Who Attends Orientation?

First-year and Transfer Undergraduates
Orientation is required for all new degree-seeking undergraduate first-year and transfer students in order to receive academic advising and clearance for registration.

Non-Traditional Undergraduates
If you are planning to take all evening courses, you are a state employee, an adult learner, or full-time employee; you may call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785 to obtain information about our evening orientation programs. An evening orientation program will be held each term just before the start of classes. Students will not qualify for course registration until they have completed an orientation program.

How to Register for Orientation.

There are two ways to register for orientation at FSU. The quickest and easiest way is through our online registration system. This site will allow you to print out a registration form that can be mailed in with your payment (check or money order) or complete student/family registration online with payment. A space in an orientation program will not be held and your reservation not saved without complete payment online or through the mail. Those who choose not to use computer registration or print a registration form to be mailed may contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs and request that a traditional paper form be sent to you. Space for each orientation session is limited and space is available on a first-reserve basis (space will not be reserved until full payment is made). All orientation fees are nonrefundable.

When is Orientation?

Spring Semester

We have two programs for students being at Florida State University in the spring semester. The first program is held in October or November and is specifically for junior/senior transfers coming to FSU. We also have a program in January just prior to the beginning of the term; this orientation program is open to all first-year and transfer students.

Upper-Division Transfer Students (60 or more earned credit hours): Orientation check-in will be at 8:00am on the second-floor of the Oglesby Union in the University Ballrooms on the day of your program. Directions are available at http://www.orientation.fsu.edu/directions.html. The orientation program will last from 8:00am until approximately 4:00pm.

Lower-Division Transfer (less than 60 earned credit hours)/First-Year/Freshmen Students: Orientation check-in will take place on day 1 (Thursday) of your two-day program the second-floor of the Oglesby Union in the University Ballrooms at (noon) 12:00pm. Directions are available at http://www.orientation.fsu.edu/directions.html. Day 1 (Thursday) of orientation will last from 12:00pm until 4:30pm and will continue on Day 2 (Friday) from 9am until approximately 4:00pm.

Summer Semester

Orientation for students beginning school in the summer takes place during May and the beginning of June. First-year/lower-division (less then 60 earned credited hours) transfer students must attend a two-day orientation program. The two-day program will last from 8am to 9pm on day 1 and 7am to 1pm on day 2. Upper-division (more then 60 earned credit hours) must attend a one-day program (8am to 4pm). You should visit the registration section of the Office of Orientation website after you have been admitted to see a list of available dates and select your session. Remember to register/pay online to save your space for both the student and family members. Space during each session is limited and only reserved with payment. If you have questions, call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785.

Fall Semester

Orientations for first-year/lower-division (less then 60 earned credited hours) transfer students beginning school in the fall takes place during June and consists of a two-day program. Upper-division (more then 60 earned credit hours) must attend a one-day program held in July or August. You should visit the registration section of the Office of Orientation website after you have been admitted to see a list of available dates and select your session from those available. Remember to register/pay online to save your space for both the student and family members. Space during each session is limited and only reserved with payment. If you have questions, call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785.

Will I Get Anything in the Mail?

The Office of New Student & Family Programs will mail students information about orientation shortly after they have been accepted for admission by Florida Sate University. This information usually arrives within two weeks of your acceptance. As soon as you have been admitted, you may register for an orientation program through our website. After you have registered and paid your orientation fees, you will receive an orientation confirmation brochure in the mail confirming your date and explaining further details about your session. These usually arrive in two or three weeks after you have registered.

I’ve Registered for Orientation, Now What?

After registering with payment you will receive a confirmation brochure from our Office in the mail. This confirmation includes your date(s), an overview of your program including exact times, and other important information, such as:

Parking & Transportation

After registering for orientation, you will receive a confirmation brochure including a parking permit for your orientation session and directions to campus. Regarding the regular school semesters, all students pay a transportation fee that includes parking and campus bus transportation. Decals are required when parking in non-metered spaces and may be obtained at the Parking & Transportation Services website (parking.fsu.edu) after the student has registered for classes. Parking rules are strictly enforced between the hours of 7:30am - 10:30pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:30am - 4:30pm on Friday. Please familiarize yourself with campus parking rules to avoid citations. The Seminole Express (busing service) provides on-campus transportation. For maps and route scheduling, please call 850/644-5278, visit parking.fsu.edu, or stop by the Parking and Transportation office located at the University Center, Building C, Suite 5406.

