• The following offices are available for lobby hours and by phone from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday:
  • Registrar
  • Financial Aid
  • Student Financial Services (Cashiering hours are 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM)
  • Undergraduate Studies

• Contact your departmental office for any clearances or course authorizations you may need.
• Use the Check Your Registration Stops link on the FSYou Web site. The most common stop is due to outstanding fees and tuition. Check your account status at http://www.fees.fsu.edu.
• All students are urged to consult their adviser prior to registration, and some academic units mandate advising prior to registration.

Note: First-time students may be required to register for preparatory Math and/or English courses to complete registration.

Academic Advisement

All degree-seeking students are expected to participate in academic advising and complete a trial schedule. A copy signed by the student and the adviser must be placed in the student's file. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that s/he has met prerequisites or co-requisites for each course in which s/he enrolled. Further, the student is responsible for any changes made to his or her schedule through the drop/add process without an adviser's approval. All permits such as underloads, overloads (see the 'Course Load' section of this chapter), graduate course requests while an undergraduate, DIS, modified credit, and S/U should be discussed with an academic adviser and then approved by the student's academic dean. The student is responsible for ensuring that the Office of the University Registrar has copies of these permits on file.

Attendance Policies

First Class Meeting Attendance Policy

Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless properly excused by the class instructor. Students who do not attend the first class meeting of a course for which they are registered are dropped from the course by the academic department that offers the course. This policy applies to all levels of courses and to all campuses and study centers. This policy does not apply to any class added after the first official meeting of the course. It remains the student's responsibility to verify course drops and check that fees are adjusted.

Required Summer Attendance Policy

As of August 1976, all students entering a state university with fewer than sixty semester credit hours must earn at least nine semester hours prior to graduation by attending one or more Summer terms at one of the state universities. The University President may waive application of this rule in cases of unusual hardship to the student. Students initiate appeal through their Academic Dean to the Dean of the Faculties (Board of Governors Rule 6C-6.016). Students entering Florida State University beginning with Summer C 2002 will be exempt from the Summer term requirement if they have earned nine hours of credit through approved acceleration mechanisms as identified in Florida Statutes (AP, IB, CLEP, AICE approved dual enrollment courses).

Note: Bright Futures scholarships are not awarded for Summer sessions.

FSU Cards

FSUCard

Your FSUCard is your key to university life while attending Florida State University. Besides serving as a picture I.D., the FSUCard offers many important features. It is your library card, bus pass, bank card, snack card, copy card and more; you need the card to gain entry into campus computer labs. Therefore, all students are required to have a photo FSUCard. There is a charge for the first card which can be paid with your tuition. If you should lose or damage the card, the FSUCard Center (located in the Woodward Ave Parking Garage) will replace it for a fee. An FSUCard semi-annual fee of $5.00 applies to all main-campus students each Fall and Spring semester. The FSUCard Center is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; (850) 644-7777.

Library Cards

Your FSUCard is your library card. Students sixty (60) years of age and older registered for tuition–free courses at Florida State University may obtain a library card by presenting proof of enrollment and identification to the staff at Strozier Library. All library card users are subject to the regulations concerning library usage, the check-out of books and materials, and fines.

Florida State University Security Number (FSUSN)

To better protect student identity, Florida State University creates a unique identifier for each student called the Florida State University security number (FSUSN). To find your FSUSN, follow the steps below:

• Login at https://campus.fsu.edu and click Secure Apps.
• Click the FSUID Identity Management link.
• From Quick Links, click See Your FSUSN.
• Type your FSUID and password (that is, your Blackboard user name and password), or your FSUCard number and your SSN.
• Click Submit.

Health Requirements

Immunization Requirements

The State Board of Education requires all entering students born after 1957 to complete Florida State University's Required Student Health History Form and show documented proof of immunization against measles (rubeola), German measles (rubella), and mumps prior to registration. College-age individuals living in residence halls, shared apartments, and other group housing are at an increased risk for developing meningitis and hepatitis B—serious infections that can have devastating consequences. State of Florida law mandates that all university students be informed of the risks of infections. Students currently enrolled must either be vaccinated against meningitis and hepatitis B or sign a waiver stating that they have declined to receive the vaccine. All students are required to show proof of MMR's, meningitis, and hepatitis B before they are permitted to register for classes. Information about these vaccinations may be obtained at Thagard Student Health Center or online at http://www.tshc.fsu.edu.

All students are required to complete the student health-history form and submit it to Thagard Student Health Center before registration. The student health-history form along with its specific instructions is available at http://www.tshc.fsu.edu. For questions, please call (850) 644-6573.

