Admissions | FAU | Florida Atlantic University

Student Type	Tuition Per Credit Hour	Tuition & Fees
Florida Resident	$203.29	$5,984*
Non-Florida Resident	$799.72	$22,888*

You can apply to Florida Atlantic starting on August 1 before your 12th grade year.

Yes. First-time-in-college (freshman) students may apply for Fall or Summer using the Common App OR the FAU Online Application. Students should only submit one application.

Spring applicants must apply using the FAU Online Application, not the Common App.

Applicants interested in Florida Atlantic's Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter should apply using the Wilkes Honors College Common App.
For more info, view application steps.

Florida Atlantic offers Early Action.

If you believe you're eligible for an application fee waiver, please coordinate with your school counselor to submit it on your behalf. Fee waivers may be issued through organizations such as the SAT, SCOIR, NACAC, ACT or directly by your school counselor.

Please note that universities do not provide fee waivers directly. Please contact your school counselor for assistance. If you work with your counselor and have a waiver to send, it can be completed and sent as a scanned PDF to admissions@fau.edu.

You can only select one major on your application. If you are accepted to Florida Atlantic and would like to add another major and/or a minor, you may speak with an Academic Advisor during your onboarding process about the possibility of adding another major and/or a minor.

If you have earned your college credits (including an AA) while in high school through AP, AICE, IB or Dual Enrollment, you should apply as an incoming first-year student.

If you are accepted, you will be placed in the appropriate courses. If you have completed 12 or more college credits after graduating from high school, you should apply as a transfer student.

The Florida Atlantic Career Center offers a variety of career-coaching services, including resume development, interview preparation, and guidance on majors and career opportunities, including on-campus and off-campus jobs.

If you’re applying to Florida Atlantic University with more than 12 post-secondary credits earned after high school graduation, you’re considered a transfer student. The steps to apply vary depending on the number of credits you’ve earned. You’ll have to complete and submit our online application and all official college and university transcripts, regardless of your credits. See the rest of the steps here.

Deadlines vary based on your term of entry. View transfer application deadlines.

Yes. Your application will not be processed unless we receive the official transcripts from every college/university you have attended. Please keep in mind that they need to be received by the application deadline.

Yes. You should submit a completed application (including application fee and up-to-date official transcripts) by the application deadline for the term you intend to start at Florida Atlantic. If you wait to apply until you finish your last semester at your current institution, you will miss the application deadline. Once you are admitted, you will submit the official transcripts for the final semester at your current institution.

You can check your application status via the Application Portal.

Unfortunately, only students who apply to FAU will have their transcripts evaluated. However, you can check how your credits transfer using our online Transfer Equivalency Tool. If you wish to inquire if the transcripts from your previous institution will be accepted by FAU based on your previous school’s accreditation, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Florida Atlantic University’s largest campus is located in Boca Raton, Fla. In addition to the Boca Raton campus, we have five other campuses: Jupiter (location of the Wilkes Honors College), Davie, Dania Beach (SeaTech), Fort Lauderdale and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Fort Pierce)

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including: A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required. The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80). Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map.

No. Animals are not permitted on university property, including on tours and at events, except for service animals required to assist individuals with disabilities.

Water is not provided, and we encourage all tour participants to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. There are several filling stations along the tour route.

Disability accommodations can be requested when you register for a campus visit or by contacting the Admissions office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu. Please place your request at least 10 days prior to your visit for mobility and visual impairment assistance or for American Sign Language interpreting services. Specific questions about disability accommodations can be answered by Student Accessibility Services.

Campus tours begin with a 20-minute information session led by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a walking tour. Tours typically last 75 minutes. Upon the conclusion of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our admissions team questions one-on-one. Tours involve walking, so we encourage visitors to wear comfortable shoes.

There is no live-on requirement for students attending the Boca Raton Campus. This does not apply to students attending the Wilkes Honors College. As we no longer have a live-on requirement, if you want to live on campus, you should apply early as housing does fill quickly.

The Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan is designed to pay for a double-occupancy, air-conditioned residence hall room at a State University in Florida. At Florida Atlantic University, this is defined as a double room in Heritage Park Towers or Glades Park Towers. Florida Pre-Paid determines the allowable housing amount by June 1st of each year. A student who is a Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan participant may request a room preference that is not covered by Florida Pre-Paid. However, the student is responsible for any charges not covered by the Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan. The Dormitory Plan will not cover the $100 non-refundable deposit.

The room assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so the date you apply determines the order in which we make assignments. The earlier you apply for housing, the better chance to get your preferred living style.

Many students find potential roommates through social media groups, but students can also select to have a random roommate when filling out their housing application. If students select to have a random roommate, they will be paired based on room preference as well as the lifestyle questions that are asked during the housing contract.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the academic calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU.

Every room on campus is provided with a bed (extra-long twin 36” X 80” in all buildings except Innovation Village North and South, which come with standard full-size beds), desk, desk chair and dresser in every student room.

Indian River Towers, University Village Apartments and Innovation Village Apartments also have furnishings provided in the common areas. Parliament Hall beds are lofted with a desk/dresser under the bed.

On the Jupiter Campus, all bedrooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk and desk chair per student. RH1 and RH2 include a sofa, chair, and coffee table in the living area.

Yes, the Wilkes Honors College is a selective public college and part of the Florida state university system (we are part of Florida Atlantic University). Students will receive an education comparable to that of a small private liberal arts college but for a small fraction of the cost.

In honors programs or at most other Honors Colleges, students take a limited number of honors courses or seminars, with the majority of their courses being the same as the courses taken by non-honors students.

At the Wilkes Honors College, our students take a full curriculum of honors courses designed for them. Also, at most other Honors Colleges, faculty teach only one or a few of their courses as honors courses, while the majority of their teaching is in their regular department.

At the Wilkes Honors College, the Honors College faculty are housed full-time in the Honors College. This allows our students and faculty to form mentoring relationships and a sense of community that lasts throughout the students' undergraduate careers. At the same time, our students and faculty are able to take advantage of the resources of Florida Atlantic, a large and expanding public university with a wealth of opportunities.

Yes. Students may earn credits for AP and IB examinations as specified in the Florida Atlantic University catalog. In most cases credit is given for a score of 3 or above though for some examinations, such as history, a score of 4 or 5 is required.

We will accept up to 45 credits for accelerated work done prior to entering the Wilkes Honors College. Advanced Placement credits may be counted towards Honors Core requirements. Students arriving with 30 credits will be eligible for sophomore standing.

GPA is based on a core weighted GPA. For example, only non-elective courses (English, mathematics, science and social sciences) will be included in the calculation.

Yes.

You can apply for financial aid online by completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Add Florida Atlantic’s school code (001481).

The FAFSA usually opens each year on October 1. Always complete your FAFSA as early as possible in addition to submitting any requested verification documents (if applicable) as soon as requested to maximize financial aid consideration. Delays in submitting the FAFSA and submitting requested documents can reduce your financial aid offer. However, you can complete your FAFSA at any time during the school year. If eligible, you will receive any aid to which you are entitled - regardless of when you completed your FAFSA.

By completing the FAFSA, you have applied for grants and loans. Please keep in mind that although loans are a type of financial aid, they are still loans and must be repaid. State-funded and some FAU need-based scholarships also require having a FAFSA on file.

There are many scholarships available for students, and FAU offers many resources to help you in your search. Scholarship Universe is Florida Atlantic University’s online application and search portal for prospective and continuing FAU students in which students can apply or connect to various internal and external scholarships. Internal scholarships refer to scholarships directly awarded by Florida Atlantic, and external scholarships refer to any scholarships awarded by an outside source.

For instructions on checking your aid, please go to Check Financial Aid Status. There, you can check to see if you have unsatisfied requirements or if you have submitted documents which have not yet been reviewed. If you have received a financial aid offer, you will see a message stating the amount which you have been offered and instructing you on how to accept your offer. If you have questions, chat with us using Owlsley Chat in the right-hand corner of your screen or call us at 561-297-3530.

The scholarship donor or recipient is responsible to provide a letter to the financial aid office with the student ID number, the amount of offer, conditions and which term(s) the scholarship should be applied to. The scholarship amount will be posted on your financial aid offer summary in your myFAU. Once the Financial Aid Office receives the check from the donor the funds will be deposited in the student’s FAU account.