Changing Your Major

If you are a first-time college student or a transfer student with fifty-one (51) or fewer semester hours of transfer credit, and you wish to change your originally requested major, you may request to do so through the Office of Admissions. The option to change majors does not apply to music and dance majors. All others may contact the Office of Admissions by visiting www.admissions.fsu.edu or by writing to the following address: Office of Admissions, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400. Your written comments should include your name, social security number, and desired major. The Office of Orientation is unable to change your major.

Final Transcripts & Transfer Credit

Be sure to send an official copy of all transcripts, CLEP and AP test results to the Office of Admissions and bring an extra copy of each (just in case) with you to orientation. If you took college coursework in high school, you must request that the college send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2400.

Getting Your FSUCard

The FSUCard, your student identification card, may be obtained anytime during orientation. The $10.00 fee is assessed with your tuition. The FSUCard can be used as a debit account to pay all campus fees including tuition, meals, books, and parking decals. Many local merchants also accept the FSUCard.

Health History Form

A health history form was mailed to you with your acceptance letter. You must present proof of immunization before you can register for classes. This requirement of the Florida Board of Regents is strictly enforced by FSU. To be cleared for registration, mail your completed form to Thagard Student Health Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2140, or fax it to 850/644-8958. If you have any additional questions please call 850/644-6573. If you have lost your form, a new copy can be downloaded at www.tshc.fsu.edu.

Students or Guests with Disabilities

If you need assistance during orientation because of a temporary or permanent disability, contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644.2785 or orientation@admin.fsu.edu. If you need permanent or temporary learning or physical accommodations as a student at FSU, contact the Student Disability Resource Center, 97 South Woodward Avenue, 108 Student Services Building, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167. Contact numbers are 850/644-9566 (Voice) or 850/644-8504 (TDD).


