University College

New Students

Welcome to University College's New Students' page! We are excited that you will be attending Fayetteville State University. Feel free to browse around this site to find out more about University College, the academic home for first-year students. 

First Things First

• First Steps with the University: Sign up for an early orientation session.
  • First Steps pre-vU: A preview of the information you will receive at First Steps.
  • Freshman Questionnaire: Before First Steps you will receive an e-mail invitation to complete this survey, which will help advisors make sure you get the classes you need. 
  • First Steps Presentation for Families: Web version / Printable version (.pdf)
  • Freshman Survey: FSU's Office of Institutional Research would like some information about you as well!
  • First-Year Learning Communities: Link your first-year courses for a holistic educational experience.
• Prospective Students: Links to other resources of interest to first-time students, such as 
  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid
  • Residence Life
  • Student Affairs

University College

• Overview: Learn about the mission of University College
• Curriculum: Find out more about the University College Core Curriculum, including First-Year Guides for the courses most freshmen take.
• Personnel: Feel free to contact the University College faculty and staff. We are here to assist you in your transition to college.

Other Links to Success!

• Placement Criteria: Criteria used to place freshmen in courses.
• Profile Examinations: The Standards for Proficiency, or how to interpret your placement exam scores.
• Banner Self-Service: Log in and check your course schedule, financial aid, and much more! (Banner registration instructions)
• Advisement Worksheet: Use this fillable form to build the course schedule you would like.
• Undergraduate Catalogs: Provide information about
• Look up your FSU Username: Once you attend First Steps, ITTS will assign you a username that will serve as the first part of your FSU e-mail address.
• IT @ FSU: More about information technology and the skills you need to succeed.