UNCONQUERED INTEGRITY - Florida State University / Dean of

2014 – 2015
Academic Year
unconquered integrity
New Student and Family Programs
GREETINGS
FROM THE PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dear Parents & Family Members,
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of Florida State University, welcome to our community of
learning. The selection of a university and transition to the collegiate experience is an important occasion
for any family. We are honored that you have chosen FSU and appreciate the confidence you are displaying
in our great institution.
As one of this nation’s premier institutions of higher education, Florida State University proves that it is
possible to earn a superb education in a supportive and engaging environment. Our faculty and staff are
eager to assist students in taking full advantage of their intellectual potential in the classroom and beyond
through opportunities in leadership, service, the arts, and athletics. The opportunities available at our
university are boundless and like your family, we want to help your student reach his/her dreams both in college and later in life.
Florida State University celebrates diversity, service, and responsibility. Your student will learn in a community that encourages a
global perspective, real world problem solving, and collaborative work. Students engage in intellectual debate and critical thinking
and are taught to make connections with faculty, staff and fellow students to enrich their Florida State experience. The guiding
ethical norm at the University is summarized by the phrase, “Responsible Freedom”. The tenets of the Seminole Creed highlight
the values important to Florida State University as a student-centered institution: Truthfulness, Respect, Excellence, Freedom of
Speech & Inquiry, Diversity, Justice, Citizenship, and Discovery.
During orientation you learned about various resources and opportunities available to your family as well as the rich heritage that
makes Florida State University a top ranked institution. This calendar will introduce you to important dates that will take place
during the academic year as well as tips helpful toward making your student’s FSU experience outstanding. We encourage you to
visit campus as often as possible so you can share the college experience with your student and take advantage of great lectures, arts,
and athletic programs available on campus or in the city of Tallahassee.
Again, congratulations on your family’s acceptance into our community. Please accept our warmest wishes for an exciting and
enriching FSU experience. While we look forward to celebrating with you when your student graduates from The Florida State
University, we anticipate counting you as member of our Seminole family for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Mary B. Coburn
Vice President for Student Affairs
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GET STARTED...
Below you will find manyresources that will help your family in the transition to college:
NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
The Office of New Student & Family Programs coordinates a number of programs
designed to support the FSU experience including Orientation and the One Book
/ One Campus shared reaing experience. Each fall the office accepts applications
for Orientation Leaders for the following year. The Office of New Student & Family Programs can be reached by phone 850/644-2785, email orientation@admin.
fsu.edu, or on the web www.nsfp.fsu.edu.
FAMILY CONNECTION
Family Connection serves as a resource that promotes family involvement in campus activities and provides a link for families to the University and the Tallahassee
community. Family Connection can be reached by phone 850/644-2785, email
family@admin.fsu.edu, or on the web www.family.fsu.edu.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
OTHER FREQUENTLY USED
SERVICES INCLUDE:
FSU POLICE DEPARTMENT
850/644-1234
DEAN OF STUDENTS DEPARTMENT
850/644-2428
GREEK LIFE
850/644-9574
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
850/644-5278
SEMINOLE DINING
850/644-3663
Undergraduate Studies serves as the academic home for most freshmen and sophomores, monitors many state-wide and University requirements for graduation, and
sponsors several programs designed to promote academic success. Undergraduate
Studies can be reached by phone 850/644-2451 or on the web www.undergrad.fsu.
edu.
OGLESBY UNION
850/644-6860
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
850/644-9452
University Housing offers a comprehensive program to meet students' various
needs. By living on campus, your student will not only have the convenience of
living near classes, but the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and
activities promoting community and student success. Campus living offers access
to helpful and supportive staff, faculty interaction, academic support, leadership
development, and employment opportunities. University Housing can be reached
by phone 850/644-2860, email housinginfo@admin.fsu.edu, or on the web www.
housing.fsu.edu.
THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL CHANGE
The Center provides community service learning opportunities for students and
faculty, promotes the linking of service to the academic curriculum, and collaborates with community-based organizations on community improvement projects
and programs throughout Florida and beyond. The Center also coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates leadership development opportunities on campus. The Center
for Leadership & Social Change can be reached by phone 850/644-3342, email
service@admin.fsu.edu, or on the web www.thecenter.fsu.edu.
STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCE
CENTER
850/644-9566
Student Rights & Responsibilities
850/644-5136
Health & Wellness Center
850/644-6230
VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM
850/644-9555, 644-1234
Withdrawal Services
850/644-1741
FINANCIAL AID
850/644-0539
These are, by no means, all of the campus resources
available, but this list will help you find the answers
to your questions as you start your journey at Florida State University.
VALUES
OF FLORIDA STATE
UNIVERSITY
NEW STUDENT
& FAMILY PROGRAMS
850.644.2785
www.nsfp.fsu.edu
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
850.644.2860
www.housing.fsu.edu
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
850.644.1050
www.registrar.fsu.edu
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Commencement
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Panhellenic
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Good Luck on the First
Day of Classes
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Residence Halls open
Fall 2014 at 9 AM
Seminole Sensation
Week
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Freshmen Service
Project
Convocation/
President's BBQ
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Part-Time Job Fair
Fall End Drop/Add at
midnight
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FSU vs. Oklahoma
State University
Football (H)
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Congratulations!
Your student has officially made the first step in
transitioning from high school to college by enrolling
in Florida State University! At this time in your student’s
life, everything is new and different. Faced with a
new academic and social environment and new
responsibilities, the possibilities for your student are
endless.
At FSU, you can feel confident that your student will be
provided with all of the resources needed to guide them
in this new journey. This is their new home away from
home, and the place where they will move towards a
successful future. New Student and Family Programs is
your primary resource at this time. Here to provide the
link between the university, parents, and students, NSFP
is here to make this transition smoother.
Throughout the year, this calendar will introduce you
to resources and opportunities that FSU provides, as
well as the values of the FSU community. With new
responsibilities and a new lifestyle, it is important
to remind your student about staying true to their
character. Students will be presented with new situations
and personalities that they have yet to encounter, and it
is important that they understand what is right to them.
TRUTHFULNESS
STUDENT RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
850.644.5136
ACADEMIC HONOR POLICY
www.academichonor.fsu.edu
SEPTEMBER 2014
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Labor Day observed No Classes
Fall Financial Aid
Disbursement
Dress for Success
Closet
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Fall Tuition & Fees
Due
Fall Housing Rent Due
FSU vs. The Citadel
(H)
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Spear Your Career
Workshop
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Hispanic Heritage
Month Begins
Orientation Leader
Application Open
Engineering Day
Veterans Networking
Night
Seminole Futures (All
Majors Career Expo)
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FSU vs. Clemson
Football (H)
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Rosh Hashana
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Maintaining Integrity
is something that FSU students pride themselves
on, and FSU has Student Rights & Responsibilities
to prove it. Its purpose is to educate students about
rights and responsibilities, as well as uphold the
student conduct code. Along with the student conduct
code is FSU’s Academic Honor Policy, which is the
university’s expectation for the intellectual conduct they
must uphold. The Academic Honor Policy is taken very
seriously by FSU students.
The university promotes a program called “Uphold
the Garnet and Gold” which encourages students to
Uphold the Garnet and Gold by being respectful and
responsible for yourself and for others. In order to
Uphold the Garnet and Gold, FSU students proudly say
the Seminole Creed, and follow by its tenets.
The Seminole Creed
The guiding ethical norm at FSU is responsible freedom.
As a member of this community, I promise the following:
Truthfulness, Respect, Excellence, Freedom of Speech
and Inquiry, Diversity, Justice, Citizenship, and Discovery.
RESPECT
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
CENTER
850.644.6673
www.union.fsu.edu/sac
OGLESBY UNION
850.644.6860
www.union.fsu.edu
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FRIDAY
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Family Connection
Auction
Parents' Weekend
Yom Kippur
FSU vs. Wake Forest
(H)
Parents' Weekend
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Fall Last Day to Drop/
Withdraw without
grade penalty
FSU vs. Syracuse
University Football (A)
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OCTOBER 2014
Pizza and A Major
Workshop
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Spring Registration
Begins
Graduate &
Professional School
Expo
Pizza and A Major
Workshop
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FSU vs. University of
Notre Dame Football
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Pizza and A Major
Workshop
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FSU vs. NC State
Football (A)
One of the first steps of
this transition and defining the college experience is
making new relationships. Students meet each other
all over campus, and the resources to get involved
are countless. It is essential to the transition that your
student begins forming new relationships, as together
they can discover the changes that come with
college life.
