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Enrollment Information

Welcome to Florida State University!

Please review the following enrollment information to prepare for your graduate program.

Enroll Intent Form

Have you completed your enroll intent form? Find it on your application status page to confirm whether you will be attending.

Is Your Information Accurate?

Please be sure that all of the information on your application was entered accurately as your academic records are established from the admissions application. Use the drop-downs below to learn how to change any required information on your application.

Name

Is your name spelled correctly? All of your academic records are established from the admission application, so please report any inaccuracies. Please complete the Change Form if you wish to make a change to your name.

Biographical Information

Do you need changes to your sex, gender identity, or preferred pronouns? All of your academic records are established from the admission application, so please report any inaccuracies. Please complete the Change Form if you wish to make a change this information.

Address

We convert all addresses to U.S. Postal standards, so there may be slight differences between how you write your address and how we have entered it in our database. Please let us know if your address changes. You can submit an address change on your Application Status Check under the Verify Address section.

Email Address

Email is our official way of communicating with you. Our office and others on campus will regularly email you important information. Please make sure that we always have your most up-to-date email address. To ensure receipt of our emails, include graduateadmissions@fsu.edu in your address book. To change your email address, please update your account. Please be aware that changing your email address will also update your login information.

Residency

For questions regarding residency classification or reclassification, please visit this page.

Term of Entrance

Your acceptance is only valid for the term specified. If you wish to be reconsidered for a different term, please complete a new online application.

Degree Level and Major

Your acceptance is only valid for the degree level and major specified. If you believe this information is incorrect, contact your academic program.

To Do's:

CLAIM YOUR FSUID

You will receive an email from FSU containing your FSUID. Your FSUID is your unique user name for access to campus systems and resources, including myFSU portal, Canvas, OMNI, campus Wi-Fi, and more. The email will also contain a unique, nine-digit EMPLID required to activate your FSUID account. To activate your FSUID account, view our FSUID How-To Guide.

Get your FSU card

The FSUCard is your official FSU ID and provides access to libraries, residence halls, bus services on campus and on-campus laundry. Visit FSUCard Services for more information on how to obtain your card and services associated with the FSUCard.

Register for classes

You must meet with your program advisor prior to registering for classes. For course registration information, please visit the University Registrar's website. Course information is obtained and registration is performed online through myFSU Portal. You will also use this site to obtain your class schedule, check your grades, print an unofficial transcript, and update your records.

Registration Holds

The University may place a hold on your account which can block registration for a future term or have other service impacts. These holds represent notes or actions related to your student profile that need to be resolved. For more information on how to resolve registration holds, click here.

Attend Orientation

The Graduate Schools hosts a New Graduate Student Orientation each year before the fall semester. Your academic program may also have a department-specific orientation. Check with your department to determine if you will need to attend a departmental orientation.

Graduate Student Handbook

This Handbook contains information that will be useful throughout your enrollment as a graduate student. Your academic program may also have a department-specific handbook that you should request from your departmental representative.

Financial Information

Tuition Cost

You can find the most up-to-date information on the basic cost of attendance at Admissions Graduate Finances. The cost of attendance, and our net-price calculator, are available through the Office of Financial Aid website. Additionally, FSU created an FAQ to help answer many of the questions that can arise regarding how and when to pay tuition, the disbursement of financial aid, and so on. You can access the FAQ by logging on to Student Business Services. You can also find information on Tuition & Fees as well as Payments on the Office of Student Business Services' website.

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid assists students with securing federal, state, and institutional financial aid. To apply for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To receive consideration for all types of aid, submit the 2020-2021 FAFSA as soon as possible. Please note that international students are not eligible to apply for financial aid.

Funding Opportunities

The University offers a wide range of financial support, including fellowships and teaching, research, or service assistantships. For information on departmental funding, including teaching and research assistantships, contact your departmental representative. For information on University-wide fellowships, grants, and awards, visit The Graduate School website. Assistance in obtaining external funding is also available for currently enrolled students at the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards website.