It's All Academic Appendix Engage 100

The QUEST Scholars Program of FSU's Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE) is designed to invest in students for their success at FSU and beyond. Students in the CARE Summer Bridge Program will meet with assigned peer leaders weekly to build community, strengthen connection to FSU, and establish plans for their future. *For CARE Summer Bridge Program students only.

Designed specifically for Music majors, this seminar helps students build community, develop healthy study habits, establish academic and career goals, and learn what it means to be a Seminole in the College of Music. *For Music majors only.

The University Honors Colloquium is a required, peer‑led course for all first‑year Honors students that supports their transition from high school to college. The course focuses on personal growth, academic and intellectual development, and community building within Honors.  Students admitted to the University Honors Program starting in Summer B must enroll in their Honors colloquium in Summer B. Those starting in the Fall will enroll in their Honors colloquium in the Fall. *For Honors students only.

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Fall Sections

Don’t just “figure out” college, design it. In this course, you’ll learn how to use modern tools, campus resources, and simple strategies to stay on track, reduce stress, and make college work for you. You’ll leave with your own game plan for success at FSU.

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Fall Sections

The purpose of SLS 1004: Strategies for Academic Success is to connect and support students in various STEM fields as they navigate their first semester of college. The curriculum covers effective study techniques tailored for STEM majors, professional communication skills, helping students identify and apply for research labs and internships, and career exploration. Students will develop a professional LinkedIn profile and a resume with guidance from the Career Center’s STEM Liaison. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the academic strategies needed to be successful as a STEM major, have a supportive STEM community from which to build, and a path to explore for their career goals. Enroll in SLS 1004 to take the first step towards achieving your academic and career aspirations in the STEM fields!

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Fall Sections

This section of The Florida State Experience course is geared towards incoming students in a declared STEM major (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc.) The course is designed to help set up STEM students for success by developing effective study skills, understanding challenges that exist for STEM majors, and by beginning to utilize campus resources available at FSU.

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Veganism, fast fashion, zero waste, what is sustainability anyway? Does it matter if you skip the straw? Post #ClimateMarch? Get involved with Sustainable Campus as we discuss practical ways to create a more sustainable society and deconstruct sustainability trends to dispel common sustainability myths.

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This course helps you figure out who you are, who you want to be, and where you want to go. It teaches you to use the Design Thinking process to actively create the life you want based on your interests, strengths, characteristics, values. This course also explores your purpose in college, selecting your major, educational wayfinding, innovating Florida State experiences, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and creating your preliminary post-graduation plan. This hands-on class utilizes small group discussions, personal and group reflections, in-class activities, field experiences, and design team collaboration. It could also lead to supportive friendships and mentoring support.

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This course supports students’ transition to FSU by focusing on academic success, personal growth, and building meaningful connections. Students develop strategies for thriving in their first year and begin forming the relationships that will support their goals and sense of belonging.

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Fall Sections

If you are accepted into an Living-Learning Community (LLC), where students with a shared interest live in the same residence hall, you will also take a few classes together and find friends and mentors for life. Some LLCs are designed for students in any major; others are limited by major or career field. Each LLC has a required colloquium course which meets the Engage 100 requirement too. To learn more, visit llc.fsu.edu. Each LLC requires enrollment in a colloquium course, so course codes vary.

See the LLC appendix in "It's All Academic". 

The QUEST Scholars Program of FSU’s Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE) is designed to invest in students for their success at FSU and beyond. QUEST Scholars can expect to have access to transition, academic and developmental services to thrive at Florida State and set the stage for a positive post-graduation experience. Students will meet with assigned peer leaders weekly to build community, strengthen connection to FSU and establish their plan for their college quest. *For CARE Quest Scholars only.

Designed for first‑year Service Scholars, this course (SOW1054) introduces students to the Tallahassee community through at least 20 hours of service across five areas. Students explore local social issues and build the foundation for meaningful service‑based leadership. Enrollment in SOW1054 occurs after formal acceptance into the program. *For Service Scholars only.

Students accepted to UROP engage in an introductory research experience. The course (IDS2920) includes research skill development, engagement with faculty or graduate student mentors, and exploration of research opportunities across campus. Enrollment in IDS2920 occurs after formal acceptance into the program. *For UROP students only.

FIG enrollment is OPEN for Fall 2026! https://fig.undergrad.fsu.edu

A FIG is a cluster of high-demand first-year courses grouped by major or an academic theme. Each cluster is grouped with a distinct FIG Colloquium class (IDS1921). Each IDS1921 FIG Colloquium is led by an undergraduate peer leader with experience in that academic area. This seminar-style class introduces students to FSU's academic culture, campus resources, and engagement opportunities, helping them navigate everything the university offers. 

Students will explore the three fundamental components of Florida State University’s Exploratory program: Self Exploration, Major Exploration, and Career Exploration as they research majors and ask questions to provoke reflection and goal setting that ultimately results in selecting a major confidently. *For Exploratory majors only.

The Exploring Health Professions seminar will inform students on healthcare and the health professions, knowledge of the various roles of the healthcare team, the resources to help students explore their career interests and goals and informs students on health professional graduate programs. *For Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences majors only.

This course requires students to identify an appropriate (approved) Experiential/Laboratory Learning venue to shadow, volunteer, or visit as part of the course requirement to engage and experience the real world of healthcare settings or health-related research laboratories. This seminar facilitates student engagement in experiential learning, promotes thoughtful reflection on academic and pre-professional experiences, and stimulates discussion of various career options.

This Engage 100 course is geared for incoming students interested in a career in business. Through active engagement with FSU alumni and College of Business faculty, the course will introduce you to different career options and help you develop an academic road map to a achieve your professional goals. Moreover, the program will foster a sense of community and lasting relationships with other business-intent students and encourage involvement in College of Business activities. *For Business majors only.

