Florida State University is a large public research university in Tallahassee, known for its historic core campus, Seminole athletics, and a residence hall system that reserves several halls exclusively for first-year students.
Enrollment
46,184
Total Students
Freshman Class
6,200
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
30%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in appointments are required. Friday, Aug. 14 is reserved for sorority recruitment move-in; general move-in runs Aug. 15, 16, and Aug. 20-23 (no appointments Aug. 17-19). You must use your official FSU student email address to schedule your appointment - Sign Up Genius won't accept any other address. Due to construction near Salley, Rogers, and McCollum Halls, navigation to unloading zones may differ from what's shown on the map - signage will direct you on move-in day.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Each move-in appointment is exactly one hour - arrive, check in for your key, unload your vehicle, and move it to a parking garage within that hour.
- Check-in location
- Your specific residence hall - Salley Hall residents unload at the Hull Drive parking lot; Landis Hall residents unload on University Way; Wildwood Hall residents unload at Varsity Drive (North) or the lot off W Jefferson St (South).
- Parking
- After unloading, move your vehicle to a parking garage - you can then walk back to your hall to finish setting up your room.
- What you'll receive
- Your room key at check-in - bring a photo ID (your FSUCard is preferred, but a state-issued ID works). Limited moving carts are available for checkout first come, first served at hall desks - bringing your own is encouraged.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Salley Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyWildwood Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyLandis Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Florida State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Nole Orientation (register by May 5, 2026)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,850
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.2 miles
- Publix0.6 miles
- Target1 miles
- Walgreens1.2 miles
- Walmart3.8 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Florida State University.
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