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Strength (Vires)We are committed to instilling in our students, our faculty, our administrators, our alumni, and our friends the moral, mental, and physical strength to act with confi dence, advancing our state, our nation, and our world.

Skill (Artes)We understand that learning extends beyond the classroom. We prepare individuals to examine challenges from all perspectives, with critical thinking skills developed through complete immersion, discovery, and appreciation of the arts, humanities, sciences, and the professions.

Character (Mores)We believe character begins with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of social responsibility. We are committed to the social, scientifi c, economic, and cultural advancement of our communities throughout the world.

Th e torches on the seal symbolize our philosophy.the torches

The seal of The Florida State University was originally created in 1909 by undergraduate student, Agnes Granberry. A campus leader, a designer, and an accomplished athlete, Agnes believed, as we continue to believe today, that the virtues of Strength, Skill, and Character define what it means to be a well-rounded citizen of the world.

Strength, Skill, and Character, the three torches of the University seal, burn brightly in our students, faculty, alumni, and staff as they “lead for the greater good.”

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For more than 155 years, the promise of The Florida State University has remained unwavering: to prepare our students for a life that balances knowledge, creativity, leadership, and contribution.

a major public research university “Success doesn’t come to you…you go to it.” - Marva Collins

As a major public research university, Florida State offers a dynamic academic environment built upon cherished values and its unique heritage. It is not just a place where classes are taught, research is produced, and sports are played; instead, it is a vibrant academic community dedicated to shaping the completed person by cultivating critical and creative thinking through discovery in all disciplines. Located in the heart of the state capital, the University is driven by an unrelenting quest for scientific and social progress, uniting its people and its research with policy makers who effect change.

The essence of our University…Strength, Skill, and Character… is supported every day by our nurturing academic environment, our connection to the capital, our practical research for the real world, our culture of creativity, and our commitment to academic excellence.

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“A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by encouraging a clever pupil, for the true discoverers are among them, as comets amongst the stars.” - Linnaeus

nurturing academic environment

Th e Florida State University has built a caring learning environment and a network of services to support your development on every level — academically, socially, and professionally. When you enroll at Florida State, you join a family dedicated to helping you reach your greatest potential.

Offi ce of National FellowshipsSupportive staff and faculty mentor students to compete for the nation’s highest academic awards and scholarshipsLiving-Learning CommunitiesFirst-year students who share an academic interest, live on the same residence hall fl oor, and form their own close-knit and academically successful circle of friends Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)Th e opportunity to register for a prepackaged cluster of high-demand freshman courses that share a common thread of interestOffi ce of Multicultural Aff airsAn inclusive environment for all students that fosters an appreciation for the histories, traditions, and cultures within our University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement A comprehensive program designed to provide academic support for students who are among the fi rst in their families to attend college or who face other unique challenges Offi ce of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Supportive faculty and staff encourage students to participate in numerous research experiences University Honors ProgramHigh-achieving students entering college for the fi rst time can pursue an enriched curriculum

Honors in the MajorAn opportunity to conduct original research in the major area of study under the supervision of a faculty committee

Dunlap Student Success CenterA central location for personalized counseling to help students reach and exceed their potential

At Florida State, we challenge you to unleash your intellectual energy as you work alongside our engaging faculty.

The heart of the Florida State experience is the opportunity to work closely

with accomplished faculty who are professional artists, scientists, authors,

designers, innovators, and performers as well as educators — people who

do as well as teach — and who win awards pursuing their passions. Through

independent study in every subject, our faculty members are eager to provide

“hands-on” experiences in order to prepare you for an evolving global society.

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shaping tomorrow’s societyshaping tomorrow’s societyshaping tomorrow’s society

The Global Pathways Certificate maximizes the rich cultural learning experiences available on campus, in the community, and abroad.

Our students become involved in social causes and community activities that are meaningful to them — and that make a diff erence in the world.

“Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.” - Th eodore Rooseveltconnection to the capital

The Center for Leadership and

Civic Education enables our

students to connect to causes

larger than themselves through

community outreach, training,

seminars, certificate programs,

and “serviceships.”

