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Experience Florida State University

We are excited about your interest in visiting Florida State University! We have a variety of opportunities to help you learn more about the admissions process and student life. To explore academic college and department tours options, visit:  visit.fsu.edu/department-tours .

In-Person Events

Campus visits.

Join us for a general admissions information session and walking tour of campus. On this tour our student Ambassadors will guide you through campus stopping along the way to see classroom buildings, a model residence hall room, student dining options, and more.   

To register for an in-person campus tour, please follow these steps:

  • Select the date you wish to visit using the calendar.
  • Select an available tour time.
  • Complete the campus tour registration form.

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  • Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2024
  • Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5, 2024

Spring classes begin January 8, 2024 and continue through April 26, 2024.  Summer classes will take place May 13, 2024 through August 2, 2024.

Virtual Events

Information sessions.

We're excited to get connected and want you to have every opportunity to get to know Florida State University! Our Admissions Counselors and Student Ambassadors are available through a variety of virtual events where you can experience FSU from anywhere in the world.

Currently, we are offering the following events:

  • First-Year Admissions Information Sessions:  Admissions counselors will explain how to apply as a first-year applicant and provide information about academic scholarships. 
  • Transfer Admissions Information Sessions: During this presentation transfer admission counselors will explain the application process and go over transfer admission requirements. 

To register for a virtual event, please follow these steps:

  • Select an available event time.
  • Complete the registration form.

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Tallahassee Campus Tour

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Welcome to Florida State University! You can explore FSU’s 485-acre campus in Tallahassee, Florida. We’re tucked into Florida’s Big Bend off I-10, and the white-sand beaches of the Gulf are only 60 miles away via beautiful, live-oak canopy roads. Enjoy everything nature has to offer in our Red Hills region while still having the conveniences of living in a thriving town. Not only is Tallahassee the state’s capital, but it offers amazing cuisine, award-winning parks, miles and miles of walking and biking trails, as well as cultural events occurring all year-round.

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International Experiences

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Campus History · Research

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William Johnston Building

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Robert Manning Strozier Library

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College of Medicine

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Personalized tour.

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University housing tour.

A tour of the on-campus housing at the Tallahassee campus.

Panama City Campus Tour

Welcome to Florida State University Panama City! You can explore FSU’s 26-acre regional campus in Bay County, Florida, home of “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.” While the area’s white sandy beaches, emerald green waters, and 320 days of sunshine a year attract thousands of visitors year-round, about 185,000 residents live in the county full-time. With the campus’s shady oaks and a beautiful view of North Bay, it is an ideal setting to make life-long friends, discover new talents, and become the person you are meant to be.

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Welcome to FSU, a preeminent Florida university. This self-guided tour will provide you with valuable information about our campus and community.

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Tallahassee

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The state capital of Florida, Tallahassee, roughly translated as "old fields" or "old town" from the Muskogean Indian language, is a vibrant community full of natural beauty and a thriving culture. With its rolling hills and canopy roads, Tallahassee is anything but what most people imagine when they think of Florida. Nestled among massive southern live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, our beautiful college town is simultaneously a respite from the hectic big cities and a lively community full of creativity. Here are just a few things we love about Tallahassee.

Engaged & Involved

As Florida's seat of government, Tallahassee is brimming with opportunities for civic engagement. If you're looking for a future in politics, internships are available in numerous branches of both state and local government. Florida State's Center for Leadership & Social Change and Leon County's Volunteer Services are great ways to get involved and help give back to the community. Those who want to make a difference on campus can find their place in the FSU Student Government Association .

Tree City, USA

Tallahassee is known for its trees. From majestic live oaks to tropical palms, we're surrounded by them. We take great pride in our city's natural beauty, for it has a lot to offer. A stroll through Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park will offer plenty of fantastic photo ops. The beautiful Cascades Park , in the heart of the city and just minutes from campus, is perfect for a jog. Known to some as " Trailahassee ", the region also offers numerous hiking and biking opportunities. When the summer sun is high, nothing can beat a dive into the cool waters of Wakulla Springs just south of town, or a tubing trip down one of the nearby rivers.

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Creative Capital

Being both a college town and state capital, Tallahassee is booming with arts and culture. Some of the city's more famous museums include the Museum of Florida History , the outdoor Tallahassee Museum , and the Tallahassee Automobile Museum whose collection includes Abraham Lincoln's horse drawn hearse and two Batmobiles. In and around downtown, you'll find all sorts of unique street art celebrating the city and state culture. On the First Friday of each month, the Railroad Square Art Park comes alive for a lively gallery hop. Music fans will find venues of all sizes, from the intimate confines of FSU's Club Downunder to the open-air amphitheater at Cascades Park .

