FSU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
UNDERGRADUATE ADDMISSION APPLICATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
Information Sessions
November 9, 2015 (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
January 19, 2016 (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Information sessions for the 2016 applications will be held in University Center
Building D, room 1101 (UCD1101).
Online Registration Form
January 6, 2016
Please download and submit the Online Registration Form beginning January 6,
2016. A printed copy of the online registration form should be submitted as part
of the final Admission Application Package.
(Note: Please list the same email address on all of your application materials).
Admission Application Package and Final Application Deadline
February 1, 2016, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
Please download and complete the 2016 Undergraduate Admission Application
Package. The complete package and supporting materials must be received by
the School of Communication on or before February 1, 2016, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
Notification of Admission Decisions
Friday, March 11, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Students will be sent notification of the admission decisions through the email
address listed in their Online Registration Form. Decisions will be released on or
before Friday, March 11, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Admission Appeals
Friday, April 1, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Letters of appeal must be received within two weeks of the “notification of
admission decisions.” Appeal decisions will be released on or before Friday, April
1, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EST.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE - Summer and Fall Admissions
The Undergraduate Application Online Registration Form and all portions of the paperbased application package must be received by the “final application deadline” to be
considered for both summer and fall admissions.
Please note that the FSU School of Communication major program areas are limited
access. With few exceptions, each major program requires two (2) years to complete.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Students who wish to major in Communication must have fulfilled the following
requirements in order for their application to be reviewed:
1. Applicants must have an all-college GPA of a 3.0 or higher through the most recent
Fall semester,
2. All required coursework and exam credits must be reflected on the submitted
transcript(s) and/or the current spring class schedule(s).
The required coursework and exam credits include:
1. Two (2) successfully completed Liberal Studies English courses as accepted by FSU
2. Two (2) successfully completed Liberal Studies math courses as accepted by FSU
3. A minimum of 52 completed hours of undergraduate coursework as accepted by FSU
Transfer applicants currently attending a Florida public institution: The requirements of two
Liberal Studies English and two Liberal Studies math courses may be met through completion of
an AA degree by the end of the current application spring semester. Applicants must provide
proof of graduation from their Registrar’s office. Proof is defined as a completed application to
graduate in the current spring semester (which must have a signature of a university official) or
a letter from the Registrar indicating that the AA degree will be earned in the current spring
semester.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
For the areas of Advertising, Digital Media Production, and Public Relations, faculty
members will review the applications, placing appropriate weight on the following
factors and on materials relevant to each field:
1. GPA in all college coursework,
2. Record of academic success in communication and communication-related courses,
3. Quality of writing or video production in application materials,
4. Student’s personal statement of well-defined goals and expectations related to the
chosen field,
5. Previous high school, college, or professional experiences related to the field.
For the area of Media/Communication Studies, students will be admitted based upon
overall GPA until all available spaces are filled.
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NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS
Students will be sent notification regarding their acceptance or denial through the e-mail
address as listed on their Undergraduate Application Online Registration Form.
If admitted, on-campus students must attend a mandatory transition meeting for their
program of study. The transition meeting dates/times will be included in the notification
of acceptance email.
Please note, transfer students will not be required to attend the above mentioned
transition meeting as they will be required to attend a university orientation session at a
later date.
ADMISSION APPEALS
When preparing an appeal, the student must demonstrate and clearly document that
substantial errors affected the outcome of the admission decision and clearly document
those errors. Examples of such substantial errors include but are not limited to:
 New information not available by the application deadline. Example: a transcript
grade that was not posted through no fault of the student.
 Revised information not available by the application deadline. Example: a grade
change or CLEP score that was not posted through no fault of the student.
*Please note that a request to review an application for a second time does not qualify as
a sufficient reason for appeal.
Requests must contain reasons why reconsideration is warranted. Appeals must be in
writing and directed to Dr. Gary Heald, School Director, School of Communication, Suite
3100 University Center Building C, The Florida State University, Post Office Box
3062664, Tallahassee, Florida, 32306-2664.
Note: Please request a delivery confirmation from your mail carrier of choice. It is
the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received on or
before the submission deadline.
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FSU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
UNDERGRADUATE ADDMISSION APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Advertising, Digital Media Production and Public Relations Applications
NOTE: If you are applying to Media/Communication Studies as a secondary choice, you do not
need to complete the application package for that area. You can simply indicate your second
choice on the Application Cover Sheet and Online Registration Form.
MANDATORY ITEMS: These items below must be included in the order listed below and
stapled: (Note: Binders and folders cannot be accepted)
1. Completed copy of your Application Cover Sheet (see below, page 7).
2. Printed copy of the Application Online Registration Form. Be sure to include your
contact information, email address, ***EMPID, and major program area to which you
are applying on the form. (Note: Please list the same email address on all of your
application materials).
3. Printed unofficial or official transcript. Transcripts are subject to verification and must
reflect all college coursework attempted, including the most recent fall semester.
4. Printed copy of your current spring class schedule.
5. Personal statement indicating well-defined goals and expectations related to your
chosen field. The personal statement must not exceed 500 words and should also
include the following:
Advertising & Public Relations Applicants: (a) Briefly state your career goals and describe
any experiences related to your chosen emphasis area (i.e. internships, projects, publications,
etc.). (b) Is there anything about your GPA that does not reflect your ability or potential?
