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Post-Orientation: 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. The Florida State University offers a rich heritage of traditions, including strong academic programs and an exciting student life, which we hope you will take advantage of while studying 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 Know your Rights & Responsibilities as a StudentHigher education is one of society's freest of institutions. The community standard at The Florida State University, which guides conduct and influences policy is called Responsible Freedom. Responsible Freedom acknowledges that you have the right to justice and public order as well as the responsibility to protect the rights and privileges of fellow community members. Familiarize yourself with frequently used policies and guidelines which govern the student experience at Florida State University, including the Academic Honor Policy, Study Conduct Code, and other administrative policies/rules: Student Policy Handbook.Activate Your FSUID & FSU Email AccountAs a student, much of the business you will conduct with the Unviersity will be done through Blackboard (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 Florida State University.. You will not have access to course registration as an undergraduate student until you have successfully completed orientation.Academic Advising & Advisor SearchFlorida State University's academic advisors are helpful resources for students considering major selection, career paths, academic plans and enrichment opportunities, course selection and registration, or other personal and life goals. A student should speak to his/her advisor frequently, at least once a semester. Students should also use advisors when counsidering changing their major or adding a double-major or minor. Use the Advisor Search Tool to locate advisors my colleges, majors, special programs, or interest areas.It's All AcademicStudents are responsible for Florida State University's undergraduate/liberal arts graduation requirements, academic policies, and other information which governs their persuit of a degree. This information can be found in the It's All Academic book given to you during orientation or by reviewing the online version by clicking here: It's All Academic.One Book / One Campus: First-Year Shared-ReadingOne Book / One Campus is Florida State University'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 CentralThe StudentsFirst Information Central gives current students quick access to most of their important information on the Internet through one very helpful website.CAMPUS.FSU.EDU: The University's Academic & Information Student PortalThe campus.fsu.edu website is the official student portal to many of the University's online resources and business functions. You will use the site everyday to keep up with class, announcements, clubs, and to access secure applications.Paying Your Tuition & FeesRefresh yourself on how financial aid is distributed or how to go about paying outstanding tuition and fees by clicking here.Register For Your Parking DecalAll enrolled students are eligible for a parking decal paid for by their Parking & Transportation Fee. You may apply for your student decal online after you have completed orientation and registered for your first semester of courses.MyStudentBody.comNew first-time in collegeundergraduate students entering Florida State University are expected to complete the MyStudentBody.com online alcohol-education module before they will be able to register for their second term of courses. Information about how to complete this is available online by clicking here.Avoid the Credit Card MonsterThe 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 ConvocationBecome an "Official Seminole" by accepting The Florida State University academic charge and joining the institition's rich history by attending this important and required ceremony as a new student! New students and family members are honored at Florida State University's New Student Convocation each fall before the start of classes. Visit the New Student Convocation website for more information about this year's ceremony. |