Health-Insurance Requirement

All new full-time students at Florida State University must show proof of adequate health insurance coverage before being permitted to register for classes. Additionally, all non-United States citizens in F or J status, regardless of their credit load, are required to show proof of appropriate health insurance as a condition of their admission to the University.

To purchase the FSU-sponsored health insurance or to waive enrollment in the FSU sponsored plan:

• Go to the Health Center Web site: http://www.studentinsurance.fsu.edu
• Review the private insurance requirements on the home page before beginning the waiver process.
• Click on the flashing red and black link above the black backpack: Waive/Purchase Insurance Click Here
• Log in. You will need your FSUID and password to log in. There are prompts on the screen if you need to activate your FSUID
• Select either the Insurance Waiver button or the Purchase FSU Insurance button.
• Follow the prompts.
• The insurance waiver, when successfully completed, will clear the student from three terms.
• The insurance purchase will clear the student for the length of coverage purchased. Insurance can be purchased for annual coverage, for fall semester only or for spring/summer. No spring only option is offered. Summer only is offered for students beginning at FSU during the summer term.

Students seeking degrees in majors where they are exposed to particular hazards associated with the major are required to carry health and accident insurance prior to registration every Fall. The Film School, College of Medicine, and College of Nursing have health insurance requirements for their students. Check with your department for any additional insurance requirements associated with your major.

Health Insurance Questions

Questions about basic health insurance coverage or purchasing school-sponsored health insurance can be addressed to Collegiate Risk Management, the University's insurance broker, at (800) 922-3420 or (850) 644-4250. Questions about specific benefits or authorizations for procedures should be addressed directly to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, the University's insurance carrier, at 800-967-8938. Billing questions for services rendered at Thagard Student Health Center should be addressed to the billing office at 850-644-1640. Students insured by other carriers should contact their carriers for policy limitations and special requirements.

Official fsu.edu E-mail Accounts for All Students at Florida State University

The official method of communication at Florida State University is your fsu.edu e-mail account. In order to stay informed and aware, you are required to set up and maintain your account and check it three times per week. If you choose to have your fsu.edu official account forwarded to another e-mail account, you are still held responsible for all information distributed by the University to your fsu.edu account.

Student Addresses

Students are required to maintain their current local and permanent addresses with the university. Address updates may be done online at https://campus.fsu.edu or in person at the Office of the University Registrar, 3900 University Center A.

Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) Codes

At Florida State University, students use multiple four-digit PINs to access personal services and accounts. Each of these PINs can be changed to a number(s) that each student may be reminded of either by contacting customer service or by visiting the appropriate campus office. Florida State University recommends that students do not keep these PINs written in their wallets and that they change their registration PIN.

The following list describes the various PIN types, their individual functions, and the services to which each provides access:

FACTS PIN

Your birth month and year (mmyy) has been assigned to you automatically as your FACTS PIN code. You must change your FACTS PIN code from the birth month/year default to a unique four-digit code. You may change your FACTS PIN code by logging on to https://campus.fsu.edu and clicking the Secure Apps tab. From there, click the FACTS PIN link to change the PIN. Your FACTS PIN code may be changed as often as desired and should be regarded as confidential and under your control. Please memorize your new FACTS.org PIN code. You must have it to access your information through the FACTS.org Web site.

In order to provide security for a student's confidential FACTS PIN by preventing further access, a lockout occurs after ten consecutive access denials for attempting to access a student's confidential records. Should you get locked out, please call (850) 644-1050 to request reinstatement, and be prepared to provide proper identification.

FSUCard/SunTrust Banking PIN

This PIN is used for ATM withdrawals and deposits for SunTrust, PLUS Network, and POS purchases through the Interlink System.

FSU Communications PIN

This PIN is used when placing long distance calls that are billed to your current address and for Florida State University's "Seminole Circuit" customer service.

Step 1: Obtain the Florida State University FSUCard

See the "FSUCard" section of this chapter and activate you FSUID, if you have not already done so.

Step 2: Prepare for Registration

• Be careful not to select courses that meet at the same time. The system does not check for time conflicts.
• Consult the General Bulletin or Graduate Bulletin to check if a course requires a laboratory or has prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling in the class.
• Double check the five-digit reference number that appears in the Course Look Up (http://registrar.fsu.edu).
• List alternate courses.