To apply for a Direct loan, simply complete your FAFSA. We will offer you the maximum amount of subsidized and/or unsubsidized Direct loans for which you are eligible. To apply for a Parent Direct PLUS loan or a Graduate Direct PLUS loan, visit StudentAid.gov. If you are applying for a private or alternative loan (through a bank), you will need to contact potential lenders on your own - we are not permitted to recommend specific private lenders. ELMSELECT is a private loan search and comparison tool FAU students have successfully used to obtain funding.

Florida Atlantic offers more than 300 student organizations, with everything from intramural sports to music ensembles to fraternities and sororities! All student organizations are listed on OwlCentral. Each semester, students have the opportunity to meet and sign up for organizations during Owl Involved, a club fair held the first week of the semester.

Yes! All students have access to our 10,000+ square-foot fitness center, plus an aquatic facility, outdoor adventure course and multi-purpose gymnasium and activity courts – all located on our Boca Raton campus. FAU Campus Recreation also offers a wide variety of intramural sports and group fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, cycling, kickboxing and more. Students at the Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter can access all of Boca Raton’s recreation facilities, in addition to the facilities offered on the Jupiter campus. Through Jupiter Campus Rec, students can enjoy intramural sports, outdoor adventure trips, a fitness center, pool, and courts for tennis, basketball and sand volleyball.

Yes. Please note that students are required to register their vehicles via epermit with FAU Parking Services.

Yes, Florida Atlantic offers a variety of fraternities and sororities, including the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Yes, Florida Atlantic students can earn academic credit while studying abroad. Whether you choose a short-term, faculty-led program or a semester-long experience, our Education Abroad programs allow you to travel the globe while working toward your degree.

The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Along with the FAU Police Department, which works to keep our community safe, our campus safety resources include: Blue Light emergency systems across campus; NightOwls, a student-run evening safety escort service for students who need a safe ride; OwlReady, our safety app. Learn more by visiting FAUPD.

The Wilkes Honors College is located on the John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter, Fla., about 45 minutes north of the Boca Raton campus. A Florida Atlantic intercampus shuttle bus provides free transportation between the Wilkes Honors College Jupiter campus and the main Boca Raton campus, so Wilkes Honors College students can join the rest of our Owls for football games and other main-campus events.

Three major airports are located within driving distance of our South Florida campuses: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA). Additionally, a few hours north of our campuses, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) houses a Brightline station, which connects a high-speed train to stations in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

South Florida’s many tropical beaches are the perfect destination for fun and relaxation, all year round! Students from our Boca Raton campus set up their beach chairs at Spanish River Beach, Red Reef Park, South Beach Pavilion and South Inlet Park. Wilkes Honors College students enjoy Jupiter Inlet, Juno Beach and Coral Cove Park, all located in close proximity to the school's Jupiter campus.

FAU Transportation Services offers an on-campus shuttle bus, as well as a bus to the nearby Tri-Rail station. Tri-Rail is a commuter train that runs from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County. Brightline is another train service connecting students to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

Our Boca Raton campus is located just 1.8 miles from the ocean, so you’ll have tropical beaches at your fingertips! Students can also find trendy restaurants at Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton, enjoy exciting nightlife on The Ave in downtown Delray Beach or visit the Boca Raton Town Center Mall – all located just minutes from campus. Sports lovers can catch a thrilling game with South Florida’s four professional sports teams: the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins and Florida Panthers. At the Wilkes Honors College, conveniently located on our Jupiter campus, students enjoy a lively small-town feel and beautiful coastline. Just across the street from campus, you’ll find live music and incredible food in downtown Abacoa, as well as beautiful parks, waterways and year-round sunny weather. Explore the gorgeous Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens or visit rescued sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center by the beach!

Yes! Florida Atlantic students enjoy discounts and perks at local restaurants, museums, golf courses, hotels, theme parks and South Florida professional sports games. In addition, students enjoy a 50% discount on the Tri-Rail, a commuter train that runs from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County, and a 25% discount on the Brightline, another train service connecting students to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

The Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic is a highly selective, all-honors college located on our Jupiter campus. Wilkes Honors College students benefit from an average class size of 16 students, personal attention from faculty, and exceptional opportunities for experiential learning and research.

Many students participate in internships at the world-renowned scientific institutes on the Jupiter campus, including the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. The Boca Raton campus is Florida Atlantic’s main campus, which provides a dynamic learning environment for more than 70% of our 30,000 students.

Located just 1.8 miles from the beach, this campus features everything you’d expect from a modern university: suite-style housing, Division 1 athletics, brand-new recreational facilities, and more. High-achieving students on the Boca Raton campus are invited to join the University Honors Program, which offers advanced Honors seminars, small class sizes, and special advising and registration.

If you're interested in both the Wilkes Honors College and the Boca Raton campus, apply directly to the Wilkes Honors College through the Common App. If admitted, you’ll also be accepted to the Boca Raton campus. If not admitted to the Wilkes Honors College, your application will automatically be reviewed by the Boca Raton campus admissions team for consideration.

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including:
• A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more
• In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required
The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80).

Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map if you visit campus when tours are not available.

Visiting from out of town? View local accommodations.

Many student residents receive financial aid. These awards are intended to first provide coverage for tuition and student fees. Any remaining dollars may be applied to University Housing. However, in order for students to take advantage of financial aid dollars being automatically applied to their Housing charges, three steps must be completed:
1. Financial aid must first have been awarded.

2. The student must have signed an acceptance letter for all awards.

3. The acceptance letter must have been returned to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

If the total amount of financial aid awarded to the student DOES exceed tuition and other fees, and if sufficient dollars are available to cover housing and dining charges, the remaining dollars may be applied to other FAU charges.

If there is only partial financial aid remaining after tuition and fees have been paid by financial aid, the student is required to pay in full all remaining housing and dining charges not covered by financial aid prior to moving into their assigned space. If the total amounts of financial aid awarded to the student DOES NOT exceed tuition and other fees, the student must make payment of all remaining housing and dining charges prior to moving into their assigned space.

Students who have pending financial aid awards will be required to pay in full for all housing and dining fees and then may “reimburse” themselves when financial aid is awarded and distributed during the semester.

First-year students can choose from traditional residence halls with suite-style accommodations. All first-year housing includes meal plans and is located near academic buildings and campus resources. Housing assignments are made based on application date and preferences. Take a housing virtual tour.

Our students place into outstanding graduate and professional schools. Wilkes Honors College graduates have gone on to law school, medical school and graduate programs in areas such as chemistry, English, mathematics, neuroscience, psychology and political science. Other students have gone directly to work for businesses such as banks and top investment firms, the healthcare industry, nonprofits or government agencies.

The Wilkes Honors College awards credit based on scores achieved on IB Diploma program examinations. Students who have not been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded 6 credit-hours in the subject areas of each IB higher level examination on which they scored 5 or above.

Students with a score of 4 on subject areas will receive 3 credit-hours. Students who have been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded up to 30 credit hours. For further details please consult the IB section of our website.

Yes. Transfer students admitted to the Wilkes Honors College typically have a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher. Detailed information on applying as a transfer student is in the Transfer Students section on How to Apply.

The Wilkes Honors College provides excellent preparation for medical school. Admission to medical school requires a strong academic record, a competitive MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) score and the completion of certain prerequisite courses (it does not require any particular major).

The Honors College offers these courses as well as assistance with MCAT preparation and the application process. This also applies to students who intend to enter other health professions such as dentistry, optometry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. In addition, students considering careers in law receive outstanding preparation at the Wilkes Honors College. Again, no particular major is required for admission to law school.

Law schools require strong analytical and writing skills, an outstanding academic record and a competitive LSAT (Law School Admission Test) score. The Honors College's emphasis on writing and critical thinking provides students with the skills law schools seek. Additionally, advisors provide information about law schools and assist with the application process.

The Wilkes Honors College also has exciting pathway programs for those wishing to pursue careers in teaching, engineering, business and more.

The Wilkes Honors College provides opportunities for intramural sports on the Jupiter campus. There are additional opportunities to compete in collegiate sports on the Boca Raton campus.

We offer a number of sports including basketball, flag football, softball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. We have a fitness center on the Jupiter campus and easy access to gym facilities, in addition to the many options available on the Boca campus.

The Wilkes Honors College has approximately 600 students. The John D. MacArthur Campus is shared by the Honors College and other Florida Atlantic colleges and has around 1,000 students.

Students receive a B.A. or B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Biological and Physical Sciences. Our concentrations are the functional equivalent of majors. A student who concentrates in philosophy will receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concentration in philosophy, rather than a B.A. in philosophy. The requirements for a concentration are similar to the requirements for a major.

The Wilkes Honors College has chosen to award degrees with concentrations rather than in majors to allow students to develop innovative and interdisciplinary focuses of study that go beyond traditional majors. The Honors College offers the same traditional courses of study available at most other undergraduate institutions, and for students who choose one of these areas (such as biology, English, philosophy, political science, psychology) a concentration will be the same as a major. The requirements for the concentration will be as rigorous and demanding as the requirements for a major. But the use of concentrations rather than majors opens the door for students to explore programs of study otherwise unavailable at many colleges confined only to majors. Students graduating with a B.A. or B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Biological and Physical Sciences with a concentration will be just as prepared for graduate or professional school as students graduating with a B.A. or B.S. in a major.

The FSA ID ― a username and password ― must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Whether you’re a student, parent or borrower, you’ll need to create your own account to apply for, receive and manage your federal student aid. You can create an account here https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Per Federal regulations, every student is assigned a cost of attendance, also known as a budget. You can think of your cost of attendance as the upper limit of the maximum amount of financial aid (including grants, scholarships and federal and private loans) that you may receive for the year. We are unable to disburse or certify any financial aid which exceeds a student’s cost of attendance. Your cost of attendance is determined by several factors, including your academic classification (undergraduate or graduate student), residency status, housing status and enrollment status.

Enrolling less than full time will affect your “cost of attendance”, which may affect your financial aid offer. When you receive your financial aid offer, it will be initially based on a full time enrollment status. After the semester’s drop/add period, we will automatically review your enrollment. If you are enrolled less than full time, your cost of attendance will be reduced. This may result in a reduction of your financial aid eligibility. IMPORTANT: Grants (such as Federal Pell grant) are ALWAYS prorated (reduced) for less than full time enrollment! You must be enrolled in a minimum of half time credits in order to receive financial aid (6 credits for undergraduates, 4.5 credits for graduate students).

If the federal processor requests that we verify some portion of your income information, you may be asked to submit a tax return transcript and any W2s for yourself and your spouse (if married) or parents (if you are a dependent student), including stepparent tax information if one of the parents has remarried. These documents should be submitted via OWL FILES.

The FAFSA uses tax information from two years prior.

After completing your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary which will contain estimates of your aid eligibility. After you have received your financial aid offer by FAU, an offer notification will be emailed to you via your FAU email account. If you are a First-Time-In-College (FTIC) student, in addition, an email will be sent to the email used on your FAFSA. You will be instructed to log on to "Accept Your Financial Aid Offer".

Per Federal regulations, we are required to verify a portion of financial aid applications. Please be aware that we cannot disburse financial aid until all outstanding verification requirements have been satisfied.

Financial aid begins to disburse during the second and third weeks of classes (remember, failure to complete the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz for all classes can delay this process). The aid will automatically apply towards your balance. After your tuition and fees are paid and your balance is zero, any leftover funds will be distributed to you as a “refund” which can take another week or two to receive (depending on if you set up direct deposit or not).

Signing up for direct deposit will expedite receipt of funds for financial aid and all other refunds due from your student account. If direct deposit is not set up, refunds will be issued from Tuition & Billing by mail.

In order to receive financial aid, you must meet the criteria for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Generally, this means you must maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA (3.0 for Graduate students), complete at least 67% of your attempted credits, and not exceed 180 attempted credit hours.

The financial aid disbursement estimator is designed as a tool to help you determine what you need to pay the University and represents only an ESTIMATE of what financial aid may disburse based on your enrollment and offer status. The Controller’s office handles all student account transactions. For instructions on accessing your account information, please go to Financial Aid and MYFAU. PLEASE NOTE: Students receive their account statements via their FAU E-mail address ONLY.

Federal regulations require your eligibility to be based on your income and that of your parents unless you meet certain criteria. If you feel that you have exceptional circumstances, your parents are unwilling to provide their information for FAFSA purposes, or for more information on Dependent vs. Independent students, please contact your financial aid advisor.

You may access your Financial Aid information online. See instructions on how to access this information. You may also email your financial aid advisor or visit the financial aid office in-person (at the Boca Raton, Davie, or Jupiter campus). If you are not the student and are requesting information on a student's account, you will need the student to submit a FERPA form.

Speak with your Financial Aid Advisor and you may be able to submit a request for Professional Judgment to our office. After a review, you may be offered additional assistance.

Financial aid refunds do not begin to disburse until third and fourth weeks of classes; disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s office. It is essential that you set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class. You may request a portion of your financial aid to be distributed to you early - an “advance” on your financial aid - if you meet all eligibility criteria. For more information on the Short Term Advance and other help with books, visit Help Buying Books. NOTE: For students under 18 years of age, please download and submit the Parental Short Term Advance Application to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Yes. However, summer financial aid is typically very limited. We highly recommend that if you receive a financial aid refund in the fall or spring terms and you plan on taking summer courses, you should save a portion of these funds to help pay your summer tuition. If you are Federal PELL Grant Eligible you must register for classes by the 1st Drop/Add Deadline of the Summer.

As long as you are degree seeking at Florida Atlantic University and the classes will be credited toward your Florida Atlantic degree, you may be eligible to receive assistance. Contact the Florida Atlantic Financial Aid Office to see what forms you must complete and for which programs you may qualify.

Click for instructions on how to send External Scholarships.

Students should never be listed as payee but can be added to the memo line along with the Z number. Make all checks payable to Florida Atlantic University.

All External Scholarships should be mailed to the FAU Scholarship Lockbox. View instructions on how to send External Scholarships.

Any scholarship checks mailed directly to Florida Atlantic will be forwarded to the PO Box address, which may delay processing and payment to the student.

Once it’s received in the Lockbox, please allow up to 2-3 business days for processing. During peak, please allow up to 3-5 business days.

Yes, for efficient processing please include a letter that includes the following information: student’s full name and school ID; donor’s name, address, phone number and email address; enrollment requirement of scholarship, if applicable (example: full-time enrollment: undergraduate 12 credits, graduate 9 credits half-time would be 6-9 undergraduate, graduate 3 credits)

If you have any questions, please email Shaveta Dabas or call 561-297-1250.

When the paperwork is received the custodial scholarship is placed on the system as “Offered”, if there is only one scholarship it will go on as EX1SCH. A notation will be posted naming the donor. When the check is received, it will then show as “Accepted”. If there is more than one custodial scholarship, subsequent scholarships will be added, each one using a different fund ID, ex. EX1SCH, EX2SCH.

Only the Financial Aid Office can accept scholarships on the system. The scholarship will be accepted as soon as the check is received from the donor.

If the student comes in a different term than originally planned, the check will be returned to the donor. We are not permitted to retain funds beyond the one term. The student will need to contact the donor to make arrangements regarding reissuing the scholarship check.

We encourage all students to make a copy of the scholarship criteria letter received by the donor prior to submitting it to the financial aid office. Students may also check with the Financial Aid Scholarship office to verify the scholarship criteria in question.

If it has not been posted to the system, we have not received the scholarship paperwork.

Departmental and Foundation scholarships have varying criteria, and the student would need to check with their department.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also offers scholarships to incoming students upon being admitted to the university. For more information visit Freshman Scholarships or Admissions Transfer Scholarships.

Most University merit-based scholarships require full-time enrollment. Be sure to review your specific scholarship criteria.

No, you should read each scholarship and only apply to the ones for which you feel you are qualified.

Yes.

The student can file a scholarship Reinstatement/Appeal Form (available under forms), explaining the extenuating circumstances, and attach any documentation to support claim, as well as an unofficial transcript. Allow two weeks for a response.