With the state capital just steps away from our front gate, Th e Florida State University off ers unmatched access to political leaders and policymakers; internships with government agencies, judges, and attorneys; and the possibilities for working with profi t and nonprofi t groups. Th is two-way street of ideas creates an inspiring setting for social progress and generates life-changing learning and career opportunities.

transform research into reality

The National High Magnetic Field

Laboratory is the largest and highest-

powered magnet laboratory on

earth. Each year more than 1,000

scientists from around the world visit

Tallahassee to conduct experiments

— from developing new medicines to

powering our planet.

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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhiresearch for the real world

At Florida State University, we are... Tweaking proteins to develop new medications for heart disease.

Enhancing learning in the classroom.

Helping autistic children become more responsive.

Aiding veterans with disabilities.

Conducting research that may lead to better treatments for blindness.

Developing and implementing alternative energy technologies.

Producing a material that may protect airplanes from lightning strikes.

Fighting tuberculosis.

Producing lightweight bulletproof material to protect our soldiers in battle.

Promoting civil and human rights.

Developing musical pacifi ers to help premature babies gain weight and thrive.

Analyzing oil to save money at the pump.

Opening up cultural dialogues to help understand religious traditions.

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•Florida State’s research facilities and interdisciplinary approaches consistently rank alongside those at the nation’s top public universities. Our scientists, faculty, and students are finding solutions to the challenges facing our neighborhoods, our society, and our world.

Florida State’s culture of creativity fosters an arts scene alive with both professional and student voices.

Creative writing is ranked as one of the top writing programs in the country. Faculty include winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, as well as professors who are widely recognized as outstanding teachers of the craft.

Our students have won more Student Academy awards and Student Emmys in one year than any film school in the history of the industry.

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Florida State is ranked #3 in the nation for contributions to arts research according to Science Watch.

We celebrate the unique role that the arts play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and share the knowledge gained through our creative research.

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culture of creativity“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

At The Florida State University, creativity isn’t just an artistic pursuit.

It is an integral part of our experience. From our world-renowned

programs to world-class cultural performances and events,

the UniverSity iS a catalySt oF creative expreSSion

– and a conduit for a lifelong enjoyment of the arts.

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“Skill to do comes of doing.” - Ralph Waldo Emersonstudent notables (just a few of many)

Myron rolleGalloway, New Jersey Rhodes Scholar, 2009Exercise Science major Starting safety on the Seminole Football team Founded “Our Way to Health,” a fifth-grade curriculum that addresses diabetes and obesity for children of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Turned down the NFL to work on a master’s degree in medical anthropology in Oxford, England Plans on playing in the NFL after Oxford, attending medical school, and opening a clinic for the underprivileged

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alexander Merkovic-orensteinTequesta, FloridaTruman Scholar, 2009Middle Eastern Studies major Plans to attend the School of Oriental and African Studies in London in fall, 2009 Co-founded the Global Peace Exchange, an international humanitarian service

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undergraduates have won more

than forty nationally competitive

awards, including three prestigious

Rhodes, three Truman, a Jack

Kent Cooke, a Morris Udall, and

three Goldwater scholarships; two

Pickering fellowships; and twenty-

two Fulbright fellowships and

assistantships.

carly nasehiOrlando, FloridaFulbright Teaching Assistantship, 2009 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship, 2009 Dual degree in International Affairs and ReligionMinor in German Worked in the Florida legislature for three years Participated in the University’s Beyond Borders cultural exchange program Completed an internship in the U.S. Consulate in Vienna, AustriaLikes to dance the salsa

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alan KuhnleOxford, MississippiGoldwater Scholar, 2009Mathematics major Co-authored an article in The Physical Review B as a junior Plans to earn a doctorate in math, specializing in mathematical physics An avid fencer and armourer of the Florida State fencing club

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ashley DanleyCape Coral, FloridaMorris K. Udall Scholar, 2009 Environmental Engineering major Founded “Dare to Love: Project Haiti” and plans to visit Haiti to help improve the water quality in two villages Enjoys working with children, volunteering at her church, and being in the great outdoors

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commitment to academic excellence“Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.” - anonymous

With an impressive breadth of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, Th e Florida State University is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing our graduates for leadership in a global society. As a student, you have the opportunity to work alongside Nobel laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guggenheim Fellows, Pulitzer Prize recipients and other globally-recognized teachers and researchers. At Florida State, you will engage in intellectually stimulating study within a warm and caring environment.

