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Discover the FSU that fits you. FSU Panama City is a full-service regional campus of Florida State University, one of two preeminent universities in Florida.

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Page 1: FSU Panama City Viewbook 2014

F LOR IDA STATE UNIVERS ITY

PANAMA CITY

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L IVECLOSE TO HOME

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VALDOSTA3½ HOURS

JACKSONVILLE4½ HOURS

PORT ST. JOE1 HOUR

BONIFAY1 HOURPENSACOLA

2½ HOURS

MOBILE3 HOURS

DESTIN 1 HOUR

BLOUNTSTOWN1 HOUR

TALLAHASSEE (MAIN CAMPUS)

2 HOURS

ORLANDO6 HOURS

MIAMI9½ HOURS

TAMPA6½ HOURS

DOTHAN1½ HOURS

F SU PANAMA C I TY

QUALITY EDUCATION CLOSER TO HOMEYou don't have to go far to experience the advantages of a large public university in a small, friendly environment.

FSU Panama City is a full-service regional campus of Florida State University, one of two pre-eminent universities in Florida. Here you will fi nd a student-centered education that inspires the academically motivated, intellectually curious and socially conscious person.

Because we are close to home, you will get the college experience without the added expense of living on campus.

FSUFSU YOUYOUTHAT F I T S

D I SCOVE R TH E

SINCE 1983,

FSU PANAMA CITY HAS HAD

7,000+STUDENTS GRADUATE

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

GENDER

FEMALE 60%

MALE 40%

CLASSIFICATION

GRADUATE 9%

OTHER 4%

UNDERGRADUATE 87%

AGE

41+ 11%

26-4031%

23-2522%

17-2236%

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LEARNFROM

AWARD-WINNING FACULTY

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DEGREE PROGRAMSUNDERGRADUATEAccountingBusiness AdministrationCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science, B.A. or B.S. #+Electrical EngineeringElementary EducationProfessional CommunicationPsychologyPublic Safety and Security #+

• Law Enforcement Operations • Law Enforcement Intelligence • Police Science

Recreation, Tourism and EventsSocial Science EducationSocial Science InterdisciplinarySocial Work (BSW)

GRADUATECorporate & Public

CommunicationElementary EducationReading Education and

Language ArtsElectrical EngineeringPsychology: Applied Behavior

AnalysisSocial Work (MSW) #+

CERTIFICATESEvent Management (graduate) #Underwater Crime Scene

Investigation (Undergraduate or Graduate)

#Online +Hybrid (Face-to-Face and Online)

AMONG PUBLIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES U .S . NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 20 14

#40

ACADEMICSACADEMICS

GET MORE FROM YOUR DEGREEAdd a unique flare to your studies and explore your discipline in greater depth by double majoring, choosing a minor or completing an honors in the major thesis through research or a creative project.

TEACHING FROM EXPERIENCEMany of our instructors have professional backgrounds in the fields they teach, bringing real-world experience, research and professional connections into the classroom.

LEARN BY DOINGOur degree programs require internships, experiments

and projects to help you create a network of career contacts, gain professional skills

and build a powerful resume.

YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTIONWe want you to find success. With an average class size of 20 students, instructors will get to know you

and give you the extra attention needed to accomplish your career goals.

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ACHIEVEY O U R D R E A M S

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SUCCESSSUCCESST H E TO O L S F O R

HANDS-ON ASSISTANCEThe Student Achievement & Advising Center assists and guides students from the time of admission through graduation. The center offers advising, free tutoring, workshops, career assistance and more to ensure student success.

SHOW OFF YOUR BRIGHT IDEAImmerse yourself in creativity in the IdeaSpace, a common ground for students to pose big questions, problem solve and brainstorm. This space is dedicated to outside-the-box thinking and exploration.

RESEARCH AT YOUR FINGERTIPSThe Library and Learning Center has a view of North Bay along with plenty of computers and a friendly staff ready to help you with all your research needs.