Yes. Only Florida Atlantic credits are recognized for Florida Atlantic scholarships.

Bright Futures (and any other accepted financial aid you have) will be applied to your Florida Atlantic balance around 2-3 weeks into the semester. Florida Pre-Paid will be applied around 3-4 weeks into the semester to the remaining balance. If there is an overage of payment (with the combination of Bright Futures/Financial Aid and Pre-Paid) you will receive any excess funding in the form of a refund. If there is still a Florida Atlantic balance after both Bright Futures and all pending financial aid has paid out, you are responsible for covering the remaining balance by the published deadline.

The Florida Prepaid Dormitory Plan covers the cost of a standard, double occupancy, and air-conditioned residence hall. At FAU, this covers our standard doubles in Glades Park Towers and Heritage Park Towers. Florida Prepaid determines these rates each year, and if your assigned hall room is more expensive, you must pay the difference in cost on your balance. Should you have further questions about your plan to see if your housing is covered, please contact Florida Prepaid at 1-800-552-4723.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when FAU tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the Student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU.

Please Note – There is a $100 non-refundable application fee required to complete a housing application. The FAU Housing contract is a legally binding document. It is similar to a lease, do not submit unless you read and agree to the terms stating that you want to live on campus.

Login to the Housing Portal with your FAUNetID and password.
Click on Housing Applications and select the blue Apply button to start your housing application.
Read through the terms and conditions of the contract before agreeing to it.
The next few web pages will be the Housing Contract questions page. Please answer all Housing Contract questions accurately.
You will add three room preferences. Room preferences are not guaranteed. If your preference is not available, the next closest room type will be assigned. Contracts cannot be cancelled and payment will not be refunded if your preferred room type is not available.
You will select a meal plan if you are a first time to college student or preference a residence hall which requires a meal plan.
After you complete you housing application, an email will be sent to your FAU student email address confirming your application is completed. Please check your FAU email account for the confirmation email.

If your selected payment method results in this message being displayed, we will not be able to make the payment accepted by the payment system. Rest assured, your credit card or bank account is not charged when this message appears. You may take one of the following steps to correct this:
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Yes, you will not have access to the housing application until 24 hours after you have completed your tuition deposit. Please check with the Admissions office at 561-297-3040 for the deadline to pay the tuition deposit.

Students who are assigned to the residence halls: Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall and Jupiter residence halls require a meal plan. Students assigned to Talon Hall, Innovation Village North or South Apartments, or University Village Apartments do NOT require a meal plan. Students living in the apartments or Talon Hall can purchase a commuter meal plan. Please visit the Dining Services website for more information.

The priority date for new incoming first year students to apply for housing is March 20, 2026. Priority is given by date of the housing contract is completed. Spring residents are given priority to renew their housing contract for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year and will be assigned housing based on Priority groups as shared on the housing renewal webpage.

A limited number of spaces are designed to be accessible and can accommodate students with special needs. The specific nature of your disability should be identified so we can work with you to meet your needs for your housing assignment. You must register with the Student Accessibility Services. Specific written documentation will be requested from you and your physician or diagnostician to support the request; that documentation will be evaluated by the SAS staff and recommendations to the Housing Office will be made regarding your needs, the appropriate modifications, and housing assignments. Please allow time for the review process. Make sure you complete your Housing Contract by the priority date and SAS registration and documentation prior to June 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester.

International students who will be degree-seeking should apply through the regular International Admissions Application process. Please visit the International Students Admissions website to get started with the admissions process.

International students who are part of an exchange or cooperative program that have an institutional agreement with FAU may apply to live on campus as a non-degree seeking student, please look at our living options. Once you determine you want to live on campus, complete the housing application and contract. Please visit the International Programs website for more information.

During the housing contract process, students are asked lifestyle questions. Answers to these questions determine roommate pairing as well as the students room preferences. Apply early and complete your course registration as this affects placement with students who have matching lifestyle questions.

Entering first year students can search for other first year students as a roommate through the Housing contract process to see who has a similar percentage of matching based on the lifestyle questions. The higher the percentage for matching, the more similar answers they have. Entering first year students who know another entering first year student attending Florida Atlantic can request that student as a roommate by searching for the students Z#. Entering first year students must have a completed housing contract and the roommate match must be completed by May 1. Students visited the Roommate Request page of the Housing contract to search and request a roommate after they have completed the housing contract. The Roommate Request page becomes available after the housing contract is completed in its entirety.

For new first year students, within the process of filling out your Housing contract you are asked to complete the lifestyle questions. That is used to help students select roommates with similar lifestyles. And Housing also uses it as well to help pair students. Students can visit the Roommate Request page of the Housing contract to search and request a roommate after they have completed the housing contract. For returning students, you can complete this process during contract renewal.

We send out e-mails notification typically beginning in May. Additional notifications are done throughout the summer as needed until all students are placed.

Room assignments are not guaranteed, and because of the limitations of preferred spaces we attempt to proceed to your second choice until all assignments are made. We have a limited number of single bedrooms available, so by applying early, you have the best strategy to maximize the chance to get your room preference matched.

We recognize that social networking sites provide a lot of potential information about your future roommates. However, we do encourage you to make contact with your new roommate before requesting a room change through our office. Impressions made through these websites are not always accurate pictures, and creates generalizations which may be false. In general, we do not make changes in room assignments until after the semester begins.

We make every effort to resolve roommate conflicts. Before deciding to change rooms, please contact your Resident Assistant on your floor first to see what he/she can do to mediate the situation. Our Residence Education staff has been trained to help you with issues affecting you and your roommate.

If you are having a problem with your roommate or with another member of your suite or apartment, you should talk to your Resident Assistant. Your Resident Assistant lives on your floor or assigned area, and is an upper-division student who has been carefully selected and trained to assist you throughout the academic year.

Very often the Resident Assistant will talk with their supervisors and help resolve your problem, usually with a meeting of all parties involved. It is important that you maintain an open line of communication with your roommates so that you can talk about problems you may be having.

We expect our residents to treat each other as adults and discuss their differences openly. That is the first step in resolving differences. If you continue to have problems, and have worked initially with your Resident Assistant, you may next contact your Resident Coordinator. These individuals are full-time, professionally trained staff members who can assist you in taking additional steps.

Check with your Resident Assistant to locate the office of your Resident Coordinator.

Each residence hall offers events and activities to keep all students active and engaged. In addition, Red and Blue Weeks begin immediately, and offers numerous events and activities throughout the first few weeks of class. For more information visit the Campus Life website.

Beds in Atlantic Park Towers, Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall, and University Village Apartments feature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). Beds in Parliament Hall are lofted, with desk underneath. Beds in Innovation Village Apartments North and South feature standard full-size beds. For the Jupiter Campus, beds in RH1 and RH2 faeature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). RH3 features standard full-size beds.

• Students living in Innovation Village Apartments North and South are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in University Village Apartments are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in all other buildings may bring a personal refrigerator measuring 4.2 cubic feet or smaller.

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No. Hot plates, deep fryers, toasters, grills, or any other appliance that have exposed heating elements are NOT permitted in any on-campus residence hall (HPT, GPT, IRT, PAR, UVA, BPWSH, IVAN, IVAS). Items that are permitted in the residence halls include: hot air popcorn poppers, small electric grills (i.e. George Foreman grill; no exposed heating element), toaster ovens, small convection ovens, microwaves, food processors, crock pots, blenders, electric mixers, coffee makers (that do not have exposed heating elements). Toasters are permitted ONLY in University Village Apartments (UVA) and Innovation Village Apartments (IVA).

No, once you are assigned to a room you cannot change your assignment until after the 2nd week of classes.

Please visit the Residence Hall and Apartment Directory page.

Room\Hall transfer requests will be accepted starting the 2 weeks of classes for the fall and spring semester. Email housing@fau.edu to facilitate transfers online. Your student account must be paid in full if you are requesting a room upgrade. Room upgrades will not be granted to students who have a balance due to the University. Room\Hall transfer requests are made based on availability and are not guaranteed.

