Student Orientation Schedule

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Offices That You May Want To Visit
During Orientation
All University offices are open during regular business hours
Monday-Friday. Listed below are a few of the offices you might
like to visit while here for orientation. *The number next to the
asterisk corresponds with the building number on the campus map.
ADMISSIONS
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-3420
*223 / University Center, Building A, Suite 2500
COMPUTER STORE
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-3702
*196 / Oglesby Union (1st floor)
Orientation Checklist
� 3 Verify receipt of Immunization/Health Records at
Thagard Student Health Center
• 3 Verify compliance with the Mandatory
Health Insurance Policy
� 3 Get your FSUcard
� 3 Attend all of your orientation sessions
� 3 Check your financial aid application status
� 3 Purchase your meal membership
� 3 Check on your housing application status
� 3 Open a bank account
FSUCARD CENTER
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-4999
*70 / Woodward Parking Garage (1st floor)
NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-2785
REGISTRAR
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-2525
SEMINOLE DINING
8:30-4:30 / ph. 850/644-3663
945 Jefferson Street
� 3 Take a walking tour of campus
You’re Not A ‘Nole Until You . . .
• Attend Orientation
• Lose your voice singing the fight song
• Visit the Union Flea Market on a Wednesday
• See a movie at the Askew Student Life Center
• Canoe at the Reservation
• Ride the campus bus service
• Put service hours on your ServScript
• Attend New Student Convocation on August 23, 2009
•R
ead “The Last Lecture” and participate in
One Book / One Campus
FINANCIAL AID
8:30-5:00 / ph. 850/644-0539
STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-9566
*379 / Student Services Building (1st floor)
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644 -9452
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-4357
*11 / Rod K. Shaw Building
THAGARD STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
8:00-4:00 / ph. 850/644-6230
*28 / Thagard Student Health Center
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
8:00-5:00 / ph. 850/644-2860
*260 / Askew Student Life Center
This Publication is Available in Alternate Format Upon Request.
Dear Students & Family Members,
Welcome to Orientation 2009 at Florida State University! We are very excited that you
are here and look forward to spending this time with you. Orientation is designed to help
students prepare for college and to assist family members in understanding their student’s
transition. Over a two day period you will be attending presentations and programs that
have been specifically designed for students and families.
The Holopaw, a Creek Indian word meaning “pathways”, is your guide to campus for the
next two days. We believe that orientation will serve as the first step in your journey towards
becoming part of the rich heritage that is Florida State University. In the following pages
you will find both the student and family orientation schedules. You will notice that some
of your programs are together while others are not. We ask that you only attend sessions
that are on your schedule. You will be given the same information throughout orientation
and have plenty of time to speak with each other. Please remember that students are
required to attend all of their orientation programs before they will be cleared for course
registration, and attendance will be carefully taken during some of our sessions.
Within the Holopaw you will find the names and photos of the 2009 Orientation Leaders.
Orientation Leaders are current Florida State University students who will serve as your
liaison to campus. These students are campus experts and here to assist you over the next
two days — please feel free to ask them anything!
We hope that you enjoy orientation and, more importantly, that you leave campus feeling
excited about Florida State University! Have a great visit and best wishes for your Florida
State University experience.
Go ‘Noles,
Office of New Student & Family Programs
FIRST EVENING
9:00pm Floor Meeting with Orientation Leaders
On Your Floor In Wildwood Hall
Meet the 2009 Orientation Leaders by the elevators on your
floor in Wildwood Hall. They will give you some important
announcements, explain the schedule for the evening, and escort
you to your first orientation meeting.
DAY 1
8:00am Start Your Day
Oglesby Union Ballrooms
Besides getting breakfast, this is the perfect time to do the
following: Get your FSUcard (Parking Garage 1), verify
receipt of your health/immunization records and compliance
with the Mandatory Health Insurance Policy, and speak to
representatives from FSU’s academic colleges about your major
or request a major change, if needed.
9:00am Welcome To The Florida State University
Orientation starts at 9 a.m. sharp - meet the 2009 Orientation
Leaders, a campus administrator, review the Holopaw, and hear
important information about the adventure ahead during this
first required meeting of the day.
9:45am Guide To Campus Survival
A required meeting with your Orientation Leader — you’ll be
introduced to student life and learn about the many services
available to you as a student.
10:45am It’s All Academic
Representatives from Undergraduate Studies will discuss
academic issues ranging from liberal arts to University
graduation requirements during this required meeting with your
Orientation Leader.