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Tally Top Ten

  • Take in the view from the observation deck at the top of the Capitol.
  • Walk, jog, or bike down the Capital Cascades Trail, right through the heart of the city.
  • Check out the arts during First Friday at Railroad Square.
  • Dine and shop in the new College Town & Gaines Street districts.
  • Drive down one of the many historic canopy roads.
  • See incredible performances during the Opening Nights performing arts festival.
  • Take a tree-to-tree zip-line tour of the Tallahassee Museum.
  • Jump off the high-dive into the cool, clear waters of Wakulla Springs.
  • See some hot-rods at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum.
  • Cheer on the Seminoles!

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Foodie Favorites

Tallahassee's creative character extends into the world of food as well. The city is packed with unique and delicious options for every meal of the day. Here are just a few of our office's favorites.

Lucky Goat Coffee - Start your day with a caffeine kick courtesy of this local bean roaster, offering everything from hand-made lattes to on-tap cold brew. You can even grab a bag of beans from the shop and brew it yourself.

Wells Brothers Bar & Grill - A favorite of FSU students, and home to one of the most deliciously decadent burgers you'll ever bite into - the bacon and peanut butter topped "Lip Smacker".

Gaines Street Pies - Located on the recently-revived Gaines Street, this pizza place is packed with hungry students enjoying cleverly named pies loaded with toppings such as "The Metal Mike" and "Foxy Cleopatra". Don't forget the garlic knots!

Sweet Pea Café - With a focus on local, sustainable, vegan fare, Sweet Pea serves up eats for the Earth-conscious diner including their delicious vegan poutine and homemade baked goods.

Voodoo Dog - Dripping with kitschy punk style, this place is famous for their crazy hot dogs, including the bacon-wrapped, mac-n-cheese topped dog known simply as "The Jefferson".

Bella Bella - A favorite of ours for a romantic date night, serving up delicious homemade Italian classics in their cozy midtown location.

Gordo's Cuban Café - Tallahassee is about as far away from Miami as you can get without leaving the state, so thankfully we have Gordo's to provide our many students from south Florida with a taste of home.

Cabo's Island Grill - A true Tallahassee original where you can enjoy a delicious burger, massive burrito, or fresh-from-Florida seafood while soaking in the surf-rock atmosphere.

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Student Profiles

Amanda Schell

"My extracurricular activities were essential to my undergraduate experience at Florida State - there is more to the collegiate experience than just academics!" Amanda Schell Statistics & International Affairs

Connor Dacey

"Being an NOAA Ernest Hollings F. Scholar gave me the opportunity to travel across the country and meet and work with many respected professionals in our field." Connor Dacey Meteorology

Brian Menard

"I got to work with first-year students - and introduce them to leadership and getting involved with the community." Brian Menard Psychology

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Visit the College of Business

Visit the College of Business

The College of Business hosts a 30-minute, in-person tour on Fridays during the fall and spring semesters, starting at 11:00 a.m. Tours are hosted by business student ambassadors who are members of the college's Student Leadership Council . Guests will tour the Rovetta Business Building (RBB) and Rovetta Business Annex (RBA), current home to the College of Business.

Register for a Tour

To provide all guests with the best possible experience, we limit the number of guests for each tour. Pre-registration is requested at least two (2) business days prior to your visit.

The College of Business uses Eventbrite for scheduling tours. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

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About Our Location

The College of Business is located in the Rovetta Business Building (RBB) and the Rovetta Business Annex (RBA), which is in the northeast section of Florida State University’s downtown Tallahassee main campus of 463 acres. The college can easily be reached from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) via taxi or rental car within 15 minutes. It is a 16 minute drive (9.5 miles) by car from I-10 West.

Metered visitor parking is available in the Call Street parking lot or Woodward Avenue parking garage. Both locations are a short distance from the college. Utilizing the Florida State University map , both parking locations as well as the college’s Rovetta Business Building A and Rovetta Business Building B can be located through the search feature.

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Plan Your Visit

We would love to see you on campus! The College of Music Admissions Office offers daily admission information sessions and tours, and the  FSU Visitor Center  offers campus tours as well. If you plan to visit, we will be happy to help you build your itinerary in order to experience as much as possible while you are here. We look forward to meeting you!

Cant make it to campus? Weekly information sessions are hosted via Zoom throughout the week. 

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Summer 2020 College of Fine Arts Commencement Address

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Physical Address

Office of the Dean College of Fine Arts 236 Fine Arts Building 540 W. Call Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 P: 850-644-5244

Parking Information

Guests of the Dean may park in the lower metered spaced in the garage located on Call Street or temporarily park in the loading zone and visit the Office of the Dean to obtain a temporary parking permit.

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida’s capital city, not only has a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled natural adventure, but also an upbeat vitality that allows for nonstop fun! From arts and entertainment to outdoors and nature, you will never be bored. We have incredible weather, lush gardens, and over 306.5 miles of recreational trails to explore. Tallahassee also offers more than 28 museums, galleries, public art sculptures, monuments, and historic sites.

College of Fine Arts students thrive in Tallahassee, as Tallahassee is a major arts city. Welcome to Tallahassee , and welcome to Florida State University .