Gain a deeper understanding of your academic discipline! The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors provides numerous opportunities such as laboratory experiments, scholarly research that addresses societal concerns, and artistic projects performed in concert halls — all designed to enhance your education.

We are dedicated to making Th e Florida State University an institution that enables students to realize their goals and ambitions. Allow us to help you discover the fi re within you!

Florida State University is one of the top undergraduate degree producers for African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Th e University Honors Program off ers an enriched curriculum and special opportunities for exceptional, high-achieving students entering college for the fi rst time. International Programs has provided study-abroad opportunities for over fi fty years; you can study in one of our four year-round study centers, or take classes in more than twenty other countries. Our Offi ce of National Fellowships helps extraordinary students achieve even greater heights by helping them identify and pursue national and international scholarships and fellowships.

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academic opportunities

College of Arts And sCienCes

ACtuAriAl sCienCe

AmeriCAn And floridA studies

American StudiesBioChemistry

BiologiCAl sCienCes

Biological Science Cell and Molecular Biology Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Science Marine Biology

Mathematical and Computational Biology Physiology and Neuroscience Plant Sciences Preprofessional Health Sciences Zoology

Biology/FSU–TeachChemiCAl sCienCe

Chemical ScienceChemical Sciences/FSU–Teach Chemistry

ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryClAssiCs

Classical ArchaeologyClassical CivilizationsClassics and ReligionGreek and LatinComputAtionAl Biology

Computational Biology – BiologyComputational Biology – Computer ScienceComputer Criminology

Computer Criminology – Computer ScienceComputer sCienCe

Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering

eAst AsiAn lAnguAges And Cultures

Chinese/BusinessChinese and JapaneseChinese Language and CultureJapanese/BusinessJapanese Language and Cultureenglish

Creative WritingCreative Writing with an

Emphasis in BusinessEditing, Writing, and MediaEnglish/BusinessLiteraturefrenCh

FrenchFrench/BusinessFrench and GermanFrench and ItalianFrench and RussianFrench and SpanishfrenCh And frAnCophone studies

germAn

GermanGerman/BusinessGerman and ItalianGerman and RussianGerman and Spanishgreek

history

humAnities

HumanitiesWomen’s Studies

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ItalianItalian/BusinessItalian and RussianItalian and SpanishlAtin

lAtin-AmeriCAn And

CAriBBeAn studies

mAthemAtiCs

Applied and Computational Mathematics

BiomathematicsMathematicsMathematics/FSU–Teachmeteorology

Applied Geosciences/FSU–TeachMeteorologymiddle eAstern studies

philosophy

physiCAl sCienCe

Physical SciencePhysical Science/FSU–TeachphysiCs

PhysicsPhysics and AstrophysicspsyChology

religion

ReligionReligion and ClassicsrussiAn

RussianRussian/BusinessRussian and SpanishspAnish

SpanishSpanish/BusinessstAtistiCs

College of Business

ACCounting

Business AdministrAtion

EntrepreneurshipfinAnCe

mAnAgement

Human Resource ManagementManagementmAnAgement informAtion

systems

mArketing

MarketingProfessional SalesreAl estAte

risk mAnAgement – insurAnCe

College of CommuniCAtion And informAtion

CommuniCAtion

AdvertisingMedia ProductionMedia/Communication StudiesPublic RelationsCommuniCAtion sCienCes And disorders

informAtion teChnology

College of Criminology And CriminAl JustiCe

Computer Criminology

Computer Criminology – CriminologyCriminology

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academic opportunities

College of eduCAtion

eArly Childhood eduCAtion

elementAry eduCAtion

english eduCAtion

physiCAl eduCAtion

Sports ManagementsoCiAl sCienCes eduCAtion

speCiAl eduCAtion

Exceptional Student EducationVisuAl disABilities

Visual Disabilities EducationVisual Disabilities Studies

College of engineering

ChemiCAl engineering

Chemical – BioengineeringChemical – Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemical – Environmental EngineeringChemical – Materials EngineeringCiVil engineering