12:00-12:45pm Lunch
Suwannee Room
12:00-3:00pm Seminole Discovery
Oglesby Union Courtyard (Tuesdays & Thursdays only)
This is your opportunity to make connections that could
last throughout your college experience. Learn more about
student services, off-campus housing locations, and student
organizations.
1:00pm Get To Know Your College!
Each academic college at Florida State University will provide
general information about the degree programs and opportunities
they offer during this required session. There is also a special
interest session for Exploratory & Undecided Majors.
ARTS & SCIENCES
Actuarial Science, American Studies, Anthropology,
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computational
Biology, Computer Science, English, Geology, History,
Humanities, Latin-American & Caribbean Studies, Mathematics,
Meteorology, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages,
Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion, Secondary Science
and/or Math Teaching, Statistics
BUSINESS
Oglesby Union, Moore Auditorium (1st floor)
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality
Management, Human Resource Management, Management,
Management Information Systems, Marketing, Professional Golf
Management, Real Estate, Risk Management/Insurance
COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
Oglesby Union, Senate Chamber (3rd floor)
Advertising, Communication Disorders, Information
Technology, Media/Communication Studies, Media Production,
Public Relations
CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Oglesby Union, Room 311E
EDUCATION
Oglesby Union, Room 311C
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Emotional
Disturbances/Learning Disabilities, Special Education,
Recreation and Leisure Services, Secondary (English, Math,
Physical, Science, and Social Science) Education, Sports
Management, Visual Disabilities
ENGINEERING
Oglesby Union, Room 311D
EXPLORATORY & UNDECIDED MAJORS
Oglesby Union, Room 311B
HUMAN SCIENCES
Oglesby Union, Room 313
Apparel Design, Athletic Training, Consumer Sciences, Dietetics,
Exercise Science, Family & Child Sciences, Food & Nutrition
Sciences, Merchandising, Textiles
MOTION PICTURE/FILM
Available only to admitted film majors on the following dates:
5/20, 6/10, 6/17.
MUSIC
Kuersteiner Music Building, Opperman Hall
Available only on the following dates: 5/21, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9,
6/16, 8/20.
NURSING
SOCIAL SCIENCES & PUBLIC POLICY
Bellamy Building, Room 116
African-American Studies, Asian Studies, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Social
Sciences, International Affairs, Political Science, Russian and
Eastern European Studies, Sociology
SOCIAL WORK
VISUAL ARTS, THEATRE, & DANCE
Art Education, Art History, Dance, Graphic Design, Interior
Design, Studio Art, Theatre
2:00pm Excellence:
At the University & Beyond
The Seminole Creed states that members of our community will
pursue excellence in their learning and living at the University
and beyond. Achieving excellence takes effort, persistence, and
support. This required session will explore your relationship with
FSU’s faculty during your journey. You will also be introduced
to the Student Alumni Association, an organization designed
to promote Seminole spirit, traditions, and pride. Meet your
Orientation Leader in Moore Auditorium for this session.
3:00-3:30pm Campus Networking 1
During this time you can choose which program you would like
to attend from the following list (each session is also presented a
second time from 3:40-4:10):
Seminole Student Boosters
Oglesby Union, 3rd floor
Stop by to learn about the largest student organization on
campus and be a TRUE Seminole by joining the team behind
the team.
You Can’t Beat Going Greek!
Oglesby Union, Ballrooms
With more than 50 fraternities and sororities on campus, we
represent international values-based organizations founded
on leadership, scholarship, friendship, social networking, and
service. Our organizations include a rich diversity of leaders who
significantly contribute to FSU! Come to this session to meet
current Greek leaders and learn how you can get involved with
this great campus tradition.
STUDY ABROAD: International Programs
International Programs offers courses that allow students to
satisfy graduation requirements while living within more than
20 diverse cultures the world over. Whether for a short term in
the summer, a full semester, or an academic year, International
Programs provides students with one of the finest study abroad
programs in the nation.
Technology @ FSU: Simplified
The Office of Telecommunications (OTC) and the FSU
Computer Store (FSUCS) have teamed up to inform you about
voice communication, cable TV, Internet access, computer sales,
service, support, and much more. These services will play an
important role in your personal and academic life at FSU.
Transportation & Parking Services
If you are bringing a car to Tallahassee, you should attend this
session! Learn how to use transportation services correctly and
avoid getting parking tickets! We will share with you the secrets
of success when it comes to parking on campus and using FREE
mass transit in Tallahassee.