Yes, in most situations. All Apartments and Residence Halls may be occupied during the Semester Break (December/January). This is done to provide additional security during this longer break. There is no extra charge for staying during this break as it is part of the student’s contracted term. Apartments and Residence Halls may be occupied during the Spring Break in March as well. Students who do not need to stay on campus during breaks and University holidays do NOT need to remove their belongings. We do ask, however, that they empty their refrigerators (to avoid spoilage) and power off electrical items such as televisions, computers, etc. during longer times away from campus.

Break housing is not offered to all students and limited on the Boca Raton campus and Jupiter campus. Break housing between Summer and Fall Semesters is limited to upperclassman students only based on the criteria below. New entering summer first year students are not able to receive break housing between summer and fall. Break housing between Spring and Summer Semesters is limited and students must also meet the criteria below. To be eligible for this, you must log on to the housing portal and request break hosing, and also:

Have no disciplinary hold on your student account.
Have a completed housing contract and housing assignment for the next semester after the break period.
Have no past due university balance.
Must be registered for the next semester after the break period.
From a distance greater than 100 miles from campus.
The student must have the ability to relocate to another space for break housing by the end of move-out and relocate to their future semester housing space within 24 hours. No exemptions are made for the timeframe to move. Any items not removed within 24 hours will be disposed of immediately and not reimbursed by FAU Housing and Residential Education.
We will send e-mail reminders about break housing availability and deadlines. If you have questions please call (561) 297-2880 or email housing@fau.edu.

Residents need to provide their own linens, towels, desk lamps, cleaning supplies and trash receptacles. Students may also bring televisions, stereos and computers but may want to wait until they have received their roommate/ suitemate assignments to determine their specific needs.

While none of these items are required, we recommend you consider bringing the following items:

Sheets, mattress cover, blankets, bedspread (beds are twin size, extra long – 36” x 80”), Pillow
Soap, shampoo, and other toiletries
Laundry basket and detergent (there are laundry rooms located throughout on-campus Housing facilities)
Small area rug (see question on carpeting)
Dishes, drinking cups, silverware, dish soap and towels. (Apartment residents will also want to bring pots, pans, etc. to use in their kitchens)
Alarm clock
Calendar/Organizer
Desk supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks and paper, desk lamp)
Dictionary and thesaurus
CD player, headphones
Computer, printer, surge protector
A good lock, if you bring a bike
Umbrella
Refrigerator no larger than 4.2 cubic feet
Electric Grill (i.e. George Forman Grill)
Cleaning supplies
What items are not permitted?

Items that are not permitted include:

Candles and/or incense
Illegal drugs
All pets, except fish (see below)
Weapons, including all firearms and ammunition, explosives, knives, and any other dangerous articles or substances
Halogen lamps
Toasters with open heating elements (unless the student lives in Innovation Village Apartments North or South, or in University Village Apartments)
Appliances with exposed heating elements

Possession of animals, other than fish as defined below, are prohibited. Any cost associated with the possession of an illegal animal will be charged to the responsible resident(s) or to all residents of the room/apartment, (damaged furniture, cleaning, pest control, etc.). Feeding or petting stray or wild animals is prohibited. Fish, may be maintained as pets, as long as they are kept in fish tanks which are no larger than 10 gallon capacity. Residents are responsible for maintaining the tanks and are responsible for any and all damage caused by the fish or the tank. This policy shall not effect service animals or emotional support animals approved by the Student Accessibility Services.

Residents of Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, and Parliament Hall, may bring a small refrigerator and/or microwave. Refrigerators should be 4.2 cubic feet or smaller and should have a maximum of 400 watts at 120 volts. Microwave ovens should be 1.5 cubic feet capacity or smaller and should have a maximum of 1100 watts at 120 volts.

Remember, each University Village and Innovation Village apartment unit has a full-size refrigerator-freezer.

Carpeting in student rooms IS NOT provided in Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, or Parliament Hall. Carpeting IS provided in the following areas:

University Village Apartments
Innovation Village North Apartments
Innovation Village South Apartments

High-speed internet access is provided in all Residence Halls and Apartments as part of the housing rate. Students will be able to connect their device(s) to the FAU Network by connecting to the FAU WIFI, for faster connections we recommend plugging their device(s) to one of the data ports located in each room. Please keep in mind that the campus network is a shared resource and its transmission speed will vary depending upon network traffic load. Before connecting your device(s) with the FAU network please make sure to have it registered at talon.fau.edu For details on how to register your device(s), please visit the https://www.fau.edu/campus/student-affairs/technology/.NOTE: To take full advantage of the fast internet that you have available, please make sure to keep any wireless printers, Bluetooth speakers, and devices that create a hotspot OFF while not in use since they interfere with the WiFi and drastically lowers the speed and signal.

All residential charges can be appealed by e-mailing us at housing@fau.edu to be reviewed by the Associate Director for Residential Education. You will be notified of the results of the appeal afterwards. For more information please visit Contracts and Forms webpage.

The housing application may be cancelled for the reasons outlined in the Cancellation section of Terms and Conditions.

The cancellation form can be found HERE: /housing/cancellation/fall-spring/
Terms and Condtions are available HERE: /housing/resources/contracts/

If you are staying in Heritage Park Towers over the summer, your package pick-up point will be in Atlantic Park Towers.
If you are staying in IVA over the summer, your package pick-up point will be in IVA-South.
If you are staying in RH1, RH2, or RH3 during the summer, your package pick-up point will be in RH3.

Move-in dates and times can be found here .

Move-out dates and times can be found here .

Several on-campus dining options remain open during the summer and can be found here . University Commons, located across the street from the Boca campus, also offers dining options as well as a Whole Foods.

You can find out the dates registration opens for the Fall semester here.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when Florida Atlantic tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the academic calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU .

You can put in a maintenance work order here .

The Reassignment Request form will be available to students with an assignment in the Housing Portal from March 16 at 9 a.m. to July 13 at 5 p.m.

Returning students: Requests are prioritized based on Priority Group and tuition deposit date from the housing renewal process.
New students: Requests are prioritized based on tuition deposit date only.
Submission date of the reassignment request does not impact priority.

Students may request one different room type.

Students may request one different roommate.
Requests must include the first name, last name, and Z# of the desired roommate.
Reassignments will be granted only if space becomes available for both students in the same room or suite.
It is unlikely that Housing and Residential Education will be able to accommodate a request for a different space AND a different roommate due to the demand for campus housing.

Reassignments are processed on a rolling basis until July 13th but are not guaranteed due to high demand.
Reassignments to a different room type are based on cancellations.
Roommate pairing requests will only be accommodated if two open spaces become available in the same room or suite.

Students who do not receive their requested reassignment may cancel their housing if they meet the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. Cancellation reasons and fees are outlined in Section 10, Page 5 of the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

Students may submit one reassignment request for either a different roommate OR a different room type.

Students have 48 hours to accept a reassignment offer via their FAU email.
If no response is received within 48 hours, the offer will go to the next student in line.
If a student does not respond, they will remain on the reassignment list and keep their original housing assignment.

The offer will include the room type you are being offered and the semester rate.

A new housing assignment with be sent to your FAU email within 48 business hours. Roommate/suitemate details will be available on the Housing Application Status page in the Housing Portal.

No, once a reassignment is accepted, the original room assignment cannot be restored because that space will have been offered to another student.

The student will be removed from the reassignment list.
The original housing assignment will remain active for the semester.
The student will not be offered another reassignment and will remain financially obligated to their housing contract.

Yes, any student who has received a housing assignment may request a reassignment one time until July 13th.

Students who are being offered a reassignment will be notified if there is an approved ESA or services animal in the suite. However, ESA’s and service animals are often not approved until later in the summer. You will be notified when Housing and Residential Education is aware of the ESA or service animal. If you are not able to live with an ESA or service animal, please register with SAS.

Students who request a reassignment prior to move-in will not receive priority for a room change after move-in.
Room change requests after move-in begin two weeks into the semester and are subject to availability.

You must be enrolled half-time to receive a Direct loan. For undergraduates, this is 6 credit hours. For graduate students, half time is 4.5 credits during FALL & SPRING semesters and 3 credits during the SUMMER semester.

A direct subsidized loan will not accumulate interest until you graduate or drop below half time status; it is considered “subsidized” because the government pays the interest on it while you are in school. A direct unsubsidized loan will start to accumulate interest right away. You should always exhaust your direct subsidized loan availability before accepting a direct unsubsidized loan.