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering – CivilComputer engineering

eleCtriCAl engineering

industriAl engineering

meChAniCAl engineering

dedmAn sChool of hospitAlity

hospitAlity AdministrAtion

Hospitality ManagementProfessional Golf Management

College of humAn sCienCes

AthletiC trAining

Clothing, teXtiles, And

merChAndising

Retail Merchandising and Product Development

eXerCise sCienCe

fAmily And Child sCienCes

food And nutrition

DieteticsFood and Nutrition Science

College of motion piCture, teleVision, And reCording Arts

motion piCture, teleVision, And reCording Arts

College of musiC

musiC eduCAtion

Choral Music EducationInstrumental Music EducationMusic EducationmusiC – liBerAl Arts

Commercial MusicJazzMusic – Liberal ArtsSacred MusicmusiC performAnCe

BrassGuitarHarpMusic Theatre – MusicOrganPercussion

PianoPiano PedagogyStringsVoiceWoodwindsmusiC theory And Composition

Music CompositionMusic TheorymusiC therApy

College of nursing

nursing

Nursing

College of soCiAl sCienCes And puBliC poliCy

AfriCAn-AmeriCAn studies

AsiAn studies

Asian StudiesAsian Studies/BusinesseConomiCs

Applied EconomicsEconomicsgeogrAphy

Environmental StudiesGeographyinternAtionAl AffAirs

politiCAl sCienCe

russiAn And eAst europeAn

studies

soCiAl sCienCe

soCiology

College of soCiAl Work

soCiAl Work

College of VisuAl Arts, theAtre, And dAnCe

dAnCe

grAphiC design

history And CritiCism of Art

Art Historyinterior design

studio Art

theAtre

ActingMusical Theatre – TheatreTheatre

grAduAte And professionAl studies

Florida State offers over 200 graduate degree programs, as well as professional degrees in Law and Medicine.

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All degrees are in GARNET type. Majors or tracks within degree programs are in black type.

For the most up-to-date listing of undergraduate programs and majors, refer to www.fsu.edu/students/prospective/undergraduate/academics/majorlist.html.

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admission informationFreShMan

applying to Florida State Apply online at www.admissions.fsu.edu/. Submit official high school and all college/university (dual enrollment) transcripts. Submit official ACT (#0734) and/or SAT (#5219) results for every test taken.Submit the residency statement. Contact the academic department directly if majoring in dance; motion picture, television, and recording arts; music; or theatre.

notification of admission DecisionThe Office of Admissions is “going green”; many of our communications, including your admission decision, will be sent electronically. Please make sure that we always have your most up-to-date email address. You will

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admission criteriaAdmission to The Florida State University is competitive. It requires graduation from a regionally accredited high school with certain high school academic units, a cumulative grade point average (GPA) in those academic units, and test scores as outlined on this page. Satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

The academic profile of the middle 50th percent of the freshmen that were accepted in 2009 was:

3.5-4.1 academic GPA; 25-29 ACT composite; 1700-1930 SAT total

A variety of other factors are also considered in the review process; these include the written essay, the pattern and quality of courses and curriculum,

grade trends, class rank, and educational objectives. Applicants who bring other important attributes to the University community may also receive additional consideration. These applicants include students applying to CARE, visual and performing artists, and skilled athletes.

required high School course UnitsThe units listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:

4 units of English, at least three with substantial writing requirements 3 units of mathematics at the Algebra I level and higher (beginning in 2011, a freshman applicant must successfully complete four units in mathematics, all of which must be at the Algebra I level and higher) 3 units of natural science, at least two with laboratory3 units of social science 2 sequential units of the same foreign language

The typical student accepted to Florida State has 4.5 units of English, 5 units of math, 4.5 units of natural science, 5 units of social science, and 3.5 units of foreign language.

calculation of high School academic GpaThe Office of Admissions recalculates all grade points averages – we do not use the GPAs listed on your high school transcript or report card. Only academic subjects will be used in the recalculation. Grades of C- or better

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act/Sat information Applicants may take both exams since we use the best composite/total score for admission purposes. Applicants may take each exam more than once since we use the highest subscores to create the ACT composite and SAT total. In addition to the applicant’s overall composite on the ACT or total score on the SAT, the following minimum subscores are required:

Writing – 21 on the ACT English or 500 on the SAT critical reading;

Math – 21 on the ACT math or 500 on the SAT math; and

Reading – 22 on the ACT reading or 500 on the SAT critical reading.

