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Florida State University History
Florida State University State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida. There are branch campuses located in Panama City and Sarasota in Florida, and an international branch in the Republic of Panama. Florida State University was founded in 1851 as a small public institution., became a 4-year school in 1901, and received university status in 1947. The University has existed in many different forms prior to becoming a university, including a separate male and female colleges. The University now awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. With a total enrollment of nearly 40,000 in the fall of 2004, it has grown to the size of a small city.
Florida State University State University defines its mission as one of serving “as a center for advanced graduate and professional studies while emphasizing research and providing excellence in undergraduate programs.” It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution. The University is also committed to international education, and offers study-abroad programs in several countries in Europe and Central America.
Florida State’s beginnings date as far back as 1823, when the Territorial Legislature began discussing plans for a system of higher education. Much of the University’s history took place in various legislative and government sessions, and it went through many names and missions before officially becoming Florida State University in 1947. After World War II, the Tallahassee campus saw much growth and maturity, with the addition of physical and academic assets to round out the University’s character. After such a long history, today Florida State University consists of seventeen different independent colleges.
Florida State University Academics
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges. There are seventeen academic divisions, including the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Law, Medicine, Music, Information, and Social Science and Social Work. Schools of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Film, Nursing, Theatre, and Visual Arts and Dance are also part of the University.
An associate of arts degree is awarded. With seventeen different colleges, the numbers of baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded is extensive. Florida State University offers bachelor’s degrees in fields as diverse as classical civilization, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, meteorology, finance, education, engineering, exercise science, music performance, social work, and graphic design. By far the largest number of majors is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences, which encompasses fields common in the humanities and liberal arts. There are a limited number of combined BA/MA programs as well.
Graduate programs are offered in all seventeen colleges and school, including professional program in law and medicine. Post-master’s specialist degrees (Ed.S.) are also offered in several fields. There are also dual degree programs offered in fields such as urban planning, law, social work, and public administration.
Florida State academics have a strong foundation in the sciences, with biology, chemistry, and meteorology ranking among their best programs. The arts are also well represented within programs of music, dance, and drama. The performance arts “leak” some of their talent to the University’s School of Motion Picture, TV, and Recording Arts. Eligible students have access to a highly rated honors program, providing close interaction with faculty and accelerated study.
Florida State University Unique Programs
Florida State University offers research opportunities for students at all levels, in multiple fields. There are several graduate and undergraduate degree programs available through on-line study, though the number is still small.
Any institution with such a broad history is bound to contain a diverse array of academic offerings, and Florida State is no different. Some of their more unique programs include the Seminole Reservation, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and the Marin Laboratory on the Gulf Coast.
Florida State’s Medical School specializes in serving the elderly and disenfranchised and is among the University’s newest programs.
The Directed Individual Study course gives undergrads the opportunity to perform unique research projects.
Florida State University Financial Aid
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $3038 in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Merit-based scholarships are determined using students’ admissions applications; there are no forms to complete. need-based financial aid requires a FAFSA be filed for the appropriate academic year. Florida State encourages all applicants to file a FAFSA as early as possible, starting on the first day of acceptance, January 2 of each year. They make the process fairly easy, offering a link to the online FAFSA system through their Financial Aid website, as well as other applications. Florida State’s Financial Aid office also offers student loan counseling, and “Loan Entrance Counseling” is required for all borrowers of Stafford loans at Florida State.
Florida State University Students
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Florida State University has recital halls, theaters, a fine arts museum, and auditoriums.
The Florida State University State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. There are special libraries for law, medicine, and library science, a music library, and an art museum library in Sarasota. The main library has numerous special collections of rare books, manuscripts, and other materials.
Dormitory life at Florida State is characterized by older dorms and newer dorms with less space. Typically, most mid- and upper-classmen choose to move off campus. Regardless of where they live, most students find the relatively small campus easy to navigate. Attractive architecture and shady landscaping makes a walk along the campus a pleasant trip. While many students drive to and from class, there are plenty of skaters and cyclists rolling through the grounds.
The student body is obviously diverse, reflecting the makeup of the state itself. While ethnic diversity may not be most prevalent at Florida State, socioeconomic diversity is extremely prevalent. Students find classes made up of students from low- and high-income backgrounds, rural and urban populations, and every political affiliation in the spectrum.
Florida State University Traditions
One of the most dynamic traditions in all of college sports is the portrayal of the Florida State mascot before each home game. Osceola, a famed Seminole chief, is portrayed by a student and seen riding upon a horse, Renegade, as he gallops into the stadium. The chief plants a flaming spear in the center of the field to kick off every home football game.
