The FSU Land Acquisition Program Because the Florida State University is the most intensely populated campus in the State University System, the acquisition of additional land is a necessity if the campus is to be physically capable of carrying out its educational, research, and public service mission. In recognition of this situation, the State Legislature appropriated funds for the acquisition of land to increase the size and functionality of the FSU main campus. The University functions as an adjunct of DEP when engaged in land acquisition activities.
Land is acquired by the State through purchase, trades, and gifts.
The process of purchasing land for the University is described in How FSU Buys Land . Trades follow a similar process with the significant difference being that relatively little or no funds change hands. The Board of Trustees of the ITTF leases land acquired for use by FSU to the Board of Regents for and on behalf of The Florida State University.