Family Orientation is a great opportunity for parents and family members to gain information about Florida State University and learn about the resources, services, and programs available to both you and your student as you navigate the transition to Florida State.
At Family Orientation, you will:
- Connect with other FSU family members.
- Learn more about FSU’s academics and enrollment processes.
- Speak with and hear from key campus partners.
- Learn about the greater Tallahassee area and what it has to offer.
- Become familiar with FSU policies and procedures.
- Learn more about the student experience from our Orientation Leaders.
- Topics to be discussed include:
- Academic and Enrollment
- University Housing/Off-Campus Living
- Campus Dining and Meal Plans
- Financial Aid
- Campus Safety
- Health and Wellness
- Students can register family members for Family Orientation through their myFSU portal.
- Families and supporters can be added to a student's orientation session up to one week before their session.
- Families and supporters can be registered on-site, without the opportunity to purchase the Orientation Meal Plan.
Parking
You will receive a one-time, special Orientation Parking Permit in your pre-arrival email. This permit should be placed on your dashboard and should be clearly visible at all times while on campus.
- This permit authorizes you to park in white line spaces ONLY.
- You are responsible for fees associated with Hourly Spaces/Visitor Lots.
- Do not park in Reserved Spaces or other Restricted Areas.
- Accessible Parking Spaces are allowed when accompanied by the appropriate state-issued accessible parking placard.
- Improper parking may result in a parking citation.
- No back-in parking.
Recommended Parking Locations:
- Woodward Parking Garage (104 N Woodward Ave.)
For parking and/or transportation questions, contact Transportation & Parking Services at (850) 644-5278 or transportation@fsu.edu.
New Nole Orientation Check-In
New Nole Orientation Check-In will take place in the FSU Student Union. During this time, students and families will check in for their orientation session on the First Floor. Families cannot check in for their student.
What to Bring
Though we try to provide all necessary items, we recommend bringing the following with you to New Nole Orientation:
- Government-issued ID
- New Nole Orientation Parking Permit
- Pen and notebook for note-taking
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Umbrella or rain jacket
- Reusable water bottle and snacks