Florida State also has a lesser-known but similarly unique tradition: The Sod Cemetery. Begun after an amazing road victory over Georgia in 1962, the Sod Cemetery contains pieces of turf taken from memorable road victories during the course of FSU history.
Florida State University Local Community
Tallahassee is located in northern Florida, not far south of the Georgia border. It is the state capital and has a population of 156,000. The city has a number of museums, art studios, theatres and galleries, and there are regular cultural events, festivals, and other activities. There are several state parks, recreational areas, and historical sites in the countryside around it.
Tallahassee offers beautiful scenery and access to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Like most of Florida, it offers pleasant weather and a temperate climate. Tallahassee is also Florida’s capital. This beautiful city offers a lot of natural beauty through numerous state parks, the Apalachicola National Forest, Lake Jackson, and Falling Waters Recreational Area. There are a good number of fishing charters and tours, and numerous golf and tennis facilities. The Gulf of Mexico provides countless beaches for volleyball or just sunbathing. And many of the nation’s oldest and most historic townships can be found within a few miles’ drive.
Local News for Florida State University
Florida State upset by South Florida September 28th
One week removed from acknowledging his promotion to starting quarterback for Matt Grothe — South Florida’s (4-0) career leader in total offense who suffered a torn ACL last week — redshirt freshman B.J. Daniels made the most of his debut this past Saturday.
No. 5 Florida State women's soccer edges No. 9 Terps, No. 3 BC September 28th
The No. 5 Florida State women's soccer team captured their first conference victories this past weekend, after narrowly defeating the No. 9 Maryland Terrapins 2-1 and escaping with a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Boston College.
Florida State’s offensive woes pile up in loss to South Florida September 28th
Florida State’s offense cited the game this past Saturday without their identity in their 17-7 loss to South Florida in front of the 11th largest crowd that Doak Campbell has ever seen.
Information Summary
Ranks 210th overall and 3rd in Florida
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
91.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,817 |
| Admission
Success rate |
55% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1270 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
25 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
88% / 63% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
39,973 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Florida State University?
Ranks 836th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,211 | $2,211 | $14,718 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,144 | $1,144 | $1,769 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $112 | $112 | $550 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,034 | $5,034 | $19,466 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,078 | $1,078 | $1,800 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $255 | $255 | $886 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,817 | $15,817 | $28,949 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,817 | $15,817 | $28,949 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,291 | $7,291 | $20,423 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $15,832 | $48,737 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $2,050 | $3,696 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $9,273 | $28,333 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $1,497 | $2,450 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,208  $3,355 |
$3,208  $3,355 |
$16,340  $16,487 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $856  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,774  $8,000 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,250  $3,462 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,774  $8,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,250  $3,462 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,464  $2,936 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $30 |
| Applicants | 24,343 (10,186 male / 14,157 female) |
| Admitted | 13,415 (5,681 male / 7,734 female) |
| Admission rate | 55% |
| First-time Enrollment | 6,133 (2,700 male / 3,433 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 6,075 (2,666 male / 3,409 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 58 (34 male / 24 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 39,973 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Florida State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Florida State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 178th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 40% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 280th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 60% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 630 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 550 / 640 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1090 / 1270 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,111 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,700 |
| Board Fee | $3,300 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Florida State University Ranks 3819th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,989 | 990 |  16% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,576 | 5,243 |  87% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,076 | 2,490 |  41% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,032 | 1,768 |  29% |
| Any financial aid type | 5,793 |  96% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Florida State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 610 | 472 | 1,082 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,538 | 2,933 | 4,471 |
Hispanic | 1,755 | 2,146 | 3,901 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 597 | 690 | 1,287 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 94 | 135 | 229 |
White Non-Hispanic | 12,642 | 16,005 | 28,647 |
Race Unknown | 186 | 170 | 356 |
| Total | 17,422 | 22,551 | 39,973 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Florida State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 184 | 416 | 600 |
Hispanic | 213 | 290 | 503 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 100 | 176 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 6 | 16 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,742 | 2,446 | 4,188 |
Race Unknown | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| Total | 2,263 | 3,294 | 5,557 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Florida State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 219 | 427 | |
