The SOFI Program

The SOFI Program (Summer Online First-Year Initiative) is an award-winning program that allows incoming first year students to take popular introductory courses before the start of their first fall semester. Students register for SOFI courses during Bobcat Orientation Welcome Sessions as they plan their Fall class schedules with the assistance of faculty advisors. SOFI courses take place during FSU's second six-week Summer Session. SOFI tuition and fees are billed upon registration. The total is due with the fall semester. The SOFI course charges are separate from your fall bill. There is no dedicated financial aid available for a SOFI course.

Ask your faculty advisor about SOFI courses during your scheduled Bobcat Welcome Session!

Some Facts

SOFI online courses introduce first year students to online learning at FSU and the university’s Learning Management System, Canvas.
The majority of courses are asynchronous, which means you decide when to enter your virtual online classroom to do your course work.
SOFI students are limited to 3 credit hours.
Other facts about Online Learning

Are Online Courses for You?

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