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The College of Fine Arts Recruitment Services Team would be happy to schedule a tour of one of our departments for you! We have six academic departments within the College of Fine Arts including Interior Architecture & Design, Art Education, Art History, Studio Art, the School of Theatre, and the School of Dance. Tours typically take around 30-45 minutes, depending on the program of interest and availability of spaces. They can be scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, excluding holidays. Additionally, if you plan to visit campus most of the day, we encourage you register for a campus walking tour provided by the FSU Visitor’s Center.

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FSU Visitor Center

Visitor Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays. Visitors to campus can register for walking tours, admission information sessions, and group tours. Space is limited, so it is important that you register in advance for your campus tour and/or admission information presentation.

FSU’s Visitor Services is located at the DeVoe L. Moore University Center in Building B.

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Student Life

The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

Florida State University offers a wide variety of extra activities on campus and around Tallahassee. Getting involved with the community is easy! Below are a few of the activities FSU offers to students to aid in engagement. For a complete list of ways to get involved visit the FSU student life page.

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Travel the world with the fsu alumni association.

Explore the world with fellow Noles. The Florida State University Alumni Association invites you to experience culturally rich travel destinations hand-selected with FSU alumni and friends in mind. Our highly-respected travel partners take care of our tour planning and logistics so all you have to plan on is enjoying your trip.

We have selected world-class guided tours for our travel program. Each remarkable itinerary offers an opportunity to visit iconic destinations, sample authentic cuisine and truly experience the local culture. We hope you will join us.

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Explore Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria

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Discover South Pacific Wonders with Optional Fiji Extension

April 17 — May 1, 2024

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Memorials of World War II

Oct 27 - Nov 6, 2024

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Iceland Expedition 

November 1 — November 5, 2023

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Ciao Italy featuring the Italian Riviera

August 31 — September 8, 2024

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Peru’s Inca Trail

October 5 — October 12, 2024

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Essential Europe Grad Trip

2025 dates coming soon!

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Passions and Pursuits: Golf in the South of France 

September 19 — September 28, 2023

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The Masters

April 10 — April 13, 2024

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Kentucky Derby

May 1 — May 5, 2024

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Indianapolis 500

May 24 — May 27, 2024

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Discover Egypt & The Nile Valley 

September 30 — October 13, 2023

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Antarctica Discovery

January 11 — January 22, 2024

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The Galapagos Islands

January 20 — January 27, 2024

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Southwest National Parks

May 1 — May 9, 2024

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Kenya Safari: The Big 5

June 26 — July 6, 2024

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Discover Southeast Alaska 

July 26 — August 2, 2024

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Northern Lights and the Wildlife of Northern Manitoba

September 15 – September 20, 2024

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Flavors of Provence by Luxury River Ship

October 2 – October 10, 2024

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Discover Egypt and the Nile Valley

November 2 – November 15, 2024

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The Alumni Association is happy to offer our own insurance through our trusted partner, Meyer and Associates. Individual travel insurance plans are available to meet various needs and budgets.

Learn more here, have any questions contact us at 850.644.2761 or [email protected].

      

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Visit the college.

The College of Nursing Student Services and Success office host a 1 hour, in person tour on select dates during the Fall and Spring semesters. Tours are hosted by student ambassadors of the College of Nursing who are members of the College of Nursing Leadership Council. Guest will tour Duxbury Hall (DUX), the current home to the College of Nursing, and our simulation labs.

REGISTRATION

To provide all guests with the best possible experience, we limit the number of guests for each tour. Pre-registration is required at least three (3) business days prior to your visit to confirm availability.

About our location

The College of Nursing is located in Duxbury Hall (DUX) which is in the center of campus, southeast of the FSU Student Union on Florida State University’s downtown Tallahassee main campus. The college can easily be reached from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) via taxi or rental car within 15 minutes. It is a 16 minute drive (9.5 miles) by car from I-10 West. Visitor parking is available at Woodward Parking garage located on Woodward Avenue directly adjacent to Duxbury Hall. Utilizing the Florida State University map , the College of Nursing can be found alphabetically under Duxbury Hall (DUX).

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O-M-A-H-A!! FSU set for the College World Series

Florida State will face North Carolina at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, as the Seminoles try to extend their season at College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Seminoles are making their 24th CWS appearance in program history and first since 2019. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.

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Florida’s capital city, not only has a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled natural adventure, but also an upbeat vitality that allows for nonstop fun! From arts and entertainment to outdoors and nature, you will never be bored. We have incredible weather, lush gardens, and over 306.5 miles of recreational trails to explore. Tallahassee also offers more than 28 museums, galleries, public art sculptures, monuments, and historic sites.

College of Fine Arts students thrive in Tallahassee, as Tallahassee is major arts city. Welcome to Tallahassee , and welcome to Florida State University .

