F LO R I DA STAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
PA N A M A C I T Y
LIVE CLOSE TO HOME
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D I S C OV E R T H E
FSU
T H AT FITS
YOU
DOTHAN 1½ HOURS MOBILE 3 HOURS
BONIFAY 1 HOUR
PENSACOLA 2½ HOURS
BLOUNTSTOWN 1 HOUR
DESTIN 1 HOUR
VALDOSTA 3½ HOURS TALLAHASSEE (MAIN CAMPUS) 2 HOURS
JACKSONVILLE 4½ HOURS
FSU PANAMA CITY PORT ST. JOE 1 HOUR
QUALITY EDUCATION CLOSER TO HOME
SINCE 1983,
FSU PANAMA CITY HAS HAD
7,000+ STUDENTS GRADUATE
You 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 find 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.
ORLANDO 6 HOURS TAMPA 6½ HOURS
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS GRADUATE 9% OTHER 4%
41+ 11% MALE 40%
17-22 36% FEMALE 60%
GENDER
26-40 31%
UNDERGRADUATE 87%
MIAMI 9½ HOURS
23-25 22%
AGE
CLASSIFICATION
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LEARN FROM
A WA R D WINNING FAC U LT Y 4
ACADEMICS #
40
AMONG PUBLIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2014
TEACHING FROM EXPERIENCE Many of our instructors have professional backgrounds in the fields they teach, bringing real-world experience, research and professional connections into the classroom.
LEARN BY DOING Our degree programs require internships, experiments and projects to help you create a network of career contacts, gain professional skills and build a powerful resume.
GET MORE FROM YOUR DEGREE Add 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.
YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTION We 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.
DEGREE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE Accounting Business Administration Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science, B.A. or B.S. #+ Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Professional Communication Psychology Public Safety and Security #+ • Law Enforcement Operations • Law Enforcement Intelligence • Police Science Recreation, Tourism and Events Social Science Education Social Science Interdisciplinary Social Work (BSW) GRADUATE Corporate & Public Communication Elementary Education Reading Education and Language Arts Electrical Engineering Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis Social Work (MSW) #+ CERTIFICATES Event Management (graduate) # Underwater Crime Scene Investigation (Undergraduate or Graduate) #Online +Hybrid (Face-to-Face and Online)
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ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS
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T H E TO O L S F O R
SUCCESS MOST EFFICIENT HIGH-QUALITY UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2013 & 2014
HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE The 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 IDEA Immerse 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 FINGERTIPS The 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.
EXCEL BEYOND THE CLASSROOM The Garnet & Gold Scholar Society recognizes the well-rounded student who excels in at least three of the five following areas:
LEADERSHIP Develop and enhance your leadership skills and knowledge.
INTERNSHIP Apply your skills toward your future career.
SERVICE
INTERNATIONAL
Show your compassion. Volunteer within the community.
Study abroad at one of FSU's 20 international study centers.
RESEARCH Advance your field through a project or Honors Thesis.
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CONNECT WITH
F E L LOW ST U D E N T S
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SEMINOLE EXPERIENCE CAMPUS HAPPENINGS & TRADITIONS
TORCH RUN Relay a flame from a bonfire at FSU Panama City to Doak Campbell Stadium for the Homecoming football game.
FSU
PA N A M A C I T Y BUT
NEW SEMINOLE SENSATION Students celebrate the first week of classes with food, activities, games and giveaways. The week kicks off with New Student Convocation in Tallahassee.
HAS
30+
YEARS
STUDENTS CREATE
TRADITIONS
OF
L E AV E
Homecoming 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: Chili Cookoff Pow-Wow Warchant
YOUR
LEGACY
HOMECOMING
Football Game Spear-It Day Outdoor concerts
H I S T O RY
Torch Run Bonfire Banner Contest
GAMEWATCHING PARTIES Cheer FSU's 20 NCAA Division 1 teams to victory. SGC hosts game-watching parties in the Barron Commons.
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CREATE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
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CAMPUS LIFE T H I N G S TO D O AT & A R O U N D F S U PA N A M A C I T Y
RECREATION
Disc Golf Scuba Diving Walking Trail Wii/Xbox
Student Gym Ping Pong Foosball Volleyball
NETWORKING Career Exploration Resume Workshops Nole Talks Free Tutoring Guest Lectures Ambassadors Study Groups Veteran Services
SOCIALIZING Game Nights Trivia Stress Busters Welcome Week
Open Mic Summer Bash Spring Fling Service Day
THIS IS THE FSU THAT FITS YOU.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN. DON'T SEE AN O RG A N I Z AT I O N T H AT ' S R I G H T F O R YO U ?
