Frequently Asked Questions

As your Academic Dean's Office in the College of Arts and Sciences, be assured we are available to assist you. We know you may have questions, so we have compiled a comprehensive list of FAQs that aim to address many common undergraduate situations.

Other Questions

Get to Know COAS

Get to Know the College of Arts and Sciences
How do I contact my Academic Dean's office?
Undergraduate Majors in College of Arts and Sciences
Department and Program Contacts
Academic Advising (Dean's Office vs. Department)

Degree Requirements

Graduation Requirements: University
Graduation Requirements: COAS (Major)
Graduation Requirements: COAS (Minor)
Graduation Requirements: COAS (Foreign Language Proficiency)
Graduation Requirements: COAS (Dual Degrees)
Graduation Requirements: COAS (Second Bachelor's)

Path to Graduation

What is an academic progress check and how do I request one?
How do I apply for graduation?
What happens after I apply for graduation?
Can I register to take classes for a future semester once I am on the graduation list?
Participation in the Commencement Ceremony
How do I verify for employers, grad school, etc. that I completed my degree?
I completed a double major. Why is only one listed on my diploma?

Commonly Requested Services

How do I contact my Academic Dean's office?
How do I request permission for an overload for an upcoming semester?
How do I change a course to a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading basis?
How do I request to take a graduate course as an undergraduate?
Taking a Course at Another Institution
Rescheduling a Final Exam for a COAS course (fall/spring only)
Major Changes
How do I add or change my minor?
Enrollment: Summer Hours Requirement
Enrollment Appointments
Enrollment: Registration Holds
Enrollment: How to Register
How do I get into a class that is full or that has a reserve cap?
Adding a class after Drop/Add and before the 7th-week deadline

COAS Forms

COAS Additional Major/Dual Degree Academic Plan of Study form (Students with 90+ hours)
COAS Residency Waiver Request form
Enrollment: Dropping or Withdrawing (Overview)
How do I apply for admission? (FTIC, transfer, readmission)
How do I request permission for an overload for an upcoming semester?
What is an academic progress check and how do I request one?
How do I change a course to a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading basis?
I missed the deadline to apply for graduation online. What do I do?
Rescheduling a Final Exam for a COAS course (fall/spring only)
Major Changes

Drops and Withdrawals

Enrollment: Dropping or Withdrawing (Overview)
Enrollment: Dropping a class during Open Enrollment and Drop/Add
Enrollment: Dropping a class after Drop/Add and before the 7th-week deadline
Enrollment: Dropping a class after the 7th-week deadline and before the 12th-week deadline (Late Drop)
Enrollment: Course drops and withdrawals based on personal crisis, medical and/or mental health reasons

Questions about probation, dismissal, course drops or withdrawing? Contact an Arts and Sciences advisors:

  • Email as-advising@fsu.edu from your FSU email address
  • Call us at (850) 644-1081 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • See us during our walk-in advising hours, Monday – Friday, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Questions about academic advising, course planning, map holds, initiating a major change, and financial aid Satisfactory Academic Appeal (SAP)?