New Nole Orientation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Now that you’ve been admitted to FSU, it is important that you create your permanent FSUID. Students who are admitted to FSU and plan to attend the University
must create a permanent FSUID. The FSUID is a unique login that provides
students with an official FSU email account, access to the University network, Canvas, myFSU portal, and course registration. Students will also need an FSUID to register for orientation and to complete a housing contract.

Students who accept a Summer, Seminole Pathways or Spring offer from FSU should wait two business days before trying to activate their FSUID.

1. Go to my.fsu.edu. Under the garnet Sign In button, click on Activate/Manage FSUID. Your permanent FSUID will resemble your initials and allow you to access more information, including your FSU e-mail address.
2. On the FSUID Management page, as a new or first-time user, click
   Activate Your FSUID under New Account.
3. To activate your permanent FSUID, read the information on the Account Activation screen and click Proceed.
4. At the FSUID Activation screen, enter the EMPLID, First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth - all four fields are required. You can access your EMPLID by logging in to your Application Status Check page. Then click Continue.
5. Depending on the information that is currently on file or that was
   submitted during the application process, students will see one of the
   two following options:
   • Students that provided their Social Security Number during the application process will be prompted to enter the last five digits of their SSN to verify their account. Then click Continue
   • Students that did not provide their Social Security Number during
     the application process will be prompted to enter the email address that was used to register an FSU account (as a former student, current applicant, employee of the university). Then click Continue.
6. After the student has verified their account, an FSUID will be assigned and displayed on the Account Activation screen. Make note of the FSUID and then click Continue.
7. Students will then be required to select three security questions and enter the answers to each question. These questions will be used to verify the students’ identity and to reset their password. It is very important to remember the exact answers to the questions (i.e. including punctuation, case sensitive, etc.). Then click Continue.
8. Finally, students will need to enter a password for their account. Students must follow the requirements that are listed on the screen. After confirming the password, click Continue.
9. If the password is accepted, students will receive confirmation that the FSUID and its corresponding account has been successfully activated. The student can then proceed to their myFSU portal.
10. In the future, students will access their personalized myFSU portal directly by going to my.fsu.edu and using their permanent FSUID and password.

All online orientation payments must be made through the orientation registration system, which can be accessed through the myFSU portal.

Orientation is required in order to provide all new students with information about being a successful college student at Florida State University. You will learn specifics about the University’s academic requirements and all the campus resources available to you. Course registration occurs at each Orientation session and  no one is allowed to register for their courses until they have attended their orientation session.

All orientation fees are non-refundable. Deciding not to attend Florida State University or having your admission rescinded due to academic performance does not qualify you to receive a refund of orientation fees. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions at (850) 644-3420 if they have decided to decline their admissions offer.

No, just as with student fees—all family fees are non-refundable.

No, entering emergency contact information does not register them for Orientation (this includes marking that your emergency contact will be attending Orientation). This information is collected in the event we need to contact someone while you are attending Orientation. 

All family members and guests must be registered for Family Orientation under the "Family Orientation" tab of your reservation.

If assistance is needed during New Nole Orientation, an accommodations request can be submitted through the online orientation registration system or by contacting New Student & Family Programs. These accommodations cover a wide array of needs, such as visual, auditory, physical, and dietary needs. Please add requests in the orientation registration system within the myFSU portal or you can email orientation@fsu.edu with your accommodations requests.

New Student & Family Programs will do our best to provide reasonable accommodations if requested at least one week before the scheduled orientation date. If a request is made without one week’s notice, all efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodations but they cannot be guaranteed.

Students, if you need permanent or temporary learning or physical accommodations while attending Florida State University, please reach out to the Office of Accessibility Services.

Yes. Once you have reserved your date, you may change the date of your session by logging back into the orientation reservation system through the myFSU portal. 

1. Click on My Reservation
2. Scroll down to Dates
3. Click Edit Section
4. Select a new date
5. Click Save & Continue

Keep in mind that each orientation session is capacity limited and sessions will close as they fill, therefore only sessions with space availability will be shown. Orientation session space is available on a first-reserve basis. If you are trying to get a reservation for a session that is already closed, we cannot assist you. You can monitor session availability daily via the myFSU portal. Please do this before calling our office to inquire about moving your orientation reservation into a closed or unavailable session.

Yes. Once you have completed your orientation reservation, you can add guests to your reservation up to 7 days before your session by logging back into the orientation reservation system through the myFSU portal.

1. Click on My Reservation
2. Scroll down to Family Orientation
3. Click Edit Section
4. Click on the “Add A Guest!” link
5. Enter the required information
6. Click Save & Continue

Yes, you must attend all of the programs and presentations at your session, and attendance will be taken throughout the program. Students who do not attend their entire Orientation will not have their Orientation hold removed, which will prevent them from registering for classes.

