FSU Quick Facts Florida State University is a public

college located in Tallahassee, Florida with about 40,000 students.

Degree Options For Undergraduates Degrees Degree LevelsApplied Studies (PCC)

BS/MS- Corporate & Public Communication

Arts & Sciences BS/MS- Computer Science BA/ MA or BS/MS- Mathematics BA/MA- Philosophy BS/MST- Science Teaching BS/MS- Statistics (5 yrs)

BusinessBS/MS- Marketing (5 yrs)

Communication & Information BS/MS- Communication BS/MS- Information Technology

Criminology & Criminal JusticeBS/MS- Criminology & Criminal Justice

EducationBS/MS- Exceptional Student Education

Engineering BS/MS- Electrical Engineering (5 yrs) BS/MS- Mechanical Engineering (5 yrs)

Fine Arts BA/MS- Art/Art Education (5 yrs)

Social Sciences & Public PolicyBS/MPH- Public Health BA or BS/MPA- Public Administration BA or BS/MSD- Demography BA or BS/MSP- Urban & Regional Planning

Tuition & Expenses

So you want to be a Seminole?

Admission RequirementsThe academic profile of the middle 50% of

freshmen accepted in 2014 was:3.8-4.3 academic GPA; 26-30 ACT composite; 1760-1960 SAT total

A written essay, the rigor and quality of courses and curriculum, grade trends, class

rank, strength of senior schedule in academic subjects, math level in the senior year, and number of years in a sequential

world language.

So, why FSU?

‘The Journal of Criminal Justice Education ranked Florida State's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice No. 1 in the nation for faculty research. The graduate program in interior design was voted "Most Admired" in the nation in Design Intelligence's "America's Best Architectural and Design Schools," for 2014. U.S. News & World Report, "Best Graduate Schools," 2014 edition, ranks the School of Information's school library media program No. 1. Numerous other programs at Florida State rank in the Top 5.’

What happens if I can’t afford it?

‘Early Disbursement: Traditionally FSU has disbursed aid at the end of the Drop/Add period for each term, but starting with the Summer term, students may be eligible to receive their disbursement for some types of aid prior to the start of the term (the week before the term starts).’  

To be eligible, students must: have a complete financial aid application on file (no

outstanding documents) be enrolled/attending at least the minimum number of

hours for the aid to be disbursed (generally no less than 6 credit hours but some types of aid require 12 credit enrollment)

Not be on Satisfactory Progress hold or subject to Academic Plan review

Will they give me any money?

YES! Scholarship opportunities include: University Freshman Scholarship, Presidential Scholars, Full Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, and the Partial Out-of-State Tuition Waiver. The University Freshman Scholarship is a $9,600 scholarship distributed over four years. Recipients are selected from the best freshman students admitted to the University based upon high school grades and test scores. The Presidential Scholars Scholarship is the premier undergraduate merit scholarship program at Florida State University. Students selected to be Presidential Scholars will receive the $2,400 University Freshman Scholarship, along with an additional $2,400 for a total of $4,800 per year for four years. Out-of-state applicants will also receive a full out-of-state tuition waiver. An additional $12,000 will be granted for educational enrichment opportunities.

So, why FSU? pt. 2

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is a major college within the Florida State University System. FSU has experienced amazing growth over the last decade, and it has become the college of choice for many top students — in-state, out-of-state, and abroad. Florida State University boasts high academic standards and a program of study that leads to graduates with service, social and leadership skills, an appreciation of diversity, and the preparation to take a meaningful role in society.

What AP credits count?AP Exam Names Score of 3 Score of 4 Score of 5

ART HISTORYARH 2000 (3) ARH 3056 (3)

ARH 3057 (3)Same as 4

BIOLOGY

BSC 1005 (3)BSC 1005L (1)

BSC 2010 (3)BSC 2010L (1)

BSC 2010 (3)BSC 2010L (1)BSC 2011 (3)BSC 2011L (1)

CALCULUS - AB MAC 2311 (4) Same as 3 Same as 3

CALCULUS - BCMAC 2311 (4) MAC 2311 (4)

MAC 2312 (4)Same as 4

CALCULUS - AB subscore MAC 2311 (4) Same as 3 Same as 3

CHEMISTRY

CHM 1020 (3)CHM 1020L (1)

CHM 1045 (3)CHM 1045L (1)

CHM 1045 (3)CHM 1045L (1)CHM 1046 (3)CHM 1046L (1)

CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURECHI 2220 (4) CHI 2220 (4)

CHI 2300 (4)Same as 4

COMPUTER SCIENCE A CGS 2060 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3COMPUTER SCIENCE AB CGS 1076 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

ECONOMICS - MACRO ECO 2013 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3ECONOMICS - MICRO ECO 2023 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

ENGLISH - LANGUAGEENC 1101 (3) ENC 1101 (3)

ENC 1102 (3)Same as 4

ENGLISH - LITERATURELIT 2000 (3) ENC 1102 (3)

LIT 2000 (3)Same as 4

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GEO1330 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

FRENCH - LANGUAGEFRE 2211 (4) FRE 2211 (4)

FRE 2220 (4)Same as 4

FRENCH - LITERATUREFRW 3100 (3) FRW 3100 (3)

FRW 3101 (3)Same as 4

GERMAN - LANGUAGEGER 2220 (4) GER 2220

(4) GER 2221 (3)Same as 4

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: COMPARATIVE

CPO 2002 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: UNITED STATES

POS 1041 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

HISTORY - EUROPEANEUH 1009 (3) EUH 2000 (3)

EUH 2001 (3)Same as 4

HISTORY - UNITED STATESAMH 2010 (3) AMH 2010 (3)

AMH 2020 (3)Same as 4

AP Credits Cont.

