FSU Parent Guide
The Florida State Parents Guide was created as to help parents and family members feel comfortable and well informed about the FSU and Tallahassee Community. Click HERE to gain access to phone numbers, hotel accommodations, campus resources, and restaurants in the community. The information located in this guide is not only indispensable but a great way to connect to your student!
Seminoles in the City: A Guide to Off-Campus Living
This is your all in-one-place guide to how to have a successful student living off-campus. Use this guide in connecting utilities, learning and following city ordinances, staying connected to campus, as well as tips for successful off-campus living. Click HERE for the guide that will prove to be an invaluable resource for both you and your student.
Talking to your Student about Alcohol
Looking for a way to begin a conversation with your student about alcohol use? What to know FSU's policy regarding parental notification if your student is in violation of the University Alcohol policy? Click HERE to download a flier to help you in beginning your conversations and to help answer your questions.
From-mom.com
From-mom.com offers fresh baked cookies and high quality care packages that college students love. A portion of each sale is returned to the FSU Family Connections. Click HERE to see why The Wall Street Journal rated their packages are one of the best!
Alert Notification
Alert is a nationwide emergency notification service providing a 24-hour hotline for accident and medical emergencies. The system complements and assists the efforts of emergency personnel in alerting family members or significant others when an emergency occurs. Click HERE to find out more and subscribe your family, using the FSU promotional code FSU08!
Credit Card Monster
Use this short video to begin talking with your student about the pitfalls of credit, how to use credit responsibly, and how to stay out of debt. Click HERE to learn about the Credit Card Monster.
Read the Student Handbook
Familiarize yourself with FSU's services, resources, and the policies that will be apart of your student's college experience at FSU. Please pay special attention to the Academic Honor Policy, Study Conduct Code, and other administrative policies/rules:
2008-2009 FSU Student Handbook
What's Going 'Round
Every month the Family Connection releases an e-newletter for all who wish to subscribe. The newsletter is intended to keep you updated of events occuring on campus and around Tallahassee. Click HERE to subscribe. Missed an issue? Catch up here!
