First-year Prospective and Newly Admitted Students

Admission Process

We are delighted that you are interested in a degree program offered in the Florida State University (FSU) College of Arts and Sciences (COAS).

Learn more about the first-year application process for students who have earned less than 12 hours of college-level credit after graduating high school. Direct questions about the first-year application process to the FSU Office of Admissions.

The FSU Visitor Center is often the first point of contact for prospective students and guests.

COAS Resources for Admitted Students Attending Orientation

Learn more about what to expect from FSU’s First Time in College Student Orientation program.

Meet the College: COAS

• Learn more about FSU’s COAS
  • COAS Foreign Language Proficiency graduation requirement
  • Modern Language Exemption and Placement
  • Hebrew Exemption and Placement
  • Latin Exemption and Placement
  • American Sign Language (ASL) Exemption and Placement

Resources for maximizing your time at FSU

• FSU Academic Program Guide
  • A-Z List of Majors
  • Minors
• FSU Combined Bachelor's/Master's Pathways
• FSU Bulletin
• FSU Academic Calendar
• FSU Career Center
  • Choose a Major
  • Explore Majors and Careers
  • Career Liaisons
• Major Selection & Pre-Health/Pre-Med FAQ
• FSU Pre-Health Advising
• Major Selection & Pre-Law FAQ
• FSU Pre-Law Advising
• FSU Center for Exploratory Students
• Graduation Planning and Strategies Office (GPS)
  • Degree in Three
  • More in Four
  • High School A.A. Support
• Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Major Change Process

• Prior to Attending Orientation
• During First-Time in College/First-Year Orientation
• After Attending Orientation