A+ Strategies for Academic Success
Now that you have been admitted, your full-time job is to
succeed in classes! Join us for discussion about how college is
different from high school and programs available to help you
excel academically. We will highlight resources within the Office
of Undergraduate Studies, accommodations for students with
disabilities, tutoring, and other academic support services.
Changing Your Major?
Oglesby Union, Rooms 311D
A team of coordinators will be available to assist students wishing to change their major. Students are required to meet the
minimum requirements for a new major before the switch can be
approved.
FSUcard: Your Key to Campus Life
The FSUcard is the University’s official ID and your key to
campus! It will provide access to athletic events, Leach Center
workouts, libraries, health center, computer labs, bus service,
residence hall entrances, on-campus meals, and various student
activities such as concerts and movies. It can also be your
financial key by serving as your Debit and ATM card — assisting
in the delivery of your financial aid, scholarship, and Bright
Future awards.
Continued on next page
FSU Bookstore:
From Orientation-to-Graduation
Start off on the right foot. Learn how the bookstore will be with
you throughout your entire student career. We offer a Financial
Aid Textbook Deferment Program, book buyback, half-back
program, used textbooks, “booknow”, software savings up to
85%, employment opportunities, graduation services, and more.
FSU-Teach: Receive 2 Majors
& a Lifetime of Opportunity
FSU-Teach is a secondary teacher preparation program for math
and science majors. Students can receive a major in mathematics
or one of four science content areas (physics, chemistry, biology,
or geoscience) AND a second major in teaching - all that in just
4 years, while also making a difference.
Getting Ready for Medical School/
other Health Careers
Have you wondered, “What does it take to go to medical
school?” or “Can I go to FSU to become a dentist or veterinarian
if FSU does not have these programs?” Learn to decipher facts
from fiction as you begin your educational journey towards
becoming a health professional. Topics covered include choosing
a major, obtaining clinical experience and joining pre-health
organizations on campus.
PRELAW.FSU.EDU
Meet with an FSU prelaw advisor to find out what you should
be doing to prepare yourself for law school. Topics addressed
include: major choice, the importance of grades, the LSAT, and
FSU resources.
From Admission to Graduation:
How to Make the Most of College
An overview of various opportunities available to incoming
students which impact retention and graduation. Topics
discussed will focus on both academic and student engagement
initiatives including an in depth discussion on Freshman Interest
Groups (FIGs).
University Libraries:
Not your high school library
Whether you like to study late at night or in-between classes,
you can come in and grab a comfy chair, a cup of coffee, or
a computer and get a head start on your class work. Visit our
friendly staff at the service desk to get help with research or
questions. Our partners (Reading Writing Center, Advising
First, Statistics and Modern Languages) provide additional help
in the library. University Libraries offers many different study
environments — including one that fits your needs!
Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid will be available to answer questions
regarding: FAFSA application, summer aid, fall/spring aid,
documents, and other concerns.
Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services will be available to
answer questions regarding: Tuition payment deadlines, Florida
Pre-Paid, private scholarships, financial aid disbursement, and
third party billing.
Choose another program from the sessions offered during
Campus Networking 1.
4:20pm Money Matters For Students
When will I receive my scholarship money? How much do I
owe, and when it is due? Will Florida Bright Futures and/or
Florida Prepaid College Program cover all my tuition? Why do
I keep getting credit card applications? All of this and more will
be revealed in a required session where students get the 411 on
their money matters at FSU. Meet your Orientation Leader in the
Union Ballrooms for this session.
5:15-6:00pm
Garnet Group: Life On Campus
During Life On Campus you will learn about the issues faced
by today’s college students with the help of FSU’s Orientation
Leaders. During this required session we ask that you sit only in
the center section of the Ballrooms.
Gold Group: Dinner
Suwannee Room
6:15-7:00pm
Garnet Group: Dinner
Suwannee Room
Gold Group: Life On Campus
7:15pm Get What You Pay For
Sure, you know about tuition for classes, but did you know
that over $9 million in student fees are allocated each year by the
SGA for student groups, programs, and services? Don’t miss your
opportunity to reap the benefits. At this required session, learn
how to cash in and get involved in free and low-cost activities
from the Oglesby Union and Campus Recreation including
movies, concerts, comedians, bowling, the arts, athletics, fitness
and wellness, intramural sports, outdoor adventures, and over
500 student organizations. Meet your Orientation Leader in the
Union Ballrooms for this session.
