Student Life
Q: What kind of health care is available?
All students are required to provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage. For more information, visit the Thagard Student Health Center website. Thagard Student Health Center is Florida State University's fully accredited primary care facility and is with a team of dedicated professionals. Student ID is required. There are also two hospitals in Tallahassee.
Q: What sports do you offer?
The men and women in FSU's athletics programs compete at the Division 1 level. Check out the complete list of intercollegiate sports programs. Also, nearly 11,000 students participate in one of over 2,000 teams that participate in a broad variety of intramural sports each year.
Q: How do I join a fraternity/sorority?
For information about fraternities and sororities, visit the Greek Life website.
Q: What other kinds of organizational activities does FSU have?
Anyone can find a great organization to join at FSU! We have over 450 registered student organizations, and offer everything from a Skydiving club to a ceramics consortium, scuba club to an aviation Club. Find out where you can fit in!
Q: Are you on the beach?
Not quite. The FSU "Rez" includes a beach on a lake, but the Gulf Coast beaches are 45 minutes away.
Q: How do I get tickets for athletic events?
There are no admission fees for students. There is an online registration system to request football tickets; all other sports simply require showing student ID for admission. You can buy tickets for family members at the athletic ticket office or by calling 888.FSU.NOLE.
Q: How do I get an FSU catalog?
The catalog is available online.
Q: Can I bring a car?
There is no restriction on students bringing cars, but it can get crowded, so many opt for bikes. Most of your needs can be met at the FSU Student Union. There is an on-campus bus system and city bus system that will take you virtually anywhere in the city. These services are free to all FSU students.
Q: Is the campus safe?
Tallahassee's crime rate is comparable to any city of the same size. The campus is patrolled 24 hours a day by the FSU Police Department, a professional police force of about 70 officers. Using common sense and normal precautions should assure your safety.
Q: Where can I find information about the Jeanne Clery Act or Campus Security Act?
The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Florida State University student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information for this institution. You may review this information by accessing the university police website at http://www.police.fsu.edu/pdf/SafetyGuide.pdf. The Seminole Safety Guide discusses campus crime prevention; law enforcement authority and programs; drug, alcohol, and sexual violence policies; campus crime statistics; and more. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting the Florida State University Police Crime Prevention Section at 1.850.644.1388 or 1.850.644.3660.
Q: Do you really have a Circus?
Yes, FSU is one of only two collegiate circuses in the United States. FSU's Flying High Circus is internationally recognized and performs throughout the U.S., Europe and the Caribbean.
Q: Where can I find statistical information on FSU?
Check out FSU Facts to learn almost everything about students, faculty and staff, and program information at FSU. Also, additional statistical information is available through the Office of Institutional Research website.
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