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FSU vs. University of
Louisville Football (A)
Halloween
Getting involved on campus is easy and accessible. The
Student Activities Center boasts over 660 registered
student organizations for every interest and ambition.
The Ogelsby Union not only hosts classrooms, office
buildings, and resources like the UPS store, but here
students can find events to get involved. Market
Wednesdays, held each Wednesday in the union, are
a chance to get involved with organizations, check
out local art and fare, and get to know fellow students.
Through these involvement opportunities, students
can learn to work collaboratively and respectfully, build
community with their peers, and explore their interests
and passions.
ACADEMIC CENTER
FOR EXCELLENCE
850.645.9151
www.ace.fsu.edu
THE READING WRITINGCENTER
850.644.1702
www.global.fsu.edu
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
850.644.2706
www.lib.fsu.edu
EXCELLENCE
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Homecoming Week
Daylight Savings Ends
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Veterans Day
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FSU vs. Miami
Football (A)
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Remind Your Student
Why You are Thankful
For Them!
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FSU vs. University of
Virginia Football (H)
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SATURDAY
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FSU vs. Boston College
Football (H)
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Thanksgiving Break
No Classes
Thanksgiving Day
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FSU vs. Florida
Football (H)
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Students at FSU take pride
in maintaining academic excellence. However, with
more freedom comes less structure and therefore it is
crucial that your student discovers the best approach
for them to achieve academic success. No longer are
the seven hour days of structured school life, but rather
the freedom to schedule their own time. Encourage
your student to keep some sort of planner to schedule
in homework and studying to ensure that they do not fall
behind.
The Reading Writing Center features undergraduate and
graduate writing tutors that are available for assistance in
all stages of writing for any subject. With two on campus,
it is easy for your student to make an appointment
free of charge and get priceless help and knowledge.
ACE Learning studio is another excellent resource for
students, offering excellent tutoring and exam prep to
FSU students. These resources are right at your students’
finger tips and ready to aid them in success.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
AND INQUIRY
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
850.644.1811
www.sga.fsu.edu
INTERFAITH COUNCIL
AT FSU
www.interfaithcouncil.fsu.edu
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DECEMBER 2014
Finals are Coming up!
Send your students a
finals week package!
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Fall Last Day of Classes
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Fall Semester Ends
Residence Halls close
for Winter Break at
12 PM
Commencement
Finals Week
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Day University Closed
Kwanza Begins
First Night of
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As your student
heads back to Tallahassee for a second semester,
they will feel more experienced and comfortable with
their new way of life. At this point, your student will be
ready to get even more involved with fellow students
and campus life. Many students will feel ready to start
making their impact on the university.
Encourage your student to get involved in any way
that they can. Many students are involved with Student
Government Association, which is the student run
government that governs the FSU student body. There
are a variety of seats and positions students can hold,
allowing them to share their opinion and have their
voice heard.
The Interfaith Council at FSU is a group run by campus
ministry professionals designed to promote religious
and spiritual expression and freedom within the
university. These campus ministry professionals come
from a wide variety of religious backgrounds and
encourage, support, and work with one another to
create a comfortable religious environment for students
who are interested.
THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
AND SOCIAL CHANGE
850.644.3342
www.thecenter.fsu.edu
CENTER FOR GLOBAL
ENGAGEMENT
850.644.1702
www.cge.fsu.edu
DIVERSITY
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THURSDAY
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New Years Day
FAFSA Forms available
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SATURDAY
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University Re-Opens
for Winter Break
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JANUARY 2015
Spring First Day of
Classes
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Spring End Drop/Add
at midnight
Part-Time Job Fair
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Send your studnet a
package to wish them
good luck on the new
semester!
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Engineering Day
Seminole Success
Night: Diversity Event
Seminole Futures (All
Majors Career Expo)
MLK Jr. Day observed
- No Classes
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As you encourage
your student to remain focused on their academics
and campus life, it is important to remember to
encourage them to expand their experiences outside
the classroom and campus. There are countless outlets
for exploration in the Tallahassee community and
beyond.
FSU’s center for Global and Multicultural Engagement
(GLOBE) is a state of the art facility for students to come
together as groups to hold meetings and special events.
The GLOBE is a relaxed and friendly environment for
many different types of meetings and activities.