First, you must accept your offer on your MYFAU. Next, you will need to complete a master promissory note (MPN) as well as entrance counseling. Both the direct loan master promissory note and direct loan entrance counseling requirements may be satisfied online at StudentAid.gov. Entrance counseling is a tutorial that will explain to you the terms of your loans, such as interest rates and repayment options. Your master promissory note is your guarantee that you will repay your loan.

You can submit a Direct Loan Revision Request form (found on the Forms page) to request an increase or decrease of your loan.

If you are a dependent student, you can ask your parent to go to StudentAid.gov and apply for a Parent Direct Plus loan. If approved, you will receive additional loan money. If denied, you may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to request additional Direct Unsubsidized Loan funds. NOTE: If you are a graduate student, you may go to StudentAid.gov and apply for a Graduate Direct PLUS loan.

A grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. However, under certain circumstances, (if you withdraw from classes, for example), you may be billed back a grant which has already disbursed.

When you complete your FAFSA, the federal processor determines your eligibility using a number of factors. Basically, your FAFSA calculates whether or not you are eligible for grants. If you are eligible for Federal Pell grant, your FAFSA also determines the amount of funding you receive.

You may be able to receive Federal Pell grant funds over the summer term if you are eligible and are enrolled in one or more credits. For details, visit: Grants | Florida Atlantic University

In order to receive the full amount of Federal Pell grant for which you are eligible, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period. Effective Fall 2024: Federal Pell grant will prorate and disburse based on enrollment intensity at the end of the add/drop period. Enrollment intensity is the percentage of full-time enrollment at which a student is enrolled, rounded to the nearest whole percent. For example, if full-time enrollment is 12 credit hours and the student is enrolled in 7 hours, the enrollment intensity would be 7 ÷ 12 × 100% = 58.3% (round to 58%). After registering for the term, students eligible for Federal Pell grant are encouraged to use the Financial Aid Disbursement Estimator.

If a student who has been offered a grant adds a class after the drop/add deadline, the grant offer will NOT increase due to late enrollment. The student will receive disbursement for the number of credits enrolled at the end of the drop/add period.

No - the FAFSA covers all state, university, and federal grants. You should complete your FAFSA early, since some grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

The Federal Pell grant is considered an “entitlement” grant - meaning that, if eligible and maintaining all necessary criteria, you will be offered the Federal Pell grant. Other grants (First Generation Grant, FSAG) are not entitlement grants and are very limited. Unfortunately, this means that many students are technically eligible for these additional grants but do not receive them. Some of these grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis - that is why you should be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible.

“FERPA” stands for “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act”. The FERPA is a federal law which is designed to protect the student’s educational records. Per the FERPA, we cannot disclose a student's financial aid information to anyone other than the student - unless he or she has given written permission for us to do so with a FERPA release form , submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The FERPA applies to the student as soon as he or she is admitted to FAU, regardless of age or dependency status.

Students can directly access their information by logging into MYFAU. You should encourage your child to monitor this information themselves in order to gain experience with financial aid planning and processing. Before contacting our office directly, keep in mind you may only inquire about your child’s financial aid if he or she has completed a FERPA release form authorizing us to give you such information. You may email your student’s financial aid advisor or call or visit in person at the Boca, Jupiter, or Davie financial aid office. Be sure that you have your child’s z number.

No. Only the student may request changes in type of offer or amount of the offer. College is a setting where students begin to make their own decisions. Therefore, parents are encouraged to let their child understand and experience the many challenges of budgeting, time management, and financial aid processing. We urge the student to contact our office herself with any questions or concerns, in order to build greater involvement and financial literacy.

Contact your child’s financial aid advisor and explain your situation - you may be eligible to request Professional Judgment. Include your child’s z number in any e-mails and make sure that he or she has submitted a FERPA form.

Direct PLUS Loans require a completed FAFSA by students, while Alternative Loans do not. Please refer to Financial Aid -Direct PLUS Loan Information and Financial Aid -Alternative Student Loans for more details.

Yes. If you are denied a Parent Direct PLUS loan, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to our office in order to request additional unsubsidized direct loan funds.

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded program for eligible students who demonstrate financial need. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA application. For more details please refer to Financial Aid - Student Employment and click on Need Based Employment.

First, complete your FAFSA - if eligible, the student will be offered direct loans. These are federal loans in the student’s name and are not credit-based. If you would like to request additional funds, you can visit StudentAid.gov and request a Parent Direct PLUS loan. This is a credit-based loan which is in the parent’s name. If approved, you may receive additional funds - if you are denied, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to request additional direct loan funds. You may seek private or alternative loan funding on your own; however, we are not permitted to recommend potential lenders. We recommend that you exhaust your federal loan options before pursuing a private loan.

Yes. If you are denied a Parent Direct PLUS loan, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to our office in order to request additional unsubsidized direct loan funds.

The FAFSA covers all state, university, and federal grants. By completing your FAFSA, you have already applied for them all! You should complete your FAFSA early, since some grants are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Federal Pell grant is considered an “entitlement” grant - meaning that, if eligible and maintaining all necessary criteria, the student will be offered the Federal Pell grant. Other grants (First Generation Grant, FSAG) are not entitlement grants and are very limited. Unfortunately, this means that many students are technically eligible for these additional grants but do not receive them. Some of these grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis - that is why you should be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible.

There are many scholarships available for students, and FAU offers many resources to help you in your search. All FAU scholarships are listed in an online searchable database. Many other scholarship are listed on our website scholarship page

As long as your son/daughter is degree seeking and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at FAU, then classes may be credited toward an FAU degree and your son/daughter may be eligible to receive assistance. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid at more than one institution for any one term. Therefore, you must apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA application at the institution where you are degree-seeking, referred to as your home institution. Additional forms are required, refer to Financial Aid Policies - Concurrent Enrollment page.

Financial aid regulations require that students maintain satisfactory academic progress. Generally, this means that students must maintain a 2.0 GPA (3.0 for graduate students) and successfully complete 67% of their attempted classes. If they do not, they may be placed on probation or denied future assistance. Please refer to Financial Aid Policies/Rules & Regulations -Academic Progress page.

It is essential that the student set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class, since financial aid refunds do not begin to disburse until the second and third weeks of classes. Your child may request a portion of her financial aid to be disbursed early - an “advance” on her financial aid - if she meets all eligibility criteria. Funds will be directly deposited into the student’s bank account. FAU Short Term Advance Applications are available between two weeks BEFORE the start of classes until two weeks PRIOR to the end of classes of each semester. Click here for more information about the Short Term Advance.

Every student is sent a monthly bill via their FAU email for tuition, fees and other charges. This statement reflects all payments received through the statement date. If you are certain you have financial aid that exceeds your tuition and fees plus any other amounts due to the University, you can disregard this bill. For questions regarding your Billing Statements, please go to the Controller's Office FAQs webpage.

Internet calculators are available for you to estimate college costs, loan payments, financial aid payment estimations, or graduated student loan repayment. Please refer to our FAU Financial Aid Disbursement Estimator.

Graduate students are generally eligible for Unsubsidized Direct Loans. For graduate students, Unsubsidized Direct Loans have an annual limit of $20,500. To apply, visit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and add FAU’s school code (001481).

Graduate students may also be eligible for FAU Graduate Grant. These funds are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to complete your FAFSA early (prior to our April 1st priority deadline).

Additionally, graduate students may be eligible for tuition waivers, federal work study, scholarships and fellowships.

Graduate students are not eligible for federal (Pell) and state grants. There is university grant money available (FAU Graduate Grant) – however, this funding is extremely limited. To be considered, you must demonstrate financial need and complete your FAFSA early (before April 1, the priority deadline).

Before your Direct Unsubsidized Loan can disburse, you must visit StudentAid.gov and complete Entrance Counseling. This is an online tutorial which will explain in detail the terms of the loan (such as interest rates and repayment options).
Click here for additional information including interest rates, borrowing limits, and how and when your loan will be repaid.

