As a public University, Florida State University is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing the graduates for the ever-expanding opportunities of a global society.

All students work alongside Nobel laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guggenheim Fellows, Pulitzer Prize recipients, and other globally recognized teachers and researchers. As for students, they are diverse. These are people who come from every county in Florida, all 50 states, and over 128 countries.

Florida State University offers individuals to earn their degrees through both online and on-campus formats. The motto is "online does not mean on your own." The University provides a centralized resource to help every student get the proper information, whenever he/she needs it.

Students have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's or master's degree through FSU from the convenience of their home or from anyplace with a current computer and Internet connection. It is very flexible and convenient way of studying.

At Florida State University they offer degree programs online as alternative access for students who otherwise would not be able to further their education and advance their careers. They know that whether it's face to face or via computers, higher education is about people educating people. They also know that students have different needs, and that’s why they’ve compiled a comprehensive set of questions that they hope will address potential concerns.

Academic and Professional Program Services supports individuals in obtaining their educational and career objectives primarily through online learning at Florida State University. The University serves as a liaison between students, departments and administrative offices to facilitate FSU procedures and policies for the online and non-traditional student. It also makes academic credit classes, degree and certificate programs, and professional workshops available to local part-time students and, by contract, to outside organizations.