FAQs

On January 5, 2026, the Herbert Wertheim College of Business will open the doors to its new home – the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence – just in time for the beginning of the spring semester starting on January 7. Our new building is located at the corner of Gaines Street and MLK Boulevard – 402 West Gaines Street to be exact!

Rising five stories from the Ground Floor to the 4th Floor, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to spark innovation, fuel collaboration and elevate the learning experience like never before.

The Wertheim Center’s physical address is:

402 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1110

The Wertheim Center’s mailing address is:

Post Office Box 1110
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1110

Here’s the scoop so you don’t get lost:

West side entrance = You’re on the Ground Floor (hello, Atrium).
Southeast corner entrance (Gaines St. & MLK Blvd.) = You’re on the 1st Floor.
Gaines St. entrance through the Collins Colonnade = You’re on the 1st Floor.

The numbering of our five floors is: Ground → 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th.

Now you’re officially in the know! Hopefully you’ll have no “Wait, what floor am I on?!” moments.

The Wertheim Center uses a four-digit numbering system to help you find your way with ease. The first digit tells you the floor:

G → Ground Floor
1 → First Floor
2 → Second Floor
3 → Third Floor
4 → Fourth Floor

Examples:

G106 → Ground Floor, Room G106
2338 → Second Floor, Room 2338

Think of it as a built-in map – once you know the first digit, you’re already halfway to your destination!

We also have two reception desks just inside the west and southeast entrances. Our student receptionist can help direct you where you need to go. Additionally, we have wayfinding screens across from the elevators and directional signs throughout the building.

Use our Wayfinding Maps to locate your room.

Nearly all business classes will be held in the Wertheim Center when the 2026 spring semester begins on January 7, 2026.

The only exceptions for spring 2026 are:

RMI 2302
ACG 2021
ACG 2071

These three classes will take place in either HCB or Bellamy.

Be sure to review your schedule in early January to confirm your final class location before the semester starts.

Getting to the Wertheim Center is a breeze! Students have four designated parking areas that are within a 10-minute walk, and two shared parking locations within 7-minutes to the Wertheim Center: Wertheim Center Parking Options.

There are also metered spaces along the perimeter of the Wertheim Center that are maintained and enforced by the City of Tallahassee.

Please note that while the Wertheim Center maintains its own paved parking lot, these spaces are reserved exclusively for faculty and staff.

We’re happy to announce there are three bus routes offering direct service to the Wertheim Center: Renegade, Osceola and Tomahawk. These routes will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., giving you plenty of options to get where you need to go.

Drop-Off Location: All three routes will drop you off at the Wertheim Center’s Southeast entrance, conveniently located at the corner of MLK and Gaines Street. This entrance leads directly into the First Floor of the building.

Pro Tip: Plan ahead and give yourself a little buffer time to keep your day running smoothly. For the most efficient ride, check out the live bus tracking tool at infoweb.talgov.com – it’s your go-to for real-time arrival estimates and route updates.

Hop on board and ride smart!

Visitors can park at the FSU Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, as well as use the metered parking spaces along the perimeter of the Wertheim Center, which are maintained and enforced by the City of Tallahassee. For more parking options and information, please visit FSU’s Transportation and Parking Services website.

The Wertheim Center offers 20+ reservable rooms solely designed to support student success – perfect for team projects, meetings, interviews, study sessions and other academic activities. Starting January 7, 2026, when spring classes begin, business students will be able to reserve these spaces through our room reservation system, accessible via mobile app, website and touch panel kiosks using their FSU ID. 

These rooms are designated for Wertheim College of Business students, with priority given to the Student Leadership Council and Wertheim College of Business recognized Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). For classroom reservations, please continue to use the Registrar’s scheduling system.

Get ready to experience campus like never before. The Wertheim Center isn’t just a building – it’s a vibe. Thoughtfully designed with you in mind, it’s packed with inviting spaces to study, collaborate, network or simply recharge between classes.

Whether you’re diving into group projects in a tech-enabled meeting room, catching up with friends in a cozy seating nook or finding your focus in a quiet breakout space, there’s a spot that fits your flow. With 18+ unique areas to explore, every corner of the Wertheim Center is a new opportunity to make campus life your own.

The Wertheim Center is more than just a building — it’s a place to fuel both your mind and your appetite!

The Exchange Café: Start your day with breakfast, grab lunch, or sip on a cup of Lucky Goat coffee. Conveniently located on the first floor, you can enter through the Wertheim Center itself or via the Peter & Jennifer Collins Colonnade off Gaines Street.

The Exchange Market: Need something quick? This fully self-serve market has you covered. Enter by scanning the Exchange Market QR code in the Transact Mobile app, using your credit or debit card, or tapping Apple or Samsung Pay at the gate. Pick up what you want and walk out. Your purchase is automatically charged as you exit.

Whether you’re enjoying a coffee break or grabbing a snack, you can relax outside on the Peter & Jennifer Collins Colonnade or settle in at the Robert B. Boeneke Innovation Center just outside the Amazon Market.