Giving

Dean DeOnte Brown headshot

 

Dear Alumni and Friends,

The Division of Undergraduate Studies at Florida State University exists at the intersection of academic opportunity, student success, and institutional innovation. Every day, Undergraduate Studies helps students navigate their transition to college, discover meaningful academic pathways, engage in transformative learning experiences, and persist to graduation prepared to lead in their professions and communities.

Through programs and initiatives that support first-generation students, undergraduate research, academic engagement, experiential learning, academic exploration, and student persistence, Undergraduate Studies serves as both a gateway and a foundation for the undergraduate experience at Florida State University.

Your investment in Undergraduate Studies directly strengthens the student experience and expands access to opportunities that shape lives far beyond the classroom. Thank you to our current donors for your belief in the work we do for FSU. To our future donors, I look forward to you finding the right opportunity to make a difference through our work in Undergraduate Studies. 

DeOnte Brown, Dean

Areas of Impact

Academic Enhancement

Academic Enhancement
Support initiatives that help students persist and thrive academically, socially, and professionally from orientation through graduation.

First-Generation Student Success

Firs-Generation Success
Invest in programs that provide mentorship, academic support, leadership development, and community-building opportunities for first-generation college students.

High Impact Practices

Unconquered Scholars
Expand opportunities for students to engage in undergraduate research, internships, service learning, global experiences, and hands-on learning.

Honors and Scholars Program

Presidential Scholars
Support enriched academic experiences through undergraduate research, interdisciplinary learning, faculty mentorship, leadership development, and global engagement opportunities for high-achieving students.

Transfer Student Academic Success

Transfer Student Academic Success
Invest in transition programs, academic support, mentoring, and engagement initiatives that help transfer students successfully navigate and thrive at Florida State University.

Learning Support and Academic Success

Learning Support and Academic Success
Support academic coaching, tutoring, peer mentoring, and study skills development initiatives that empower students to build confidence, strengthen learning habits, and achieve success at Florida State University.

Partner with us

We welcome conversations with alumni, families, corporations, foundations, and community partners interested in supporting undergraduate education and student success at Florida State University.

Ways to give include annual gift (Flexible annual support that advances student programs and priority initiatives), endowed funds (permanent support for future generations of students and programs), planned gifts (strategic giving through estate planning), or matching gifts (employer-sponsored matching gift programs).

Together, we can create transformative opportunities that empower students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Please contact one of our Development Officers below to discuss your options. You can also give online here.


Susan Contente

Senior Director of Development
850-228-9453
scontente@advance.fsu.edu

Kailah Brown

Associate Director of Development
850-321-7506
kailah.brown@advance.fsu.edu