8:00am Academic Advising
10:30am Guide To Academic Survival
7:45pm Living Life At Performance Level
Living Life at Performance Level, by Curtis Zimmerman, is a
dynamic, experiential program which hands participants tools
to ignite their ultimate potential. He engages his audiences with
juggling, “Simon Says”, and fire eating, utilizing his performance
expertise to demonstrate his key concepts and frame a memorable
message. Participants will: transform their way of thinking, be
accountable, increase awareness of themselves and others, make
character-driven decisions, be more productive, learn to take
risks in their thoughts and actions, and be empowered with a
new outlook and attitude. During this required session we ask
that students sit in the middle section of the Ballrooms with their
Orientation Leader and family members sit in the side sections only.
9:00pm Late Night Summers
Get a taste of what late nights are like on FSU’s campus. The
Oglesby Union has movies, bowling, and other special events
going on late into the evening during Orientation. Check with
an Orientation Leader for tonight’s schedule. Be sure to catch
the Seminole Student Booster’s presentation tonight at 9:45
p.m. in the Askew Student Life Center, Room 101 — Join the
team behind the team!
DAY 2
6:45-7:00am Rise & Shine: Hall Checkout
Lobby of Wildwood Hall (Live-In Orientations Only)
Good Morning, Seminoles - It’s time to rise & shine! You
must check-out of Wildwood Hall by 7 a.m. and meet your
Orientation Leader in the lobby, where he/she will store your
luggage and escort your group to breakfast. Make sure you
attached your luggage tag to your belongings before bringing your
luggage down.
A required meeting with your Orientation Leader where you
will learn how to interpret academic publications, use registration
tools, and set up your FSU email. You will be introduced to
campus.fsu.edu and newnole.fsu.edu as you prepare for your
academic start at Florida State University. Meet in the building/
room indicated above for this important session.
11:15am Get Your Courses
University staff will assist students with first semester course
registration at FSU. Orientation Leaders will lead you to course
registration at the conclusion of your Academic Survival session;
course registration will be closed to family members.
This is your opportunity to make connections that could
last throughout your college experience. Learn more about
organizations.
12:30pm Seminole Send-off
We hope you enjoyed your orientation! Come to our send-off
for an official good-bye from your Orientation Leader, to turn in
your orientation evaluation, and sign the Class of 2013 banner!
7:00am Breakfast
Fresh Food Co.
Students will gather for breakfast and prepare for Day 2 of
orientation.
7:45am Let’s Get Started
Fresh Food Co.
Students will be directed to their advising appointments from
the Fresh Food Co. Be sure to get plenty to eat, but be ready to
depart for advising by 7:45 a.m., as this is the ONLY WAY for
you to know where to go for academic advisement!
Orientation Leaders 2009
Branden Anglin
Biology
New Port Richey, FL
Brazos Barber
Sports Management
Tampa, FL
Ryan Becker
Sports Management
Byfield, MA
Sean Bevil
History
Fort Walton Beach, FL
James Blair
Finance
Tampa, FL
Lauren Borden
Business
Tampa, FL
Michael Borrello
English Literature
Wellington, FL
Pooneh Charkhian
Family & Child Science
Wellington, FL
Bekah Cloud
Communication
Disorders
Sarasota, FL
Amy Colbert
Psychology
St. Augustine, FL
Elsa Collins
Nursing
Pace, FL
Valerie Crisostomo
Communication
Orlando, FL
Michelle Davis
Painting
Gainesville, FL
Eric DeCampos
International Affairs
Tampa, FL
John Dougherty
Political Science
Clearwater, FL
Amelia Edwards
English Literature
Palm Coast, FL
Raúl Fernandez
Political Science
Miami, FL
Rachel Gaines
Communication
Disorders
Tallahassee, FL
Stephanie Greaves
Creative Writing
Satellite Beach, FL
Betsy Helman
Mass Media
Brooksville, FL
Orientation Leaders 2009
Ricardo Horna
Communication
Tampa, FL
Mike Jones
Multinational Business
Ocala, FL
Harrison Koerner
Communication
Marietta, GA
Kaila Kowalski
Communication
Pompano Beach, FL
Geoffry Laufersky
Biochemistry
Villages, FL
Jennah London
Merchandising
Seminole, FL
Angie Lopez
Creative Writing
Weston, FL
Sara Moallem
Social Work
Melbourne, FL
Sadie Molinet
Sociology
Land O’Lakes, FL
Estefania Ospina
Psychology
Miami Lakes, FL
David Pringle
Political Science
Coral Springs, FL
Travis Rasmussen
Engineering
Jacksonville, FL
Craig Richards
International Affairs
Davie, FL
Steven Sargent
Criminology
Seattle, WA
James Shupe
Business Management
Jacksonville, FL
Nic Stoltzfus
Communication
Blountstown, FL
Cami Stump
English Literature
Tampa, FL
Tiffany White
English Literature
Woodbridge, VA
Shelby White
Family & Child Science
Lawrence, KS
Family Orientation Schedule
FIRST EVENING
7:30-9:30pm Family Member Welcome Reception
Doak S. Campbell Stadium
After you have checked your student into Wildwood Hall, join
the Alumni Association and other family members for a special
dessert reception in your honor hosted by FSU’s private club
— The University Center Club. Enter the stadium on side B
near the Unconquered Statue. Parking is available adjacent to
the entrance.
