Dr. Myra M. HurtProfessor of Biomedical Sciences, Senior Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences“The number and variety of opportunities for careers in the health-care professions are growing every day. Meeting the needs for growth of the health-care workforce for an aging population is a priority at the local, state, and national levels in our country. The goal for the IMS degree program is to prepare our majors for the multitude of career opportunities that will come their way in the future.”Q: How did our First Year Abroad Program (FYA) influence your decision to come to FSU, and what was Spain like?A: I knew I wanted to study abroad, but I didn’t think it would be affordable as an out-of-state student from Vermont. When I learned I’d get in-state tuition after completing the program, I truly felt like FSU was made for me! I was excited to transition to college while experiencing a new culture. My interactions in Spain helped me realize how little I knew about the world outside the U.S. I gained an appreciation for a relationally-based culture where conversations could last hours over a meal. Q: Why were you drawn to FSU, and how have you made it feel like home?A: I’m from a small town and I was ready for a change! I loved the idea of a big southern university with warm weather, school spirit, and sports culture. I found that people were really friendly and helpful here. My appreciation has only grown over the years. Campus is so beautiful! Also, my teachers make large lectures feel personal, and I know my voice is heard. I’ve made Tallahassee home through the church and community events I choose to attend. Where academic community is concerned, I’ve developed close, supportive friendships, especially with people in my major.Q: How does your Clinical Professions major integrate with the work you’ve done assisting people in other countries?A: I can satisfy my experiential learning hours by working, and I did so in the Dominican Republic over spring break. I accompanied a local doctor on house visits where I learned how a health-care team impacts patient outcomes. That experience reinforced my passion for a patient-centered career. I’ve also worked in a mountainous region of Haiti with a diverse team of health-care providers serving tent-city populations. The team worked together to create a system that cared for hundreds of people each day. Without this integrated approach, the care and focus wouldn’t be on the patients.Q: Who at FSU has provided the greatest insight or guidance?A: Dr. Simon Capstick, whom I first had for College Physics A and again this semester for College Physics B, has been an amazing teacher. He makes his curriculum interesting and relevant for all pre-health majors. His lectures are interactive, and he encourages us to work in groups to problem solve. He has facilitated a feeling of classroom community where students feel safe asking questions, challenging explanations, and taking responsibility for their own learning. Q: How will your IMS degree help you meet your goals after graduation?A: FSU has made me aware of many opportunities, and I’ve enjoyed learning more about all of them through my experiential learning. I’m planning to take a gap year to work in health care and focus on direct patient care while saving toward advancing my education. My dream is to be admitted to FSU’s College of Medicine. After that, I would love to work in rural and under-served communities, and I’ve always been interested in working for an organization like Doctors Without Borders.Samantha KingJunior, Clinical Professions24 | A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITYLiving LifeAS A ‘NOLE“I’m excited about this location and how it will transform FSU’s dining experience and contribute to overall student success. Florida State University understands food and dining are critical to student achievement.”—Kyle Clark, Vice President for Finance and AdministrationHome Away From Home Along with Seminole Café and the Suwannee Room, “1851” has joined a roster of great places to eat on campus. Located in the Azalea residence hall, 1851 boasts menu items created specifically for the university. This 24,000-square-foot facility that features a storefront architectural style is home to five micro-restaurants. These eateries offer a wide variety of options from local providers and dishes that incorporate fresh ingredients and locally sourced foods. At 1851, diners will find an eclectic mix of trendy spaces suited for studying or socializing, which are conveniently located in the heart of campus on Jefferson Street. Visit seminoledining.com for more information. Housing on CampusUniversity Housing promotes student success by providing environments that encourage engagement in both academics and leadership development. The staff, who live and work in the residence halls, encourage lifelong learning by promoting responsible citizenship, scholarship, appreciation of differences, wellness, and campus involvement. Eighty-five percent of first-year students choose to live on campus. Those who select this option typically transition successfully into college life making higher grades, completing more classes, and returning for their second year at higher rates than those who do not. To complete a housing