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Welcome Class of 2029!
FSU Panama City First Year Convocation 2025
Save the Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Welcome to the FSU Seminole family, where you will be challenged, inspired, and introduced to university traditions. Convocation is Florida State University's official welcome for all first-year students, where we celebrate the Class of 2029’s entry into higher education and induct them into a community of learners. Convocation invites our first-year students and their families to fully embrace their student experience and understand the expectations that come with being a Seminole. At Convocation, students will sign their name in the FSU PC family book and receive some FSU swag. In learning more about the university, our first-year students will create their unique identity as a class and envision how they can positively impact the world as a member of the FSU community.
Schedule/ Agenda
- Sunday, August 24, 2025, Starting at 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Central)
- Student Check-In Time: students should arrive and check-in between 12:15 PM and 12:45 PM Central Time. Check-in will be in the Holley Building Lobby.
- Starting at 1:30 PM, faculty and first-year students process into St. Joe's Foundation Lecture Hall
- Dean's Welcome
- Student Speaker - SGC President
- Convocation Address
- Robing Ceremony
- Dean's Closing Remarks
- Reception to follow Ceremony
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FAQs
What to bring
Students are encouraged to refrain from having personal items that cannot be kept in their pocket. Small items such as a clutch are acceptable, but students are strongly encouraged not to carry any personal belongings during the ceremony. If you have a larger bag, you may be asked to leave it with a family member or store it in a designated area outside of the ceremony space.
What to wear
For the ceremony, we recommend wearing attire that falls between business casual and semi-formal. Outfits such as slacks, skirts, blouses, button-down shirts, or dresses are all appropriate choices. Jeans and shorts are not encouraged due to the type of event.
What to expect
Students, you will process into the St. Joe's lecture hall in the Holley Academic Building after the faculty. The Deans, Faculty of the Year, and the Student Government Council President will welcome you to FSU Panama City. You will then be robed in a black regalia gown, symbolizing the beginning of your academic journey.
Directions to Campus
For directions visit, https://pc.fsu.edu/about-us/campus-map
4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, FL 32405
From Panama City Beach (West of the Hathaway Bridge): Drive east on US 98. After crossing the Hathaway Bridge, turn left onto 23rd St, the second traffic light. After about 0.5 miles, turn left onto Collegiate Dr, the first traffic light. Turn right into FSU Panama City’s second entrance, indicated by the large LED sign.
From Northern Panama City: Drive west on 23rd St. Turn right onto Collegiate Dr, the traffic light after the AMC movie theatre and past the small bridge. Turn right into FSU Panama City’s second entrance, indicated by the large LED sign.
From Southern Panama City: Drive west on US 98. Turn right onto 23rd St, the traffic light immediately after the train tracks. After about 0.5 miles, turn left onto Collegiate Dr, the first traffic light. Turn right into FSU Panama City’s second entrance, indicated by the large LED sign.
Contact Information
Coordinator: Tawni Hayden
Email: studentsuccess@pc.fsu.edu
Students will receive emails with more information as we get closer to Convocation