HISTORY - WORLD

WOH 1023 (3) Same as 3 WOH 1023 (3)WOH 1030 (3)

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY GEO 1400 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE

ITA 2220 (4) ITA 2220 (4)ITA 2240 (3)

Same as 4

JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE

JPN 2220 (4) JPN 2220 (4)JPN 2300 (4)

Same as 4

LATIN LITERATURE LNW 1700 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

LATIN LAT 2220 (4) Same as 3 Same as 3

MUSIC THEORY (if composite score is 3 or higher)

MUT 1001 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

MUSIC THEORY (if both aural and non-aural sub scores are 3 or higher)

MUT 1111 (3)MUT 1241 (1)

Same as 3 Same as 3

PHYSICS 1 PHY 2053C (4) Same as 3 Same as 3

PHYSICS 2 PHY 2054C (4) Same as 3 Same as 3

PHYSICS B

PHY 2053C (4) PHY 2053C (4)PHY 2054C (4)

Same as 4

PHYSICS C - ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM PHY 2054C (4) PHY 2049C (5) Same as 4

PHYSICS C - MECHANICS PHY 2053C (4) PHY 2048C (5) Same as 4

PSYCHOLOGY PSY 2012 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE

RUS 2220 (4) RUS 2220 (4) RUS 2330 (3)

Same as 4

SPANISH - LANGUAGE

SPN 2220 (4) SPN 2220 (4)SPN 2240 (3)

Same as 4

SPANISH - LITERATURE

SPW 3030 (3) SPW 3030 (3)SPW 3132 (3)

Same as 4

STATISTICS STA 2023 (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

STUDIO ART - DRAWING ART 1300C (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

STUDIO ART: 2-D ART 1201C (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

STUDIO ART: 3-D ART 1203C (3) Same as 3 Same as 3

Is There An Honors College?

High School StudentsAdmission by InvitationHonors invitations will be sent in late December.  To be considered for an invitation, you must be admitted to the

University by mid-December. Please note: the Admissions deadline for mid-December decisions is mid-October. Invited students must respond to the Honors invitation by the stated deadline to finalize acceptance to the program. The average academic profile of students that were offered an invitation to the Honors Program in 2014 was as follows: 4.4 weighted GPA; 31 ACT composite, and 2070 SAT total.  Please note: Minimum test scores for an Honors invitation are an Act of 29 or SAT of 1900. For strongest consideration for admission to the Honors Program, students are encouraged to apply to FSU by the October deadline.

Admission by ApplicationHigh school students accepted into Florida State University as freshmen who do not receive a letter of invitation to the

University Honors Program may apply for acceptance by submitting an Honors application. Applicants will be notified by the end of the second week of April. Please Note:  students who are admitted to FSU after mid-December must submit an application to be considered for acceptance in the Honors Program. The average academic profile of the Honors Program applicants that were admitted in 2014 was: 4.2 weighted GPA; 30 ACT composite; 1970 SAT total.

Current Florida State University Students: Lateral AdmissionFreshmen at Florida State University may be eligible for admission to the University Honors Program via the

lateral admission process. Lateral admits join the University Honors Program the spring semester following their first fall semester. They are held to the same retention requirements as students admitted by standard admission. In order to be considered for lateral admission students must submit the required Lateral Admission Application. Students will be evaluated on the basis of their FSU cumulative and term GPAs, college coursework, and expressed interest in the Honors Program as reflected in the application. Typically, students offered lateral admission enroll in at least twelve (12) graded credit hours and earn at least a 3.800 FSU GPA during their first fall term. All applications are to be turned into the Honors Program Office by 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2014. Once grades are posted in December, lateral applicants will be notified by the Honors Office via email. Laterally admitted honors students must register for HUM 2944, Honors Colloquium, in the spring semester. This course is a one-credit weekly forum required of all first-year honors students. It features lectures by distinguished University faculty from across the scholarly and creative arts spectrum, as well as informative presentations from directors of academic programs that will be of interest to honors students. The Colloquium provides a common intellectual experience for new honors students and introduces them to the culture and opportunities of a modern research university.

Where Am I Going To Live?

Broward Hall, Bryan Hall, Cawthon Hall, DeGraff Hall, Deviney Hall, Dorman Hall, Gilchrist Hall, Jennie Murphree

Hall, Kellum Hall, Landis Hall.

In Case That Isn’t Enough…

continuous campus bussing, 3,601 flag football participants, recreational center, intramural sports, fitness and movement

center, outdoor recreations, ropes courses, team building activities, aquatics center, courts, full basketball & volleyball courts, on-campus cinema, division 1 athletics, on and off

campus housing, 45 minutes to the nearest beach, provided health care, psychology clinic, counseling, child care, on-

campus police, discounted Disney theme park tickets, discounted Bush Gardens and SeaWorld tickets, spring fling,

Seminole sensation week, Market Wednesday, Haunted Harvest, Club Downunder, and so much more!