Step 3: Register at the FSU Web Site at http://campus.fsu.edu

• You can use the Web site to register or perform drop/add any time during the "window" assigned to you by the number of credit hours you have earned toward graduation. You cannot register after the ending date of your assigned registration window.

Note: Be prepared to request non prime-time course sections to complete your schedule. Be persistent; the effort you spend during registration will save you a great deal of time and effort during the drop/add period.

• The system does not allow you to register for more than eighteen semester hours. Your Academic Dean can provide overload authorization. To register for overload hours, you must go to the Office of the University Registrar. See the "Course Load" section of this chapter.
• The system allows you to register for an underload, but you still must obtain authorization from your Academic Dean.

Step 4: Pay Tuition

Tuition must be paid by the date posted at http://www.studentsfirst.fsu.edu by selecting the Tuition Payment Deadlines option in the Money Matters section. Visit http://www.fees.fsu.edu for account status and fee-payment options.

For Spring semester, undergraduate students in good standing may register for as many as eighteen semester hours in one semester and as few as twelve semester hours in one semester.

Should a student wish to register for fewer than twelve semester hours or more than eighteen semester hours in one term, an "Overload/Underload" permit must be approved by the appropriate Academic Dean. Only lower-division students must submit forms to the Office of the University Registrar. No student may register for more than twenty-one hours per semester. For graduate students, the minimum number of hours allowed is twelve per semester and the maximum is fifteen.

Full-time undergraduate students should take an academic load that will enable them to graduate within four years. Students should take into account the requirement to take nine hours of credit in the Summer.

International undergraduate students must enroll in at least twelve semester hours during each of the Fall and Spring semesters to maintain legal immigration status. International graduate students must enroll in at least nine semester hours, except in some specific cases. An international student adviser may authorize a reduced course load for a few specific reasons. International students who wish to enroll in a reduced course load for a given semester must submit a request for authorization to an adviser at the Center for Global Engagement/International Center before the end of the drop/add period for that semester. An unauthorized reduction in course load may result in serious immigration consequences. For a complete definition of full course of study for immigration purposes, to access the reduced course load information and request forms, please refer to http://www.cge.fsu.edu.

Regulations

• Effective the fourth day of classes, a student cannot drop his/her last or only course (see "Student Cancellation of Schedule" below.)
• After the last day of drop/add, students may only add courses with the approval of their Academic Dean.
• Undergraduates who wish to drop chemistry laboratory courses at any point during the semester must obtain a signature from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in addition to the approval of their Academic Dean, before returning the Drop/Add form to the University Registrar.
• Students who do not maintain attendance and who do not officially drop a course will receive an "F."
• Courses added after the fifth day of classes must be paid for within five calendar days.

Change of Schedule after Drop/Add

A Drop/Add form must be completed and returned to the Office of the University Registrar. The student must then pay for additional course hours within five calendar days to avoid the late-payment fee. Students should retain the "student" copy of the Drop/Add form for their records.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

All new non-degree seeking students on the main campus will be assessed a non-refundable application fee of $30.00, paid at the time of application. For specific policies concerning the registration and status of non-degree seeking students, consult the General Bulletin. For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions, University Center Building A2500, (850) 644-6200. Procedures and residency requirements for non-degree seeking student registration are the same as for regularly enrolled degree-seeking students as described on the preceding pages.

State Employees

State employees may use the State Employee Tuition Waiver to register for Florida State University classes. Individuals using the State Employee Tuition Waiver must be fully admitted degree-seeking or non-degree seeking students. Registration in classes using the State Employee Tuition Waiver is limited to a space-available basis. Florida State University does not consider the following as space-available courses: approved undergraduate limited access programs; remedial courses; dissertation, thesis, and directed individual study (DIS) courses; internship courses; distance-learning courses; Center for Professional Development (CPD) courses; College of Medicine courses; College of Law courses; all graduate program courses in the College of Business; and other one-to-one instruction courses. Accordingly, State Employee Tuition Waivers may not be used for these courses.

Florida State University accepts only the official State Employee Tuition Waiver Form available online at http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/emp_tuit_waive/. Agencies may require additional paperwork or forms that will not be accepted unless accompanied by the State Employee Tuition Waiver Form.

State employees using a tuition waiver must obtain supervisor signatures and academic departmental approval on the tuition form and then submit the signed and completed tuition waiver to the Office of the University Registrar on the fifth day of classes only. State Employee Tuition Waivers may not be used for any course that is registered for prior to this space-available registration window. Thus, for any class obtained prior to the fifth day of classes, the student assumes personal financial liability for tuition.