Having these minimum subscores does not guarantee admission. The typical student admitted to the University has higher subscores.

The January 23 SAT and February 6 ACT are the latest tests that we will use in the admission process.

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homeschooled and GeD informationFlorida State will consider applications from students who are educated through a homeschooled program who meet the above requirements for admission. In addition, the homeschooled transcript should include a list of all coursework (both completed and in progress), showing final grades and units earned for each course completed. A brief description of each course taken or planning to take (with information regarding the teaching materials – including the title and author of all textbooks, DVDs, and other teaching materials utilized) and the methods used for evaluation should accompany the homeschooled transcript. If homeschooled applicants previously attended another school, or have completed courses through the Florida Virtual School or through dual enrollment at a local college or university, official transcripts are required, and those courses should also be reflected on the homeschooled transcript.

Applicants who present a GED will also be considered for admission. Official GED results, a partial high school transcript, and ACT and/or SAT results must be submitted.

admission criteria for the University honors programThe University Honors Program allows our most promising students to take advantage of the many resources available at a major research university.

October 14Applications and all supporting documents

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December 9Decision by:

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FreShMan notiFication DateSThere are two notification dates for freshmen applying for either the summer or fall term.

All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadline. In addition, the University reserves the right to close freshman admission earlier, if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications. The University does not ordinarily accept freshman applications for the spring semester.

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admission informationIt connects talented students with faculty in world-class research and creative endeavors. The program is designed to help participants develop into excellent scholars, effective community leaders, and professional innovators. Students who are admitted into the Honors Program also have the opportunity to apply for the Honors Medical and Legal Scholars programs, two professional-track programs that give undergraduates a head start in these careers.

Admission into the University Honors Program is by invitation and is based on an evaluation of the entire record that a student has submitted to the University during the general admission process. Students who receive a letter of invitation typically have a 3.9+ weighted high school academic GPA and a 29+ ACT composite or 1910+ SAT total.

center for academic retention and enhancement (care)Through the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, Florida State University offers a special admission program dedicated to assisting those who have been disadvantaged due to economic, educational, or cultural circumstances. Starting in the summer, CARE provides a comprehensive program of orientation and academic support designed to ease the transition from high school to college, and to build a strong academic foundation.

Most of the participants selected will be first-generation college students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Those who qualify for need-based state or federal financial aid will have their room, board, tuition, books, and health insurance (if needed) fully covered without loans during the initial summer term.

Interested students should submit the application for admission to the University, a supplemental CARE application available at www.care.fsu.edu/, a short essay describing why they want to participate in CARE, two letters of recommendation (one from a school guidance counselor), and 2008 tax information. In addition to the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applicants must complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA as early as possible.

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applying to Florida State Apply online at www.admissions.fsu.edu/. Submit official high school and all college/university transcripts (sent directly from each institution). Submit official ACT (#0734) and/or SAT (#5219) results, if entering as a freshman or sophomore transfer student. It is recommended that junior and senior transfer applicants also submit test scores. Meet the state of Florida’s foreign language admission requirement by having two sequential units of

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the same foreign language in high school or eight semester hours of the same foreign language in college (or documented equivalent proficiency). Satisfy the Florida College-Level English and Math Proficiency. Meet requirements for admission to the University and to the major/program of interest. University admission requirements are listed on this page. For information about the major/program of interest, refer to the program description, academic map, and departmental Web site found at www.academic-guide. fsu.edu/.

notification of admission DecisionThe Office of Admissions is “going green”; many of our communications, including your admission decision, will be sent electronically. Please make sure that we always have your most up-to-date email address. You will also need to check your email account and the online status check at https://admissions.fsu.edu/StatusCheck/ on a regular basis.

admission criteriaAssociate in Arts (AA) ApplicantsApplicants transferring directly after earning the AA degree from a Florida public institution will receive priority consideration for admission, as long as the foreign language admission requirement and the requirements for admission to the major/program of interest have been met.

