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    • Fort Valley State University History
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    • Accreditation and Memberships
    • Warner Robins Campus
    • Welcome to the Office of the President
    • President's Biography
    • First Lady Sylvia Jones
    • President's Initiatives
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    • Office of Global Studies and Engagement
    • College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology
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    • Engineering Technology
    • Family and Consumer Sciences
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    • About Us
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    • Counseling Academic Department
    • Health and Physical Education Department
    • Military Science and ROTC
    • Graduate Programs
    • Office of Graduate Studies
    • Program Finder
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Thesis Requirement
    • Graduate Programs Admission Requirements
    • Graduate Studies FAQs
    • Graduate Assistantships
    • Examinations
    • Graduate Research
    • Online Available Degrees
    • Military Friendly Courses
    • Online Learning Introduction Quiz
    • Brightspace by D2L
    • eCore
    • Online Education Tuition and Fees
    • Online Student Complaints and Appeals
    • D2L Faculty Resources
    • D2L Access Request Form
    • State Authorization
  • Continuing Education
    • About TRIO
    • TRIO Educational Talent Search
    • Upward Bound
    • TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
    • McNair Scholars Program
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    • Online Students
    • Admissions Checklist
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    • The University Bookstore
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    • Student Government Association
    • FVSU Royal Court
    • Campus Activities Board
    • Greek Life
    • FVSU Blue Machine Marching Band
    • Student Veterans Organization
    • Intramural Sports and Recreation
    • FVSU New Student Orientation
    • Orientation (Enrollment 101)
    • Contact Information for New Student Orientation
    • Move-in Information for New Student Orientation
    • New Student Orientation: Student and Student Organization Volunteer Sign Up
    • FVSU Admitted Student Day
    • Frequently Asked Questions for New Student Orientation
    • Office of Civic Engagement and Career Development
    • iHelp Community Service
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    • Student Outreach Services
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    • Safety and Crime Reports
    • Temporary Parking Permit
    • Wildcat Alert by Rave Guardian
    • Zero Tolerance Sexual Assault Policy
    • Incident Report Form
    • Drug Policies
    • Emergency Preparedness Seminar
  • University Advancement
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    • Suit Up Donations
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    • Submit An Announcement
    • Benjamin S. Anderson House
    • Harriet Bartfield Black Society
    • 40 Under 40
  • The C. W. Pettigrew Center
  • Matching Gifts
  • FVSU Gives
  • Athletic Programs
  • Wildcat Ticket Office
  • Faculty Resources
    • Center for Teaching and Learning
    • About CTL
    • CTL Contact
  • New Faculty & Staff Orientation
  • Faculty Senate
  • Chancellor's Learning Scholars
  • Educator Preparation Provider
  • Writing and Research Groups
  • Work From Home Guide
  • Business Card Orders
  • Ordering Letterhead and Envelopes

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  • About FVSU
  • Mission
  • Fort Valley State University History
  • Key Dates in FVSU History
  • FVSU is a Land-Grant Institution
  • Accreditation and Memberships
  • Warner Robins Campus
  • Welcome to the Office of the President
  • President's Biography
  • First Lady Sylvia Jones
  • President's Initiatives
  • President's Cabinet
  • President's Staff
  • Presidents Event Request
  • Meeting Request
  • Administration Offices, Departments, and Leaders
  • Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
  • Financial Aid
  • Registrar
  • Business and Finance
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Affairs and Compliance
  • Information Technology
  • Title III
  • University Events
  • Academic Programs
  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Honors Program
  • Research at FVSU
  • Office of Global Studies and Engagement
  • College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology
  • Explore the College of Agriculture
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Engineering Technology
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Veterinary Science And Public Health
  • Students Information
  • Research
  • Extension
  • Communications
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • About Us
  • Arts and Communications
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Natural and Computational Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Cooperative Developmental Energy Program
  • College of Education and Professional Studies
  • About College of Education and Professional Studies
  • Teacher Education Academic Department
  • Counseling Academic Department
  • Health and Physical Education Department
  • Military Science and ROTC
  • Graduate Programs
  • Office of Graduate Studies
  • Program Finder
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Thesis Requirement
  • Graduate Programs Admission Requirements
  • Graduate Studies FAQs
  • Graduate Assistantships
  • Examinations
  • Graduate Research
  • Online Available Degrees
  • Military Friendly Courses
  • Online Learning Introduction Quiz
  • Brightspace by D2L
  • eCore
  • Online Education Tuition and Fees
  • Online Student Complaints and Appeals
  • D2L Faculty Resources
  • D2L Access Request Form
  • State Authorization
  • About TRIO
  • TRIO Educational Talent Search
  • Upward Bound
  • TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
  • McNair Scholars Program
  • Henry A. Hunt Memorial Library
  • About Henry Alexander Hunt Memorial Library
  • Contact the Library
  • Library Catalog
  • Databases
  • Useful Links
  • Study Rooms
  • Start Your FVSU Application
  • Application for Re-Admission
  • Cost of Attendance (Undergraduate)
  • Visit FVSU
  • Virtual Tour
  • About Fort Valley State University
  • Dual Enrollment Students
  • Freshmen Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Graduate Students
  • International Students
  • Online Students
  • Admissions Checklist
  • Application Status
  • Admissions Appeal
  • Open House
  • Next Steps
  • Admitted Dual Enrollment Students
  • Intent To Enroll
  • Enrollment 101
  • Residential Life
  • Residential Status
  • Border Waivers
  • The University Bookstore
  • Shop
  • Student Life
  • Campus Life
  • Clubs and Organizations
  • Student Government Association
  • FVSU Royal Court
  • Campus Activities Board
  • Greek Life
  • FVSU Blue Machine Marching Band
  • Student Veterans Organization
  • Intramural Sports and Recreation
  • FVSU New Student Orientation
  • Orientation (Enrollment 101)
  • Contact Information for New Student Orientation
  • Move-in Information for New Student Orientation
  • New Student Orientation: Student and Student Organization Volunteer Sign Up
  • FVSU Admitted Student Day
  • Frequently Asked Questions for New Student Orientation
  • Office of Civic Engagement and Career Development
  • iHelp Community Service
  • Employer Relations
  • LinkedIn Career Profile
  • Student Outreach Services
  • Campus Outreach
  • Student Counseling
  • Wellness Center
  • Campus Police and Safety
  • About FVSU Police and Campus Safety
  • FVSU Emergency Management Office
  • Safety and Crime Reports
  • Temporary Parking Permit
  • Wildcat Alert by Rave Guardian
  • Zero Tolerance Sexual Assault Policy
  • Incident Report Form
  • Drug Policies
  • Emergency Preparedness Seminar
  • FVSU Foundation, Inc.
  • About FVSU Foundation, Inc.
  • Give Online
  • Ways to Give
  • Update Your Contact Information
  • Student Emergency Assistance Fund
  • Suit Up Donations
  • Alumni Relations
  • Alumni Business Directory
  • Alumni Contact Update
  • Submit An Announcement
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