The Center for Leadership and Social Change offers
countless programs for your student to get involved
outside of campus, with things such as assisting in
schools in the Tallahassee area or an alternative spring
break trip. Through these resources, your student will
include the outside community into their FSU life.
JUSTICE
FSU POLICE DEPARTMENT
850.644.1234
www.police.fsu.edu
VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM
850.644.7161
www.victimadvocate.fsu.edu
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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SATURDAY
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Valentine's Day is a
week away! Send your
student some love with
a care package!
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Black History Month
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FEBRUARY 2015
Valentine's Day
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Spring Tuition & Fees
Due
President's Day
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Ash Wednesday
Chinese New Year
Spring Last Day to
Drop/Withdraw
without grade penalty
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Government & Social
Services Career Fair
Remind Your Student
to Work Hard - Spring
Break is Around the
Corner!
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Living and functioning
completely on their own can be an adjustment for
students. Moving to a new place with a new set of
responsibilities can be overwhelming, so it is important
to remember to always be aware and safe. Encourage
your student to research techniques for safety both on
and off campus to ensure their comfort.
Remind your student to become familiar with the FSU
Police Department and its location. It is always a good
idea to save the phone number of FSU PD in yours
and your student’s phone, but remind them to always
dial 9-1-1 for an emergency. FSU also offers the Victim
Advocate Program, which is available to all students at
all times.
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The Victim Advocate Program, which is a resource
to all FSU students who were primary or secondary
victims of any crime. Advocates who work with the
Victim Advocate Program provide emotional support,
safety planning, resource referrals, and accompaniment
through medical and legal processes. An advocate
is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you
need to reach an advocate after regular business hours,
contact FSUPD and ask them to connect you with an
advocate.
CITIZENSHIP
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS
850.644.3272
www.international.fsu.edu
GLOBAL PATHWAYS
850.644.1702
www.global.fsu.edu
MARCH 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
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Women's History
Month
It is Mid-Terms Time,
Send Your Student an
Encouraging Note!
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Daylight Savings
Begins
Spring Break Week
Residence Halls close
for Spring Break
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Residence Halls reopen after Spring Break
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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Saint Patrick's Day
Encourage Your
Student to Keep Going
After Spring Break with
a Care Package!
Health Professions
Career Fair
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Tallahassee Engineers
Networking Night
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FEBRUARY 2015
APRIL 2015
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Although Tallahassee and
the FSU campus offer an incredible variety and
enriching opportunities, there is so much of the world
to explore. If your student is looking to experience
different cultures and countries, FSU provides the
opportunity to be involved within Tallahassee and
all over the world. FSU encourages and supports
all aspects of international study and intercultural
experiences.
Students have the opportunity to earn a Global Pathways
Certification. Students can choose a certificate theme
based on their interest and goals, take related academic
courses and a language, and participate in international
and/or intercultural experiences and events to enhance
their theme.
Interested in being fully immersed in an international
culture right away? Freshman students have the option
of a First Semester Abroad or First Year Abroad in
Florence, London, Republic of Panama, or Valencia.
Students can also study abroad any Fall, Spring, or
Summer semester through the variety of programs
offered through the International Programs office,
which is ready to help your student broaden his or her
horizons.
DISCOVERY
OFFICE OF NATIONAL
FELLOWSHIPS
850.644.7596
www.onf.fsu.edu
HONORS PROGRAM
850.644.1841
www.honors.fsu.edu
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THURSDAY
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First Night of Passover
Good Friday
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Easter Sunday
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APRIL 2015
Tax Day
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Finals are Coming up!
Send your student a
finals week package!
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Spring Last Day of
Classes
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Finals Week
As the spring semester
reaches its peak, remind your student to maintain
the academic momentum they have been focusing
on all year long. Spring is an exciting time with many
new and different things happening, yet it is also one
of the most crucial times for your student to focus on
their academics. Help your student stay motivated and
promote studying, reminding them about the benefits
of succeeding.
The Honors Program offers students with the qualified
credentials benefits such as early registration and
smaller class sizes. The Office of National Fellowships
promotes applying for various academic fellowships.
Through this, your student will find support and
information to further enrich their academic lives.
Academic Honors Societies are another opportunity for
your student to be further enriched academically. While
some societies are university wide, others are specific
to individual disciplines. These societies recognize
students who have excelled academically. Many times,
students in these honors societies provide service to the
community and the university as well.
