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EARLY-ARRIVAL Program for Out-of-State Students
*Schedule Subject to Changes
1:00 p.m.
Early Luggage Drop-Off Available
Wildwood Hall Lobby
Participants traveling without a car may temporarily store luggage at Wildwood Hall Lobby until
Orientation Check-In (7-8:30 p.m. that evening) where they can retrieve it again.
1:10 p.m.
Optional Campus Tour Available
Askew Student Life Center
People eager to explore campus can join an optional walking campus tour leaving at 1:10 p.m. from the
Wildwood Hall Courtyard. The tour will conclude at 1:45 p.m. at the Askew Student Life Center.
*Another tour opportunity will also be provided to family members on Day 2 of the regular orientation
program.
1:30-1:55 p.m.
Out-of-State Early-Arrival Program Check-In
Askew Student Life Center Lobby
2:00 p.m.
Welcome to Florida State University
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Out-of-state students and family members will be welcomed to the Sunshine State and Florida State
University.
2:05 p.m.
Undergraduate Research & National Fellowships Opportunities
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Find out how to take your FSU experience to the next level! Many students earn degrees, only a few
students add this experience to their degree which makes them globally competitive.
For National Fellowships:
Website: www.onf.fsu.edu/
Phone Number:850.644.7596
Email: [email protected]
For Undergraduate Research:
Website: www.our.fsu.edu/research.html
Phone Number:850.645.8118
Email: [email protected]
2:35 p.m.
Out-of-State Student Panel
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Hear from current out-of-state students regarding their experience at FSU. Hear their tips for travel,
campus life, transitioning to Tallahassee, getting involved, weather, and staying in touch with home.
2:55 p.m.
College Life Coaching: An Opportunity Like None Other for Out-of-State Students
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The Division of Undergraduate Studies will review the benefits of our college life coaching program
offered to out-of-state students and how a student will use his/her college life coach to excel at Florida
State University and beyond.
Website: www.advisingfirst.fsu.edu/College-Life-Coaching
Phone Number:850.645-2847
Email: [email protected]
3:25 -3:45 p.m.
Break (students and first-half presenters to stay for questions)
3:45 p.m.
Making Cents of Out-of-State College Attendance
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The Office of Financial Aid will cover important financial information and resources for out-of-state
students. *More financial information and policies will also be covered in detail during the regular
orientation program during the next two days.
Website: www.financialaid.fsu.edu
Phone Number:850.644.6404
Email: [email protected]
4:05 p.m.
Getting Involved = Success!
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The Oglesby Union’s Student Activity Center will introduce you to the Peer Involvement Mentors and
the many reasons and ways that being involved in college activities, events, programs, and
organizations will help you to be a successful student at Florida State University. *More involvement
information will also be covered during the regular orientation program during the next two days.
Website: www.myexperience.fsu.edu/
Phone Number:850.644.6673
Email: [email protected]
4:30 p.m.
International Programs Opportunities: Out-of-State Can Mean Going Global
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More information about International Programs will also be covered during the regular orientation
session over the next two days.
Website: www.international.fsu.edu
Phone Number:850.644.3272
Email: [email protected]
4:40 p.m.
Club Stroz: Not Your High School Library
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Check out the hottest spot on campus, the Libraries! University Libraries offers everything from free
tutoring and research assistance to the latest technology items for check-out. Come learn about how
University Libraries can make you successful at FSU.
Website: www.lib.fsu.edu
Phone Number:850.644.3084
Email: [email protected]
4:50 p.m.
Transportation & Parking Services
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Let us introduce you to Transpiration and Parking Services where we’ll get you in and around FSU! Learn
about permits, Seminole Express, and other services to help you as an Out-of-State ‘Nole.
Website: https://transportation.fsu.edu/
Phone Number:850.644.5278
Email: [email protected]
5:10 p.m.
Wrap Up & Readying for the Regular Orientation
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5:15 p.m.
Informational Meet & Greet and Open Question & Answer
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Connect with the Orientation Leaders, members of the student panel and representatives from Success
Coaching, University Honors Program, Undergraduate Research, Student Government Association,
International Programs, etc.
5:45-7:00 p.m.
Free-Time for Dinner Before Orientation Check-In
7:00 p.m.
Check-in for Regular Orientation Program (7-8:30 p.m.)
Wildwood Hall