Florida State University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Mentoring: - CARE Ambassadors - students serve as role models for first year CARE participants. - Diverse Leadership Mentoring Program - provides students an opportunity to build skills and knowledge while attaining goals for leadership development through a formal mentoring relationship with a leadership practitioner. The DLMP leadership mentors are FSU faculty, professional staff, alumni or graduate students with diverse backgrounds and experiences in studying and practicing leadership. Counseling: - Counseling Center (crisis intervention, couples/group counseling, etc) - Thagard Student Health Center (nutrition support, outreach) - Peer education programs Academic support: - Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement Summer Bridge Program (an alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students who are disadvantaged by economic, cultural or educational circumstances.) - Tutorial labs (within disciplines and various programs) - Academic Center for Excellence (help all undergraduate students at Florida State University develop the study skills and personal success habits that enhance learning and promote the highest level of scholarship and academic achievement.) Affinity groups: - 600+ registered student organizations - Campus ministries - Student Government Association agencies: a programmatic division of the Executive Branch created to provide support for and education on a particular select identity group of Florida State University whether it be based on race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Florida State University (University) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veterans' or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes. In October 2011, FSU President, Eric Barron, updated the non-discrimination statement to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Upon request, University Housing & Residence Life accommodates transgender & transitioning students’ needs. All gender restrooms: http://sga.fsu.edu/safe_zone/agrr.shtml