| 104 | 319 | 423 | |
| 138 | 260 | 398 | |
| 229 | 141 | 370 | |
| 218 | 149 | 367 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Florida State University Ranks 368th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $74,475 ($80,453 male / $63,993 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1,330 (847 male / 483 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 424 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $25,609,742 |
Florida State University Summary
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The Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public research university located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida. Established in 1851 , the university is the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida. Florida State University is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive institution, the top designation by the Carnegie Foundation. Florida State University is one of the two flagship universities in the State University System of Florida. One of the two oldest of the eleven institutions of higher learning in the State University System of Florida, Florida State University can be traced back to as early as 1823 when the Territorial Legislature began planning a higher education system. On January 24, 1851 the State of Florida Legislature established the two seminaries. As a result of this merger Florida State University is the oldest university in Florida, with clear predecessor operations traceable to 1843. It reopened in 1866 in Gainesville, FL and would eventually be combined with other schools to form the University of Florida in 1906. The Army ROTC unit at Florida State University is one of only two ROTC units in the United States with permission to display a campaign streamer. The Florida State University ROTC streamer reads NATURAL BRIDGE 1865. In 1901 the seminary was renamed the Florida State College. An excerpt from the 1903 Florida State College catalog indicates that other names were attached by law to the university: In 1883 the institution, now long officially known as the West Florida Seminary, was organized by the Board of Education as The Literary College of the University of Florida. Ironically, the genesis of the football program at the University of Florida started with the already established championship team from the Florida State College. Due to this 1905 segregation law, The Florida State College was ultimately renamed the Florida State College for Women, which became one of the most prestigious and largest women’s colleges in the United States. As a result, in 1947 the Florida State College for Women became co-educational once again and was renamed The Florida State University. During the 1960s and 1970s Florida State University was known as a center of student activism especially in the areas of racial integration and the Vietnam War. Today, Florida State University aspires to become a top American research university with at least one-third of it’s graduate programs ranked in the Top-15 nationally. Florida State University owns more than 1,530 acres (6.2km2) and is the home of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory among other advanced research facilities. The university continues to develop in its capacity as a leader in Florida graduate research. The Jefferson-Eppes Trophy is exchanged between the University of Virginia and Florida State University after each football competition in recognition of the common roots shared between the two schools. Florida State University continues to become increasingly selective and competitive when compared with other national public universities. A number of undergraduate academic programs at Florida State University are termed “Limited Access Programs”. Examples of limited access programs include The Florida State University Film School , the Department of Communication, several majors in the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance. Florida State University has leading graduate, undergraduate and professional programs that include Law and Medicine. FSU National Rankings Previous FSU National Rankings Florida State University was ranked 16th nationally in the February 2007 edition of Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges. World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, Florida State, as an undergraduate university, was ranked as a Top National University at 51st (from 54th in 2005) among all public research universities in the United States. Florida State is ranked 110th (from 111 in 2005) among all national universities. Florida State University joins the University of Florida as the top-ranked public universities in Florida, the only public universites in the top U.S. News ranking tier, and the only universities listed in the Academic Ranking of World Universities Top 100 American Universites. Many of FSU’s academic programs consistently rank among the nation’s top twenty-five public universities, including programs in Business, Chemistry, Communication, Creative Writing, Criminology, Dance, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Evolutionary Biology, Film, Fine Arts, Human Sciences, Hospitality, International Affairs, Information Technology, Law, Meteorology, Music, Oceanography, Neuroscience, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, the Reubin O’D. Florida State University maintains and operates The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art located in Sarasota, FL, which is recognized as the official State Art Museum of Florida. The Department has its own superconducting linear particle accelerator, and operates the main complex of Florida’s only national lab - the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory which is located near campus at FSU’s Innovation Park. Before the drug company’s exclusive license expired, Florida State earned $351 million in royalties, vaulting the school into the ranks of Columbia University and California’s state universities in research profits. By comparison, Taxol has earned Florida State more than three times what the popular beverage Gatorade earned the University of Florida. The program claims no university Creative Writing program in the world has been included more often in the Harcourt Trade Publishers Best New American Voices. The Meteorology program is the largest and most complete meteorology program in the southeastern United States, with 16 faculty members, over 85 graduate students and approximately 200 undergraduate students. Many graduates of the Florida State meteorology program whether bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate work in the national media including Neil Frank and Max Mayfield, former directors of the National Hurricane Center in Miami; Janice Huff of the NBC Today Show and on-air meteorologists from the The Weather Channel: Stephanie Abrams, Rich Johnson and