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Have at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all college work attempted; Have at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA on all college work attempted at the last institution; Meet the state of Florida’s foreign language admission requirement; Satisfy the Florida College-Level English and Math Proficiency; and Meet the requirements for admission to the major/program of interest.

Freshman/Sophomore-Level ApplicantsFreshman and sophomore applicants (12-59 semester hours of transferable credit as determined by the Office of Admissions) must:

Meet freshman admission criteria; Have at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA on all college work attempted; Have at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA on all college work attempted at the last institution; Satisfy the Florida-College Level English and Math Proficiency; and Meet the requirements for admission to the major/program of interest.

Florida college-level english and Math proficiencyPrior to July 2009 all students who were completing the sophomore year of college were required by Florida

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statutes and rules of the State Board of Education to satisfactorily complete the Florida College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), or an approved alternative, before the granting of admission to upper-division status. While the CLAST exam is no longer offered in Florida, the requirement to satisfy Florida College-Level English and Math Proficiency remains. Applicants can meet the proficiency requirement with:

A successful CLAST exam score taken prior to July 2009; or A minimum English score of 21 and reading score of 22 on the ACT, or a minimum critical reading score of 500 on the SAT, and a minimum math score of 21 on the ACT or 500 on the SAT; or A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in six semester hours of approved college-level English and minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in six semester hours of approved college-level mathematics (no grade below “C-“ is acceptable).

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Spring ........................ November 1Summer ........................... March 1 Fall ....................................... July 1

All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadline. In addition, the University reserves the right to close transfer admission earlier, if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications.

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fi nancial aid

Life as a Seminole: Your Home Away From HomeFlorida State students revel in campus life and enjoy a sense of community when they live in University housing. Our 14 freshman residence halls provide study areas, recreation rooms, TV lounges, community kitchens, laundry facilities, and high-speed Internet access. Many halls are organized around a theme or academic interest, provide related educational and social activities, and offer small classes reserved just for the first-year student.

Should you choose to live near campus, you’ll find scholarship houses, private residence halls, and many student-oriented apartment complexes within close proximity.

Wherever you decide to live, you are eligible for one of the meal memberships offered by Seminole Dining. Designed to meet your budget, schedule, and dietary needs, each membership plan is honored by all campus eating establishments. You can also enjoy quick and easy transportation on campus or anywhere in the city limits with the U-Pass bus service provided by Florida State and StarMetro.

Princeton Review ranked Florida State as the 5th best value

in public colleges across the country.

ANNUAL BASIC COSTSEstimated costs cover two semesters (15 credit hours per semester)

Florida Non-Florida Residents Residents

Tuition/Fees $4,566 $19,011

Housing 5,020 5,020

Food 3,710 3,710

Books/Supplies 1,000 1,000

SUBTOTAL $14,296 $28,741

Health Insurance* 1,250 1,250

TOTAL $15,546 $29,991

*Florida State has a mandatory health insurance policy for new students admitted to the University. Costs of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations. Students who currently have health insurance may show proof of comparable coverage and may not be required to purchase the University policy. Refer to www.tshc.fsu.edu/ for additional information.

Florida State off ers admission to students on a “need-blind” basis. In other words, your ability to pay has no bearing on our admission decision.

Financial aid is provided on the basis of demonstrated need. To apply for need-based aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Although no award can be made until a student is off ered admission, students and families are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA in January.

ScholarshipsAll admitted students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarship programs, regardless of fi nancial circumstances. A separate application is not required. Because scholarships are limited, students with strong academic records should apply to the University as early as possible.

the Bottom lineTh e amounts listed on the right are estimated basic costs for the 2009-2010 academic year. Most students will, of course, have additional miscellaneous expenses associated with all the “extras” — like pizza, Florida State gear, pizza, cell phones, pizza, laundry, more pizza, etc. Th ese costs may add up to an additional $1,500 or more per year, depending on lifestyle, budget, and appetite.