HIGH-QUALITY UNIVERSITY

IN THE NATION U .S . NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 20 13 & 20 14

MOST EFFICIENT

EXCEL BEYOND THE CLASSROOMThe Garnet & Gold Scholar Society recognizes the well-rounded student who excels in at least three of the five following areas:

LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP SERVICE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

Develop and enhance your leadership skills and knowledge.

Apply your skills toward your future career.

Show your compassion. Volunteer within the community.

Study abroad at one of FSU's 20 international study centers.

Advance your field through a project or Honors Thesis.

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CONNECTW I T H

F E L L O W S T U D E N T S

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SEMINOLE EXPERIENCE

SEMINOLE EXPERIENCE

C A M P U S H A P P E N I N G S & T R A D I T I O N S

SEMINOLE SENSATIONStudents celebrate the fi rst week of classes with food, activities, games and giveaways. The week kicks off with New Student Convocation in Tallahassee.

EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCEEXPERIENCEC A M P U S H A P P E N I N G S & T R A D I T I O N SC A M P U S H A P P E N I N G S & T R A D I T I O N S

F S U PA N A M A C I T Y H A S 3 0 + Y E A R S O F H I S T O RYB U T

L E AV E YO U R L E G AC Y

S T U D E N T S

T R A D I T I O N SNEW C R E A T E

GAME-WATCHING PARTIESCheer FSU's 20 NCAA Division 1 teams to victory. SGC hosts game-watching parties in the Barron Commons.

HOMECOMINGHomecoming is a time to unite Florida State students of the past and present. Alumni, students and friends celebrate the Seminole Nation with a week of activities, including:

Football Game

Spear-It Day

Outdoor concerts

Chili Cookoff

Pow-Wow

Warchant

Torch Run

Bonfi re

Banner Contest

TORCH RUN

Relay a fl ame from a bonfi re at FSU Panama City

to Doak Campbell Stadium for the

Homecoming football game.

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CREATEC O L L E G E E X P E R I E N C E

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MAKE IT YOUR OWN.T H I S I S T H E F S U T H AT F I T S YO U .

CREATE A CLUB.

DON' T SEE AN

ORGANIZATION

THAT 'S R IGHT

FOR YOU? PLAN AN EVENT.

W A N T T O D O S O M E T H I N G N E W ?

CAMPUS LIFECAMPUS LIFE

STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCILJoin the Student Government Council to strengthen your leadership skills, meet lifelong friends and make FSU Panama City a better place for years to come.

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSStudent organizations help you to share common goals and interests with other students who are seeking a well-rounded university experience.

RECREATIONDisc Golf

Scuba Diving Walking Trail Wii/Xbox

Student Gym Ping Pong Foosball

Volleyball

NETWORKINGCareer Exploration

Nole Talks Guest Lectures Study Groups

Resume Workshops Free Tutoring Ambassadors

Veteran Services

SOCIALIZINGGame Nights

Trivia Stress Busters

Welcome Week

Open Mic Summer Bash Spring Fling Service Day

TH INGS TO DO AT & AROUND F SU PANAMA C I T Y

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BECOMEAT F S U PA N A M A C I T Y

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FRESHMAN Visit pc.fsu.edu Create a Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR).

Complete application. Submit official ACT (#0734) and/or SAT (#5219) results for every test taken. (Applicants taking the ACT also must submit the ACT writing test.)

TRANSFERVisit pc.fsu.edu for transfer application process.

APPLY NOWAPPLY NOW

HOW TO APPLY

W H AT D O Y O U N E E D TO G E T I N ?

Letters of recommendation are not required and will not be used in the decision-making process.

ACCEPTED FRESHMAN PROFILE

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

> All transfer applicants must meet requirements for admission to the University and to the major/program of interest.

> Freshman and sophomore transfer applicants with 12-59 hours of transferable credit also must meet freshman requirements.

> For complete transfer requirements, visit pc.fsu.edu.

All information used to make an admission decision must be received by the published deadlines. After Dec. 17, fall freshman decisions will be made on a continual basis.

