First Year Applicants

Attend a Top 20 University at the beach.

As a First-Year Student, it can be tough starting out. That’s why our faculty and staff are here to guide you every step of the way and help you find your path. You’ll get a degree from a nationally-ranked Top 20 university and over 30 academic programs with bayfront, apartment-style housing―and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Scholarships are available with the FSU PC Promise and one of the lowest in-state tuitions in the nation.

Live Anywhere and Learn Anywhere – FSU PC offers on-campus classes for those who prefer a classroom setting, as well as options for online learning. Access classes online without needing to travel to campus with distance learning.
Reach Your Educational Goals Quickly – With accelerated options available, you can earn your degree in less time and reduce the overall cost of your education with bachelor’s to master’s degree pathways.
Application Fee Waiver – Save on the cost of college and have one less hurdle to overcome with a waived application fee for first-time in college students.

Not a First-Year Student? View our Admissions page to apply as a Transfer Student, Graduate Student, or other type of application.

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Destination: Panama City! We promise you’ll love it here―and we’ll be your partner for academic and career succuss with an education your way in a place you can call home.

First-Year Students

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Student Housing

Bayfront, apartment-style
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Admission Requirements:

First year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University. The holistic review process is based on graduating from a regionally accredited high school (or the equivalent) with specific academic courses, a cumulative grade point average based on these courses and test scores. Additional factors include the rigor and quality of courses and curriculum taken, strength of senior schedule, math level in senior year, number of years in a sequential world language and the written essay.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:

First Year Student Guide: From student news to a look at Northwest Florida weather and recreation, you’ll find everything you need to become a Seminole on the coast.
High School Course Units: The Florida Board of Governors sets the minimum eligibility requirements in the State University System (SUS). Admission is selective, and admitted students typically exceed the minimum requirements.
ACT/SAT Information: We require first year applicants to submit at least one ACT and/or SAT score by the application deadline to be admitted.
Essay: The essay is not required but highly recommended as it provides an opportunity to learn more about you.
Home Education and GED Information: Home Education applicants must complete the SSAR, while students earning a GED must submit official GED results along with an official, partial high school transcript.
Accelerated Credit: Up to 45 semester hours of credit can be awarded by taking AICE, AP, IB, or CLEP tests and achieving appropriate scores.

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First Year Applicants

Attend a Top 20 University at the beach.

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First Time in College

Destination: Panama City! We promise you’ll love it here―and we’ll be your partner for academic and career succuss with an education your way in a place you can call home.

First-Year Students

Campus Tours

Student Housing

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:

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