Welcome to Orientation at Florida State University! We are excited to welcome you and your student into the FSU family! Family Orientation is designed to help parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guardians, friends, and anyone else who is part of the family support system for an FSU student to gain information, resources, and insight to help their student thrive during their time at Florida State. For each section below, click the plus sign to view more information, including locations, session descriptions, and important reminders.
Orientation Day 1
5 p.m. Housing Check-in
Wildwood Hall
Housing check-in for students who opted into Orientation Overnight Accommodations. Check-in will be open until 7 p.m.
6 p.m. Orientation Check-in, Dinner on Your Own
Student Union
At check-in you will receive all of the materials you need for New Nole Orientation! Check-in will be open until 7 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Union. Families are finished with orientation for the day after checking in.
Orientation Day 2
7:30 a.m. Taking Care of Business
Student Union
Pick up your FSUCard and drop off required Health Forms to representatives from University Health Services.
Breakfast will be available for students and families (who opted into Orientation Dining). Students and family members who requested a dietary accommodation will be able to pick up their meal from the Registered Dietician table.
8:30 a.m.Welcome and Meet the Team
Union Ballrooms
Welcome to Florida State University! In this session you will meet the Orientation team and get a quick overview of what to expect for the day.
9 a.m. Money Matters
Union Ballrooms
Understanding the financial component of paying for college can be daunting. This tag-team session with The Offices of Financial Aid and Student Business Services will help you understand the steps needed to make sure eligible aid is awarded, charges addressed, and disbursement take place in a timely fashion.
9:45 a.m. Housing and Dining
Union Ballrooms
Housing and Dining is a presentation by University Housing and Seminole Dining. They will cover everything you need to know about living on and off campus, dining locations, and what meal plans are available for you to purchase.
10:30 a.m. It's All Academic
Student Union
In this session, Undergraduate Studies staff will discuss academic requirements, including liberal studies and University graduation requirements, as well as how to appropriately support your student and help them succeed academically during their time at FSU.
11:30 a.m. Navigating FSU for Families
Union Ballrooms
This session gives families an opportunity to engage with Orientation Leaders about what it means to be a New Nole Family. The session will give them a chance to hear more about the great resources and opportunities available to their students.
Noon Lunch
Student Union
Lunch will be available for students and families (who opted into Orientation Dining). Students and family members who requested a dietary accommodation will be able to pick up their meal from the Registered Dietician table.
1 p.m. Stay Safe and Live Well
Union Ballroom E
In this session, the FSU Police Department and University Health Services will discuss resources and expectations to promote a safe and healthy campus community.
2 p.m. Meet the Colleges
Dismiss from Union Ballrooms
Each academic college at Florida State University will provide more information about the degree programs, requirements, and opportunities they offer. An Orientation Leader will guide you to your college meeting location.
3 p.m. Resource Fair and Breakout Sessions
Student Union
During this time, feel free to walk around the various tables to learn more about some of the many resources and opportunities available at FSU. There will also be special-interest breakout sessions during this time.
4 p.m. Experience FSU
Union Ballrooms
You will hear from Orientation Leaders and University staff about their experiences at FSU and get answers to your questions from an insider perspective.
4:45 p.m. Family Matters
Union Ballrooms
Come learn more about how you can be involved as a family member! From Family Weekend to Hello FSU to our customizable newsletters, this session will share resources and ideas that you need as family members!
5:30 p.m. Dinner
Student Union
Dinner will be available for students and families (who opted into Orientation Dining). Students and family members who requested a dietary accommodation will be able to pick up their meal from the Registered Dietician table.
Orientation Day 3
9 a.m. Breakfast
Askew Student Life Center
Askew Student Life Center: 942 Learning Way
Pensacola St. Garage: 410 Walker St.
Welcome back! Join us for breakfast in the Askew Student Life Center Lobby before starting your sessions for the day.
9:30 a.m. Career Center
Askew Student Life Center
Nationally recognized for its comprehensive career services, the Florida State University Career Center prepares students for life after graduation. Whether students are deciding on a career choice, seeking experiences to develop employability skills, or applying for a career opportunity or graduate school, The Career Center at Florida State University stands ready to prepare them for career success!
10 a.m. University Health Services (UHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services
Askew Student Life Center
Let's have some crucial conversations about parenting a student at FSU.
11 a.m. Ask the OLs
Askew Student Life Center
In this Q&A session, you will hear from Orientation Leaders about their experiences at FSU and get answers to your questions from an insider perspective.
11:30 a.m. Family Send-Off
In this closing session, New Student & Family Programs will give family members and guests some final reminders and pieces of advice to help you help your student through their New Nole journey!
