Q & A’s on the FSU Online Experience

At Florida State University we offer degree programs online as alternative access for students who otherwise would not be able to further their education and advance their careers. We know that whether it's face to face or via computers, higher education is about people educating people. We also know that students have different needs, and that’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive set of questions that we hope will address potential concerns.

• General Q&A's
• Is it right for me?
• Will an online education give me the value of a traditional education?
• How do I “attend” class online?
• How do I receive guidance and support during my coursework?
• Academic Q&A's
• How do I get academic advising from a distance?
• How do I obtain my course materials?
• How will I get library materials and use library resources from a distance?
• If I am an online student, may I take campus classes? If I am a campus student, may I take online classes?
• What if I am not a degree-seeking student and want to take online courses?
• Technology Q&A's
• What tech skills and equipment will I need?
• Will the University help me with computer/technology problems and training?
• Can I get help learning to use my course websites (electronic classroom)?
• How will I access the University’s online resources?