The community standard at Florida State University, which guides conduct and influences policy, is called Responsible Freedom. This acknowledges your right to justice and public order, as well as your responsibility to protect the rights and privileges of fellow community members.

• Next Step: Familiarize yourself with the Academic Honor Policy, Student Conduct Code and administrative guidelines by reviewing the Rights & Responsibilities portal.

As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, FSU is required by Title IX to ensure that all education programs and activities are free from discrimination on the basis of sex. The Florida Educational Equity Act also prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status.

• Resources: All campus community members should review equal opportunity guidelines. Visit the central Office of Equal Opportunity & Compliance page, read full Equal Opportunity & Compliance Policies, and review FSU's comprehensive Title IX Statement.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.

• Resource: Learn more about how your academic records are secured and manage third-party permissions on the Student Privacy & Parental Access webpage.

Florida State University’s academic advisors are vital resources to keep your academic timeline on track.

• Resource: Visit the Academic Advising & Student Success Center directory to find your programmatic advisor, schedule check-ins, and mapping out your semesters.

Students are ultimately responsible for tracking and completing all core benchmarks required to earn their degree.

• Resource: Read through the comprehensive policies and graduation checklists outlined in the official It’s All Academic guide.

The myFSU website serves as your official digital desktop for accessing the university’s primary online business applications. Use this secure portal to search classes, review financial accounts, look up grades, and manage student tasks.

Stay on top of your semester accounting balances to avoid unwanted course drops or late penalties.

• Resource: Learn how financial aid is disbursed to your account and review accepted payment methods by visiting the Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid info portal.

College is about more than just your coursework. The Office of Student Affairs provides a diverse array of extracurricular programs, identity groups, and health services to enhance your overall wellbeing.

• Resource: Explore campus clubs and local engagement initiatives on the Student Involvement & Support Services directory.

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

• I am a transfer student who has already attended an orientation session elsewhere. Why do I have to attend FSU's orientation? [Grammar Fix: changed "that" to "who"] 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 specific institution’s orientation program.

• What is the deadline for registering for orientation? While registration for Orientation closes one week prior to the session at 4 p.m. CT, we encourage you to register early.

• If I started at Florida State University in the summer semester, am I required to attend another orientation for the fall semester? No. Each student is only required to attend Orientation at FSU once.

• How is my orientation fee used? Florida State University’s Orientation program does not receive state dollars and is wholly supported by the orientation fees collected.

• If I register for orientation and decide to cancel my admission to FSU Panama City, can I get a refund? All orientation fees are non-refundable. If you decide not to attend FSU, it is your responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions at (850) 770-2311 or via email at admissions@pc.fsu.edu.

• Will I receive academic advising during orientation? Your academic advisor will reach out to you before orientation to review your academic record and recommend courses for registration.

• Will I learn how to register for classes and leave with a schedule? Yes. We will teach you how to use all of FSU’s academic resources and tools, including course enrollment. Students receive academic advising and register for classes during their Orientation session. [Merged two duplicate questions here]

• Can I access my class schedule at any time? Yes. You can access your course schedule at any time by visiting Student Central through the myFSU portal.

• What if I want to change my major? Students who wish to change their major should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor.

• Is there a fee for family members to attend orientation? No. While there is a fee for students to attend Orientation, there is no fee for family members.

• If I am not sure that I can attend orientation with my student, should I pre-register? If you did not pre-register with your student and you wish to attend, your student can add you to the orientation reservation up to three days before the session by logging back into the registration system through the myFSU portal. 

• If my family member registers and decides not to attend orientation, what do I do? We understand that plans change. Email studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu to let us know.

• Will I be with my student throughout orientation? We realize the importance of family in the college process and have designed a program that will provide you with maximum information.

• Are children allowed to attend orientation? Yes, but this is a personal decision for your family.

• How do I request an accommodation for myself or a guest during orientation? If assistance or an accommodation is needed during Orientation, a request can be submitted through the online orientation registration system or by contacting the Department of Student Affairs at (850) 770-2170 or studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu. [Removed a repetitive clone of this question]

• Is housing or lodging provided during orientation? No. However, there are a number of hotels and vacation rentals throughout the Panama City area.

• Is there walking involved in the orientation program? Yes. Florida State University Panama City is a walking campus and Orientation requires participants to walk during portions of the program.

When signing the official FSUCard Agreement, you acknowledge and agree to the following institutional policies:

• Accuracy: You certify all information provided is correct and accept all terms of the agreement.
• Fees & Expiration: You understand there is a fee for replacement cards and an annual FSUCard fee authorized by the FSU Board of Trustees (per Florida Statute 1009.24.13.c). Your physical card expires exactly five (5) years from the date of signature.
• FSUCash Inactivity: The Board of Trustees authorizes an inactivity fee for FSUCash if the account remains unused for twelve (12) consecutive months.
• Misuse: Lending your FSUCard to another individual is a direct violation of the Student Conduct Code.
• Privacy & Disclosure: In the event of an emergency, information contained in this agreement may be released without your consent. In compliance with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, the university collects details for verification but does not use your Social Security number as a student identification number.

To issue your parking permit, ensure you have the following information ready:

• EMPLID: Your 9-digit university identification number.
• FSU Email: Your official student email address (name@my.fsu.edu).
• Vehicle Details: The year, make, model, and color of your vehicle.
• License Plate: Your vehicle's official license plate number.
• Housing Note: If you are a resident of Seminole Landing, please have a physical or digital copy of your lease agreement ready for verification.

Familiarize yourself with designated student parking lots and campus buildings before arriving for your first day of class:

• Download: Review and download the official FSU PC Campus Parking Map (PDF).