DAY 1
8:00am Get Your Gear!
Receive your schedule and supplies - get ready for two great
days! This is also the perfect time to do the following with your
student: Get his/her FSUcard (Parking Garage 1), verify
receipt of their health/immunization records and compliance
with the Mandatory Health Insurance Policy, and speak to
representatives from FSU’s academic colleges about your
student’s major or request a major change, if needed.
9:00am Welcome To The Florida State University
Orientation begins at 9 a.m. sharp - meet the 2009 Orientation
Leaders, a campus administrator, review the Holopaw, and hear
important information about the adventure ahead.
9:45am We’re Here, Now What?
What can you expect from your son or daughter as he or she
begins school? We will shed light on the student experience and
answer your questions about developmental issues common
to college students with the help of the University Counseling
Center.
10:15am Family Connection
Family Connection (family.fsu.edu) is an association for family
members of current FSU students. A representative will share
their mission, including how they support student success and
the role of families in the college experience via programming,
development projects, and information sharing. Topics will also
include the free family e-newsletter, “What’s Going ‘Round”, and
how you can become more involved in FSU.
10:30am Seminole Dining
Representatives from Seminole Dining will provide information
about the many campus dining opportunities and various meal
memberships available to both residential and off-campus
students.
11:00am The College Life Experience
What will your student’s life be like in Tallahassee? What can you
do now that will help prepare him or her for their new home
during college? During this session we will pull back the curtains
on student living both on-campus and in Tallahassee. Pick one of
two sessions to have your questions answered.
ON-CAMPUS LIVING: Oglesby Union Ballrooms
OFF-CAMPUS LIVING: Oglesby Union, Moore Auditorium
(1st floor)
12:00-12:45pm Lunch
Fresh Food Co.
This is your opportunity to make connections that could last
throughout your student’s college experience. Learn more about
organizations.
1:00pm Get To Know Your College!
Each academic college at Florida State University will provide
general information about the degree programs and opportunities
they offer. There is also a special interest session for Exploratory
& Undecided Majors.
ARTS & SCIENCES
Actuarial Science, American Studies, Anthropology,
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computational
Biology, Computer Science, English, Geology, History,
Humanities, Latin-American & Caribbean Studies, Mathematics,
Meteorology, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages,
Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion, Secondary Science
and/or Math Teaching, Statistics
BUSINESS
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality
Management, Human Resource Management, Management,
Management Information Systems, Marketing, Professional Golf
Management, Real Estate, Risk Management/Insurance
COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
Advertising, Communication Disorders, Information
Technology, Media/Communication Studies, Media Production,
Public Relations
CRIMINOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Emotional
Disturbances/Learning Disabilities, Special Education,
Recreation and Leisure Services, Secondary (English, Math,
Physical, Science, and Social Science) Education, Sports
Management, Visual Disabilities
ENGINEERING
Oglesby Union, Room 311D
EXPLORATORY & UNDECIDED MAJORS
HUMAN SCIENCES
Apparel Design, Athletic Training, Consumer Sciences, Dietetics,
Exercise Science, Family & Child Sciences, Food & Nutrition
Sciences, Merchandising, Textiles
MOTION PICTURE/FILM
Available only to admitted film majors on the following dates:
5/20, 6/10, 6/17.
MUSIC
Kuersteiner Music Building, Opperman Hall
Available only on the following dates: 5/21, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9,
6/16, 8/20.
