Congratulations on your acceptance to Florida State University! The process of enrolling can sometimes be a bit confusing, so we've compiled some helpful information that we hope will make the process easier. If you still have unanswered questions, please e-mail us at admsofficer@admin.fsu.edu.

YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY

The Online Status Check on the Admissions website contains the most current admission record. Please take advantage of this tool in order to verify the following information:

• Name: Is your name spelled correctly? All of your academic records are established from the admission record, so please report any inaccuracies.
• Address: We convert all addresses to U.S. Postal standards, so there may be slight differences between how you write your address and how we have printed it. All future correspondence will be sent to this address. Please let us know if it is inaccurate or if it changes in the future.
• Email Address: Our office communicates information about your acceptance and enrollment through email. Please verify that your email address is one you check and use regularly.
• Residency Status: Residency status is determined by the residency affidavit you submit. If you believe your residency status is incorrect, the Online Status Check will explain what information may be required.
• Term of Entrance: Your acceptance is only for the term specified. If your plans change, or if you wish to be reconsidered for another term, please send us an email or written request. You may not change terms after published deadlines have passed.
• Major: Is the major listed correct, or has your academic interest changed since the time of your initial application? If you are having second thoughts about your major, you may research your academic options at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/. Please contact our office if you wish to change majors, since your application must be forwarded to the academic department for review.

CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

All Transfers: Any change in your reported college schedule of classes, and/or unsatisfactory performance in those classes, could result in your admission being rescinded. You may use our Online Status Check feature to see if your final transcript(s) have arrived.

Florida Associate in Arts Degree (AA) Transfers: If you have been admitted subject to the completion of the AA degree, you must send us your final transcript with the degree posted immediately upon graduation. If you do not expect to receive the AA degree, you must notify us. Without the AA degree, your admission is subject to cancellation.

Other Transfers: If you have been admitted subject to final college transcript(s), this information must be received immediately upon completion of coursework. If you are unable to meet the conditions of admission, you must notify us. Your offer of admission is subject to cancellation.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Your transfer credits are evaluated by the Evaluation and Posting Section in the Office of Admissions and recorded on your FSU transcript. That information is then mailed to you. If you have not earned an AA degree from a Florida public institution prior to your transfer, an evaluation of your credits will be completed by the Office of Undergraduate Studies to determine what coursework will satisfy our liberal studies requirements. If you are an upper-division transfer student, your credits are also evaluated within your academic division to determine what coursework will apply toward the degree requirements of your major.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Up to 45 semester hours of credit are available by taking AICE, AP, IB, or CLEP tests and achieving appropriate scores. To receive credit, have your official test scores sent directly to us.

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS

To learn about your degree program and possible additional requirements, visit www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/. You will be provided a detailed program description, an eight-semester plan for graduation (your academic map), and a link to your department’s webpage.

ORIENTATION

All transfer students are required to attend Orientation. During this event, you meet in small groups to become acquainted with University policies and procedures, participate in academic advising, and register for classes. Detailed information on dates and how to sign up will be sent to you by the Orientation Office. Orientation information and registration can also be found online at www.orientation.fsu.edu/.

REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION

Health Form: As an incoming student you are required by Florida law to complete the Student Health History Form and return it to the Thagard Student Health Center no later than your scheduled orientation date or you will be unable to register for classes.

Health Insurance: FSU requires its students to have health insurance. You must either enroll in the University-sponsored plan or provide proof of comparable health insurance coverage. You will be unable to register for classes until this requirement is met. If you elect to enroll in the University-sponsored plan, charges will be assessed to your student account, the cost of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations.

For more information on FSU health requirements, and to download the Health History Form, visit www.tshc.fsu.edu/.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is FSU's designated office for coordinating academic support services at no cost to qualified students with disabilities. To be eligible for services, you must have a diagnosed disability and provide appropriate documentation to and register with the Center. Eligibility requirements can be found at www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/. You can request information by emailing sdrc@admin.fsu.edu or by calling 850.644.9566 (voice) or 850.644.8504 (TDD).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student requiring an F-l or J-1 visa, you must obtain the visa prior to entering the United States. If you are coming from another institution in the U.S., you must submit the Transfer Verification Form found at www.ic.fsu.edu/. Upon your arrival, you are required to report to the International Center to have your visa status validated in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If you do not report to the International Center in person and attend the mandatory International Student Orientation, you will be unable to register for classes. Please note that international students are required to enroll in a full course of study. For more information, visit the IC website at www.ic.fsu.edu/ or contact the International Center at 850.645.1424 or email IC-NewStudents@fsu.edu.

FINANCIAL AID

The best way to apply for need-based aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. To receive maximum consideration for all types of aid for the Fall Term, submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2008. If you have been admitted to the University for the Spring Term, 2008 or Summer Term, 2008 and require financial assistance, complete both the 2007-2008 FAFSA and the 2008-2009 FAFSA. In addition, summer applicants must complete an FSU supplemental financial aid form found at www.finaid.fsu.edu/.

Information about costs can be obtained here.

HOUSING

University Housing offers you a diverse living and learning community within traditional residence halls and suite-style facilities. Each residence hall has unique characteristics to meet individual needs. For specific information on each hall, refer to www.housing.fsu.edu/ and link to Student Housing (Undergraduate).

The University Housing Office begins mailing fall housing information in December. To apply electronically, you may do so on or after November 28, 2007 by accessing the online application. (If you have been admitted for the Summer Term, you need to complete both the summer and fall housing applications. You will receive fall housing information first; summer housing information will be available in early February. You may also apply for summer housing electronically on or after February 8, 2008. If you have been admitted for the Spring Term, you may apply electronically in October.) Notification of your room assignment status will be mailed in April if you have been admitted for the Summer Term, early June if you have been admitted for the Fall Term, and early December if you have been admitted for the Spring Term.

Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The housing agreement is a contractual obligation for the academic year (fall and spring).

MEAL MEMBERSHIPS

Food service is provided by Seminole Dining, and a variety of economical and flexible meal options are available for eating at different locations throughout campus. Go to online at www.seminoledining.com/ for the most up-to-date information.

VISIT

We encourage you to visit campus whenever you get the opportunity. We're always excited to see you and it's the best way to become familiar with your new "home." To schedule a visit, refer to www.visit.fsu.edu/.