University Need-to-Knows
To acclimate you to the University environment, we define the standards of appropriate behavior for all students and we outline the University's academic requirements for undergraduate students.
- Academic Requirements for Undergraduate Students
Online-learning students who have transferred to FSU without an Associate Arts (AA) degree or with an AA from a non-Florida institution may find it necessary to complete additional courses toward the Liberal Studies requirements. Our Liberal Studies Program is intended to provide you with a broad educational background and a perspective on the qualities, accomplishments, and aspirations of human beings, the past and present civilizations they have created, and the natural and technological world they inhabit. Students are required to complete satisfactorily FSU's Liberal Studies Program, which totals thirty-six (36) semester hours (a minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.0 on all courses used for liberal studies), as follows:
- Area I. Mathematics (six [6] semester hours)
- Area II. English Composition (six [6] semester hours)
- Area III. History/Social Science (six [6] to twelve [12] semester hours)
- Area IV. Humanities/Fine Arts (five [5] to eleven [11] semester hours)
- Area V. Natural Science (seven [7] semester hours)
FSU periodically offers a few fully online classes that satisfy the University's Liberal Studies requirements. They are:
CLA 3501 - Gender and Society in Ancient Greece
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts, Gordon Rule (W), Literature, Multicultural "Y"
CLT 3378 - Ancient Mythology: East and West
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts, Gordon Rule (W), Literature, Multicultural "X"
MUH 2051 - World Music Cultures I
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts, Gordon Rule (W), Multicultural "X"
ENC 1101 - Freshman Composition and Rhetoric
Area II - English Composition, Gordon Rule (W)
ENC 1102 - Freshman Writing about Literature
Area II - English Composition, Gordon Rule (W)
HUN 1201 - The Science of Nutrition
Area V - Natural Science
For more information about when these classes are offered or for questions concerning registration for these classes, contact the department offering each class directly or your Academic Coordinator. - Your Right to Privacy
As a member of our educational community, your right to privacy is respected. Therefore, your written consent is required to disclose or publish any information that:- Personally identifies you
- Is a part of your educational record
, however, allows exceptions for officials of the University, law enforcement agencies, and portions of your records for which you've signed a waiver. Exception can be made if you do not want this directory information released or published by the University. You must submit a written request to:
Florida State University
Office of University Registrar
Attn: Privacy Act
A3900 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2480 - Policies and Responsibilities for Use of Campus Computer and Network Resources
- Academic Honor Policy
- Student Conduct Code
- Netiquette
Since the majority of your course work will occur through a network (online), you should be aware of netiquette, that is, the etiquette of communicating appropriately and effectively online.- Sign your email messages, as your email address may not include your full name.
- Avoid using all capitals. Not only are all capitals difficult to read, but they are also perceived by the reader as "shouting."
- Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, just as you would for any communication. Write your message as if anyone could read it. Remember, email is not a completely secure form of communication. Would you be comfortable if someone other than the intended receiver were to read your message?
- Refrain from "flaming," which is expressing a strongly held opinion without tact or regard for others.
- Treat others with respect by making messages clear and succinct.
- Use emoticons to help define the tone of your message. An emoticon is a symbol that compensates for the absence of nonverbal cues when communicating on the Internet. [Example: :)]