VIRES
CAMPUS
RECREATION
850.644.0548
www.campusrec.fsu.edu
UNIVERSITY HEALTH
SERVICES
850.644.6230
www.healthcenter.fsu.edu
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that Summer Classes
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observed - No Classes
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The FSU seal
contains three torches, representing Vires, Artes, and
Mores. Vires stands for strength. Your student’s mental,
intellectual, and social health are all crucial to their
FSU experience, but they cannot forget to keep up
with their physical health as well. Maintaining physical
health is necessary to have successful intellectual and
social experiences, as strength of mind and body go
hand in hand.
Campus Recreation provides FSU students with many
different outlets for physical health and activities. The
Leach Center is FSU’s primary fitness facility, featuring
over 100 fitness machines, group exercise classes, a
pool, and much more. If your student prefers a quieter,
smaller fitness experience, encourage them to visit the
brand new Fitness and Movement Clinic located in FSU’s
new wellness building. The FMC features state of the
art equipment and facilities in a smaller environment.
Encourage your student to get moving!
The Health and Wellness center, which was built two
years ago, provides medical care and health outreach
to FSU students. The healthcare facility is state of the art
and available to keep your student happy and healthy.
ARTS & GALLERIES,
PERFORMING ARTS
850.644.5244
www.art.fsu.edu
FINE ARTS TICKET OFFICE
850.644.6500
www.tickets.fsu.edu
ARTES
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The second torch
on the FSU seal represents Artes, or skill. Students
at FSU are given many opportunities to develop,
hone, and exhibit the skills they gain while at FSU. If
your student enjoys exercising their creative side,
FSU is the perfect place to be. With an abundance of
artistic resources, your student will find an enriching
experience of the arts here on campus, discovering
opportunities to get their creative juices flowing.
The art department boasts not only specialized labs for
things such as photography, ceramics, and sculpture,
but also features three off-campus galleries and facilities
in Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Park. Boasting one of
the nation’s best theater programs, FSU’s performing
arts school offers shows and events year round for your
student to get involved in and feel inspired.
Seven Days of Opening Nights is a performing arts
festival that takes place each February and spotlights
Florida State University’s commitment to the arts- music,
theatre, dance, visual art, film, and literature. Now
widely embraced as a high point on Tallahassee’s
cultural calendar, the festival began in 1999 and was
an immediate success with both the university and the
Tallahassee community. The festival continues
to this day.
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING
CENTER
850.644.2003
www.counseling.fsu.edu
CAREER CENTER
850.644.6431
www.career.fsu.edu
MORES
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Whatever your
Student's Summer
Plans Are, Encourage
Them to Keep it Up!
The third torch
of the Florida State University Seal represents Mores,
or character. Florida State University boasts a unique
environment and college experience for your student.
It can, however, be at times overwhelming to take in
and sort through all of the incredible opportunities
offered to them in their time as an FSU student. When
looking for insight as to which step to take next, advise
your student to look no further than the resources
offered to them right here in Tallahassee.
Everything discussed at the Counseling Center is always
confidential. Services through the counseling center are
free for FSU students.
The Counseling Center is a welcoming place where
students can feel comfortable sorting through and
discussing a range of issues they may be facing.
The Career Center is another welcoming place with a
different goal: the future. Some services offered at the
Career Center include career advising, mock interviews,
and career fairs to help prepare your student for the
working world.
SEMINOLE ATHLETICS
850.645.2527
www.seminoles.com
INTRAMURALS
850.644.2430
www.campusrec.fsu.edu
UNCONQUERED
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Take Some Time
to Relax With Your
Student as Summer
Winds Down!
AUGUST 2015
FRIDAY
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End
Commencement
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For some, athletics are
an integral part of student life and the Florida State
University experience. Whether your student is a
die-hard Seminole, or new to being a fan of the ‘Nole
nation, there are endless opportunities for your student
to be both involved in athletics and cheering from the
sidelines.
Encourage your student to take part in spectating at
athletic games with their free student tickets dispersed
via their FSU Card. This is an excellent way to spend
time with fellow students, support others, and show
Seminole pride. At athletic events, your student will have
the incredible opportunity to take part in the classic
Seminole Chop to our world famous “Warchant” and
feel the energy radiating through the athletic arenas.
At football games, they will get to experience Chief
Osceola and Renegade take the field. FSU is all about
tradition, and athletics are no exception.