First-year students starting at FSU in the Summer/Fall terms have until May 5, 2025 to pay their Orientation fee and register for New Nole Orientation. New Summer/Fall FTIC students may have their admissions canceled if they do not pay for Orientation by the May 5 deadline. Keep in mind that each orientation session is capacity limited and sessions will close as they fill. Orientation session space is available on a first come, first served basis.

There is not a registration deadline for transfer students or Spring students; however, you must register at least 7 days prior to your chosen Orientation session so that we can prepare for your arrival.

Yes. During Orientation, you will learn how to use FSU’s academic resources and tools, including Schedule Assistant, to prepare you for course registration. You will meet with your Academic Advisor, who will also be able to help with course registration questions. 

Additionally, there will be optional Course Registration Labs taking place after advising in case you need any additional support.

No, you cannot register for classes if you have a hold on your account. It is crucial that you ensure all steps are taken prior to Orientation to lift all holds. This includes signing the financial agreement, submitting your immunization forms, and completing Pre-Orientation Modules.

Incoming Students can request their FSUCard after they have signed up for orientation. There is no initial fee for first-time student FSUCards. A $10 card fee is assessed semi-annually on the basis of $5 for each Fall and Spring Semester to ALL FSU students. This fee is included with your tuition at the beginning of each semester.

No, this is not required. However, it is highly encouraged for students to opt in to this service.

Student housing accommodations during New Nole Orientation are available for first-time-in-college students starting in the Summer or Fall terms. Housing accommodations during Orientation are not provided for students starting in the Spring term.

Housing is provided for the first and second nights of Orientation. If you opt into the Orientation Housing Accommodations, you should expect to share a room with another student attending orientation. 

Staying on campus during New Nole Orientation provides each student the opportunity to meet other new students, get to know the Orientation Leaders, and fully experience campus life and involvement, including living with a roommate. Plus, it allows some extra sleeping time since you won't have to commute to campus!

Students who wish to change their major prior to New Nole Orientation should do so online, using the Change Form Quick Link within the Application Status Check portal.

We highly recommend completing this prior to registering and attending orientation as it might impact the session you are registered for, availability to meet with an academic advisor, and course availability.
While at Orientation, you will have the opportunity to change your major during the session, as well. 

New Nole Orientation is required for all FSU students. NSFP works closely with Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) to make sure that students participating in recruitment can go through both processes.

You should make sure that you communicate this information with the FSL office and your Recruitment Counselor (Rho Gamma) so that your recruitment schedule allots for the mandatory parts of Orientation.

Please allow up to 48 hours from your date of admission before accessing the registration portal.

When you become a new full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student at any public institution in the State of Florida, you are required to attend that institution’s orientation program. Additionally, New Nole Orientation will help you understand the unique policies, processes, and resources associated with being a student at Florida State University.

No, on-campus housing is not available for students or family members participating in transfer orientation sessions.

New Nole Orientation is required for all FSU students. NSFP works closely with Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) to make sure that students participating in recruitment can go through both processes.

You should make sure that you communicate this information with the FSL office and your Recruitment Counselor (Rho Gamma) so that your recruitment schedule allots for the mandatory parts of Orientation.

If you choose not to register for Orientation with your student and then are able to attend, your student can add you to their orientation reservation through their myFSU portal up to one week prior to their scheduled session.

Additional guests can be registered on site at Orientation, but dining cannot be added to a guest registration starting the week prior to the session. If you register for Family Orientation but are unable to attend, your fees will not be refunded. However, your reservation can be transferred to another guest.

On-campus housing is not available for family members. For hotel accommodations and information on the city of Tallahassee, please visit visittallahassee.com.

You will see your student throughout Orientation, but the Family Orientation schedule differs from the student schedule. Some sessions will be specific to family members and some will be for students only.

Orientation is designed to address the needs of family members and students, and we recognize that these needs and the best content delivery methods are sometimes different. We realize the importance of family in the college process and have designed a program that will provide you with maximum information and plenty of time with your students, but also time for them to explore college independence and gain a sense of confidence about starting at Florida State University.

Yes. Florida State University is a “walking” campus and Orientation requires participants to walk during portions of the program. Effort is made to accommodate the needs of family members with disabilities or other health concerns, but because of our hills and humid climate, we remind you to dress for warm weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Don’t forget your umbrella/rain coat!--the orientation program will continue rain or shine!

Yes, but this a personal decision for your family. Please remember that the length of orientation sessions may be long for young children and the program may contain topics which you are not comfortable having discussed in their presence. We will do our best to inform you of any potential programming that you may want to avoid with younger children in mind. 

Children under the age of 18 will need to register for Orientation but will only be charged for the meals associated with the program.

Yes, these offices and more will present at New Nole Orientation and there will be opportunities for you to ask questions. We hope you leave Orientation with your questions answered and feeling well informed.
 

After the Office of Financial Aid rewards aid, the information will be available on the myFSU portal. Additionally, their semester balance for tuition, housing, parking, and more will be available through their myFSU after Orientation.