A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITYFIRST YEAR ADMISSIONS GUIDE

Music—Liberal ArtsCommercial MusicJazzMusic—Liberal ArtsSacred MusicMusic PerformanceBrass PerformanceGuitar PerformanceHarp PerformanceMusic Theatre—MusicOrgan PerformancePercussion PerformancePiano PedagogyPiano PerformanceString PerformanceVoice PerformanceWoodwind PerformanceMusic Theory and CompositionMusic CompositionMusic TheoryMusic Therapy

NursingNursingNursing—Accelerated BSN Nursing—VeteransNursing—Veterans BSN

African-American StudiesAsian StudiesAsian StudiesAsian Studies/BusinessEconomicsEnvironment and SocietyGeographyEnvironmental StudiesGeographyInternational AffairsLatin-American and Caribbean StudiesLatin-American & Caribbean StudiesLatin-American & Caribbean Studies/BusinessPolitical ScienceRussian and East European StudiesInterdisciplinary Social Science Sociology

Social WorkSocial Work Social Work (BSW)

Hospitality ManagementGlobal Club Management & LeadershipHospitality Management & Tourism

EntrepreneurshipCommercial EntrepreneurshipRetail EntrepreneurshipSocial EntrepreneurshipRetail, Merchandising and Product Development

MAJORS

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Actuarial ScienceAnthropologyBiochemistryBiological SciencesBiological Science Cell and Molecular Biology Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science Marine Biology Physiology and Neuroscience Plant Sciences Pre-Professional Health Sciences* Zoology Biology/FSU-TeachChemical ScienceChemical ScienceChemical Sciences/FSU-TeachChemistryChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryClassicsClassical ArchaeologyClassical CivilizationsClassics and ReligionGreek and LatinComputational BiologyComputational Biology—BiologyComputational Biology—Computer ScienceComputational ScienceComputer CriminologyComputer Criminology— Computer ScienceComputer Programming & ApplicationsComputer ScienceComputer Science Computer Science (BA)CS Math/FSU-TeachEast Asian Languages and CulturesChinese/BusinessChinese and JapaneseChinese Language and CultureJapanese/BusinessJapanese Language and CultureEnglishCreative WritingEditing, Writing, and MediaLiteratureEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental Science and PolicyEnvironmental Science/FSU-TeachFrenchFrenchFrench/BusinessFrench and GermanFrench and ItalianFrench and RussianFrench and SpanishGeologyGermanGermanGerman/BusinessGerman and ItalianGerman and RussianGerman and SpanishGreek

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

You can view side-by-side comparisons of different majors that have similar courses, qualities, or career options by visiting academic-guide.fsu.edu/major_comparisons.html. For the most up-to-date listings of undergraduate programs, combined-degree programs, majors, and major requirements,please refer to academic-guide.fsu.edu.

KEY: All degrees are in GARNET, and majors or tracks within degree programs are in BLACK. *Includes Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Physician’s Assistant.

Computer CriminologyComputer Criminology— CriminologyCriminology

Elementary EducationEnglish EducationSocial Science EducationSpecial EducationSpecial Education TeachingSport ManagementVisual DisabilitiesVisual Disabilities EducationVisual Disabilities Studies

Chemical & Biochemical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical—Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemical—Materials EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering—CivilComputer EngineeringElectrical Engineering Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

DanceHistory and Criticism of ArtArt HistoryInterior DesignStudio ArtStudio Art (BA)Studio Art (BFA)TheatreActingMusic Theatre—TheatreTheatre

Athletic TrainingDieteticsExercise PhysiologyFamily and Child SciencesFood and NutritionFood and Nutrition Science

Interdisciplinary Medical SciencesCommunity Patient CareHealth Management, Policy and InformationClinical Professions

Motion Picture ArtsAnimation and Digital ArtsMotion Picture Arts—Production

Music EducationChoral Music Education Instrumental Music EducationMusic Education

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

COLLEGE OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS

COLLEGE OF MUSIC

HistoryInterdisciplinary HumanitiesHumanitiesWomen's StudiesItalianItalianItalian/BusinessItalian and RussianItalian and SpanishLatin MathematicsApplied and Computational MathematicsBiomathematics MathematicsMathematics/FSU-TeachMeteorology Applied Geosciences/FSU-TeachMeteorologyMiddle Eastern StudiesNeuroscienceBehavioral Neuroscience Cell/Molecular NeurosciencePhilosophyPhysical SciencePhysicsPhysicsPhysics and AstrophysicsPhysics and MaterialsPsychologyReligionReligionReligion and ClassicsRussianRussianRussian/BusinessRussian and SpanishSpanishSpanishSpanish/BusinessStatistics

AccountingFinanceManagementHuman Resource ManagementManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingMarketing Professional Sales Retail Management Real EstateRisk Management—Insurance

Communication and Digital Media StudiesDigital Media ProductionMedia/Communication StudiesProfessional CommunicationAdvertisingPublic RelationsCommunication Science and DisordersInformation TechnologyInformation Communication and TechnologyInformation Technology

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & PUBLIC POLICY

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

DEDMAN SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY

JIM MORAN COLLEGE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

STUDENT LIFEFSU strongly encourages students to get involved on campus. Our Engage 100 initiative connects, engages, and challenges you during your time at FSU. For more information, visit engage100.fsu.edu. With over 650 organizations and clubs on campus, we have extracurricular options for everyone. Discover your best fit at union.fsu.edu/sac/get-involved. You’ll find lots of options offered by the Leach Student Recreation Center, Intramural and Club Sports Programs, Outdoor Pursuits, and the FSU Reservation. If you want to keep working out, playing sports, or just catch some R&R, check out campusrec.fsu.edu.

