Dear Resident:

Welcome to Florida State and your residence hall community. It is indeed a special time as you transition into one of the most exciting chapters of your life, attending college. Some of the adjustments will be challenging to you. At the same time, you will grow in ways you many not have expected through the sense of community that you and your neighbors will develop throughout the course of the academic year.

The residence hall community can become a very strong one where people know, care, and watch out for each other if you help the staff to make it so. Your community relies on your full participation and involvement. Each hall offers a wide array of programs and activities to assist you in your transition to college and FSU. And you will have easy access to a number of services that can help you maximize the benefits of living on campus. Consider becoming a hall government leader or a volunteer to work with activities planned in your hall. If you are unsure about ways to become involved, your Resident Assistant (RA) can guide you in the right direction.

Being a responsible member of your hall community requires a commitment to community standards that exist to maintain an atmosphere supportive of your academic goals. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines that appear in this handbook.
I hope that this will be a very special year for you, one full of new friendships and academic success. As you meet the challenges ahead, know that there are many people nearby ready to assist you. Your Resident Assistant and other staff are here to support you. Let us work with you as you begin a successful year at Florida State. We’re glad you’re here.

Sincerely,

Rita M. Moser

Director, University Housing