NURSING
SOCIAL SCIENCES & PUBLIC POLICY
Bellamy Building, Room 116
African-American Studies, Asian Studies, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Social
Sciences, International Affairs, Political Science, Russian and
Eastern European Studies, Sociology
SOCIAL WORK
VISUAL ARTS, THEATRE, & DANCE
Art Education, Art History, Dance, Graphic Design, Interior
Design, Studio Art, Theatre
2:00pm Money Matters For Families
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: Get basic information
about your student’s tuition payment, financial deadlines and
policies, Bright Futures, scholarships and financial aid, and
the Florida Prepaid Tuition Program. The Offices of Financial
Aid and Student Financial Services will also be available on
the Union’s third floor to answer questions during Campus
Networking.
3:00-3:30PM Campus Networking 1
During this time you can choose which program you would like
to attend from the following list (each session is also presented a
second time from 3:40-4:10):
You Can’t Beat Going Greek!
Oglesby Union, Ballrooms
With more than 50 fraternities and sororities on campus, we
represent international values-based organizations founded on
leadership, scholarship, friendship, social networking, and
service. Our organizations include a rich diversity of leaders
who significantly contribute to FSU! Come to this session to
meet current Greek leaders and learn how your student can get
involved with this great campus tradition.
STUDY ABROAD: International Programs
International Programs offers courses that allow students to
satisfy graduation requirements while living within more than
20 diverse cultures the world over. Whether for a short term in
the summer, a full semester, or an academic year, International
Programs provides students with one of the finest study abroad
programs in the nation.
Technology @ FSU: Simplified
The Office of Telecommunications (OTC) and the FSU
Computer Store (FSUCS) have teamed up to inform you about
voice communication, cable TV, Internet access, computer sales,
service, support, and much more. These services will play an
important role in your student’s personal and academic life at
FSU.
Transportation & Parking Services
If your student is bringing a car to Tallahassee, you should attend
this session! Learn how they can use transportation services
correctly and avoid getting parking tickets! We will share with
you the secrets of success when it comes to parking on campus
and using FREE mass transit in Tallahassee.
A+ Strategies for Academic Success
Now that your student has been admitted, his/her full-time job
is to succeed in classes! Join us for discussion about how college
is different from high school and programs available to help
students excel academically. We will highlight resources within
the Office of Undergraduate Studies, accommodations for
students with disabilities, tutoring, and other academic support
services.
Changing Your Major?
Oglesby Union, Rooms 311D
A team of coordinators will be available to assist students
wishing to change their major. Students are required to meet
the minimum requirements for a new major before the switch
can be approved.
FSUcard: Your Key to Campus Life
The FSUcard is the University’s official ID and a student’s key
to campus! It will provide access to athletic events, Leach Center
workouts, libraries, health center, computer labs, bus service, residence hall entrances, on-campus meals, and various student
activities such as concerts and movies. It can also be a financial
key by serving as a Debit and ATM card — assisting in the
delivery of your financial aid, scholarship, and Bright Future
awards.
Continued on next page
FSU Bookstore:
From Orientation-to-Graduation
Start off on the right foot. Learn how the bookstore will be with
your student throughout their entire student career. We offer
a Financial Aid Textbook Deferment Program, book buyback,
half-back program, used textbooks, “booknow”, software savings
up to 85%, employment opportunities, graduation services, and
more.
FSU-Teach: Receive 2 Majors &
a Lifetime of Opportunity
FSU-Teach is a secondary teacher preparation program for math
and science majors. Students can receive a major in mathematics
or one of four science content areas (physics, chemistry, biology,
or geoscience) AND a second major in teaching — all that in
just 4 years, while also making a difference.
Getting Ready for Medical School/
other Health Careers
Have you wondered, “What does it take to go to medical
school?” or “Can a student go to FSU to become a dentist
or veterinarian if FSU does not have these programs?” Learn
to decipher facts from fiction as your student begins his/her
educational journey towards becoming a health professional. Topics covered include choosing a major, obtaining clinical
experience and joining pre-health organizations on campus.
PRELAW.FSU.EDU
Meet with an FSU prelaw advisor to find out what a student
should be doing to prepare him/herself for law school. Topics
addressed include: major choice, the importance of grades, the
LSAT, and FSU resources.
From Admission to Graduation:
“How to” Make the Most of College
An overview of various opportunities available to incoming
students which impact retention and graduation. Topics
discussed will focus on both academic and student engagement
initiatives including an in depth discussion on Freshman Interest
Groups (FIGs).
University Libraries:
Not your high school library
Whether your student likes to study late at night or in-between
classes, he/she can come in and grab a comfy chair, a cup of
coffee, or a computer and get a head start on your class work.