Additional restrictions and deadlines apply. For additional information, including the link to download the State Employee Tuition Waiver Form, see the Office of the University Registrar's Web site at http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/.

FSU Employees

Employees of Florida State University intending to take Florida State University classes may do so through the FSU Employee Scholarship program. See the Human Resources web site at http://www.hr.fsu.edu/Index.cfm?page=formes_Employees&category=EMP&class=DP for details, restrictions, and deadlines.

FAMU—FSU Students

Consult the "Academic Calendar" in this Registration Guide for registration dates. Under a cooperative arrangement with Florida A&M University, Florida State University students may take courses at FAMU that will count as credit earned at Florida State University. Courses offered at Florida State University may not be taken at FAMU. Exceptions may be granted by your Academic Dean, whose office also determines eligibility based on courses already completed at Florida State University. For additional information, as well as forms to be completed, please see http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/famu_coop/apdefault.htm.

Floridians over Sixty Years of Age

All fees are waived for persons sixty years of age or older who are Florida residents and who attend credit classes.

• Under this tuition-free option, registration is allowed on a space-available, audit-basis only (see below) and does not include thesis, dissertation, applied music courses, or other courses requiring individual instruction.
• No credit will be given and no permanent record will be maintained.
• Audit forms are available online or from the Office of the University Registrar. Proof of age and Florida residency must be presented to the Office of the University Registrar to validate audit waiver eligibility.

Note: Students who cancel their registration and were not enrolled for the preceding semester (non-enrollment for two consecutive terms) must apply for readmission.

• Prior to the first day of classes, a student may cancel his/her registration by dropping all courses using the Web site registration system.
• Prior to and during the first four days of a semester or Summer session, a student may cancel registration by submitting a written request to:
  Office of the University Registrar
  Florida State University
  Room A3900 UCA
  282 Champions Way
  P.O. Box 3062480
  Tallahassee, FL 32306-2480; or

registrar@admin.fsu.edu (email must originate from the student's fsu.edu account)

• Students who cancel registration within this time frame are not liable for tuition; if tuition has been paid, students should request a refund from the Office of Student Financial Services.
• Beyond the fourth class day students cannot cancel registration, but must officially withdraw from the University through Withdrawal Services, at A4300 University Center, Tallahassee, FL 32306; (850) 644-1741.
• The University may automatically drop students for non–payment of tuition. See, "Cancellation of Student Schedules for Non-payment of Tuition and Fees" for more information.
• International students who wish to cancel their registration must request and receive prior authorization from a Center for Global Engagement/International Center adviser. In addition, international students should submit the SEVIS Update Form available at http://www.cge.fsu.edu.

Seating privileges will be afforded to currently enrolled students and non-students on a space-available basis after registration. Admission to Florida State University is not required; no credit will be given and no permanent record will be maintained for audited courses. Standard tuition costs do apply.

Procedures

• During the first week of classes, obtain the audit approval form online at http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/crecords/audit_registration.pdf or you may pick up an audit approval form from the Office of the University Registrar.
• Fill out the form and obtain both the instructor's approval and clearance from the University Student Health Center.
• Return the approved form to the Office of the University Registrar for final approval and class registration.
• Pay fees during fee payment at A1500 University Center. No waivers or deferments may be used, except for those age sixty (60) or over.
• Present the form to your instructor at the next class meeting.

Note: If you have already registered for the course you wish to audit, you must drop it within the first week of class, before the audit request can be processed.

For the policy for audited-course refunds please refer to the Financial Information page of this publication.

All students (degree- and non-degree-seeking) who wish to leave the University after the fourth day of a term must officially withdraw from the University no later than seven days prior to the last day of the semester or term. See the "Academic Calendar" for the specific deadline date. For more information, contact Withdrawal Services at (850) 644-1741. Students who withdraw within the first seven weeks of a term (to be adjusted accordingly for Summer sessions) have no liability for grades; afterward, they will be assigned a grade of "W" or "F" at the discretion of their instructor. Students who do not officially withdraw will be assigned a grade of "F" for each course for which they are registered but fail to attend. These grading policies also apply to courses taken S/U.

International students who wish to withdraw must request and receive prior authorization from a Center for Global Engagement/International Center adviser. In addition, international students should submit the SEVIS Update Form, available at http://www.cge.fsu.edu.

For additional information regarding withdrawals, including fee liability, please refer to the "Withdrawals and Return of Financial Aid" section of this Registration Guide.

For the current exam schedule, please visit the Office of the University Registrar's Web site at http://registrar.fsu.edu.