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FSU Visitor Center

Visitor Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays. Visitors to campus can register for walking tours, admission information sessions, and group tours. Space is limited, so it is important that you register in advance for your campus tour and/or admission information presentation.

FSU’s Visitor Services is located at the DeVoe L. Moore University Center in Building B.

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Student Life

The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

Florida State University offers a wide variety of extra activities on campus and around Tallahassee. Getting involved with the community is easy! Below are a few of the activities FSU offers to students to aid in engagement. For a complete list of ways to get involved visit the FSU student life page.

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Transportation & Parking Services

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FSU's bus service, Seminole Express, runs throughout campus and is also available for visitors free of charge. Visit the Seminole Express Bus Service page for more details.

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Visitor Parking Lot:  Visitor parking is available at the University Center next to the FSU Visitors' Center . Parking is $2 per hour, with a max of $10 per day.

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Daily Visitor Permit:  Visitor parking permits are available for purchase here: permits.parking.fsu.edu . These permits may be purchased for $6/daily. Vehicles with visitor permits may park in any non-gated faculty/staff space as well as student spaces.

Semesterly Visitor Permits:  Visitor parking permits are available for purchase here: permits.parking.fsu.edu . These permits may be purchased for $65/semester. Vehicles with visitor permits may park in any non-gated faculty/staff space (red lines) as well as student spaces (white lines).    Requires vacating Booster lots on home football game weekends - review map here for details .

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For  Jim Pitts , the greatest return on investment in study abroad has always been its impact on students and faculty. As director of  International Programs  at Florida State University since 1995, Pitts has traveled the world while steering the organization to sound success. Now, after more than five decades at Florida State, Pitts is stepping down from the helm and into retirement. His last day is June 30.  Read more …

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Luke Clanton tees off on the sixth hole during the third round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2) in Village of Pinehurst, N.C. on Saturday, June 15, 2024. (Jeff Haynes/USGA)

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They paid attention ?? pic.twitter.com/8K7ps4S6kK — FSU Golf (@FSUGolf) June 17, 2024
THAT close to a hole-out for eagle on 18 for @FSUGolf sensation Luke Clanton , and a well-deserved ovation. pic.twitter.com/sWdS3tqsPL — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2024

Four runs late, walk-off stun FSU baseball in 2024 College World Series opener

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No. 8 Florida State baseball had the game on the tip of its fingers but watched it slip away in its 2024 College World Series opener.

Top-ranked Tennessee stunned FSU with a 12-11 walk-off victory Friday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Volunteers advanced into the winners' bracket of the eight-team, double-elimination tournament against North Carolina Sunday at 7 p.m.

To stay alive, FSU must beat Virginia in an elimination game Sunday at 2 p.m.

The Seminoles twice were a strike away from beating the Vols, who rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth.

Dylan Dreiling RBI single to left-center field with two outs clinched the game.

The Vols ended the game with four consecutive two-out hits.

Tennessee's Christian Moore set the Volunteers up in position to win with a two-strike, two-out double into the left-field corner. Moore went 5 of 6 and hit for the cycle (single, double, triple and home run). It is the second cycle in CWS history.

That brought up Blake Burke, who delivered the tying single up the middle. This came after third-base umpire Shawn Rakos signaled Burke checked his swing on a pitch with two strikes.

Burke moved to second on Billy Amick's single. Dreiling followed and drove in the winning run on the second pitch from Connor Hults on a drive into left-center field.

While neither side played cleanly the entire game, with five errors combined, the offenses made up for it with 31 total hits.

FSU was on the board first, following a wild pitch that would lead to a Max William score. Tennesee would take four runs in the first two innings. Two of them were unearned due to errors.

Tennessee went deep to its bullpen after starting pitcher Chris Stamos only lasted 0.1. Six pitchers took the field the whole game.

FSU made an early comeback after trailing 4-1 by orchestrating six runs in the top third. Jaime Ferrer gave FSU a comfortable 9-4 lead after hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning.

After two scoreless innings, Tennessee rebuilt its momentum with two home runs by Kavares Tears and Moore.

Marco Dinges' RBI double gave FSU a needed four-run lead. Dinges led the Seminoles with three hits. Ferrer led with four RBI.

Jamie Arnold didn't have his best night. In five innings, he allowed eight hits, six runs, four walks and a throwing error. Conner Whittaker took over in the sixth inning as the relief pitcher.

Whittaker threw 71 pitches in 3.1 innings, the most he has thrown since returning from his injury. Brennan Oxford took over but was relieved by Conner Hults, who surrendered the game-winning hit.

Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at [email protected] or on X @_Da_pistol

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Griff O'Ferrall throws out a runner from shortstop during the Virginia baseball game vs. North Carolina at the 2024 College World Series.

No. 12 Virginia (46-17) was eliminated from the 2024 College World Series in a 7-3 loss to No. 8 Florida State (48-16) on Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. See a full play-by-play and live analysis for the game in the thread below. Read a recap of the game here: Virginia Eliminated From College World Series in 7-3 Loss to Florida State Note: most recent updates are at the top of the page in reverse chronological order. Refresh the page for updates.

