Social Science & Public Affairs Living-Learning Community
College of Social Sciences
Florida State University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Questions: Applying to the Program

Applications

• 1. How do I apply to the Social Science & Public Affairs Living-Learning Community?
• 2. Will I get higher priority by applying early?
• 3. Is the application deadline important?
• 4. Do I have to declare a certain major to apply?
• 5. Can I get admitted as a "legacy"?
• 6. What criteria do you use to evaluate the applications?

Decisions

• 7. I was invited to be a part of the Social Science & Public Affairs Community as well as another living-learning community. Can I do both?
• 8. I was invited to be a part of the Social Science & Public Affairs Community as well as the Honors program. Can I do both?
• 9. I was invited to be a part of the Social Science & Public Affairs Community but my roommate preference was not. Can we still be roommates?
• 10. I was listed as an alternate for the Social Science & Public Affairs Community. What are my chances of getting in?
• 11. I was not invited to be part of the Social Science & Public Affairs Community. Can I still reside in the residence hall?
• 12. I wrote a really good essay, and my grades are really good -- why didn't I get into the Social Science & Public Affairs Community?

Other Resources

• FSU's Prospective Students page offers links to all of the information and services that students considering FSU are likely to need, ranging from online applications to housing and financial aid information and opportunities for campus tours.
• FSU's Living and Learning Programs FAQ page answers more questions dealing with applications and roommates, and our Admissions page offers information about the application and admissions process for this Community specifically.

Questions: The Social Science & Public Affairs Living-Learning Community

• 1. Do I need to register for the Public Affairs colloquium?
• 2. Do I need to register for any in-house courses in the Social Science & Public Affairs Community?
• 3. Do I need to attend the Broad and Anderson Lectures at FSU?
• 4. Do I need to attend all of the Community's events and activities?
• 5. Do I need to declare a certain major to stay in the Social Science & Public Affairs Community?

Questions: Living Here

• FSU's Housing Office FAQ page answers questions dealing with roommates, appliances, mail service, pets, transportation, and more.

Questions: Academics at FSU

Specific Questions

• 1. Do I need an FSU e-mail account?
• 2. What are my options for majors and minors in the social sciences?
• 3. What are my career options with a social science degree?
• 4. What is the best pre-law major?
• 5. Where can I get academic advising?

Other Resources

• FSU's FSYou StudentsFirst portal offers links to all of the information and services that students are likely to need, ranging from course listings and registration to financial aid, news, and campus maps and directories.
• The College of Social Sciences' Prospective Student FAQ and Current Student FAQ pages answer additional questions related to internships, study abroad programs, degree requirements, career options, and more.

Other Questions

• If you have a question that is not answered here or on these other FAQ pages, please contact us.

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