Undergraduate Application Instructions

Information about application requirements, upcoming information sessions, and application deadlines can be found on the School of Communication’s Undergraduate Admissions page.

2027 School of Communication Undergraduate Application

The online application portal opens November 1, 2026. Use the application link provided on this page to submit your application. Review the steps below and prepare the required materials for your intended major.

Application Process

Applying to the School of Communication requires three steps:

1. Apply to Florida State University

Students applying to the School of Communication must either:

  • Be currently admitted to Florida State University, or
  • Have applied to FSU if they are transfer students.

Admission to FSU does not guarantee admission to the School of Communication.

2. Complete the online application

Beginning November 1, 2026, eligible students may complete the online application. We recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

3. Submit your application

Submit the completed online application by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Before submitting, print and retain a copy for your records.

Eligibility Requirements

The competitive application process for Advertising (ADV), Digital Media Production (DMP), and Public Relations (PR) is open to students who have completed all required prerequisite coursework, have at least 52 undergraduate credit hours, and have an all-college GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students who have earned 90 or more credit hours are not eligible for admission to the program. The exception is students entering FSU with an Associate in Arts (AA) degree earned in high school, who are allowed four years to complete their degree and remain eligible to apply.

Digital Media Production (DMP)

Students applying to the Digital Media Production major should prepare and submit the following materials:

A. College/University Transcripts

Submit copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts are used to verify academic standing and eligibility requirements and are not considered part of the competitive evaluation of application materials.

B. Resume

Submit the most current version of your resume. PDF format is preferred, but DOC and DOCX files are also accepted.

C. Personal Statement

Submit a one-page personal statement explaining why you are applying to the Digital Media Production major.

D. Portfolio: Video Reel

Submit a five-minute video reel showcasing your work. Provide the reel as a YouTube link and describe your contributions to each sample in the video description.

Advertising (ADV)

Students applying to the Advertising major should prepare and submit the following materials:

A. College/University Transcripts

Submit copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official or unofficial copies are acceptable. Transcripts are used to verify academic standing and eligibility requirements and are not considered part of the competitive evaluation of application materials.

B. Resume

Submit the most current version of your resume. PDF format is preferred, but DOC and DOCX files are also accepted.

C. Statement of Purpose/Statement of Intent

Submit a statement of no more than 500 words.

D. Portfolio/Work Samples

Submit a portfolio showcasing work that demonstrates your creativity, skills, and interest in advertising.

    • Your portfolio may include work completed for classes, student organizations, internships, personal projects, or hypothetical projects created to showcase your abilities.
    • There is no maximum number of work samples.
    • Portfolios may be submitted in any format, including a PDF, presentation, website, or another format of your choice.
    • Examples of relevant work include copywriting, creative concepts, graphic design, illustrations, and social media campaigns. Writing samples should be relevant to advertising. Unrelated academic term papers should not be included.

Public Relations (PR)

Students applying to the Public Relations major should prepare and submit the following materials:

A. College/University Transcripts

Submit copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official or unofficial copies are acceptable. Transcripts are used to verify academic standing and eligibility requirements and are not considered part of the competitive evaluation of application materials.

B. Statement of Purpose/Statement of Intent

Submit a statement of no more than 500 words.

C. Portfolio/Work Samples

Submit a portfolio showcasing work that demonstrates your writing, communication, and creative skills relevant to public relations.

    • Your portfolio may include work completed for classes, student organizations, internships, personal projects, or hypothetical projects created to showcase your abilities.
    • There is no maximum number of work samples.
    • Portfolios may be submitted in any format, including a PDF, presentation, website, or another format of your choice.
    • Examples of relevant work include press releases, social media campaigns, media materials, graphic design, and other public relations-related work. Writing samples should be relevant to public relations. Unrelated academic term papers should not be included.

Questions About Undergraduate Majors and Applications?

For information about the School of Communication’s undergraduate majors and the application process for limited-access programs, please contact:

Jessica Wendorf Muhamad, PhD
Director of Undergraduate Studies
jwendorfmuhamad@fsu.edu

For academic advising and course planning, prospective undergraduate students may contact the College of Communication & Information Advising Center at 850-644-7278 to schedule an appointment.