Students can visit our friendly staff at the service desk to get
help with research or questions. Our partners (Reading Writing
Center, Advising First, Statistics and Modern Languages) provide
additional help in the library. University Libraries offers many
different study environments — including one that fits your
student!
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Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid will be available to answer questions
regarding: FAFSA application, summer aid, fall/spring aid,
documents, and other concerns.
Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services will be available to
answer questions regarding: Tuition payment deadlines, Florida
Pre-Paid, private scholarships, financial aid disbursement, and
third party billing.
Choose another program from the sessions offered during
Campus Networking 1.
4:20pm Career Center
Representatives from FSU’s Career Center will discuss the
state-of-the-art programs used to support a student’s career
development at our University. Learn how to help students
choose majors and clarify career plans, acquire part-time jobs
or internships, the value of the “Career Portfolio”, and why
students should start early in their preparation for employment
or graduate school!
5:15-6:00pm
Garnet Group: Life On Campus
Gold Group: Dinner
Suwannee Room
6:15-7:00pm
Garnet Group: Dinner
Suwannee Room
Gold Group: Life On Campus
7:15pm Ask The Experts
Here is your chance to ask the experts (our Orientation Leaders)
all of the questions you have gathered throughout the day. Learn
about the life of a college student from someone who is doing it!
The Leaders will give you tips to help guide you and your student
through the adventure ahead.
7:45pm Living Life At Performance Level
9:30am Campus Safety
Living Life at Performance Level, by Curtis Zimmerman, is a
dynamic, experiential program which hands participants tools
to ignite their ultimate potential. He engages his audiences with
juggling, “Simon Says”, and fire eating, utilizing his performance
expertise to demonstrate his key concepts and frame a memorable
message. Participants will: transform their way of thinking, be
accountable, increase awareness of themselves and others, make
character-driven decisions, be more productive, learn to take risks
in their thoughts and actions, and be empowered with a new
outlook and attitude. During this session we ask that students sit in
the middle section of the Ballrooms with their Orientation Leader
and family members sit in the side sections only.
Askew Student Life Center, Movie Theater
Representatives from the FSU Police Department will discuss
campus safety, the student disciplinary standards as defined by
the Student Conduct Code, the 24-hour services available to
students who are victims of crime, and answer your questions.
9:00pm Late Night Summers
Get a taste of what late nights are like on FSU’s campus. The
Oglesby Union has movies, bowling, and other special events
going on late into the evening during Orientation. Check with
an Orientation Leader for tonight’s schedule.
DAY 2
7:00-8:00am Breakfast
10:20am Advisor Training For Families
Askew Student Life Center, Theater
The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies will identify
common academic problems for first-year students and the
appropriate family responses and support that can assist students
towards college success.
11:15am Campus Walking Tour With
An Orientation Leader
Dismissing from inside the Askew Student Life Center Theater
Participate in a brief walking tour and learn about the amazing
opportunities available on our historic campus from an
Orientation Leader. Tours will last approximately forty minutes
and will be dismissed by Orientation Leader groups from inside the
theatre at the conclusion of the 10:20 a.m. session. All tours will end
at your Family Small Group location.
12:00pm Family Small Group
Suwannee Room
Gather early with fellow family members for an FSU breakfast
and hot coffee! At 8:00 a.m. Orientation Leaders will lead you to
the Askew Student Life Center to begin Day 2.
8:15am Families & Fsu: One Team
Successful transition to the Florida State University community
takes time, energy, and a strong support network. Join the Dean
of Students to discuss what it takes to empower your son or
daughter to successfully join the FSU team. This program will
include techniques you can employ to help your student be
successful, and develop positive and effective relationships with
campus faculty, staff, and administrators.
8:45am Health Center:
Not Just An Infirmary
Representatives from the Thagard Student Health Center
will discuss the wide array of medical and health outreach
services offered through the Health Center, remind you of the
University’s health compliance requirements, and explain how to
help your student navigate the health care system on his/her own.
9:15-9:30am Break
What does a typical year at FSU look like? What resources are
available so your family makes a successful transition to FSU?
Your Orientation Leader will take you through a year in the life
of a first-year student, distribute orientation evaluations, and
answer your questions.
This is your opportunity to make connections that could last
throughout your student’s college experience. Learn more about
organizations.
12:30pm Seminole Send-off
We hope you enjoyed your orientation! Come to our send-off
for an official good-bye from the Orientation Leaders, to turn in
your orientation evaluation, and witness your student sign the
Class of 2013 banner!
