The FSU Business Living-Learning Community (LLC) focuses on engaging business-intent freshmen from the moment they arrive on campus. Join a cohort of 75-150 students and live in a community setting within Azalea Hall, an FSU residence hall. Together, learn about career options in business, become familiar with the college’s student-support programs and develop essential skills for success at FSU and beyond. Through a combination of small group seminars and larger gatherings featuring guest speakers, you’ll be encouraged to explore your own interests and extend your learning beyond the classroom. College of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni actively provide a supportive network as you navigate a business career path.
2025-2026 Applications
The Priority Access Applications window for Fall 2025 opens March 3 and closes April 14, and are to be submitted through the FSU housing portal.
Virtual Information Sessions
Join the Business LLC’s program coordinator and current LLC residents for insights into the program, facility and student experience. The sessions are open to all first-time-in-college students who have been accepted to FSU for fall 2025 and are pursuing one of nine business majors. The parents/guardians of these students are also invited to participate. Register for one of two sessions:
- Thursday, March 20; 11 AM – 12 PM
- Monday, March 24; 5 PM – 6 PM
 |
 |
|
WHO: The Business LLC is designed for first-time-in-college students pursuing one of nine business majors. The cohort is open to freshmen intending to major in accounting, finance, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, professional sales, real estate or risk management/insurance.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE about Lorem Ipsum
|
BENEFITS: Connect with like-minded students and faculty to develop the foundation you need to excel in business, including:
|
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students admitted to the Business LLC register for a colloquium course (1 credit) in the fall and spring semesters. The course focuses on career preparation and academic planning. Students must attend the colloquium and complete course-related activities for an S/U grade. In addition, students must register for a College of Business prerequisite course (Introduction to Financial Accounting, 3 credits) in the spring semester with their LLC cohort. This course will include additional mentoring for Business LLC students.
QUICK GLANCE
Location: FSU Residence Hall - Azalea Hall
Number of Students: 75-150 business-intent freshmen
Courses Taken Together: 3 courses (one 1-credit course in the fall; one 1-credit and one 3-credit course in the spring)
Features: Interactions with business faculty, alumni, advisors and upper-division students
Eligible Majors: Pre-business majors or students intending to major in business
HOW TO APPLY
LLC applications will open in early March. Selection is competitive and determined by responses to application prompts.
QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Laurel Alfson
First Year Experience Coordinator
222 RBB
lalfson@business.fsu.edu