FINAL | Virginia 3, Florida State 7

Top of the 9th Griff O'Ferrall grounds out to third in what could be his final at-bat as a Cavalier. Henry Godbout draws a five-pitch walk, giving UVA a one-out baserunner. Casey Saucke hits a line drive to short and Lodise makes the catch and fires to first to double up Godbout to end the game. Florida State wins 7-3 and Virginia is eliminated from the College World Series.

Bottom of the 8th Into the game now for Virginia is freshman righty Matt Augustin (4.28 ERA). Augustin gets Ferrer to fly out to right field. Cantu grounds out to second. Lodise flies out to center field to end the inning. We head to the ninth with the Cavaliers needing to score four runs to keep their season alive. UVA 3, FSU 7 | End 8th

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Top of the 8th Somewhat surprisingly, Carson Dorsey remains on the mound to start the eighth inning with a pitch count of 103. Ference turns on an 0-2 pitch from Dorsey and drives it into left field for a leadoff single. And that will now officially do it for Carson Dorsey, who exits with a statline of 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs on 9 hits and 7 strikeouts. Dorsey is replaced by lefty Brennen Oxford (3.44 ERA), who will face Harrison Didawick with a runner on first and no outs. Oxford's 0-1 pitch to Ford gets away from Jaxson West and to the backstop, allowing Ference to move into scoring position at second. Didawick strikes out swinging for the first out of the inning. Anderson hits a slow grounder up the middle and Ference moves to third, but Anderson is thrown out at first for the second out. Home plate ump Linus Baker takes a foul ball under the chin and is getting looked at by the training staff. Anthony Stephan hits a deep drive to left-center field and it goes off the wall for an RBI double, scoring Ference from third to make it 7-3. Virginia pinch hits Bobby Whalen for Luke Hanson and Whalen flies out to right-center field to end the inning. The Cavaliers score one, but still trail by four and they're down to their final three outs. UVA 3, FSU 7 | Mid 8th

Bottom of the 7th Smith hits a grounder to shortstop and O'Ferrall makes a great play, spinning and throwing to first in time to record the out. Tibbs III hits a grounder into the shift and O'Ferrall makes the play from his spot to the right of second base. O'Ferrall stays busy, fielding the grounder from Dinges and recording the final out of the seventh inning. UVA 2, FSU 7 | End 7th

Top of the 7th: Ethan Anderson hits a line drive into the left field corner for a leadoff single to start the seventh. Anthony Stephan hits a bouncer to the right side and by the time Faurot gets to the ball, there's no play to be made and Stephan reaches with an infield single. Virginia has runners on first and second with no outs. Hanson chases a high fastball and strikes out swinging for the first out of the inning. O'Ferrall just barely misses out an extra base hit as his line drive lands foul by a foot or two and then strikes out swinging for the second out. Henry Godbout hits a line drive to left field and Ferrer appeared to have made a nice sliding catch, but the ball pops out of his glove as he went to the ground. Anderson scores from second and Virginia is finally on the board. It's 7-1 Florida State. Casey Saucke hits a looping single into left-center field and Stephan scores from second to make it 7-2. Carson Dorsey is now above 100 pitches for the day, but he remains in the game and strikes out Henry Ford with a curve ball to end the inning with the Seminoles still leading by five runs. UVA 2, FSU 7 | Mid 7th

Bottom of the 6th Alex Lodise turns on the first pitch of the inning from Savino and crushes it to left field for a solo home run. FSU leads 7-0. That'll do it for Joe Savino, who exits after giving up five earned runs on four hits in 1.2 innings of work. UVA replaces Savino with lefty Angelo Tonas (3.96 ERA). Faurot grounds out to shortstop for the first out of the inning. West hits a grounder back to Tonas, who fields it and throws to first for the out. Tonas paints the outside corner to strike out Max Williams looking to end the sixth inning. UVA 0, FSU 7 | End 6th

Top of the 6th Godbout hits a line drive to left field and it hangs up in the air long enough for Ferrer to make the catch. Dorsey comes back from down 2-0 and strikes out Saucke swinging for the second out. Henry Ford hits a line drive just over the head of FSU shortstop Alex Lodise and into left-center field for a two-out single. Ference draws a full-count walk and UVA has runners on first and second with two outs. Dorsey strikes out Didawick swinging on a filthy breaking ball and UVA strands two more runners on base and remains scoreless. UVA 0, FSU 6 | Mid 6th

