William Johnston Building

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is a university learning center, focused on helping students develop the study skills and success habits that are necessary in a large research university and valued by future employers. The Academic Center for Excellence strives to be a university learning center that is recognized locally and nationally for providing the highest level of service and programs to the diverse undergraduate student population of Florida State University.



The ACE Learning Studio provides students with free tutoring in many subject areas, including accounting, biology, world languages, and everything in between. It offers both walk-in and appointment tutoring sessions which include personal and group study opportunities. Courses in academic success and workshops in study skills are offered as well as personal academic consultations. Laptops and iPads are available to rent for free, and students can reserve study rooms equipped with smart boards or take advantage of the walk-in study rooms.

The English Reading and Writing Center allows students to work one-on-one with graduate and undergraduate tutors on proofreading, writing papers and improving various writing skills. There is also a Math Studio that provides walk-in tutoring in many introductory and intermediate math courses.

The Center for Exploratory Students works with first year students by providing personalized, developmental academic advising services. Each student works with an advisor who helps them figure out a career path that fits their interests. Their goal is to help students confidently declare their major by the end of their first year.

Inside the William Johnston building you’ll find the historic Suwannee Dining Hall. Built in 1913, it was the original bakery, cannery, and creamery for the Florida State College for Women. In early 2018, the hall was renovated with an open-kitchen atmosphere, an expanded menu, and providing more options for students requiring dietary accommodations. This all-you-care-to-eat dining facility is one of the most popular places to eat on campus, especially for students living in east-side residence halls. In addition to the Suwannee Room, FSU has another all-you-care-to-eat dining option on the west side of campus, Seminole Cafe, providing dining options for students in all areas of campus. Seminole Dining offers many meal plan memberships for students living both on and off campus.