For a complete listing of FSU’s highlights and rankings, please visit fsu.edu/highlights/rankings.html.

AT A GLANCE

ENROLLMENT

33,000 Undergraduates

42,876 Total

21:1Student-to-Faculty Ratio

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY—A PREEMINENT FLORIDA UNIVERSITY

Tallahassee

The Tallahassee campus is 485 acres.

#1FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN FLORIDA.

Oldest, continuous site of higher education

in Florida

1851

93%Retention

Rate

FSU is one of the most environmentally friendly campuses in America. College Magazine, 2019

#7

297ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES, INCLUDING MEDICINE AND LAW

#18U.S. News & World

Report’s “Best Colleges,” 2020

HOW TO APPLY

2020 ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE

ACADEMIC CORE GPA: 4.1–4.5SAT: 1290–1410

ACT: 29–32

Fall Term

ACADEMIC CORE GPA: 3.8–4.3SAT: 1190–1310

ACT: 26–30

Summer Term

ACADEMIC CORE GPA: 3.6–4.2SAT: 1210–1270

ACT: 25–28

Seminole PaThwayS

DEADLINES 2020-2021

1STEP

Apply online at admissions.fsu.edu.

2STEP Create your Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) at admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/ssar

using your official high school transcript as a guide. To learn more about the SSAR, view our FAQ and how-to videos at admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/ssar/videos.

3STEP Complete the following items on the Application Status Check (admissions.fsu.edu/StatusCheck) by

the application deadline:

• Self-report all ACT and/or SAT test scores. • Link your SSAR by copying the 32-character code from your SSAR account.• Choose one essay question found at admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/#essay and upload it. • Upload one resume.

4STEP

Complete the Residency Declaration Form found at admissions.fsu.edu/residency.

* Each profile represents the middle 50% of students admitted for that term/program.

December 1, 2020 is the priority deadline for admission and merit scholarship consideration. Students who complete an application by December 1 will receive an admission decision on February 18, 2021. The final application deadline is March 1, 2021. Students submitting an application after December 1, 2020 will receive an admission decision on a rolling basis beginning in March.

Application & All Supporting

Documents Due By:

Decision Available Online:

DEC 1

FEB 18

PRIORITY ADMISSION

NOTES:

If you plan to major in dance, film (animtion or production), music, studio art, or theatre, contact the academic department directly for specific major requirements.

To apply to the University Honors Program, on the admissions application students should select Yes to the question “Are you interested in the Honors Program?” By selecting Yes, the supplemental application will appear on the Application Status Check. The Honors Program application deadline is December 1.

Log in to the Application Status Check regularly at admissions.fsu.edu/StatusCheck to monitor the status of your application.

FINANCES

The totals above are based on Fall & Spring, 15 hours-per-semester. They do not include the cost of health insurance. Students who do not show proof of existing, comparable coverage may enroll in the school-sponsored plan at a cost of $2,786/year.

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT

FLORIDA RESIDENT

TUITION & FEES $6,516 $21,683

HOUSING $6,880 $6,880

MOST POPULAR MEAL PLAN $4,396 $4,396

BOOKS & SUPPLIES $1,000 $1,000

TOTAL $18,792 $33,959

Scholarships offered by the Office of Admissions are typically awarded at the time of acceptance as a first-year student. All accepted students are automatically considered for a scholarship. The scholarship criteria can vary from year to year depending on the quality of the incoming class and the funds available. Students will only receive one merit scholarship from the Office of Admissions but may be eligible for additional financial assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, visit admissions.fsu.edu/freshman/finances.

ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS

FSU offers admission on a need-blind basis. To be considered for financial aid you must complete the 2021–2022 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. The application is available beginning October 1, and you should complete it no later than December 1 for priority consideration. Students admitted for the summer term should complete the 2020–2021 AND the 2021–2022 FAFSA. For more information, visit financialaid.fsu.edu/apply-aid/prospective-noles.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

BEST VALUEKIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE “BEST COLLEGE VALUE,” 2019

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LIVING & LEARNING

40 Academic Programs

20 LocationsIN

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSVisit international.fsu.edu to discover study-abroad opportunities through FSU’s International Programs, Global Exchanges, Global Scholars, and Beyond Borders Programs.

FSU’s International Programs is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the U.S.

TOP 15

CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS

Visit seminoledining.com for more information.

Living on campus has a positive effect on student success. Visit housing.fsu.edu/about-us to take a virtual tour.

CAMPUS HOUSINGTHE HONORS, SCHOLARS, AND FELLOWS HOUSE

At the HSF House, students are encouraged to challenge themselves, discover new ways of thinking, and engage in scholarly activities at hsf.fsu.edu.

We offer several ways to engage with our current students and staff. To learn more about how you can connect with our campus community, check out your options at visit.fsu.edu.

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