E-Newsletter Article

SEPTEMBER

For FSU students, getting their FSUCard at Orientation gives them access to so much on campus at Florida State. You can find a variety of programs and facilities created for FSU students that offer fun events and opportunities throughout fall and spring semesters. Here are a few that you can share with your student and make sure they are taking advantage of all of the things FSU offers!

Like any college campus, finding parking can be tricky. There are over 40,000 students currently attending Florida State University, and as we all know, parking situations don’t necessarily get easier when a game weekend rolls around.

The Career Center is a resource available on campus that works to help Florida State students, faculty and staff, alumni, and community members as they navigate many aspects of college life, from choosing a major to applying for graduate school.

The start of a fall semester at FSU is always one of the most exciting times of the year, but it can also cause confusion, particularly related to the financial aspects of attending a university. The Office of Financial Aid and Student Business Services have teamed up to answer some of the most common questions that we hear this time of year, and we’ve included some links to other resources that might help you during this transition.

During the days leading up to the start of the semester, campus comes to life with Welcome FSU, FSU's welcome week. Your student is invited to attend a wide variety of events designed to welcome them and assist with their transition to life in Tallahassee. This is a great opportunity for you to encourage your student to meet new people and explore their new home. Also, remind them about all of the free stuff (apparel, food, coupons, etc.) that they can get at these events!

In the event of inclement weather, it's always a good idea to be prepared! At FSU, we strive to keep students and their families informed and connected whether there's a severe thunderstorm predicted or a hurricane in our forecast. We would like to share some basic items to keep on hand and some key communications outlets to monitor in the event of inclement weather. 

We encourage students to assemble to following items: