FSU Undergraduate Studies

We're so happy to welcome Dr. Paulette Curtis to FSU Undergraduate Studies as an associate dean and the new Honors Program director!

FSU Undergraduate Studies updated their phone number.

FSU Undergraduate Studies updated their phone number.

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Each year the Honors Program recognizes graduating seniors who have distinguished themselves by completing three exceptional, academic achievements: first, they have maintained a 3.9 GPA or higher earning Summa Cum Laude; second, they challenged themselves and enriched their education by completing the University Honors Program; third, they have earned Honors in their Major by completing an honors thesis.

Florida State University has so many Study Spots for you to get down to business for Finals Week. Here is a little guide to diversify where you grind for your finals! For more information, check out studentaffairs.fsu.edu/finals

We had a wonderful initiation event Tuesday for the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated.

Since its founding, Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more than 1.25 million members into its ranks; all of these members have received emblems and certificates of membership. However, Phi Kappa Phi is much more than an emblem and a line on a resume. It is a global network comprised of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines - a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations

We were finally able to hold this wonderful event in person last night. It is a celebration of our Florida State University Unconquered Scholars, who have experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care or ward of the State status. The banquet celebrates the scholars, the senior class graduating, the staff, the faculty and the all-important donors who make the program such a success.

Under the caring, excellent leadership of Lisa Jackson, the Unconquered Scholars Program provides an array of support services designed to help these scholars succeed, which they do!

As a bonus, there was artwork created by the scholars with an explanation of each. Our photographer (me) missed a few of the art pieces because he (me) isn’t really all that great a photographer. All the pieces deserved to be shown here, they were all powerful and people were mesmerized and moved by them all night.

Congratulations seniors!

FSU continues to shine in latest U.S. News Graduate School rankings - Florida State University News

Florida State University graduate and professional programs has been ranked as one of the “Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 edition.

Twenty graduate programs and specialties at FSU are ranked in the top 25 among public universities, according to the publication’s annual rankings released March 29. Programs in education, business, law and engineering all climbed in this year’s rankings. In addition, disciplines that are periodically ranked by U.S. News, such as biological sciences, chemistry, and statistics, made significant improvements.

"These rankings affirm FSU’s commitment to providing students with a high-quality graduate education,” said Jim Clark, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “As more students are turning to Florida State University for a graduate education, we’re pleased that U.S. News recognizes the value of the programs we offer.”

So to all those Undergraduate student — consider FSU for your graduate endeavors!

FSU continues to shine in latest U.S. News Graduate School rankings - Florida State University News Florida State University’s graduate and professional programs continue to rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 edition of “Best Graduate Schools.” Twenty graduate programs and specialties at FSU are ranked in the top 25 among public universities, ac...

You know who is the best? Our donors! Thank you so much for your support! You have helped contribute to student success at FSU!

Projects - FSU's Great Give

TODAY is the ! We are sponsoring 7 worthy projects this year. Please check them out at the link below and make a difference in the life of a student

Projects - FSU's Great Give Your gift to Experiential Learning can help expand the classroom and support real world, hands-on experiences for students. This may include internships, service-learning, research or creative activity, international study and more. LEARN MORE

If your HS senior has been admitted to FSU, join us for a Living-Learning Communities (LLC) virtual information session this Tuesday at 6pm! Best way to start college is on-campus housing - with 11 theme or major-based communities where students make friends and faculty mentors for life! Bonus: meets FSU's new Engage 100 course requirement. Students must register in advance:
https://bit.ly/3t2Ql0B

Projects - FSU's Great Give

THIS WEDNESDAY is the ! We are sponsoring 7 important projects this year and we hope you find one or several that spark your interest:

Projects - FSU's Great Give Help us continue former President Bernie Sliger and former First Lady Greta Sliger's legacies by supporting outstanding and gifted students at Florida State for generations to come!

FSU’S Unconquered Scholars Program creates Stevenson Guerrier Scholarship following his sudden death

Here is a nice story about our fallen FSU alum Stevenson Guerrier, who died suddenly of natural causes earlier this month. Stevenson was an amazing guy, the kind you never forget. The FSU Unconquered Scholars Program has established a scholarship in his name.

FSU’S Unconquered Scholars Program creates Stevenson Guerrier Scholarship following his sudden death FSU's Unconquered Scholars Program created a scholarship in honor of FSU alum Stevenson 'Stevo' Guerrier following his sudden death.

In our next Alumni Speaker Series of the spring semester, we are featuring Jesse Marks! Jesse graduated from FSU in 2016 and is currently an associate director for the Middle East and China with Edelman Global Advisory. As an expert in foreign affairs and policy with extensive experience in peace and conflict studies, humanitarian response, and China-Middle East relations, Jesse has a lot to discuss with us! Join us on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00pm on Zoom to engage in the virtual Q&A.

Registration link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudOusqjgrGNdFwunTscQlnL_gV-0Rp_2X

Submit a question to Jesse here: https://bit.ly/JesseMarks

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 9 - Florida State University News

The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold once again as Florida State University celebrates its academic and athletic success during FSU Day at the Capitol.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Florida Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St.

Come a join for some garnet and gold pep!

FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 9 - Florida State University News The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold once again as Florida State University celebrates its academic and athletic success during FSU Day at the Capitol. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Florida Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St. FSU Day gives the university...

National leaders in higher education discuss the future of the university and higher education. Friday, February 25th at 11:00am.

Seminole Futures All Majors Career & Internship Fair | The Career Center

Today's the day! Come join us at the the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center for the Seminole Futures Career & Internship Fair from 9am-4pm.

Meet with recruiters from corporate, non-profit, and government organizations to discuss a broad range of internship and full-time job opportunities.

Seminole Futures All Majors Career & Internship Fair | The Career Center Meet with recruiters from corporate, non-profit, and government organizations to discuss a broad range of internship and full-time job opportunities. Access the list of participating employers here. To learn tips for virtual career fair preparation, etiquette, registration and more click here.

The Student Excellence in the Visual Arts applications are now open and the awards are given to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students for work of exceptional artistic achievement. Students must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing. Applications are open until February 1st, 2022.
Interested undergraduate students APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/UndergradArt
Interested graduate students APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/GraduateArt

Bright Futures: Today's Path to Future Success

Bright Futures helps talented people realize their college dreams. Here are two of our amazing students, twins Kehinde and Taiwo Sogbesan who used it to full potential:
Biomedical Engineering, STEM Entrepreneurship, Honors students and Mayo Clinic in the mix. Wow.

Bright Futures: Today's Path to Future Success Twins Kehinde and Taiwo Sogbesan were typical high school students in Jacksonville. Kehinde ran track, was a member of the National Honor Society, and served as president of the Student Government Association. Taiwo was a first-string football player and president of the Black Student Union. Both ha...

Welcome back, Noles! We missed having you around.

Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2021!

We are incredibly excited to celebrate you at Donald L Tucker Civic Center. Can't cheer on in person, well join the livestream at commencement.fsu.edu

Honors and Honors in the Major students receive their Honors Medallions from Dean O’Shea and Honors Director Annette Schwabe in a special ceremony.

Last Friday the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House hosted the Global Scholars Showcase!

After 12 months of preparing for, completing, and reflecting on their community-based experiences, each Global Scholar was able to share their individual experiences via a poster presentation.

Congratulations and keep up the amazing work!

2021 Global Scholars Showcase

Today is the day!

Come join us at the 2021 Global Scholars Showcase to see our students' capstone poster presentations and global experience sharing!

This event will be held in the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall on the 4th Floor of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House (HSF). Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for this event using the button below.

2021 Global Scholars Showcase 2021 Global Scholars Showcase Mark your calendars for the 2021 Global Scholars Showcase starting on Friday, December 3rd at 3pm! After 12 months of preparing for, completing, and reflecting on their community-based experiences, each Global Scholar will be sharing their individual experiences via a p...

Mark your calendars for the 2021 Global Scholars Showcase starting on Friday, December 3rd at 3pm!

After 12 months of preparing for, completing, and reflecting on their community-based experiences, each Global Scholar will be sharing their individual experiences via a poster presentation. You’ve read their blogs over the past year, so come to the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall to meet the cohort and engage with them about their time with the Global Scholars program!

This event will be held in the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall on the 4th Floor of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House (HSF). Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for this event here:

Florida State University receives prestigious national award for efforts to raise graduation rates - Florida State University News

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honored Florida State University with a national award acknowledging the university’s comprehensive efforts to support all students in earning their degrees.

“Student success is at the heart of Florida State University’s mission and addressing equity gaps is one of our top priorities, so it is especially meaningful to be recognized by the APLU with the Degree Completion Award,” said President Richard McCullough. “Public universities are amazing engines of social and economic mobility, and that’s why we’ve worked so hard to achieve one of the top graduation rates in the country.”

Florida State University receives prestigious national award for efforts to raise graduation rates - Florida State University News The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honored Florida State University with a national award acknowledging the university’s comprehensive efforts to support all students in earning their degrees. Florida State was announced as the winner of the APLU 2021 Degree Completion Aw...

Attention artists! Get your artistic talents and achievements recognized at the 2022 Student Excellence in the Visual Arts Exhibition.

Calling all artists - The Student Excellence in the Visual Arts applications are now open!

The Excellence in Visual Arts Awards are given to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students for work of exceptional artistic achievement. Students must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing. Applications are open until February 1st, 2022.

Interested undergraduate student artists, submit your entries here: https://bit.ly/UndergradArt
Interested graduate student artists, submit your entries here: https://bit.ly/GraduateArt

Student Stars - Florida State University News

Florida State University recognizes accomplished students as “Student Stars.” Students are selected for this designation after achieving distinction in their academic area or by providing a significant service to the university.

All students are either nominated by their academic dean or through the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Congratulations to these hard working students:
• Christelle Bucag
• Jared Barrett
• Carly Fulcher
• Derrick Woodard
• Rocio Diaz
• Emma Davis
• Patricia Mehaffy
• Jenevieve Norton

Student Stars - Florida State University News Florida State University recognizes accomplished students as “Student Stars.” Students are selected for this designation after achieving distinction in their academic area or by providing a significant service to the university. All students are either nominated by their academic dean or through...

FSU recognized as a top college for diversity in 2021 - Florida State University News

Florida State University has been recognized as a top college for Diversity in 2021!

Florida State University, along with its College of Medicine, earned a trio of honors from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, highlighting the university’s continuous efforts and innovation in advancing equity and diversity as a top priority.

For the eighth consecutive year, FSU has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a sustainable impact on the campus community and culture.

FSU recognized as a top college for diversity in 2021 - Florida State University News Florida State University, along with its College of Medicine, earned a trio of honors from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, highlighting the university’s continuous efforts and innovation in advancing equity and diversity as a top priority. For the eighth consecutive year, FSU has received a Highe...

We honored our late dean, friend and mentor during a celebration of her legacy Oct. 21 at Florida State University’s Honors, Scholars and Fellows house.

Karen passed away May 4, 2020. She served as dean of Undergraduate Studies for 17 years and held a tenured position as associate professor of English.

A wonderful stained-glass window, designed by Master Craftsman Studio's Karen Pritzl was unveiled at the beginning of the ceremony to commemorate and immortalize the woman who came to define undergraduate education at FSU.

The inscription reads: “In memory of Dr. Karen Laughlin, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and tireless advocate, mentor and friend to students. Karen had envisioned bringing together great minds under one roof — that vision became the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. Welcome!”

“We’re proud to dedicate this work today so that her light will shine in brilliant color to inspire generations of students for years and years to come,” said Craig Filar, associate dean of Undergraduate Studies and director of the Office of National Fellowships.

Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies Joe O’Shea, who succeeded Karen, presented the inaugural Karen Laughlin scholarship to Brendan Gonzalez, an Unconquered Scholar, hospitality and tourism student.

“We knew Karen would appreciate her legacy living on through scholarship in the programs that she championed for a student who embodied the values that she used to build her legacy. Brendan personifies the unconquered spirit — he refuses to surrender to hardships and he persists in his pursuit of knowledge, equity, and excellence.”

FSU Undergraduate Studies updated their address.

FSU Undergraduate Studies updated their address.

FSU's Global Scholars program has been relaunched and is recruiting for the 2022 cohort!

For more information: https://cre.fsu.edu/global/globalscholars

We are one week away from our UGS Spotlights on Students Success Alumni Speaker Series during homecoming! Next Wednesday at 10:30am, join us virtually to hear from our alumni panelists, Adrian Othon, Arria Hauldin, Michelle Sauer, and Briana Whitehead. The first 20 students to sign on will receive a free event t-shirt!

Please register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/Oct20thEvent

We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!

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You are invited to our UGS Spotlights on Students Success Alumni Speaker Series during homecoming! On Wednesday, October 20th at 10:30am, join us virtually to hear from our alumni panelists, Adrian Othon, Arria Hauldin, Michelle Sauer, and Briana Whitehead.

The first 20 students to sign on will receive a free event t-shirt!

Please register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/Oct20thEvent

We look forward to seeing you then.

You are invited to our UGS Spotlights on Students Success Alumni Speaker Series during homecoming! On Tuesday, October 19th at 3:00pm, join us in the Thagard Building room 211 to hear from alumnus, Nathan Seepaulsing, discuss success in the classroom, making the most out of college, finding your passion, and continuing education.

The first 20 students to attend will receive a free event t-shirt!

Please register for this in-person event here: https://bit.ly/Oct19thEvent

We look forward to seeing you then.

Last day to register for the Statewide Symposium in undergraduate research!

TODAY is the last day! Register to attend the 14th annual Florida Statewide Symposium by October 5th. You don't want to miss out on this exciting symposium on the theme of Undergraduate Research for All Students. Learn more and register on our site: https://buff.ly/3COEOE7

You are invited to our UGS Spotlights on Students Success Alumni Speaker Series during homecoming! On Monday, October 18th at 12:00pm, join us in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House room 3008 to hear from alumna, Erin McCord discuss student success.

The first 20 students to attend will receive a free event t-shirt!

Please register for this in-person event here: https://bit.ly/Oct18Event

We look forward to seeing you then.

Family Weekend is upon us! Check out to see all the available events to take the fam!

Visit the Family Weekend website at the following link for a full itinerary of events: https://www.familyweekend.fsu.edu

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Alumni – you are invited to the inaugural Undergraduate Studies Alumni Homecoming Tailgate! The tailgate will take place outside of Doak Campbell Stadium near the Heritage tour fountain. Join fellow alumni and friends for networking, food, swag, and drink tickets!


Registration is required to secure your spot, you may register here: https://bit.ly/3ATYhm8

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