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visit soon!

Important dates to keep in mind when planning your visit to campus:

2009-2010 2010-2011Fall Term Begins August 24 August 23Labor Day (offices closed) September 7 September 6Parents’ Weekend October 9-11 TBAHomecoming Weekend October 30-November 1 TBAVeterans Day (offices closed) November 11 November 11Thanksgiving Holidays (offices closed) November 26-27 November 25-26Fall Term Ends December 11 December 10Spring Term Begins January 6 January 4Martin Luther King Jr. Day (offices closed) January 18 January 17Spring Break March 8-12 March 7-11Spring Term Ends April 30 April 29Memorial Day Observed (offices closed) May 31 May 30Independence Day Holiday (offices closed) July 5 (observed) July 4

There is no better way to determine whether a college or university is right for you than to set foot on its campus. We invite you to explore The Florida State University — and to speak with the professors and students who will become your academic family and friends.

Take a campus tour, attend an admission information session, or go exploring on your own with our self-guided walking tour. Check out the University libraries, interact with history in the Claude Pepper Museum, or browse the collection in the Florida State Museum of Fine Arts. Have lunch in the historic Suwannee Room and, while you’re there, take a peek at our residence hall showroom. Make time for pictures at the Westcott Fountain and the Unconquered Statue. Stop by the Hobbs Great Hall to view the Heisman trophies and other athletic awards. Enjoy Tallahassee’s hospitality and “people-watching” on Landis Green.

To schedule a campus visit, get directions to campus, and obtain parking information, go to www.visit.fsu.edu/.

You’ll find a unique warmth and friendliness here, a “small school” atmosphere rarely found at a major research university. Come spend the day with us and see what we mean.

Th is document is available upon request in alternative format for individuals with print-related disabilities.

Th e Florida State University encourages applications for admission from qualifi ed students regardless of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s or marital status, or any other protected group status.

Over 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs · Faculty that include 1 Nobel Prize winner, 3 members of the National Academy

of Sciences, 2 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 2 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2 Pulitzer Prize winners, 11

Guggenheim Fellowship recipients, and 38 Fulbright scholars · $200 million in sponsored research · Early admission to the College of Medicine,

making it possible to graduate with an undergraduate and M.D. degree in 7 years · 51 Honor Societies · 1st chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in the state · Since

2005, students have won more than 40 nationally competitive awards, including 3 Rhodes, 3 Truman, 1 Jack Kent Cooke, 1 Morris Udall, and 3 Goldwater

scholarships; 2 Pickering fellowships; and 22 Fulbright fellowships and assistantships · over 300,000 degrees have been awarded, 39,136 students,

2,414 faculty, 4,262 staff , and 1 horse named Renegade · Located in the 8th largest city in the state · Th e average high temperature in

Tallahassee is 79.2 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low is 55.9 degrees · 306.5 miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails in and around

the city · Students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 133 countries · Women account for 55.7% of our total enrollment

Located on 451.6 acres, the main campus has 215 buildings with 25,365 rooms and 9,631,838 gross square feet · 8 libraries on campus

which contain more than 3.5 million volumes, of which more than 500,000 are available electronically as e-books · Over 50 years of experience

providing students with study-abroad opportunities in more than 20 global locations · 17 athletic teams compete in Division I as members of the

Atlantic Coast Conference · 82,300 seats in Doak Campbell Stadium · Home of the world-renowned Marching Chiefs with almost 500 members

Over 450 clubs and organizations · At 108 acres, the Rec SportsPlex, with 21 recreational fi elds, is one of the largest collegiate recreational facilities

in the country · Students enjoy canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and swimming at our 73-acre lakefront facility known as “Th e Rez” · #1 in the nation

among top research universities in graduation rates for African Americans · 70% of classes with 30 or fewer students · Making a diff erence in the community

and around the world with over 300,000 hours of volunteer service a year