contract, students must be admitted to FSU. Students who submit a contract early will have the most flexibility in housing options. Visit housing.fsu.edu for complete details and to take a virtual tour.A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITY | 25LEACH STUDENT RECREATION CENTERExercise your options with hundreds of machines, weights, and a 16-lane indoor pool facility and spa.INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAMKeep playing in one or more of 40 individual and team intramural sports.OUTDOOR PURSUITS Snorkel, raft, hike, surf . . . FSU’s outdoor adventure program specializes in wilderness fun. Develop your skills on an exciting excursion!THE FSU RESERVATIONEnjoy the great outdoors in our own backyard. Located on scenic Lake Bradford, the “Rez” is an ideal place to get some R&R.Join a pick-up game or IM league on one of FSU’s29 outdoor fields & 24 sports courtsFSU prioritizes total wellness, and we strongly encourage activities that promote lifelong health. Visit campusrec.fsu.edu for more information. Staying Active3,379The number of patrons Leach Student Recreation Center averages each day.73 aCreSon Lake Bradford make up the FSU Reservation waterfront ParkFlorida State University’s new Innovation Hub is the result of a $2.5 million investment by the Provost to deepen FSU’s distinctive commitment to continuous innovation. Located in the heart of FSU’s campus, the Innovation Hub fills the first floor of the Louis Shores building.Innovation HubThe 14,000 square foot space is designed to support Design Thinking with the latest technologies, a Digital Fablab, Virtual Reality Lab, Hackerspace, and a variety of spaces and technologies for collaborative work supporting groups from 2 to 140. The Innovation Hub is supported by nineteen partner departments within the University. Visit innovation.fsu.edu for more information. Discovering TallahasseeOur Area . . . Tallahassee is Florida’s lively capital city, situated in the rolling Red Hills of the state’s panhandle. Our area’s geography is truly amazing, and our town—while growing, vibrant, and home to every amenity—retains its small town charm. The people are hospitable, the weather is gorgeous, and there’s more to do than you can imagine.Capital of FloridaOriginally Tulwa-hassee, meaning Old Town, or Old Fields, Tallahassee became Florida’s capital in 1824.PopulationTallahassee: 191,049 Leon County: 290,292Tree City, USAIn 1992, the National Arbor Foundation designated Tallahassee a Tree City.Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell StadiumWith its phenomenal game-day atmosphere and cheering crowds, this is one of the best places in the country to enjoy college football, plus you’ll be seeing the DeVoe L. Moore University Center Complex, the largest, continuous brick structure in the United States.Wakulla Springs State ParkThis enchanted spring is just seventeen miles from FSU and is one of the largest, deepest freshwater springs in the world.St. Mark’s Wildlife RefugeEstablished in 1931, St. Mark’s is spread along forty-three miles of northwest Florida Gulf Coast and encompasses more than 70,000 acres.A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITY | 27Ω Hitting the trail on one of “Trailahassee’s” finest paths or loops.Ω Meandering down one of Tally’s nine designated canopy roads.Ω Shopping and dining in our Midtown area, chock-full of fun, independent stores and restaurants.Ω Making the short drive to the Gulf of Mexico’s beautiful beaches.Ω Gaining an historic perspective at one of our many museums or historic sites.Ω Taking in the festive atmosphere at Railroad Square Art Park on a First Friday.Ω Watching the live music (or the clouds) from a blanket in Cascades Park.Ω Zipping through the canopy on one of Tallahassee Museum’s Tree-to-Tree Adventures. This amazing woodland site offers fifty-two acres and a window to our region’s environmental and cultural history.Ω Grabbing a seafood smörgåsbord at one of our local purveyors of fresh-off-the-boat fish.Ω Shopping and eating in College Town just minutes from FSU’s campus. You’ll find boutique shopping and unique dining.And while you’re visiting, consider . . . Explore Tallahassee at visittallahassee.com.The Seminole CreedTRUTHFULNESSI will be honest and truthful at all times and work for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.RESPECTI will show respect for others, the University, the community, and myself.EXCELLENCEI will pursue excellence in my learning and living in the University and beyond.FREEDOM OF SPEECH & INQUIRYI will support academic freedom, including the right of dissent and freedom of speech.DIVERSITYI will learn from and about those who are different and work to make the University inclusive.JUSTICEI will treat others in a fair manner and strive to make the University a community of justice.CITIZENSHIPI will act as a responsible citizen in the University and beyond, participating in those activities fostering citizenship.DISCOVERYI will take time for adventure, discovery, fun, excitement and friendship.admissions.fsu.edu | 850.644.6200 | admissions@fsu.eduFlorida State University | Office of Admissions | 282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400Virtual Campus Tourvisit.fsu.eduFSUAdmissions@FSUAdmissions@VisitFSUNext >