All other applications received each term will be issued a decisions on a continual basis.

UNDERGRADUATE DEADLINES

3.7-4.4 GPA (ACADEMIC)

REPORT CARDAB+A-A+A+A+A

w i t ha n d

1730-1900 SAT TOTAL

26-28 ACT COMPOSITE

or

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

H I G H S C H O O L G R A D U A T E

F A L L S E M E S T E R

JU LY 29S U M M E R S E M E S T E R

MARCH 29S P R I N G S E M E S T E R

NOV. 29

RECEIVE ADMISSION DECISION BY

DEC. 17

APPLY BY FALL PRIORITY DEADLINE

OCT. 15FRESHMEN ONLY

Limited-access programs have additional departmental requirements, including admission deadlines. Contact your department for additional information.

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INVESTIN YOU R F U T U R E

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*** Residents of the following counties may qualify for a special out-of-state tuition rate: Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Clarke, Coff ee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Mobile, Monroe, Pike and Washington, Ala; and Baker, Decatur, Early, Miller and Seminole, Ga.

*** Residents of the following counties may qualify for a special out-of-state tuition rate: Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Clarke, Coff ee, Conecuh,

Tuition Differential

Florida Resident$180.49/credit

Special Non-Florida***$200.49/credit

Non-Florida Resident$686.04/credit

Tuition & Fees* Semester YearFlorida Resident $2,707.35 $5,414.70Special Non-Florida Resident $3.007.35 $6,014.70Non-Florida Resident $10,290.60 $20.581.20

Estimated Expenses Semester YearBooks & Supplies** $750 $1,500

Total Semester YearFlorida Resident $3,457.35 $6,914.70Special Non-Florida Resident $3,757.35 $7,514.70Non-Florida Resident $11,040.60 $22,081.20

* Estimated tuition based on 15 credit hours per semester. ** Actual cost may vary depending on your degree program.

FINANCIAL

AIDAID

WHAT IT

COSTSCOSTSA BEST VALUE PUBLIC UNIVERSITYTHE PRINCETON REVIEW AND USA TODAY

FSU PANAMA CITY HAS

TOTALING MORE THAN

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS85

$4.8 MILLION The Offi ce of Admissions automatically considers accepted freshmen for academic merit-based scholarships. A separate application is not required.

Types of Scholarships Apply for a Foundation Scholarship File FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov Complete application

during term window • Summer: Jan. 15 to Feb. 28• Fall/Spring: April 15 to June 15• Spring only: Aug. 15 to Sept. 15

Receive acceptance letter Formally accept scholarship

Veteran AffairsIf you are active-duty military, a veteran or a military family member, you might be eligible for educational benefi ts.

Academic Need Employment Geographic

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ADMISSIONS & RECORDS(850) [email protected]

IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATION(850) 770-2170studentaff [email protected]

STUDENT GOVERNMENT& ORGANIZATIONS(850) [email protected]

FINANCIAL AID(850) 770-2177fi [email protected]

VETERAN & MILITARY BENEFITS(850) [email protected]

STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES(850) [email protected]

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE(850) 770-2290

CAMPUS CONTACTS

Visit FSU Panama City to see why it is a place where you can make your vision a reality and defi ne your future. Campus tours are given by appointment between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Tours are designed to allow you to view traditional and interactive classrooms and laboratories. You may also meet with fi nancial aid representatives and a faculty member in your area of academic interest.

Call the Offi ce of Admissions and Records to schedule your visit at 850-770-2160 or toll free 866-963-7872 or email [email protected].

@FSUPC FSUPC FSUPC FloridaStatePC FSUPC

STAY CONNECTED WITH US

SEE FORYOURSELFSEE FOR

YOURSELFSCHEDU L E A CAMPUS TOUR

Go to pc.fsu.edu and click “Virtual Tour” for a 360ox360o virtual tour of the campus.

CAN’T VISIT? CAN’T VISIT?

PC.FSU.EDU

MAIN CAMPUSFor information about the Tallahassee campus, visit fsu.edu.