Digital Media Production Applicants: (a) What do you hope to get out of the Digital Media
Production Program? (b) What would you contribute to the Digital Media Production
Program? (c) Briefly describe a work situation in which you were involved when a problem
arose. Explain how you helped to resolve the problem. Please address all three questions.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION MATERIALS: The following supplemental materials
should be stapled together with the materials listed above:
Evidence of Experience:
Advertising and Public Relations applicants are encouraged to submit up to
three (3) portfolio items of any experiences in the profession (i.e. resume, graphic
design, writing sample). Paper-based materials cannot exceed 8.5” x 11” and must
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be stapled to the mandatory application materials. If you have work uploaded to a
personal website, you may include a link to the site in your supplemental
materials.
Digital Media Production applicants MUST submit evidence of video work that
does not exceed 5 minutes. Please be aware that supporting materials are essential
to the DMP selection process. The on-line sample reel must be accessible through
a URL, available on a host site such as YouTube or Vimeo. NO DVDs will be
accepted - only on-line sample reels. Please include the URL on an 8.5” x 11”
sheet of paper that is stapled to the other mandatory items listed above. You must
indicate on the sheet of paper what you contributed to each piece.
Letters of Recommendation:
Advertising, Public Relations and Digital Media Production applicants may
submit up to three (3) letters of recommendation (not from FSU Communication
professors) that address relevant experience. Letters must be submitted with the
application package.
Note: Professional materials submitted as a part of the application
process should be clearly labeled and may be retrieved from
UCC, Suite 3100 following the completion of the application
process. Applicants will have until the end of March to retrieve
their professional materials.
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FSU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
UNDERGRADUATE ADDMISSION APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Media / Communication Studies (M/CS) Applications
NOTE: If you are applying to Media/Communication Studies as a secondary choice, you do not
need to complete the application package for that area. You can simply indicate your second
choice on the Application Cover Sheet and Online Registration Form.
MANDATORY ITEMS: Must be included in this order and stapled (binders and folders
will not be accepted):
1. Completed copy of your Application Cover Sheet (see below, page 7).
2. Printed copy of the Application Online Registration Form. Be sure to include your
contact information, email address, ***EMPID, and major program area to which you are
applying on the form. (Note: Please list the same email address on all of your
application materials).
3. Printed unofficial or official transcript. Transcripts are subject to verification and must
reflect all college coursework attempted, including the most recent fall semester.
4. Printed copy of your current spring class schedule.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION MATERIALS: No supplemental application
materials will be necessary for admission to the M/CS area.
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FSU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION COVERSHEET
Please Note: Each applicant MUST complete the Application Online Registration Form prior to
submission of the completed application package. A printed copy of this Application Online
Registration Form must be submitted with your completed application package. Please consult
the application instructions and checklist for more information.
STEP ONE: CHECK YOUR MAJOR PROGRAM APPLICATION AREA(S)
FIRST CHOICE:
SECOND CHOICE:
_____Advertising
_____Media/Communication Studies
_____Public Relations
_____I do not have a second choice
_____Digital Media Production
_____Media/Communication Studies
STEP TWO: ARE YOU A TRANSFER STUDENT (including AA degree recipients)?
Do you currently attend another institution other than FSU?
Please circle:
YES
NO
Acceptance to a major program area in the School of Communication does not guarantee
admission to The Florida State University. If you are not currently enrolled at FSU, you
must also apply and be accepted to the University through the FSU Office of Admissions.
Additionally, if you are receiving your AA degree from a Florida public institution you
must provide proof of graduation from their Registrar’s office.
STEP THREE: COMPLETE YOUR PAPER-BASED APPLICATION PACKAGE.
Please consult the application checklist to make sure you submit all of the required
materials. Transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted as part of the
application package. Do not send them separately. All completed application packages,
whether mailed or hand delivered, must be delivered to the FSU School of
Communication by the “final application deadline:”
FSU School of Communication Address:
Dr. Gary Heald - Director
School of Communication
296 Champions Was
Suite 3100, University Center C, FSU
P.O. Box 3062664
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2664
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FSU SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION COVERSHEET
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Note: Please request a delivery confirmation from your mail carrier of choice. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received on or before
the submission deadline.
“By signing below, I certify that I have carefully read the FSU School of Communication
undergraduate application procedures. I have completed the application, and submitted the
appropriate materials for the major program area(s) to which I am applying - - - including
accurate GPA, transcript and prerequisite information as required.”
Full Name:
*** FSU EMPID:
Signature:
Date:
EMAIL: ___________________________________
(Note: Please list the same email address on all of your application materials).
______________________
*** “The FSU EMPLID is a unique, nine-digit number issued to all Prospective Students,
Admitted or Current Students, Faculty and Staff, and Sponsored Guests of Florida State
University.”
http://faq.its.fsu.edu/Computing/Accounts/EMPLID/What-is-an-EMPLID-and-how-do-I-getmine
 An EMPLID is provided to admissions applicants during the FSUID Registration
process.
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After submission of the initial FSUID Registration form, prospective students will
receive an email from profilesetup@apps.oti.fsu.edu that contains their EMPLID
number.
o NOTE: International applicants will also receive their FSU-assigned temporary
student ID number in the email message that also
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o contains their EMPLID.
o If a current or prospective student has lost their initial FSUID Registration email
notification, they may use the EMPLID Lookup Tool to recover their EMPLID.
NOTE: The EMPLID Lookup Tool requires an applicant to enter the email
address associated with their temporary Guest FSUID.

Current students can find their EMPLID number in their FSUID Account Information.
o The FSUID Account Information page can also be accessed within my.fsu.edu, by
clicking on the Secure Apps tab and then the FSUID Identity Management link.
o Otherwise, current students with a permanent FSUID account can contact the
Office of the University Registrar (850-644-1050) to recover their EMPLID.
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This document is available in an alternative format from the FSU School of
Communication.
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