2024 Orientation Schedule & Information

Check the schedule, safety tips, and guidelines to make the most of your orientation experience!

Essential details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable orientation experience. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following guidelines and resources.

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Orientation Information

Orientation Etiquette

Though you will have a lot of fun at orientation, it is intended to be an informative and educational experience. Appropriate and mature behavior is expected at all times. Please refrain from using inappropriate language, tobacco products, cell phones, or anything that might cause a distraction during sessions. Also, please be considerate of your fellow orientation participants/guests and refrain from excessive noise and inappropriate behavior in your residence hall or hotel. You are representing Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University at all times. We appreciate your cooperation.

Name Tags

Name tags should be worn to all orientation events, including meals. Provided along with your name tag are tickets for all purchased meals, along with snack coupons. Please do not lose your meal tickets because they cannot be replaced. Should you need a replacement tag, please contact an orientation staff member.

Safety & First Aid

The Orientation Office takes your safety and security seriously. In the event of an emergency, please notify an orientation staff member for assistance. First aid kits are available at the orientation information station located in the lobby of Lee Hall or the Student Health Center located in the Center for Access and Student Success Center.

If a medical emergency occurs after orientation hours, several local urgent care facilities and hospitals are in close proximity. Information for the closest facilities to campus are provided below:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
130Miccosukeeee Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
850.431.1155
24-hour Emergency Room Service

HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2626 Capital Medical Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
850.325.5000
24-hour Emergency Room Service

Patients First
1690 North Monroe
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
850.385.2222
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Seven days a week)

Internet

Wireless internet is available for all orientation participants. Students can log in with their ‘iRattler' username and password. Family members, please use the guest portal to access the campus internet.

Social Media

Make sure you stay connected with other orientation participants through our social media hashtag #FAMU2024Orientation. Also, make sure to follow the orientation social media outlets for orientation updates and pictures.

📘 Facebook | famu.orientation
🐦 Twitter | @FAMU_NSO
📷 Instagram | famu_nso
💬 Snapchat | famunso

Lost and Found

All lost and found materials will be held at the information table located in the lobby of Lee Hall. Once orientation has ended, all items will be turned in to the lost and found station in the Office of Student Activities, located in the H. Manning Efferson Building.

Information Table

The orientation staff will have an information table set up in the Lee Hall lobby. Late check-in will occur here. Also, please stop by and ask questions or pick up a campus map. We are here to assist you.

Parents’ Lounge

Orientation is an educational, fun, and exciting time. It can also be quite overwhelming. The Parents’ Lounge has been created for individuals who may need to take some time to regroup or recharge. The lounge is located in the H. Manning Efferson Student Union — Rattler’s Den and will be open on Day 2 of orientation from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Meal plans and tuition prices are subject to change based on contract negotiations and State mandates.

Orientation Checklist

☑ Turn in immunization records to the Student Health Center

☑ Turn in residency documents

☑ Check on financial aid status

☑ Get a Rattler ID Card

☑ Check on housing status

☑ Meet with an academic adviser

☑ Register for classes

☑ Purchase a meal plan

☑ Open a bank account

☑ Submit final transcript

☑ Sign up for ‘iStrike’

☑ Have Fun

FAMU ALMA MATER

College of Love and Charity
We gather ’round thy noble shrine;
We lift our voice in praise to thee,
And ask a blessing all divine.

(Chorus)

FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee
I'll fight and win what'er the battle be
The Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e'er defend
And loyal to thy voice of love attend
FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!

On gridiron, diamond, track and field,
Thy sons the vict'ry never yield¬-
And while they tread a broader life
Thy love shall stay them in the strife.

(Repeat Chorus)

God ever keep us true to thee;
Thy faith that truth shall make men free.
Shall guide thy loyal sons aright
And fend them thru' the skeptic night.