Bottom of the 5th West flies out to center field. Williams swings at the first pitch and flies out to right field. Cam Smith hits a shallow fly to right field and it lands just ahead of the sliding attempt from Saucke, who lets the ball get past him, allowing Smith to get to second for a two-out double. With an open base at first, Virginia intentionally walks James Tibbs III, the ACC Player of the Year. Marco Dinges takes the 2-2 pitch from Savino the opposite way into right field for an RBI single, scoring Smith from second to give Florida State a 3-0 lead. Jaime Ferrer drives one into the bullpen in left field for his second home run of the game, a three-run blast to give the Seminoles a 6-0 lead. Savino strikes out Cantu swinging to end the inning, but the Noles plate four runs in the inning to open up a 6-0 advantage through five frames. UVA 0, FSU 6 | End 5th

Top of the 5th Didawick flies out to left field to start the fifth inning. Anderson takes the first pitch from Dorsey off of his back leg and reaches base on a hit-by-pitch, breaking Dorsey's streak of nine-consecutive batters retired. Stephan works a full-count walk and Virginia has runners on first and second with one out. Hanson hits a fly ball to shallow center field and Max Williams makes a great diving catch for the second out of the inning. O'Ferrall swings at the first pitch and hits a hard line drive directly at shortstop Alex Lodise, who makes the catch to end the inning. Virginia strands two runners on and trails 2-0 at the midway point of the game. UVA 0, FSU 0 | Mid 5th

Bottom of the 4th Jaime Ferrer turns on the first pitch he sees from Woolfolk and blasts it over the wall in left for a solo home run. Florida State leads 2-0. UVA's trainer comes out to see Woolfolk, who seems to be having some pain/discomfort with his right leg. Woolfolk throws a couple of warm-up pitches and remains in the game. Cants hits a line drive to center field and Didawick makes the catch. Lodise draws a five-pitch walk and that'll do it for Jay Woolfolk. He is definitely dealing with some lower-body injury and his outing will end with a statline of 3.1 innings, 2 earned runs on 3 hits, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Woolfolk will be replaced by righty Joe Savino (3.18 ERA), Virginia's other weekend starter, who will come in to face Drew Faurot with a runner on first and one out. Savino needs just two pitches to finish the inning, getting Faurot to ground into a 4-6-3 double play to end the fourth. UVA 0, FSU 2 | End 4th

Top of the 4th Saucke flies out to left field to start the fourth inning. Ford hits a slow grounder to third and Smith makes the throw for the second out. Ference flies out to right field and Dorsey has retired the last eight batters he's faced. UVA 0, FSU 0 | Mid 4th

Bottom of the 3rd Alex Lodise hits a deep drive to left field and Anthony Stephan, making his first start in left field in weeks, gets turned around but gets his glove up to make the tough catch. Drew Faurot hits a grounder through the right side for a one-out single, FSU's first baserunner of the game. Jaxson West hits a pop-up into foul territory and Luke Hanson makes the catch for the second out. Back to the top of the order, Max Williams bloops a single into left field and FSU has runners on first and second with two outs. A long at-bat ends with Woolfolk walking Cam Smith to load the bases with ACC Player of the Year James Tibbs III coming to the plate. Woolfolk walks Tibbs III and Faurot comes home to score to give Florida State a 1-0 lead. Marco Dinges chops a grounder to second and Godbout collects it and steps on second base to end the inning. Woolfolk gives up a run, but averts disaster to limit the damage to just one run. UVA 0, FSU 1 | End 3rd

Top of the 3rd Carson Dorsey strikes out Luke Hanson on three pitches. O'Ferrall grounds out to short on the first pitch. Godbout hits a fly ball to shallow right field and James Tibbs III makes the catch on the run to cap a 1-2-3 inning for Dorsey. UVA 0, FSU 0 | Mid 3rd

Bottom of the 2nd Marco Dinges swings at the first pitch and hits a fly ball right to Didawick in center field. Woolfolk falls behind Jaime Ferrer 3-0, but battles back and strikes him out swinging for his third strikeout. Daniel Cantu drives one to deep center field and Harrison Didawick, playing center field for just the 21st time this season, makes an incredible leaping catch at the wall to prevent at least an extra base hit (and possibly a home run) and end the inning. UVA 0, FSU 0 | End 2nd

Top of the 2nd Jacob Ference gets jammed and hits a soft liner to second and Faurot records the out. Harrison Didawick slices one into the gap in left-center and strides into second for a one-out double. Ethan Anderson hits an infield pop-up and Faurot makes the catch at second. Anthony Stephan hits a soft grounder to short and is thrown out to end the inning. UVA 0, FSU 0 | Mid 2nd

Bottom of the 1st Jay Woolfolk strikes out Max Williams swinging to start the bottom of the first. Make that two strikeouts for Woolfolk, who gets Cam Smith swinging for the second out. James Tibbs III flies out to center field to end a 1-2-3 inning. UVA 0, FSU 0 | End 1st