	New Student & Family Programs Home Orientation Home Frequently Asked Questions Register for Orientation Family Orientation The Orientation Leaders - Become an Orientation Leader Helpful Links New 'Nole Directions to Campus Contact Us			Who Attends Orientation? First-year and Transfer Undergraduates Orientation is required for all new degree-seeking undergraduate first-year and transfer students in order to receive academic advising and clearance for registration. Non-Traditional Undergraduates If you are planning to take all evening courses, you are a state employee, an adult learner, or full-time employee; you may call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785 to obtain information about our evening orientation programs. An evening orientation program will be held each term just before the start of classes. Students will not qualify for course registration until they have completed an orientation program. How to Register for Orientation. There are two ways to register for orientation at FSU. The quickest and easiest way is through our online registration system. This site will allow you to print out a registration form that can be mailed in with your payment (check or money order) or complete student/family registration online with payment. A space in an orientation program will not be held and your reservation not saved without complete payment online or through the mail. Those who choose not to use computer registration or print a registration form to be mailed may contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs and request that a traditional paper form be sent to you. Space for each orientation session is limited and space is available on a first-reserve basis (space will not be reserved until full payment is made). All orientation fees are nonrefundable. When is Orientation? Spring Semester We have two programs for students being at Florida State University in the spring semester. The first program is held in October or November and is specifically for junior/senior transfers coming to FSU. We also have a program in January just prior to the beginning of the term; this orientation program is open to all first-year and transfer students. Upper-Division Transfer Students (60 or more earned credit hours): Orientation check-in will be at 8:00am on the second-floor of the Oglesby Union in the University Ballrooms on the day of your program. Directions are available at http://www.orientation.fsu.edu/directions.html. The orientation program will last from 8:00am until approximately 4:00pm. Lower-Division Transfer (less than 60 earned credit hours)/First-Year/Freshmen Students: Orientation check-in will take place on day 1 (Thursday) of your two-day program the second-floor of the Oglesby Union in the University Ballrooms at (noon) 12:00pm. Directions are available at http://www.orientation.fsu.edu/directions.html. Day 1 (Thursday) of orientation will last from 12:00pm until 4:30pm and will continue on Day 2 (Friday) from 9am until approximately 4:00pm. Summer Semester Orientation for students beginning school in the summer takes place during May and the beginning of June. First-year/lower-division (less then 60 earned credited hours) transfer students must attend a two-day orientation program. The two-day program will last from 8am to 9pm on day 1 and 7am to 1pm on day 2. Upper-division (more then 60 earned credit hours) must attend a one-day program (8am to 4pm). You should visit the registration section of the Office of Orientation website after you have been admitted to see a list of available dates and select your session. Remember to register/pay online to save your space for both the student and family members. Space during each session is limited and only reserved with payment. If you have questions, call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785. Fall Semester Orientations for first-year/lower-division (less then 60 earned credited hours) transfer students beginning school in the fall takes place during June and consists of a two-day program. Upper-division (more then 60 earned credit hours) must attend a one-day program held in July or August. You should visit the registration section of the Office of Orientation website after you have been admitted to see a list of available dates and select your session from those available. Remember to register/pay online to save your space for both the student and family members. Space during each session is limited and only reserved with payment. If you have questions, call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644-2785. Will I Get Anything in the Mail? The Office of New Student & Family Programs will mail students information about orientation shortly after they have been accepted for admission by Florida Sate University. This information usually arrives within two weeks of your acceptance. As soon as you have been admitted, you may register for an orientation program through our website. After you have registered and paid your orientation fees, you will receive an orientation confirmation brochure in the mail confirming your date and explaining further details about your session. These usually arrive in two or three weeks after you have registered. I’ve Registered for Orientation, Now What? After registering with payment you will receive a confirmation brochure from our Office in the mail. This confirmation includes your date(s), an overview of your program including exact times, and other important information, such as: Parking & Transportation After registering for orientation, you will receive a confirmation brochure including a parking permit for your orientation session and directions to campus. Regarding the regular school semesters, all students pay a transportation fee that includes parking and campus bus transportation. Decals are required when parking in non-metered spaces and may be obtained at the Parking & Transportation Services website (parking.fsu.edu) after the student has registered for classes. Parking rules are strictly enforced between the hours of 7:30am - 10:30pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:30am - 4:30pm on Friday. Please familiarize yourself with campus parking rules to avoid citations. The Seminole Express (busing service) provides on-campus transportation. For maps and route scheduling, please call 850/644-5278, visit parking.fsu.edu, or stop by the Parking and Transportation office located at the University Center, Building C, Suite 5406. Changing Your Major If you are a first-time college student or a transfer student with fifty-one (51) or fewer semester hours of transfer credit, and you wish to change your originally requested major, you may request to do so through the Office of Admissions. The option to change majors does not apply to music and dance majors. All others may contact the Office of Admissions by visiting www.admissions.fsu.edu or by writing to the following address: Office of Admissions, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400. Your written comments should include your name, social security number, and desired major. The Office of Orientation is unable to change your major. Final Transcripts & Transfer Credit Be sure to send an official copy of all transcripts, CLEP and AP test results to the Office of Admissions and bring an extra copy of each (just in case) with you to orientation. If you took college coursework in high school, you must request that the college send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2400. Getting Your FSUCard The FSUCard, your student identification card, may be obtained anytime during orientation. The $10.00 fee is assessed with your tuition. The FSUCard can be used as a debit account to pay all campus fees including tuition, meals, books, and parking decals. Many local merchants also accept the FSUCard. Health History Form A health history form was mailed to you with your acceptance letter. You must present proof of immunization before you can register for classes. This requirement of the Florida Board of Regents is strictly enforced by FSU. To be cleared for registration, mail your completed form to Thagard Student Health Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2140, or fax it to 850/644-8958. If you have any additional questions please call 850/644-6573. If you have lost your form, a new copy can be downloaded at www.tshc.fsu.edu. Students or Guests with Disabilities If you need assistance during orientation because of a temporary or permanent disability, contact the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 850/644.2785 or orientation@admin.fsu.edu. If you need permanent or temporary learning or physical accommodations as a student at FSU, contact the Student Disability Resource Center, 97 South Woodward Avenue, 108 Student Services Building, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167. Contact numbers are 850/644-9566 (Voice) or 850/644-8504 (TDD).