Academic Program Guide
Declaring a Major
University Policies
100

What is a mapping milestone?

Courses, specific grades in courses, and/or GPAs that must be achieved by specified terms/semesters

100

When can you declare a major?

At any point! As long as you are on track

100

How many credit hours per semester is considered full-time?

12 credit hours

200

What is a Term 1 milestone for everyone?

ENC1101

200

Where do you go to declare a major?

That major’s advising department

200

What is the name for FSU’s general education and graduation requirements?

CoreFSU

300

Where do you find the prerequisites for a major?

In the Program Description in the Academic Program Guide

300

Name a major and its GPA requirement

Ex. Nursing and 3.0

300

Where can you find Academic Calendars with important dates for each semester, including registration guides?

The FSU Registrar website, under "Bulletins"

400

What tool can you use to compare requirements for two majors?

Major Comparisons tab in the Academic Program Guide

400

At how many credit hours can you add a second major?

52 credit hours

400

How many hours are you required to take over the summer before you graduate?

9 credit hours (spaced out; not every summer)

500

Name two majors that require an application/audition (specialized enrollment)

Advertising, Athletic Training, Studio Art (BFA), Digital Media Production, Dance, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Picture Arts, Music, Nursing, Public Relations, Social Work, Communication Science & Disorders, Sport Management, Theatre (BFA)

500

Name the three undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts

500

For the majority of majors, how many credit hours do you need to graduate?

Most majors require 120 credit hours.

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