Undergraduate Orientation
New Student & Family Programs
Interim Director: Pending; Assistant Directors: Jared Logan, John Tilley
Orientation helps students and families transition to Florida State University and college life. During Orientation, new students are given essential information about the University including: the University's policies and procedures, community values and standards, and academic requirements and opportunities. Students also receive practical advice on various aspects of student life, including how to buy textbooks, get involved, and meet other students with similar interests. Students participate in small groups led by current students, who provide insight and guidance for their transition into the FSU community. Students also meet with an academic advisor, who assists them in the selection of their first semester of courses. Students are able to register for classes after completing Orientation.
Orientation is required for all incoming undergraduate degree-seeking students. Before orientation, new students are required to complete a set of online pre-orientation modules, which highlight various aspects of University life. New students must then attend and complete their mandatory Orientation session before they are able to register for courses. New Student & Family Programs provides multiple Orientation sessions preceding each academic term.
Orientation sessions include a concurrent session for family members. During these sessions, family members learn about the University, its services and academic programs, and meet with administrators and faculty. Family members have the opportunity to sign up for Family Connection (https://nsfp.fsu.edu), a resource for family members of current Florida State University students, which strives to keep families informed and connected to the University.
Students receive information and instructions about registering for New Nole Orientation upon admission via their FSU email. Students and registered guests also receive pre-arrival information, including information about the pre-orientation modules, closer to their Orientation date. Registration for Orientation is required and participants must pay a nonrefundable fee. For more information about Orientation, please visit https://nsfp.fsu.edu/ or contact New Student & Family Programs via phone at (850) 644-2785 or email at nsfp@fsu.edu.
Persons with Disabilities. Any student in need of specific services and reasonable accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility Services, 1st Floor, Student Services Building; (850) 644-9566; https://dsst.fsu.edu/oas.
Center for Global Engagement
Director: Cynthia Green; Associate Director International Student & Scholar Services: Tanya Schaad
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is the department assigned by the University and designated by the federal government to provide services to international students in F-1 and J-1 visa classifications and ensure FSU compliance with federal immigration law.
In addition to the University Orientation mentioned above, the Center for Global Engagement provides required orientation sessions specifically for new international undergraduate students prior to the beginning of each semester. The orientation includes information and guidance on various topics such as CGE programs and services, healthcare and insurance, essential immigration regulations, transportation, registration and fee payment, and more, to better prepare students for living and studying in Tallahassee. Federal regulations make it essential that students know and understand their responsibilities under federal immigration law. In addition to attending one in person orientation session upon arrival, each new international student must also complete the required Online Immigration Session (OIS) prior to arriving to FSU.
Upon arrival in the U.S., international students must submit an Arrival Confirmation form so that the CGE can process the required SEVIS registration for each student. This allows the CGE to process the required SEVIS registration for each student.
The CGE provides a variety of social and cultural programs such as International Coffee Hour, Global Café, Engage Your World Intercultural Dialogue Series, and other intercultural programs to promote interaction and increase cultural understanding among all FSU students. International students receive ongoing information about programs and services through email, newsletters, CGE's Canvas Organization, and social media.
The Center for Global Engagement is located in the Global and Multicultural Engagement building (The Globe) at 110 S. Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4216. The CGE's International Student and Scholar Services office is located on the second floor of the building. For more information, visit https://cge.fsu.edu/, call (850) 644-1702, or e-mail cge@fsu.edu.