Top of the 1st Griff O'Ferrall gets jammed on the second pitch he sees from Carson Dorsey and lines out to first to start the game. Henry Godbout hits a line drive up the middle and it skips into center field for a one-out single. Dorsey catches Godbout off-guard with a pickoff move and Godbout is tagged out in a rundown. Casey Saucke hits a line drive into left-center field for a two-out single. Godbout's baserunning error becomes especially costly as the Cavaliers could have had first and third with one out. Dorsey gets Henry Ford to strike out swinging to end the inning. UVA 0, FSU 0 | Mid 1st

Pregame Information

Virginia Starting Lineup SS Griff O'Ferrall (.330) 2B Henry Godbout (.369) RF Casey Saucke (.343) 1B Henry Ford (.337) C Jacob Ference (.350) CF Harrison Didawick (.292) DH Ethan Anderson (.331) LF Anthony Stephan (.298) 3B Luke Hanson SP: RHP Jay Woolfolk (5.95 ERA)

Florida State Starting Lineup CF Max Williams (.302) 3B Cam Smith (.401) RF James Tibbs III (.369) DH Marco Dinges (.327) LF Jaime Ferrer (.321) 1B Daniel Cantu (.309) SS Alex Lodise (.280) 2B Drew Faurot (.291) C Jaxson West (.259) SP: LHP Carson Dorsey (4.67 ERA)

The winner of today's game will stay alive and advance to take on the loser of No. 1 Tennessee and No. 4 North Carolina (Sunday at 7pm) in another elimination game on Tuesday at 2pm, while the loser of today's game will be the first team eliminated from the College World Series. Today's game is set to start at 2pm and will be televised on ESPN. The umpires for today's game are Linus Baker (HP), Shawn Rakos (1B), Grady Smith (2B), and Jake Uhlenhopp (3B).

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Managing Editor and Publisher, CavaliersNow Email: [email protected]: @mattynewtssWebsite | LinkedIn | Instagram Matt Newton is the managing editor and publisher at CavaliersNow. He has been covering UVA athletics since 2019 and has been the managing editor at CavaliersNow since launching the site in August 2021. Matt covers all things UVA sports, including Virginia basketball and football news and recruiting, former Wahoos in the pros, and coverage of all 23 of the NCAA Division I sports teams at the University of Virginia. A native of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Matt grew up a huge Philadelphia sports fan, but has also been a UVA sports fanatic his entire life thanks to his parents, who are alums of the University of Virginia. Matt followed in his parents' footsteps and attended UVA from 2017-2021, graduating with a degree in Media Studies and a minor in Economics in May of 2021. 

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A federal appeals court is weighing Florida's Stop WOKE Act

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Grappling with issues of government power and academic freedom, a federal appeals court Friday heard arguments in a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts how race-related concepts can be taught in state universities — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”

The state appealed after Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in November 2022 issued a preliminary injunction against the law, which he said violated First Amendment rights.

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Charles Cooper, an attorney for the state, told a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals during Friday’s hearing that the state has the authority to make choices about the content of university courses. He argued that legal precedents back upholding the constitutionality of the law.

“The cases are legion that the government gets to have a viewpoint,” Cooper said.

But Leah Watson, an attorney for university instructors who challenged the law, disputed Cooper’s arguments and said the purpose of the law “is only to suppress disfavored views.” She pointed to academic freedom and said universities, not the Legislature, should enforce standards.

“Classroom instruction is not government speech,” said Watson, senior staff attorney with the ACLU Racial Justice Program.

Rulings in such cases typically take months.

DeSantis made a priority of the law, which he called the “Stop Wrongs To Our Kids and Employees Act,” or “Stop WOKE Act.” In recent years, he has frequently criticized what he calls “indoctrination” in education and has helped engineer an overhaul of New College of Florida — part of the state university system — to try to make it more conservative.

The law lists a series of race-related concepts and says it would constitute discrimination if students are subjected to instruction that “espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates or compels” them to believe the concepts.

As an example, the law labels instruction discriminatory if students are led to believe that they bear “responsibility for, or should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment because of, actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, color, national origin or sex.”

As another example, the law seeks to prohibit instruction that would cause students to “feel guilt, anguish or other forms of psychological distress because of actions, in which the person played no part, committed in the past by other members of the same race, color, national origin or sex.”

But in issuing the preliminary injunction, Walker, who was nominated to bench by former President Barack Obama, called the law “positively dystopian” and said it is “antithetical to academic freedom and has cast a leaden pall of orthodoxy over Florida’s state universities.”

Walker also separately issued a preliminary injunction against part of the law that placed restrictions on addressing race-related issues in workplace training. A panel of the appeals court in March upheld that injunction.

But a key issue in Friday’s hearing centered on how much authority the Legislature has to decide what is said in state classrooms. Judge Barbara Lagoa, for example, said a university is an “inherently state institution” and said the issue involves speech of state employees.

Judge Charles Wilson, meanwhile, seemed skeptical of the state’s arguments, including citing what he described as an “academic freedom exception” to government speech restrictions.

