🏠 Florida State University — Parent Guide

🏠 How housing selection works at Florida State University

Florida State University does not require students to live on campus, but incoming freshmen who apply by the priority deadline are guaranteed housing. FSU has a large on its main campus in Tallahassee and offers a variety of living options from traditional residence halls to apartment-style communities.

First-Year Housing:Freshmen apply for housing in the winter/spring before enrollment, ranking preferences by area. The main freshman-concentrated halls include Deviney, McCollum, Reynolds, Dorman, Kellum, and the Wildwood complex. Students indicate preferences for room type (double, single) and lifestyle preferences (quiet hours, substance-free options).

Living Learning Communities:FSU offers several LLCs integrating housing with academic or interest-based programming. houses both the Honors LLC (for Honors students) and the Global Affairs Living Learning Community. Other programs include service-focused and identity-based communities. LLC placement is part of the housing application.

Upperclass and Apartment Housing:Jennie Murphree, Cawthon, Bryan, and the Apartments offer housing for upperclassmen. The Tradition and other newer apartment-style complexes on the periphery of campus cater to juniors and seniors seeking a more independent living setup.

Off-Campus Context:Tallahassee has a large student rental market. Many FSU sophomores, juniors, and seniors live off campus, especially in the areas south of campus along Tennessee Street and surrounding neighborhoods.