Admissions

  • Graphic mural on the Barron Building welcoming people to FSU Panama City

    Office of Admissions

    Experience Florida State quality education with smaller class sizes, one-on-one attention, and incomparable value. Become a Seminole by the Bay! At FSU Panama City students are our priority and admissions is here to guide every step of the way. Check out our Promise! 

 
 

 

Events

 

 

Transfer Student Information Session

What to know before and after you apply

Thinking about transferring to FSU Panama City? Let’s talk!

Ready to take the next step in your college journey? Our Transfer Student Info Sessions are designed to help you succeed—from understanding transfer credits and scholarships to exploring academic programs and support services. No matter where you are in the process, we’ll help you navigate your transition with confidence. Join us and see what’s possible.

Every Wednesday at noon CT through July 8, 2026
via Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96806874773

 

Discover FSU Panama City at Discovery Day by the Bay!

Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore campus life, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about our academic programs. Experience hands-on demonstrations in crime scene investigations, engineering, the Ascent program, and Esports.

Don’t miss your chance to see what makes the Panama City campus unique. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the next Discovery Day!

Ready to visit? Schedule a campus tour.


Which type of student are you?

Click the boxes below to learn more about the admission process and requirements. 

FSU PC Applications are open for 2026 terms

 

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

High school seniors or first-time-in-college students

 

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students with an A.A. or with 60+ credit hours from another college or university

 

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Students with a bachelor's degree interested in pursuing a graduate degree

 

TRANSIENT STUDENTS

Degree-seeking students enrolled at another institution

 

READMISSIONS STUDENTS

You were previously enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program

 

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS

If you are interested in taking a course(s) but not earning a degree

Application Process for FSU PC

Step 1: Submit your Application

Applicants to FSU PC must submit their application directly to FSU PC using our application portal (FSU Panama City does not accept the Common App). Once you have decided on a start term and identified the correct application type, complete and submit your application online.

Additional information for First-Year applicants can be found on the First-Year Applicants page.
Additional information for Transient applicants can be found on the Transfer Applicants page.
Additional information for Graduate applicants can be found on the Graduate Applicants page.

Step 2: Receive email invitation to Admissions Portal

After you have submitted your application, you will be routed to the Admissions Portal where you can upload required application materials including transcripts.

We recommend checking this page often for updates to your application, important university updates, and contact information for your department.

Step 3: Complete your Application through the Admissions Portal

Application requirements differ by department and will be available in your Admissions Portal within one day.

For applications requiring letters of recommendation, you’ll be asked to provide your recommenders’ information. Tip: Let your recommenders know ahead of time—they’ll get an email from FSU with instructions for submitting their letters online.

Florida State University encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status in accordance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

*If the University deadline falls on a weekend, applicants have until the following Monday to submit their applications and all supporting documents. In addition, the University reserves the right to close transfer admission earlier if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications.

Many of our communications, including your admission decision, are sent electronically. Please make sure that we always have your most up-to-date email address. You will need to check your email account and the Admissions Portal on a regular basis.  

To ensure receipt of our emails, include admissions@pc.fsu.edu in your address book.

 

What We're Looking For

Our application review is holistic and selective—no single criterion guarantees admission. We evaluate each applicant in the context of our three institutional core values:

  • Vires – Strength of character and perseverance

  • Artes – Academic curiosity and skill development

  • Mores – Integrity, ethics, and commitment to community

These values guide our admissions decisions and help us identify students who will thrive at FSU Panama City.

 

Vires

FSU Torch graphic Vires, Artes, Mores

Strength

The first torch, Vires, represents strength. We look at rigor, grades, and previous course work taken. Each applicant is evaluated based upon performance within the context of the student's academic environment.

 

Artes

FSU Torch graphic Vires, Artes, Mores

Skill

The second torch, Artes, represents skill. We want to see how students use their out-of-classroom time, whether through sports, clubs, organizations, family responsibilities, employment, or other achievements.

 

Mores

FSU Torch graphic Vires, Artes, Mores

Character

The third torch, Mores, represents character. We evaluate the information students have shared with us to learn who they are, any formative experiences they may have had, and what their life goals may be.

Seminole Landing apartments' pool deck facing North Bay

Seminole Landing

Located along the bay, Seminole Landing is an on-campus apartment community exclusively for full-time undergraduate and graduate students at FSU Panama City and Gulf Coast State College.

Apartments feature one, two and 4-bedroom floor plans in a variety of layouts. The apartments are fully-furnished, and include an in-unit washer and dryer, vinyl plank wood flooring, energy-efficient appliances, and TV service.