CREATE A CLUB.
W A N T T O S O M E T H I N G
D O N E W ?
P L A N A N E V E N T.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Join the Student Government Council to strengthen your leadership skills, meet lifelong friends and make FSU Panama City a better place for years to come.
Student organizations help you to share common goals and interests with other students who are seeking a well-rounded university experience.
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BECOME A T F S U PA N A M A C I T Y
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APPLY NOW W H AT
DO
YOU
NEED
TO
GET
IN?
ACCEPTED FRESHMAN PROFILE HIGH SCHOOL G R A D UAT E
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
REPORT
wi
CARD
th
OR GED
A B+ AA+ A+ A+ A
3.7-4.4 GPA
26-28
ACT COMPOSITE an
d
or
1730-1900
( AC A D E M I C )
SAT TOTAL
Letters of recommendation are not required and will not be used in the decision-making process.
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. Limited-access programs have additional departmental requirements, including admission deadlines. Contact your department for additional information.
UNDERGRADUATE DEADLINES
HOW TO APPLY FRESHMAN
FA L L S E M E ST E R
SPRING SEMESTER
SUMMER SEMESTER
J U LY 2 9
N OV. 2 9
MARCH 29
FRESHMEN ONLY
APPLY BY FALL PRIORITY DEADLINE
RECEIVE ADMISSION DECISION BY
OCT. 15
DEC. 17
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.
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.)
TRANSFER Visit pc.fsu.edu for transfer application process.
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INVEST I N YO U R F U T U R E
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WHAT IT
COS T S A B E S T VA L U E P U B L I C U N I V E R S I T Y T H E P R I N C E T O N R E V I E W A N D U S A T O D AY
Tuition & Fees* Florida Resident Special Non-Florida Resident Non-Florida Resident Estimated Expenses Books & Supplies** Total Florida Resident Special Non-Florida Resident Non-Florida Resident
Semester 2,707.35 $ 3.007.35 $ 10,290.60 $
Semester 750
Year 5,414.70 $ 6,014.70 $ 20.581.20 $
Year 1,500
$
$
Semester $ 3,457.35 $ 3,757.35 $ 11,040.60
Year $ 6,914.70 $ 7,514.70 $ 22,081.20
* Estimated tuition based on 15 credit hours per semester. ** Actual cost may vary depending on your degree program.
FINANCIAL
AI D F S U PA N A M A C I T Y H A S
85 $ 4.8 MILLION F O U N D AT I O N SCHOLARSHIPS
T O TA L I N G M O R E T H A N
Tuition Differential Florida Resident $ 180.49/credit Special Non-Florida*** $ 200.49/credit Non-Florida Resident $ 686.04/credit *** Residents of the following counties may qualify for a special out-of-state tuition rate: Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Mobile, Monroe, Pike and Washington, Ala; and Baker, Decatur, Early, Miller and Seminole, Ga.
Types of Scholarships
Academic
S Need
Veteran Affairs
Employment Geographic
If you are active-duty military, a veteran or a military family member, you might be eligible for educational benefits.
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
The Office of Admissions automatically considers accepted freshmen for academic merit-based scholarships. A separate application is not required.
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SEE FOR YOURSELF S C H E D U L E A C A M P U S TO U R Visit FSU Panama City to see why it is a place where you can make your vision a reality and define 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 financial aid representatives and a faculty member in your area of academic interest. Call the Office of Admissions and Records to schedule your visit at 850-770-2160 or toll free 866-963-7872 or email admissions@pc.fsu.edu.
CAMPUS C O N TA C T S ADMISSIONS & RECORDS (850) 770-2160 admissions@pc.fsu.edu
IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATION (850) 770-2170 studentaffairs@pc.fsu.edu
STUDENT GOVERNMENT & ORGANIZATIONS (850) 770-2190 stugov@pc.fsu.edu
FINANCIAL AID
CAN’T VISIT?
(850) 770-2177 financialaid@pc.fsu.edu
Go to pc.fsu.edu and click “Virtual Tour” for a 360ox360o virtual tour of the campus.
VETERAN & MILITARY BENEFITS (850) 770-2173 veterans@pc.fsu.edu
STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES (850) 770-2172 sds@pc.fsu.edu
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE (850) 770-2290
STAY CONNECTED WITH US @FSUPC
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FloridaStatePC
PC.FSU.EDU
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MAIN CAMPUS For information about the Tallahassee campus, visit fsu.edu.