Semester grades are reported via Blackboard at https://campus.fsu.edu. To access grades using the Web site, students must log in to the Web site and click on the Secure Apps tab. Grades for the prior term will be displayed. Grade changes processed after the initial grade posting will not display and may be viewed on the unofficial transcript.

All student certifications will be by official request only. Students who need enrollment certification should submit a request online at https://campus.fsu.edu. From Secure Apps, select Certification Request. Follow the instructions on the screen in order to obtain your certification letter. Your letter will be processed the following business day. Written requests may be submitted to:
Office of the University Registrar
Florida State University
Room A3900 UCA
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062480
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2480

Parental or Third Party Access to Records

Students may give a designated parent(s) authority to review their University financial status by logging onto https://campus.fsu.edu and selecting the Parent/Third Party Access link. Granting access to a parent or third party to view information in this manner also authorizes University personnel to discuss those records with the designated parent or third party.

Phone Monitoring

Students should be aware that phone calls placed to Florida State University's interactive telephone network may be periodically monitored to ensure that the appropriate quality control is maintained.

To Prevent Publication of Directory Information

The educational record designated as Directory Information may be released or published by the University without prior written consent of the student, unless exception is made in writing by the student. Appropriate forms are available in the Office of the University Registrar. Such written exception must be received prior to the first class day of the academic year. Once received, that request will remain in effect until notification to the contrary is received by the Office of the University Registrar. Directory Information includes:

1. Name
2. Date and place of birth
3. Local address
4. Permanent address
5. Telephone number (if listed)
6. Classification
7. Major
8. Participation in official University activities and sports
9. Weight and height of athletic team members
10. Dates of attendance
11. Degrees, honors and awards received
12. Most recently attended educational institution
13. Digitized FSUCard photo

Notification of Student Rights under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. These rights are:

• The right to inspect and review the student's educational record within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, or head of the academic department (or appropriate official) written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
• The right to request the amendment of the student's educational record that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's educational record, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is defined as a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using University employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the University discloses educational records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
  Family Policy Compliance Office
  U.S. Department of Education
  400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
  Washington, DC 20202-4605

Students have the right to obtain a copy of Florida State University's student record policy. You can obtain a copy of the policy from the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2480.

The Center for Leadership & Civic Education

At Florida State University, leadership, community involvement, and civic responsibility are integral elements of a liberal arts education. The Center for Leadership & Civic Education enhances the education of students for responsible citizenship and effective leadership. The Center operates as a clearinghouse of service-related information including a directory of service organizations in the community, a listing of Service Learning courses that feature community service components, and Florida State University student organizations that focus on community service and leadership.

The Center coordinates, advises, and supports many projects and programs related to service and leadership. Students can come in on a walk-in basis to meet with an adviser. ServScript is a way Florida State University students can enhance their academic transcript by documenting their service hours online.

For more information, contact The Center for Leadership & Civic Education, Division of Student Affairs, Dunlap Student Success Center, 100 S. Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32306; (850) 644-3342; Fax (850) 644-3362; Web site: http://www.thecenter.fsu.edu; email: thecenter@admin.fsu.edu.

ServScript

FSU recognizes the importance of service within a liberal arts education by giving students the opportunity to record hours of community service on their official FSU transcripts. Participation in this program provides a useful way for students to illustrate their community service involvement to potential employers as well as graduate and professional schools. Students who meet the guidelines and deadlines can participate in the ServScript Program. For a complete description of the guidelines, criteria, and deadlines, please refer to the ServScript form. Students will keep track of their service hours by utilizing the ServScript form and having the forms signed off by the supervisor at their volunteer site. All of the information on this form is also required online. Once the hours have been submitted online, students are required to keep this form for their personal records, and for auditing purposes.

To participate, students need to register under 'My Service Hours' in Blackboard Secure Apps. ServScript forms and additional information about the program and guidelines are available online at http://thecenter.fsu.edu.

Undergraduate students should request a graduation check from the Office of the University Registrar two terms prior to their anticipated graduation date, or at the time they have earned ninety hours of credit. A second check should be completed in the office of their Academic Dean one term prior to their anticipated graduation. Registration stops will be placed on students who have earned one hundred semester hours, including current term registration, but have not completed the graduation check. Graduate students should check with their department regarding degree requirements. Application for graduation must be made by the published deadline; students can apply online in Blackboard under Secure Apps; refer to http://registrar.fsu.edu for this information. Students who graduate in Spring 2011 must apply for and be readmitted to register for Summer 2011 or any subsequent term.