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Face Covering Guidelines for Summer

Published: May 29, 2020 | 3:48 pm | Posted in: Announcements, COVID-19 Announcements

This message to all students has been approved by Dr. Amy Hecht, Vice President for Student Affairs. Dear students, If you are working on or visiting Florida State University’s campuses for any reason this summer, we ask that you please wear a face covering to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. All university employees have […]

The Ringling Has Reopened!

Published: May 29, 2020 | 12:48 pm | Posted in: Announcements, COVID-19 Announcements

The Ringling reopened to the public on Wednesday, May 27. New special exhibitions include Being Seen: Recent Acquisitions from The Ringling Photography Collection, and Howie Tsui: Retainers of Anarchy. Please purchase admission online and read our safety guidelines before you visit at ringling.org. We are entering this new normal together, giving us the chance to […]

Updated information on Phase 1 and the use of face coverings on campus

Published: May 28, 2020 | 8:59 am | Posted in: Announcements, COVID-19 Announcements

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Renisha Gibbs, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Finance & Administration Chief of Staff. FSU continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic data. As such, the University has updated information on Phase 1 and the use of face coverings on campus. University Phase 1 […]

A Message from President John Thrasher

Published: May 21, 2020 | 1:21 pm | Posted in: News

This message to all students has been approved by FSU President John Thrasher. Dear Students, It has been more than two months since campus life was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and I know you all are eager to return to the university. As we head into the Memorial Day weekend with more people venturing […]

FSU students to receive CARES Act funding distribution

Published: May 12, 2020 | 8:08 am | Posted in: News, University News

 More than 12,500 Florida State University students will receive emergency federal funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. It authorized the U.S. […]

Face Covering Protocol

Published: May 8, 2020 | 2:02 pm | Posted in: Announcements, COVID-19 Announcements

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Kyle Clark, Vice President for Finance and Administration. Executive Order 20-112 does not mandate the use of masks or cloth face coverings. However, the state has recommended that businesses follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. […]

Update: Governor’s Phase 1 Plan to Reopen Florida

Published: May 5, 2020 | 9:08 am | Posted in: News

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Renisha Gibbs, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Finance & Administration Chief of Staff. On April 29, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-112 and unveiled the first step of a phased approach to re-opening the state. Phase 1 became effective May […]

FSU evaluating Governor’s Phase 1 plan

Published: April 30, 2020 | 4:40 pm | Posted in: News

Florida State University administrators are aware of the plans announced Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. FSU is evaluating and anticipates providing updated guidance for employees in the next 24 hours.

Temporary Restriction of On-Campus Operations Continues

Published: April 27, 2020 | 11:38 am | Posted in: News

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Renisha Gibbs, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Finance & Administration Chief of Staff. Florida State University is open and operational. The Governor’s Safer-at-Home order remains in effect and on-campus operations continue to be restricted to essential functions only. Effective May 1, 2020, […]

FSU to host virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2020

Published: April 16, 2020 | 3:33 pm | Posted in: University News

Editor’s note: Names of the 7,000 graduates will be read aloud by their college in separate videos to be posted at commencement.fsu.edu on May 2. Graduates’ names will not be read aloud during the virtual ceremony as doing so would extend the program by several hours. Graduates and families invited to participate remotely while practicing […]

FSU to deliver classes remotely in Summer Session C

Published: April 15, 2020 | 5:28 pm | Posted in: News

This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by Dr. Sally McRorie, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. As our highest priority remains the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, Florida State University will continue to deliver classes remotely during Summer Session C, which runs June 22 […]

Frequently Asked Questions for Undergraduate Students Starting in Summer 2020

Published: April 15, 2020 | 5:25 pm | Posted in: News

Congratulations on being accepted to FSU! Welcome to our community. The first stages of your career as a Seminole will be a little different from the usual this year since all summer classes will be offered remotely. You will still get off to a great start, but we expect that you may have some questions. Many […]