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Welcome Class of 2027!
FSU Panama City First Year Convocation 2023
Save the Date: Sunday, Aug 27th, 2023
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 2027’s entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners. Convocation invites students and their families to fully embrace their student experience and understand the expectations that come with being a Seminole. At Convocation you will sign your name in the FSU PC family book and receive your FSU pin. 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 27, 2023, Starting at 1 PM (Central) and ending at 3 PM Central
- Starting at 1 PM, faculty and students process into the Holley Academic Building in the St. Joe's Foundation Lecture Hall
- Dean's Welcome
- Student Speaker - SGC President
- Convocation Address - Faculty of the Year
- Robing Ceremony
- Dean's Closing Remarks
- Reception to follow Ceremony
FAQs
What to bring
Bring your FSU ID (if you have not received your FSU ID, cards are distributed in the Department of Student Affairs, Barron 210); remember to bring an umbrella; wear comfortable clothing for Florida's hot and humid August days; bring water and a smile.
What to wear
As the First Year Student Convocation is a semi-formal event taking place in the summer, students and guests are encouraged to wear comfortable, appropriate attire for the 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.
Parking
Families and guests should park in lots 5, 6, and B. We will have golf carts on hand to help move students from parking 6 and B to the Holley Academic Center. Please see the attached link to see the parking. https://pc.fsu.edu/dsa/student-resources/parking.
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.