The aims of this course are for you to meet students with similar interests, explore the resources that FSU has to offer, equip yourself for success in your major, and discover the many career possibilities available to History majors. The class will discuss a range of topics, attend department-, college-, and university-wide events, and explore ways of using History in future careers. Meetings will culminate in short reflective exercises.

This course is designed exclusively for first-semester students who earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree while in high school. Students in this course will proactively reflect on how the high school AA degree impacts their identity and plans at Florida State. Moreover, students will explore FSU’s resources and culture and learn from fellow students and high school AA peer leaders by engaging in active dialogue. *For students who earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in high school.

This course is designed specifically for first or second semester students who have declared Nursing, NFA as their major. The class meets once a week and centers around the nursing profession and the admission requirements needed to enter the College of Nursing at FSU. Weekly guest speakers include members of the nursing faculty, nursing advisors, nurse leaders from the community and successful Nole Nurse Alumni who are working in the profession. Community involvement is also a key component of this course as we will be volunteering together as a group in at least one community program during the semester. *For Nursing majors only.

This course invites residential students new to FSU’s campus to explore strategies for success in the areas of respect, wellness, scholarship, and connection. Through group discussion, workshops, and meaningful experiences, students will formulate personal wellness goals, develop social and campus connections, understand their personal impact on community, enhance their academics through building better study skills, and recognize the influence of social identities and their role in communities. *For students living on campus. 

Participating in the Out-of-State Student Success course will allow first-year students the opportunity to explore what FSU campus. Students will participate in small group discussions and activities geared toward fostering FSU pride. Through guest speakers and activities, students will explore resources connected to career and professional readiness. The Out-of-State Student Success (IDS1107) course is designed for first-year students who are from beyond Florida, and provides a set of experiences that will introduce them to the academic culture at Florida State University while also promoting connectedness to FSU and the Tallahassee community.

Do you like watching movies and discussing them with friends? This course uses engaging movies to dive deep into how disability, identity, and opportunity influence the way we connect with others. By blending weekly movie discussions with direct links to FSU academic pathways and campus organizations, you’ll leave the course with new campus connections, new friends, and a deeper understanding of how media influences our lives.

Explore the arts at FSU through an engaging course that introduces you to visual art, design, theatre, and dance. You’ll take part in hands-on activities, visit performances and museums, and meet the people who make up FSU’s creative community. It’s a great way to discover your interests, build your creativity, and see what it’s like to study the arts in college.

Future Innovators

The Future Innovators section of the Florida State Experience specializes in working with first-time in college students to promote academic success in your freshman year and beyond. This section will specifically introduce you to programs, services and resources here at FSU to assist you in engaging in innovative research, events and entrepreneurship. In addition, within this section you will plot a course of action (Game Plan) to take advantage of these resources throughout your time here at Florida State University. The resources and programs you will engage with will educate you about activities during and beyond your first semester. The meeting schedule will represent a wide range of potential student interests from technology-based activities to international programs. In the first week of the course, you will complete a questionnaire so that there will be a better understanding of your interests in research and general innovation. This will help to tailor the semester activities to the needs and interests of the class.

Innovators x

The Future Innovators X section will focus on skill development and technological exploration. Throughout the semester, students will dive into the dynamic world of innovative technologies, including 3D printing, immersive media, and app development. You will engage in hands-on learning experiences aimed at introducing these cutting-edge tools and techniques. You will be introduced to impactful individuals, programs, and resources within FSU's vibrant ecosystem, all geared towards igniting your passion for innovation and problem solving. We will explore a diverse range of student interests, from coding and prototyping to launching your own entrepreneurial ventures. Each class session will be a dynamic blend of interactive workshops, guest visitors, and hands-on experiences, providing you with ample opportunities to experiment, create, and innovate. 

This course will be class-discussion and group activity based. Our small community of scholars will cover a variety of topics related to data literacy: graphing, information, and statistics. We will be especially concerned with how statistics and graphs can be used to deceive us; and how to combat that using resources such as the library. We will use some math, but we will keep it accessible to all. We will build our critical thinking skills by evaluating information sources.

This course will cover a variety of topics related to critical thinking including evaluating research and scholarly literature, artificial intelligence applications in higher education, scholarly/scientific communication, and spotting fake news/information. Resources and examples will focus on health topics and health literacy. This course will be entirely class-discussion and group activity based. While there will be no homework or activities to hand in, students must be prepared to be focused and engaged on each week’s topic as a requirement to pass the course. This engagement program specializes in working with first year college students to promote retention and academic success in the freshmen year and beyond.

Students with an interest in developing culturally relevant service leadership skills, regardless of the previous experiences in service, will explore the many elements that support meaningful community engagement. Students will work with mentors connected to service leadership programs in the Center for Leadership & Social Change and will be given opportunities to apply skill sets developed within the course.

Through this course, students will identify and reassess their own prior service experiences, connect with the local community in a variety of ways that foster new perspectives and reflect on how identities, skills and goals empower them as leaders in their service journey.

This course invites first-year students to experience the many opportunities Florida State University has to offer and chart their own course to a successful college experience. Students will explore their own identities and values, engage with campus resources, and apply college success strategies to effectively navigate their transition to FSU. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Describe the unique history, traditions, and values of Florida State University.
• Identify appropriate campus resources and involvement opportunities to aid in their transition to college.
• Implement effective time management and study strategies in order to achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Recognize the impact of their social identities in their life and campus community.
• Create their own curricular and co-curricular collegiate success plan.