Recruiting, retaining and ensuring undergraduate students’ academic success is the mission of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. We work to support student learning and help students make the most of their university experience. Our programs serve the needs of high-achieving students, students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students who seek to enrich their education.
Undergraduate Studies is at the heart of Florida State, and with your support, we can continue to invest in our students’ education.
Giving Opportunities
Undergraduate Studies supports all undergraduate students. A gift to the general fund of Undergraduate Studies will help support the many student success initiatives that help all undergraduate students thrive at FSU.. Undergraduate Academic Enhancement Fund F06498
Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE)
CARE serves students who are the first in their family to attend college and who are disadvantaged because of socioeconomic and educational circumstances. Focusing on equity and access, the Center prepares, orients and offers academic support programming for traditionally underrepresented students. CARE Academic Support: F06490 Through CARE, FSU also provides students with scholarship funds that are matched by the state. The current State match is 2:1 1st Generation Matching Grant Program: F07098
The Unconquered Scholars Program provides an array of support services promoting overall success to youth who have experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care, or ward of the State status. Many Unconquered Scholars have faced profound hardships during childhood that may increase their risk of leaving college without a degree. In fact, research indicates former foster youth are far less likely to earn a degree than their non-foster care peers. Florida State University is committed to meeting the unique needs of Unconquered students so that they experience the long-term professional and personal benefits associated with educational attainment. More information. Unconquered Scholars Support Fund: F08164
The Presidential Scholars Program is a premier merit scholarship whose mission is to invest in undergraduate students with extraordinary potential to be the transformational leaders of their generation. The Presidential Scholars are critical and innovative thinkers who work together to use their talents to make meaningful contributions to society. The program is highly competitive, open to all disciplines, and provides access to the best Florida State University has to offer our students.. Lewis Scholarship Fund F07698
Honors Program, and Honors Experience Program
The Honors Program attracts some of the best and brightest students from Florida and beyond, to participate in an intellectually engaging and supportive learning community. Honors students are high-achieving students who have high retention rates, high GPAs, high graduation rates and go on to successful and meaningful careers. It is important for the university to provide a rich and distinctive curriculum and challenging opportunities to attract and meet the needs of this special student population. Friends of Honors, Scholars, and Fellows: Fund 07726
Undergraduate Research at Florida State launches students into the fascinating world of a research university by allowing them to participate actively in the research process. Florida State University offers students both flexibility and funding opportunities that enable them to explore their full range of interests both within and beyond their proposed or declared fields of study. First- and second- year students are introduced to research by choosing from literally hundreds of faculty projects representing all areas of study including the fine arts, humanities, sciences, medicine, engineering, business and social sciences. Through research grants and awards the Center also supports independent research and global engagement programs that educate students on research ethics, critical thinking, and international awareness. Office of Undergraduate Research: F07350
Start Your Own Fund
Undergraduate Studies is a great place to invest in academics at FSU. You can support the programs that ensure student success, help bring the best and brightest students to FSU, and open doors to students who otherwise may not attend college. Contact us to create your own vision and investment with Undergraduate Studies.
How to Give
There are many ways to support Florida State University Division of Undergraduate Studies. For more information, please contact Susan Contente, Director of Development, 850-228-9453, scontente@fsu.edu