You may activate your FSUID and set up your profile as soon as you have been admitted to Florida State University by visiting the FSUID Management page. Click “Activate Your FSUID/Set Security Questions” to begin the process. Be sure to have your EMPLID information sent to you by email during the registration process for admission.

Much of the business students will conduct with the University will be done through myFSU. Once logged onto the myFSU portal, you will be able to easily access myFSU Student Central (for student accounts and course search/enrollment), your @FSU.EDU email account (where FSU will communicate with you regularly – check this often), and Canvas (academic course management information).

You will not have access to course enrollment as an undergraduate student until you have successfully completed Orientation, but it is great to get familiar with the resources available to you in the myFSU portal now.

Select your session and reserve your space with online payment by logging into your myFSU account using your FSUID. You will see a prompt on your screen: “Have you registered for New Student Orientation? To register or update your reservation CLICK HERE.” Click on the link in the myFSU portal and complete your orientation reservation. Please keep in mind that your space will not be saved until payment is received. The orientation fee for FSU Panama City is $35. NOTE: All online orientation payments must be made through the orientation registration system, which can be accessed through the myFSU portal.

For assistance in registering for Orientation, please contact the Department of Student Affairs at (850) 770-2170 or studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu.

As an incoming student, you are required to complete the Student Immunization Record and return them to the Department of Student Affairs before you will have access to course registration. For more information, review the Florida State University Health Requirements.

After submitting the Student Immunization Record, you may call the Department of Student Affairs at (850) 770-2170 to confirm your records are complete and clearance has been granted. Bring a back-up copy of this paperwork with you to Orientation.

Log onto the Admissions Status Check to review your application/admission decision status, confirm your Florida residency status for tuition rate purposes, confirm that you are coded for the correct academic major, and more! You should check your online status once a week to see what has changed or is outstanding.

Apply for financial aid as early as possible each year. You can apply as early as January 1 using estimated income and tax return information.

If eligible, apply for Bright Futures while still in high school and notify Bright Futures which university you are attending.

Review the Academics section of our website. Be sure to identify CoreFSU requirements you may need and review the major of your choice for other requirements you should consider.

If you are a first-year or transferring sophomore student, bring all information you have about possible college credit including, but not limited to, AP, IB, AICE, CLEP, Dual Enrollment, and transfer credit.

If you are a junior or senior transfer student, contact our Academic Advising & Student Success Center at (850) 770-2288 or advising@pc.fsu.edu regarding your transferring course credits so that we may better prepare a course schedule with you prior to Orientation.

If you do not currently live in the Panama City area, we encourage you to making housing arrangements as early as possible. An important resource that might be helpful to you is the Local Apartments Guide.

Higher education is one of society’s freest of institutions. The community standard at Florida State University, which guides conduct and influences policy, is called Responsible Freedom. Responsible Freedom acknowledges that you have the right to justice and public order as well as the responsible to protect the rights and privileges of fellow community members. Familiarize yourself with Student Rights & Responsibilities.

TITLE IX NOTICE: As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, FSU is required by Title IX to ensure that all of its education programs and activities are free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Additionally, the Florida Educational Equity Act prohibits discrimination in schools based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status. FLA. STAT. § 1000.05 (2011). All members of the FSU Community should be familiar with the institution’s equal opportunity, compliance, and complaint reporting policies as well as their rights under these policies: Office of Equal Opportunity & Compliance.

Did you know that Florida State University is quickly becoming the most student veteran friendly University in the country? Whether you are an active service member, veteran, dependent of a veteran, or supportive member in our Seminole community, you should be aware of the many ways FSU is supporting the success of veterans at FSU and celebrating their active role on our campus.

Learn about the FSU Panama City Veterans Center and how you can support its mission by visiting the website. If you are a new student veteran or a qualifying dependent of a United States veteran who plans to use your education benefits under the GI Bill, begin that process now by visiting the Student Veterans Center Students webpage.

If you are a student with a documented disability, we encourage you to begin the registration process with our Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Once registered, students are able to self-determine when and what accommodations they would like to utilize during the semester for each class. It is better to register for services and not need them than to need accommodations and not have time to complete the process.

Orientation is required in order to provide all new students with information about being a successful college student at Florida State University Panama City.

When you become a new full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student at any public institution in the State of Florida, you are required to attend that institution’s orientation program.

While registration for Orientation closes one week prior to the session, at 4 P.M. CT, we encourage you to register early.

All online orientation payments must be made through the orientation registration system, which can be accessed through the myFSU portal.

Florida State University’s Orientation program does not receive state dollars and is wholly supported by the orientation fees collected.

Yes! Once you have registered for Orientation, you may change the date of your session by logging back into the orientation registration system through the myFSU portal.

Once you have completed your online orientation reservation, you can add a guest(s) to your reservation up to three days before your session by logging back into the orientation reservation system through the myFSU Portal.

We understand that plans change. Email studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu to let us know.

If assistance is needed during Orientation, an accommodations request can be submitted through the online orientation registration system or by contacting the Department of Student Affairs at (850) 770-2171 or studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu.

All orientation fees are non-refundable. If you decided not to attend FSU, it is your responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions at (850) 770-2311 or admissions@pc.fsu.edu.

Dress is casual. We will be indoors and outdoors and there is some walking built into the program. Bring an umbrella and rain jacket.

• Government Issued ID so that you can get your FSUCard if you have not already done so
• Comfortable walking shoes*
• Umbrella and/or rain jacket*
• Bag for orientation materials
• Backup copies of transcripts, test scores, immunization records, and other documents as needed

Orientation is four and 1/2 hours in length and check-in begins 30-minutes prior to the start of the session.

Yes. It is important that you arrive for Orientation check-in on time. Students must check-in for themselves.

You will meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, get your FSUID Card and parking pass, and learn about a variety of on-campus resources.

Yes. You must attend all of the programs presented at your Orientation session.

The FSUCard may be obtained any time after you have been accepted, including during Orientation.

No. Students and family members may park in any unreserved parking space on the FSU Panama City campus during orientation.

You can register for your parking pass any time after you have been accepted, including during Orientation.

No, however there are a number of hotels and vacation rentals throughout the Panama City area.

Your academic advisor will reach out to you before orientation to review your academic record and recommend courses for registration.

Yes. We will teach you how to use all of FSU’s academic resources and tools, including course enrollment.

No. The Student Immunization Record is strictly enforced by the University.

Students who wish to change their major should set an appointment with their academic advisor.

If you choose not to pre-register with your student and then are able to attend, your student can add you to the orientation reservation through the myFSU portal.

No. While there is a fee for students to attend Orientation, there is not a fee for family members.

No. However, there are a number of hotels and vacation rentals throughout the area.

We realize the importance of family in the college process and have designed a program that will provide you with maximum information.

Yes. Florida State University Panama City is a walking campus and Orientation requires participants to walk during portions of the program.

If assistance is needed during Orientation, an accommodations request can be submitted through the online orientation registration system.

Yes, but this is a personal decision for your family.

Yes. Students receive academic advising and register for classes during their Orientation session.

Yes. Our financial aid office will be present at Orientation. You can also begin gathering information now by visiting our Financial Aid webpage.

After the Office of Financial Aid rewards aid, the information will be available to your student on the myFSU portal.

Make sure you visit the Post-Orientation section of our website and remember to submit any final transcripts.

Yes. You can access your course schedule at any time by visiting Student Central through the myFSU portal.

No. Each student is only required to attend Orientation at FSU once.