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    The Florida State University Alumni Association invites you to experience culturally rich travel destinations hand-selected with FSU alumni and friends in mind. Our highly-respected travel partners take care of our tour planning and logistics so all you have to plan on is enjoying your trip. ... Tallahassee, FL 32304. Email Us (850) 644-2761.

  14. Visit the College

    The College of Nursing is located in Duxbury Hall (DUX) which is in the center of campus, southeast of the FSU Student Union on Florida State University's downtown Tallahassee main campus. The college can easily be reached from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) via taxi or rental car within 15 minutes. It is a 16 minute drive (9.5 miles ...

  15. Florida State University

    ACC Player of the Year James Tibbs III crushed a two-run home run in the 12th inning Saturday to lead Florida State to a 10-8 victory over UConn in Game 2 of the Tallahassee Super Regional. The Seminoles advance to the 2024 College World Series, marking their 24th appearance in program history and first since 2019.

  16. School of Dance

    Florida State University School of Dance 130 Collegiate Loop P.O. Box 3062120 Tallahassee, FL 32306-2120 ... Visitors to campus can register for walking tours, admission information sessions, and group tours. Space is limited, so it is important that you register in advance for your campus tour and/or admission information presentation ...

  17. Campus Tours

    Our campus tours offer students and families a chance to see inside classrooms, lab spaces, student hangouts, and more. Tours will walk around campus, both inside and outdoors, so please wear comfortable shoes and check the weather. Start times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM., powered by Concept3D Event Calendar ...

  18. Your Guide to the Ultimate Seminole Experience

    ON CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS. Sports lovers delight in the The Seminole Experience, a 90-minute walking tour through some of Florida State's most historic athletic venues. Experienced guides deliver the story of the program's rich history and traditions through stops that include Doak Campbell Stadium, Dick Howser Stadium, the Sod Cemetery, JoAnne Graf Field, The Seminole Soccer Complex, and ...

  19. Welcome to Florida State University!

    Welcome to Florida State University! Seminole Express Bus Service. FSU's bus service, Seminole Express, runs throughout campus and is also available for visitors free of charge. ... Tallahassee, FL 32306 Location Map. Email: [email protected] Phone: (850) 644.5278 Fax: (850) 644.4999

  20. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

    with optional 4-night Northern Morocco: Chefcaouen & Tangier Pre Tour Extension. May 15 - 29, 2025. Highlights. Rabat, Fes, Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp, Camel Ride, Khamlia Music Village, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Choice on Tour: Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Marrakech Hammam Experience, Cooking ...

  21. Campus Visits

    During your guided tour, you will observe the bustling activity of campus, from students chatting on the "Set," studying in the Quadrangle, or grabbing a bite at the "Orange Room." ... -FSU College of Engineering was established as a joint program serving two universities in Tallahassee, Florida: The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical ...

  22. Video

    Learn more about our current students and their achievements at Florida State.

  23. Transforming Tallahassee: Florida State University students contribute

    Florida State University students help transform the Tallahassee community through various means of service, making a lasting impact on local nonprofit organizations. (Photo: Second Harvest of the Big Bend) Florida State University students play a pivotal role in supporting the Tallahassee economy.

  24. The Big Story: June 17, 2024

    For Jim Pitts, the greatest return on investment in study abroad has always been its impact on students and faculty. As director of International Programs at Florida State University since 1995, Pitts has traveled the world while steering the organization to sound success.Now, after more than five decades at Florida State, Pitts is stepping down from the helm and into retirement.

  25. Florida State baseball squanders late lead vs Tennessee in CWS

    Florida State baseball is back in the College World Series for the 24 th time in program history. The No. 8 national seed Seminoles (47-15) face the No. 1 seed Tennessee Vols (55-12) on Friday (7 ...

  26. Florida State baseball stays alive, beats ...

    The Seminoles lost to UT 12-11 in their CWS opener Friday. They have not faced UNC this season. Virginia out-hit FSU 10-7. But it couldn't overcome the arm of Dorsey, who improved to 8-4, and the ...

  27. Florida State University Athletics

    TALLAHASSEE - Florida State Men's Golf rising junior Luke Clanton completed a memorable four-round performance at the 124th U.S. Open Championship, finishing as the second-lowest amateur at 8 ...

  28. FSU baseball falls to Tennessee in College World ...

    No. 8 Florida State baseball had the game on the tip of its fingers but watched it slip away in its 2024 College World Series opener.. Top-ranked Tennessee stunned FSU with a 12-11 walk-off ...

  29. Virginia vs. Florida State Live Updates

    Florida State Starting Lineup CF Max Williams (.302) 3B Cam Smith (.401) ... who are alums of the University of Virginia. Matt followed in his parents' footsteps and attended UVA from 2017-2021 ...

  30. A federal appeals court is weighing Florida's Stop WOKE Act

    Charles Cooper, an attorney for the state, told a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals during Friday's hearing that the state has the authority to make choices about the content of university courses. He argued that legal precedents back upholding the constitutionality of the law.