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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Important information about residency is available on the Office of Admissions' Residency page. If you are currently a Florida resident, you must complete the Residency Declaration form located under the Checklist section on your Application Status Check before enrolling at the university. You should do so even if you were previously classified in-state by FSU or any other Florida institution.
NOTE:
- International students are not eligible to apply for Florida residency.
- Given limited and specific conditions, state law does allow students to petition for a change in residency status after residing in the state for 12 months. Moreover, Florida law sets a high standard for reclassification, and the process requires numerous date-specific documents. It is to your benefit to carefully review the information regarding reclassification.
For questions regarding residency classification or reclassification, please email residency@fsu.edu or call 850.644.6200.
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.
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
(On-Campus Only)
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
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.
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.
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.
Required Health Information
Healthcare Compliance
As a new student, Florida law requires you to provide health history and immunization information to the Health Compliance Office before you can register for classes. You can find the required form at University Health Services.
Health Insurance Requirement
Florida State requires that all full-time students have health insurance. You must either enroll in the University-sponsored plan or provide proof of comparable health insurance coverage by submitting your insurance information online at University Health Services.
Health Insurance Subsidy
We provide qualified graduate students with a health insurance subsidy toward the purchase of the University-sponsored health insurance plan. For more information about the subsidy and to see if you qualify, review the Subsidy Benefit Information page.
Health Compliance Holds
The myFSU Portal will indicate if your immunization records are complete and if you are in compliance with the health insurance requirement. If your portal indicates non-compliance, you may contact University Health Services via email or phone at 850.644.3608 for further assistance.
Alternate Campus Information
PC Students
Visit the FSU Panama City website for more information on enrollment
Online Students
Visit the Online Distance Learning website for more information on enrollment
University and Academic Calendars
Stay up-to-date
Important dates, including the first and last day of the semester, University holidays, and examination schedules are listed on the University Calendar and Academic Calendar pages.