Remind your student about FSU Intramural sports as
well. There is a wide variety of sports to choose from,
and it is simple and easy to either form a team or join
a pre-existing team. This is an excellent way for your
student to remain involved and healthy in an athletic
environment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES
ATHLETICS TICKETS
850-644-1830 or 1-888-378-6653
www.seminoles.cstv.com/tickets/fsutickets.html
ADMISSIONS
850-644-6200
www.admissions.fsu.edu
BOOKSTORE & COMPUTER STORE
850-644-2072
www.fsu.bkstr.edu
CAMPUS RECREATION
850-644-0551
campusrec.fsu.edu
CAREER CENTER
850-644-6431
career.fsu.edu
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC RETENTION
& ENHANCEMENT
850-644-9699
care.fsu.edu
CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
& SOCIAL CHANGE
850-644-3342
thecenter.fsu.edu
DEAN OF STUDENTS DEPARTMENT
850-644-2428
deanofstudents.fsu.edu
FINANCIAL AID
850-644-5871
financialaid.fsu.edu
FSU POLICE DEPARTMENT
850-644-1234
police.fsu.edu
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
850-644-2860
housing.fsu.edu
GREEK LIFE
850-644-9574
greeklife.fsu.edu
REGISTRAR
850-644-5887
5887.fsu.edu
HONORS
850-644-1841
honors.fsu.edu
SEMINOLE DINING
850-644-3663
www.seminoledining.com
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT
AFFAIRS
850-644-5590
studentaffairs.fsu.edu
INTERFAITH COUNCIL
interfaithcouncil.fsu.edu
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER
850-644-6673
union.fsu.edu/sac
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (STUDY
ABROAD)
850-644-3272
international.fsu.edu
CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
850-644-1702
cge.fsu.edu
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES
850-644-0089
sga.fsu.edu/src
LIBRARY
850-644-5211
lib.fsu.edu
NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
850-644-2785
nsfp.fsu.edu
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
850-644-5590
divisionofstudentaffairs.fsu.edu
OGLESBY UNION
850-644-6860
union.fsu.edu
FAMILY CONNECTION
850-644-2785
family.fsu.edu
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
850-644-5278
parking.fsu.edu
STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCE
CENTER
850-644-9566
disabilitycenter.fsu.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
850-644-9452
sfs.fsu.edu
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
850-644-1811
sga.fsu.edu
STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
850-644-5136
srr.fsu.edu
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
850-644-2451
undergrad.fsu.edu
WITHDRAWAL SERVICES
850-644-1741
withdrawal.fsu.edu
ACADEMIC ADVISING OFFICES
ADVISING FIRST OFFICE ....... 850-644-3430
advisingfirst.fsu.edu
Advising First is a program within the Division
of Undergraduate Studies at Florida State
University. The program places professional
academic advisors throughout the University’s
many academic units as well as other off-site
locations to assist undergraduate students with
a variety of academic and non-academic issues.
Advising First advisors provide academic
advising to help FSU students meet liberal
studies, major, and university requirements.
arts & sciences .................. 850-644-1081
business ............................... 850-644-3892
communication & information ................ 850-644-7278
criminology ...................... 850-644-4052
education ........................... 850-644-7360
engineering ....................... 850-410-6349
human sciences ................ 850-644-1281
film ....................................... 850-644-4927
music .................................... 850-644-4833
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
850-644-2003
counseling.fsu.edu
nursing ............................... 850-644-5107
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
850-644-6230
healthcenter.fsu.edu
social sciences ................. 850-644-5470
pre-health .......................... 850-644-7678
pre-law ................................ 850-644-5470
social work ....................... 850-644-5713
visual arts,
theatre & dance .............. 850-644-5244
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
STUDENTAFFAIRS.FSU.EDU
The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create welcoming, supportive and challenging environments
that maximize opportunities for student learning and success. Through high quality programs and services, the Division staff facilitates student
development, celebrates differences, and promotes civic and global responsibility. The Division of Student Affairs has twelve departments, and
you and your student are encouraged to take advantage of all the services those programs have to offer.
 850-644-5590
 studentaffairs.fsu.edu
DEAN OF STUDENTS
DEANOFSTUDENTS.FSU.EDU
The Dean of Students Department supports the holistic development of students through:
ADVOCACY
Promote inclusive policies and practices in the practices to assure
that student needs are recognized; connect students to information,
resources and support.
