Greetings from Your Orientation Leaders
We hope you enjoyed your orientation, and that the program and
resources presented will enrich your college experience. If you have questions or need additional information, please email us - your Orientation Leaders.
Our university offers a rich heritage of traditions, including strong academic programs and exciting student life,
which we hope you will take advantage of while in Tallahassee. Get excited for the opportunities that lay ahead and prepare to be
WOWed!
Go 'Noles,
Your Orientation Leaders
orientation@admin.fsu.edu or 850/644-2785
Read the Student Handbook
Familiarize yourself with FSU's services, resources, and the policies that will be apart of your college experience at FSU. Please special attention to the Academic Honor Policy, Study Conduct Code, and other administrative policies/rules: 2008-2009 FSU Student Handbook.Activate your FSUID & FSU Email Account
As a student, much of the business you will conduct with the Unviersity will be done through campus.fsu.edu. Academic and non-academic resources, course information, and other tools are housed in campus.fsu.edu under the "Secure Apps" tab to protect your identity and secure your privacy. You must activate your FSUID and create a pin to access these services in addition to your FSU email account and course registration. You may activate your FSUID, FSU email account, and enter campus.fsu.edu as soon as you have been accepted to FSU and acquired your FSUCard. You will not have access to course registration as an undergraduate student until you have successfully completed orientation.Academic Advising & Advisor Search
When meeting with an advisor, a student can discuss educational goals and map out an academic program that will achieve his or her long-range goals.1st-Year Shared-Reading: One Book/One Campus
One Book / One Campus is FSU's first-year shared-reading program. The program is designed to engage students in a community dialogue with faculty, administrators, and their peers as soon as they arrive on campus. It is a University expectation that all first-year students will read the book after they are given a copy at orientation and before they return to campus for classes. Discussions, course assignments, and other activities centering around the book's themes and information will be introduced into the freshmen year - supporting critical thinking and college success.FSyou!: StudentsFirst Information Central
Current students use this helpful website to springboard to other areas of the web containing frequently used resources.campus.fsu.edu: The University's Academic Portal
"Campus.fsu.edu" is the official portal to many of the University's online resources. You will use the site everyday to keep up with class, announcements, clubs, and to access secure applications.Paying Your Fees
Learn how fees are collected and financial aid is distributed.Register for Your Parking Decal
All students are eligible for a parking decal paid for by their Parking & Transportation Fee. You may apply for your student decal online after registering for your first term of courses during orientation.MyStudentBody.com
New first-time in college students at FSU are expected to complete the MyStudentBody.com online alcohol education module before they will be able to register for their second term of courses.Avoid the Credit Card Monster
The easiest way to stay out of debt is to never enter into it! Use these resources and watch this short video to discover the pitfalls of credit, how to use credit responsibly, and how to stay out of debt.New Student Convocation
Be an "Official Seminole"! Accept the Florida State University academic charge and become a part of history as your Seminole journey begins with this important ceremony! New students and family members are invited to participate in FSU's official convocation for all new students on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., the day before the start of the fall semester, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.
