First Semester Abroad Program

London, Florence, Panama City, or Valencia

Did you apply to attend the Florida State University for the Fall semester but received an offer of admission for the Spring semester instead?

Are you ready to become a ‘Nole now? You don’t need to wait until Spring 2014! You can enroll as a Florida State student this Fall through the First Semester Abroad (FSA) program. You may choose one of four exciting locations: London, England; Florence, Italy, Panama City, Panama; or Valencia, Spain. Simply click on the buttons to the right to begin.

We place great emphasis on ensuring your progress toward graduation will not be impeded by participating in this program. Classes you take can meet requirements of the Liberal Studies program, your minor, and perhaps even for your major. (Those intending to major in the sciences should choose the Panama City or Valencia location.) Other academic benefits include small classes, personal attention from your faculty members, and courses that incorporate local academic, historical and cultural resources into the fabric of student learning.

Each site abroad has a local staff of professionals who provide support and services to help you address the challenges of university life abroad. Our facilities, programs and excursions provide an environment conducive to academic achievement as well as social and personal development. In addition, Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid can be applied towards FSA program fees, as can other forms of financial aid.

For location-specific information, click the buttons on the right.

For more information, please contact Lauren Schoenberger or Betty Seymour in the International Programs office, phone (850) 644-3272, toll free (800) 374-8581. There is limited space available for this program, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2013. Acceptance may be offered on a space-available basis after the deadline. We hope to have you as a part of the Florida State family through the FSA Program.

Click here to view the on-campus pre-departure orientation slide shows.