EMPOWERMENT
Engage and support students in the problems solving process by
guiding how, where, and when they can access resources, develop
solutions, and establish identity.
LEADERSHIP
ACCOUNTABILITY
Facilitate student learning and development regarding community
standards by balancing individual and community rights.
COMMUNITY
Encourage the presence and celebration of diverse people and ideas to
promote civic engagement and community ownership; maintain and
support students and community through a developmental and caring
crisis management process.
Provide creative and innovative programs and services that maximize
leadership development and personal growth.
The Dean of Students Department fulfills this mission through the following offices: Greek Life, New Student & Family Programs, Student
Rights & Responsibilities, Student Disability Reource Center, Victim Advocate Program, and Withdrawal Services.
850-644-2428
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 deanofstudents.fsu.edu
 University Center A, Suite 4100
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
ABRIDGED HISTORY
The Florida State University, one of the largest and oldest
of the 11 institutions of higher learning in the State
University System of Florida, had its beginning as early
as 1823 when the Territorial Legislature began to plan a
higher education system. The Legislature of the State of
Florida in a Legislative Act of January 24, 1851, provided
for the establishment of the two institutions of learning,
their first purpose to be “the instruction of persons, both
male and female, in the art of teaching all the various
branches that pertain to a good common school education;
and next to give instruction in the mechanic arts, in
husbandry, in agricultural chemistry, in the fundamental
laws, and in what regards the rights and duties of citizens.”
In a 1905 reorganization of Florida’s educational system
by the Legislature, six state institutions of higher learning
were consolidated into two when the University of Florida
in Gainesville was established and designated a men’s
school and the Florida State College became a women’s
school called the Florida Female College. The male student
body moved from Tallahassee to Gainesville, taking with
it by the fraternity system and the College football team,
which had been state champion in 1902, 1903, and 1905.
In 1909 the name of the college was changed to Florida
State College for Women, an institution which grew to
become the third largest women’s college in the nation
during the 1930’s. The College became fully accredited in
1915, and a chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi
Kappa Phi was installed in 1925, the year after the College
In each succeeding decade, The Florida State University
has added to its academic organization and presently is
composed of 16 independent colleges. It has expanded
from the original few acres and buildings to 477 buildings
on 1,564 acres, including the downtown Tallahassee main
campus of 453.33 acres, a farm which for many decades
supplied the Florida State College for Women with food,
the Seminole Reservation – a recreational facility, the
Marine Laboratory on the Gulf Coast, the Florida A&M
University-Florida State University College of Engineering
facility, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
and Division of Research at Florida State’s Southwest
Campus, and the branch campus in Panama City, FL. The
University has over 50 years of experience in international
education and is a nationally recognized leader in the field
of study-abroad programs, with permanent study centers
in London, Florence, Valencia and Panama.
The year 1947 saw many changes. Demand by returning
World War II veterans had brought men back to the
campus in 1946 with the establishment of the Tallahassee
Branch of the University of Florida, and on May 15, 1947,
the Governor signed an act of the Legislature returning
Florida State College for Women to coeducational status
and naming it The Florida State University. The student
body, numbering 4,056, chose a new alma mater and
selected the Seminole as their mascot. The Flying High
Circus was born, and football was started again with the
first home game since 1905 and it was played in October.
Three years later Campbell Stadium was built.
in 1962, and the first black Ph. D. candidates graduated
in 1970. Programs in African American Studies and
Women’s Studies were established. Continuing the liberal
arts tradition begun in the 1890’s, the Liberal Studies
Program required of all undergraduates was expanded and
strengthened.
was placed on the list of standard colleges and universities
approved by the Association of American Universities
and become a member of the Association of American
Colleges. In 1935 the first chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in
the state, Alpha Chapter of Florida, was installed at the
College, a mark of its status as a true liberal arts college.
In the 1960’s the University acquired the Shaw Poetry
Collection, established the institutes of Molecular
Biophysics and Space Biosciences, and constructed
nine new buildings, including the Oglesby Union and
the Fine Arts Building. During this period, the Panama
Canal Branch was opened, and the Program in Medical
Sciences was established. The first black student enrolled
One hundred sixty years after its founding, The Florida
State University started the 2011-2012 academic year with
a student population of more than 41,000 and recognition
as a major graduate research institution with an established
international reputation.