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Beyond Orientation
Completed Orientation…
What’s Your Next Step?
www.newnole.fsu.edu
Learning about Florida State University doesn’t stop after
orientation. There is still a lot to think about and do as you
prepare for this transition. Take the next step by using the unique
resources that have been set-aside on the web just for you — visit
the post-orientation section of www.newnole.fsu.edu, and of
course there is always www.fsu.edu and www.fsu.com.
WHAT’S GOING ‘ROUND:
Stay Connected with FSU & Your Student
“What’s Going ‘Round” is a free monthly e-newsletter to keep
you up-to-date on events and news around campus and in
Tallahassee. For more information and to subscribe, visit the
Family Connection web site: www.family.fsu.edu.
NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION
Sunday, August 23, 2009
New students will be received as members of Florida State
University’s Class of 2013 on Sunday, August 23 at 1:30 p.m.
in the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. All new students
are expected to attend Convocation — marking their official
entrance into FSU’s community. Family members are encouraged
to participate in this exciting event, as students take their place in
the University’s history.
ONE BOOK/ONE CAMPUS:
Shared-Reading Program
One Book / One Campus is FSU’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 Last Lecture”. Discussions,
course assignments, and other activities centering on the book’s
themes and information will be introduced into a student’s
first-year - supporting critical thinking and college success. More
information about the program, events, and the essay contest are
available at www.firstyearreading.fsu.edu.
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VIRES • ARTES • MORES
The seal of Florida State University, which was designed by
the combined talents of the Art and Classics Departments,
has its origins in the first decade of the 20th century during the
administration of President Albert A. Murphree.
The torches on the seal symbolize the fire given to man by the
Greek god Prometheus. These torches symbolize the purpose
of the University: passing on of knowledge from generation to
generation. The torch on the left is Vires: strength of all kinds,
physical, moral and intellectual. The center torch is Artes: that
which we acquire, knowledge that transcends skills, and the
appreciation of beauty. The torch on the right is Mores: customs,
characters and tradition. Through these three ideas the student is
educated physically, mentally, and morally.
Family Connection: family.fsu.edu
Family Connection was founded by family members to
promote the important role families play in a student’s academic
and non-academic success — as well as the life of the University.
Florida State University believes that families should be involved
in the collegiate experience and support this relationship through
information sharing, education, programming, and opportunities
for involvement. All family members of current Florida
State University students are considered members of Family
Connection.
By providing your membership information via the form
below, Family Connection can enroll you to receive “What’s
Going ‘Round,” its free monthly e-newsletter which provides
information about what is happening in Tallahassee and around
campus, tips on how to support your student while at FSU, and
the inside scoop on the latest Seminole news. Providing your
Membership Information via the below form allows FSU to keep
you connected!
The Family Connection Mission Includes:
Connect with us...we are family!
Family Connection
A4320 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2443
•V
ictim Advocate Program (ex. medical/legal aid and various
support services)
•P
roviding a link between the student’s family, the University,
and Tallahassee community
• I nforming family members about the University,
its services, and resources
• Supporting and engaging in student and family programs
• S ustaining campus services and resources that benefit all
students
While there is no monetary requirement to be a member of
Family Connection, it is encouraged that you make a donation
that will be used to support and expand the student services
and programs available to our students. Previous areas that have
received funding from these donations include:
• Thagard Student Health Center (ex. free flu shots)
• Career Center (ex. career and internship resource library)
• FSU Police Department
Phone............................................. 850/644-2785
[email protected]
Internet.................................. www.family.fsu.edu
Family Connection Membership Information (please print)
Student
Information
Current Year at FSU
First name
First name
Last name
Family
Member 1
First name
Florida state university
alumna/us
o Yes o No
Relationship to student
Phone number
Email
Street Address
o 1st o 2nd o 3rd o 4th
Last name
city
state
Last name
zip
Florida state university
alumna/us
o Yes o No
Relationship to student
Family
Member 2
Email
street address
Phone number
city
state
zip
Member Information Can Be Returned to any Member of the Orientation Staff. Donations to FSU Family Connection can be made in cash, check (payable to FSU Family
Connection), or Credit Card at the information table or with an orientation supervisor. All donations are tax deductable and will directly benefit student services and programs;
receipts provided. Donations can also be made online at www.family.fsu.edu or via mail.
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The Office of New Student & Family Programs is a unit of the
Dean of Students Department within Florida State University’s
Division of Student Affairs.
Your Orientation Leader Is___________________________________________

Student Orientation Schedule

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