Jennifer Lopez The College of Engineering, jointly operated with Florida A&M University, operates from a 200,000 square foot complex of buildings near Innovation Park. The College boasts six FSU research centers: the Florida Advanced Center for Composite Technologies (FAC2T) which became Florida’s first National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC); In the 2007 edition of BusinessWeek business school rankings Florida State’s College of Business ranked 15th nationally among public universities for placement of graduates. FSU ranked higher than any other university business school in Florida. In the Academy of Management Journal , the college’s program in Management Information Systems was ranked 15th and is the highest ranked MIS program in the State of Florida. The state of Florida has more golf courses than any other state in the country and is the headquarters for the PGA, LPGA, PGA Tour, and National Golf Foundation and FSU has a long, distinguished history of graduating professional golfers and educating students for business and hospitality operations. The College maintains relationships with over 300 social service agencies through Florida and the Southeast, including 18 Veterans Administration agencies to educate students through field instruction. The college is currently ranked 10th overall nationally, the Services for Children and Youth specialization program ranked first, School Library Media program ranked 5th, and the Information Systems program ranked 10th. The Florida State University College of Law is currently 53rd in the 2008 edition of the influential national rankings of law schools by U.S. News & FSU’s Environmental Law Program ranks 12th nationally (up from 14th) - among the top 5 public university Environmental Law programs in the U.S., and the best in the Southeast—with the Tax Law program ranked at 21st overall (among the top 10 public university Tax Law programs in the U.S.). The Law program achieved a higher passing rate on the Florida Bar than any other universities in the state in 2006. The College publishes four law reviews: The Florida State University Law Review, the Florida State University Business Law Review, the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law, and the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy. In addition to the regional campuses, an optional Rural Track medical education program places students for their entire third year in small town practice settings in Northwest Florida. The FSU College of Medicine is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, recently rated by US News and World Report as the best hospital in Florida and operates a Residency Program at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Florida State is the only university in Florida to achieve this status. Recently, computer security specialists from Florida State examined the computer code firmware contained within the Election Systems & The Florida State University Film School is nationally regarded as one of the top film schools in the country and is well-known for selectivity in admissions. U.S. News and World Report has consistently included FSU’s graduate theatre programs in the top-10, one of the few public university programs thus honored. Florida State University is a traditional residential university wherein most students live on campus in university residence halls or nearby in privately-owned residence halls, apartments and residences. Florida State currently has 17 residence halls on campus, housing undergraduate and graduate students. All rooms at Florida State have high-speed Internet access as such is required for students to complete university academic and administrative requirements. Their traditional rivals include the University of Florida Gators and the University of Miami Hurricanes. Under head coach Bobby Bowden, currently in his 31st year, the Seminole football team became one of the nation’s perennial powers, greatly expanding the tradition of football at Florida State. In 1902, 1903 and 1905 the Florida State College won football championships wearing purple and gold uniforms. When FSC became Florida State College for Women in 1905, the football team was forced to attend an all male school in Gainesville, thus marking the beginning of the football program at the University of Florida. So fight, fight, fight, fight for victory, the Seminoles of Florida State! Florida Flambeau is the campus paper of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Please see: Notable Florida State Seminoles More distinguished/notable alumni can be found at the FSU Alumni Association, The State Archives of Florida (http://www.floridamemory.com/) provide the links to the historic graphics in the History of the University section. Academics College of Law • College of Medicine • National High Magnetic Field Laboratory • Innovation Park • The Film School • Ringling Museum of Art • Ruby Diamond Auditorium • Phi Beta Kappa • Athletics Seminole • Doak Campbell Stadium • Donald L. Tucker Center • Dick Howser Stadium • Marching Chiefs • FSU-UF Rivalry • Florida Cup • Jefferson-Eppes Trophy • FSU Seminoles • Facilities Tallahassee • The Florida Channel • WFSU • WVFS • 4FSU • Coordinates: 30°26′26″N, 84°17′29″W
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about 1 month ago
Melba Beurmann
After all the contributions Coach Bowden has made to the university, the city, and the State of Florida, he deserves more loyalty than he is receiving. I think Jim Smith is a first-class jerk for publicly embarrassing him when he could have just said "no comment" like all gentlemen should do. A "friend" doesn't do that to a "friend." And to say that he loves an entity more than a person says a lot about him. An entity will never love you back. I lived in Tallahassee for ten years and have always been an avid supporter of FSU's athletic programs. We attended all of the football and basketball games while we lived there. Unfortunately, I have a very bad taste in my mouth now and will be very reluctant to support them in the future. You should stand by your people through the good times and the bad, rather than throw them to the wolves. Melba Beurmann, Lakeland, Florida
10 months ago
Antonio Dunn ngl_benton ((at)) yahoo dot com
I attented football camp in 2007 was really impressed with football program. I enjoyed staying on campus and getting a taste of college life.I am a senior in high school I would like to visit again.
over 2 years ago
Haven corndogs_57 ((at)) yahoo dot com
I love Flordia's Athletic department and at this moment i attend Wilson Central High School(lebanon TN). I'd love to play for Flordia (girls) one day
over 2 years ago
Sandee Larsen sandee_larsen ((at)) hotmail dot com
I have a question......... i want to help my grand daughter move into the dorms. Classes start on June 25. When can students move ino their dorm room ???