If you have been offered a direct unsubsidized loan from FAFSA but would like additional loan funding, you may apply for a Graduate Direct PLUS Loan at StudentAid.gov. This is a credit-based federal loan. You may also pursue a private or alternative loan through a bank – however, we are unable to recommend specific lending institutions.

To receive financial aid as a graduate student, you must be enrolled at least half time (4.5 credits or 3 credits for summer). If you are enrolled less than full time (9 credits), however, your financial aid eligibility may be reduced.

Receiving a tuition waiver, employer reimbursement, or other financial resource may reduce your financial aid eligibility. All students must notify the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) immediately if they receive or anticipate receiving a tuition waiver, as these resources must be considered a part of a student’s financial aid package. To report outside offers, complete the Student Statement of Outside Resources and submit to the OSFA. Should it later be found that you are receiving outside resources which you neglected to report, your financial aid package will be adjusted retroactively to include these resources. This adjustment may result in repayment of previously disbursed financial aid.

To receive financial aid (including loans) as a graduate student, you must maintain certain standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. You must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 and complete at least 67% of your attempted credits. If you fail to meet these criteria, you may appeal to request to have aid reinstated. View more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Although you are considered full time for academic purposes and eligible to receive financial aid, your “cost of attendance” is lower than if you were enrolled in 9 credits – which means that your financial aid eligibility will be reduced.
You can think of your cost of attendance as the upper limit of the maximum amount of financial aid (including grants, scholarships and federal and private loans) that you may receive for the year. Your cost of attendance is determined by your academic classification (graduate student), residency status, housing status, and enrollment status.

This website has more information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Athletic scholarships are disbursed the week after the drop and add period. Tuition and fee payment is automatically deferred up to the amount of the student’s athletic scholarship.

If you did not complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid and are on a partial scholarship, you must complete the Financial Aid Budget Form.

Athletics scholarships plus all other aid has to equal the student’s total cost of attendance. Therefore if your total financial aid package goes over your total cost of attendance you financial aid offers will be reduced.

The Concurrent Enrollment form must be filled out. The athletic scholarship is only going to be disbursed after theConcurrent Enrollment Form is completed.

Actual Disbursement of financial aid checks or Electronic Fund Transfers are a function of the Controller's Office as requested by the Financial Aid Office starting the third week of classes. Please make sure you fill out your direct deposit. If you are a full ride scholarship recipient, please read Off Campus Students Procedures.

The scholarship donor must fill out the Custodial Scholarship Letter. This form will help determine if the scholarship was offered using athletics participation as major criteria.

Students are responsible to pay the portion of fees that the athletic scholarship does not cover. If payments of such fees are received after the payment due date, students will receive a late fee.

Total athletic aid may be a combination of athletic scholarships and the Athletic Matriculation Exemption. The addition of the two will equal to the total scholarship offered to you.

A student refund will vary from student to student because of the differences in the in number of credits taken in the semester, parking tickets, late fees, lab fees, housing status, meal plan and additional financial aid offers.

You may qualify for scholarships outside of the Honors College. For web links, go to our Scholarships webpage. You may also qualify for the alternative loan program; see private loans section You may apply for on-campus student employment (restrictions apply). Once you arrive, visit the Financial Aid office on your campus for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: International students should not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They are not eligible for federal/state/university grants and loans.

You should work closely with your high school advisor to see if you qualify for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. The final decision lies with the State programs office: 888-827-2044 or https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN You/your parents may qualify for the alternative loan program. See: Loans webpage for more information. You may also apply for on-campus student employment. PLEASE NOTE: Freshman students who are deemed early admit (dual enrolled) should not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They are not eligible for federal/state/university grants and loans at this time.

To receive their Honors College scholarship, students must be enrolled in an average of 12 credit hours in the Honors College each semester (fall and spring).

The initial scholarship offer is based on academic history and expected performance. Unfortunately the Honors College cannot increase your offer if you earn good grades in college, though if your academic performance is below the renewal criteria, the offer may be reduced.

The Honors College scholarship is offered only during fall and spring semesters and will not cover summer study abroad or internships. You will receive your Honors College scholarship during fall or spring if you sign up for Honors College credit for your study abroad or internship. However, students who enter a non-FAU study abroad program may find it more advantageous to forego their Honors College scholarship and not pay tuition for FAU credit since they will be paying tuition to the non-FAU program. For more information about your options, see /honors/academics/study-abroad.php.

No, a student may receive only one admissions-based scholarship from the institution (This would include all freshman admissions scholarships listed at /admissions/freshmen/scholarships) However, students may apply and be considered for all other university scholarships for which they meet the criteria.

Named scholars do not receive additional dollars. Students selected as “named scholars” receive special recognition and are given the privilege of meeting the donor who supplied the funds for the student’s Honors College scholarship.

The Honors College scholarship does not require the student to file a FAFSA. Some scholarship programs DO have this requirement. We strongly recommend submitting the FAFSA as it maximizes your possibilities for support. File the FAFSA by April 1st this year for FAU's priority consideration.

Scholarships are viewed as a resource. It is very rare (but possible) that a student receives too much scholarship support. Please view FAU's overaward policy

Yes, a student may use the aid refund they receive from one term for expenses associated with an upcoming term.

Disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s office. The scholarship and financial aid fund disbursement process takes several weeks. It is essential that you set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class. For students who do not have sufficient monetary resources, FAU offers the “Short Term Advance” - a University monetary advance to all students - ONLY if they meet all eligibility criteria. The Short Term Advance Application is located on MYFAU. For more information, please go to Help Buying Books.

The Controller’s office handles all student account transactions. To check on the status of your account, please log on to MYFAU and click on FAU Self-Service link. PLEASE NOTE: Students receive their account statements via their FAU email address only.

No. If you have filed a FAFSA, you may receive financial aid during the summer. However, summer financial aid is typically very limited. We highly recommend that if you receive a financial aid refund in the fall or spring terms and you plan on taking summer courses, you should save a portion of these funds to help pay your summer tuition. Also, if you receive Bright Futures, you may be eligible for a summer disbursement. Register for summer courses prior to the 1st summer term Add/Drop deadline if you are eligible for Federal PELL.

Sign into MYFAU and click on the Money Matters! tile:

1. Click on "Your Financial Aid" to access Self-Service.
2. Click on "Eligibility" to review student requirements.
3. Select "Student Requirements" and select the Aid Year (if prompted).
If there are any documents under the "Unsatisfied Requirements" section, you must submit these documents ASAP in order to complete the processing of your financial aid.

Students will be sent an email to their FAU email address notifying them of documents needed to complete the processing of their financial aid.

After all necessary documents are submitted to the Financial Aid Office, students will be offered up to their maximum eligibility and notified via their FAU email address that they have offers to accept online (the email will also have instructions on how to accept offers).

The Offer Summary by Term is an actual offer letter stating the Financial aid offered and the breakdown of allocated funds per term. Students may print this page for their personal records. This page is for Informational Purposes ONLY. Students must go to the Accept Offers link to formally accept an offer decision online.

Disbursement of aid is dependent upon your enrollment status and compliance with the offer provisions. FAU reserves the right to revise this offer upon receipt of information which affects a student’s eligibility. All offers are based on continued eligibility and are contingent upon the availability of funds (i.e. a student was offered a full Federal Pell Grant but is actually enrolled half-time - - the student will be offered the Federal Pell Grant for half-time status).

Some scholarships and the Federal Pell Grant will be automatically ACCEPTED on the system. All other types of aid will have to be ACCEPTED or DECLINED. Click on the Accept Offers link and for each offer, in the offer decision column, select Accept, Accept Partial, or Decline.
NOTE: If you select Accept Partial in the offer decision column, then you will need to enter an amount in the Accept Partial Amount column (remembering that all your amounts, even partial, will be split between Fall and Spring, when you are accepting in the Fall). Make sure that you read the Terms and Conditions of Offers Document and then click the Submit Decision button when finished.
If students want to accept ALL offers offered without making changes to the amounts, students can click on the Accept Full Amount All Offers button.

Students may submit an Offer Revision Request form to revise their offers. Select the appropriate Revision Request form for your situation. Click here to go to the Forms to Download Page to view forms.

Disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s Office, beginning the third week of classes. Click on the Account Summary by Term link to view financial aid offers that have been processed/disbursed and if the student has received a financial aid refund. If the student has a balance after all financial aid has disbursed, the student will see the amount that they owe the University in the Account Balance field for that academic year.

Students who receive a financial refund may have this refund direct deposited into their existing bank account. In Self-Service, click on the Main Menu link, then click on Direct Deposit for Financial Aid. Follow the instructions on establishing or updating your bank account information.

The Short Term Advance is a University monetary advance available to assist degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time with:

Purchasing textbooks
Emergency funds relating to educational expenses
Unanticipated living expenses
Keep in mind that the Short Term Advance is NOT a source to assist with paying tuition and/or other related fees.

Students must:

be degree-seeking
be enrolled at least half-time
have an FAU institutional GPA of 2.0
NOT have an outstanding balance with the University
establish direct deposit
be at least 18 years old (if not, the Parental Short Term Advance application will need to be submitted. This form is located on the Forms to Download section of the Financial Aid website.)

The Short Term Advance is located on the Money Matters tile of MYFAU.

The Short Term Advance application is available about 2 weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. The online application will close approximately 2-3 weeks after disbursements for the last part of term begin.

Students are ONLY allowed one Short Term Advance per semester. Preference will be given to full-time students when funds are limited.

Students can borrow up to $750 each semester.

There is a $5.00 fee that will be assessed each time a Short Term Advance is processed.

No. Students will have to establish direct deposit. Funds will be direct deposited in the student's existing bank account.

Actual approvals don't begin until disbursements start for the term, so if you are checking your status before disbursements begin, you will only see a Requested Amount and not an Approved Amount. If the student meets ALL eligibility requirements, the Short Term Advance will process at least 3 BUSINESS days before the first day of classes. Learn how to check the status of Short Term Advance.

Funds should be direct deposited in student's bank account within 2-3 BUSINESS days AFTER it has been approved/disbursed (sometimes sooner). Remember the Approved Amount will show $0 until disbursements begin.

It depends. Federal and state financial aid (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study, Direct Loans, Bright Futures, Florida Student Assistance Grant, First Generation Grant, and others) will not pay for courses that do not apply to your degree. If a course does not apply to your degree, that means that it is not required for you to complete your degree program. Other types of university financial aid - such as university grants and scholarships - may pay for courses that are not degree applicable.

Federal Pell grant disburses based on your enrollment intensity (for more information on Enrollment Intensity, please visit Grants | Florida Atlantic University Only courses which count towards your degree program will be used in determining your enrollment intensity for Federal Pell grant purposes. For example, if you are enrolled in 6 credits of courses which are degree applicable and 6 credits of courses which are not degree applicable, you are only considered half time to have an enrollment intensity of 50% for Federal Pell grant purposes and will receive half of your offered Federal Pell grant. To receive your full Federal Pell grant, you must take at least 12 credits (or 100% Enrollment Intensity) which apply to your program of study.

Enrollment status for federal Direct loan purposes will be based only on courses which are degree applicable. To be eligible for Direct loans, undergraduate students must be enrolled half time (6 credits). Therefore, if you are an undergraduate student you must be enrolled in at least 6 credits which count towards your program of study in order to receive a Direct Loan. If you are not enrolled in at least 6 credits which are degree applicable, the Direct Loan will be cancelled for the term. Graduate students are also required to be enrolled half time (4.5 credits in fall or spring, 3 credits in summer) in credits which apply to the degree in order to receive federal loans.

Yes, if your academic record indicates a double major or double degree, federal and state financial aid can be paid based on courses that are applicable for both programs.

Yes, as long as your declared minor is appearing on your academic record, courses applicable to the minor will be used in calculating your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.

To receive Federal Work Study funds, you must be enrolled at least half time (6 credits) in courses which apply to your degree.

Some non-federal and non-state funds such as FAU Undergraduate Grant and FAU scholarships may pay based on courses that do not apply to your degree. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information.

If you are an undergraduate student, you can verify that your classes will count towards your degree by running a Degree Audit Report. If DARS does not list your course(s) as degree-applicable, but you believe it is part of the degree requirements, contact your academic advisor for clarification. If you are a graduate student, please confer with your academic/faculty advisor.

Once you receive a passing grade in a course, only one additional graded attempt for the same course is eligible for federal aid. Any additional attempts beyond this limit will not be funded. Exceptions may be made for cases where the student’s program requires enrollment in same course on a continuing basis over several semesters, with each attempt having significantly different course content (such as fine arts or thesis/dissertation courses).

All students are assigned a budget, or “cost of attendance”, which represents the maximum amount of aid that they can potentially receive. Your cost of attendance is partly based on the number of credits which you are taking. Only credits that count towards your program of study will be used in determining your cost of attendance.

Federal regulations require including your parent’s legal spouse, even if they are a step parent who does not support you.

You can use the IRS web services to request a non-filers letter: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript.

Per federal regulations, for FAFSA purposes, you are typically considered dependent until you are 24 years old. If you think you might have special circumstances, contact your assigned financial aid advisor using instructions found at: /financial-aid/contact/.

No. You may not list anyone who does not live in your home even if you can prove that you are providing over 50% of their support.

You may. All self-prepared 1040 must be physically signed in the proper place in ink and dated with the date of submission to the IRS. Also, you must submit Schedules 1, 2 and/or 3 if they are part of the return.

When verification is completed, you must acknowledge the amounts listed on the tax return you are submitting are true and correct with a physical signature.

Completing verification allows you to receive all federal aid for which you are eligible. Federal Direct Loans are part of the federal aid package and therefore verification must be completed before you can be offered Federal Direct Loans.

Sometimes the federal system selects students for verification 5 after verification 4 has been completed. Yes, this must be completed to be offered aid. Florida Atlantic University also reserves the right to request verification on a case by case basis.

The federal selection for verification is typically random. Some years you might be selected and other years you might not. Always complete FAFSA early to avoid any delays.

Congratulations! To make your acceptance official and secure your spot at Florida Atlantic, you must submit your non-refundable admissions deposit in your Owldone portal by the deposit deadline.

If this is your first time logging into Owldone, click “Activate your FAUNet ID” and follow the instructions. You can then log in to Owldone and click “Pay Admissions Deposit.”

Learn more about admissions deposits and deadlines.

Note: students are required to submit their deposit before applying for housing. Please take special note of the priority housing deadline.

You may be accepted to a different entry term than the one you applied for. You can view your entry term in your official acceptance letter and in the “Welcome” tab of your Owldone portal.

No. After successfully completing your summer courses, you can continue taking classes at Florida Atlantic in the Fall.

The Jump Start and STEM Bridge programs are uniquely designed to support students in achieving a successful start to their college career. Admission into these programs will give students an opportunity to enroll at Florida Atlantic while adjusting to the rigors of college coursework. Students are admitted to Summer or Fall based on their overall academic profile. Learn more about these admissions programs.

The Biology Immersion Program connects incoming students with Biology faculty, peer mentors and researchers through two summer courses prior to their freshman year. Learn more about this program and how to apply.

Admission is term-specific based on your academic credentials at the time of application. We are not accepting change of entry terms from Summer to Fall. However, if you were accepted for Fall and want to start in the Summer, you may complete a change of entry form.

Florida Prepaid students will have their Florida Prepaid accounts billed automatically after the drop/add period every term based on the number of credit hours enrolled. Learn more.

Log in to your Bright Futures account and designate Florida Atlantic as your university. Scholarship funds will then automatically be sent to Florida Atlantic University.

Please note that Bright Futures funds are sent to Florida Atlantic prior to each semester. Disbursements are made to your account after the drop/add period. Learn more.

Yes. All students must submit their non-refundable admissions deposit in Owldone before applying for housing. The housing application will become available 20 minutes after your admissions deposit has been paid.

Be sure to adhere to all housing application deadlines, including the housing priority deadline, as housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. See all deadlines.

No, students are not required to live on the Boca Raton campus. For students who wish to live on campus, please note the priority housing date. Housing is limited and will fill up, so we highly recommend you apply for housing in Owldone and submit your housing deposit by the priority housing date.

After paying your deposit, it is time to get Owldone! In your Owldone portal, you will find a checklist of everything you need to complete before classes start. Some tasks will become available immediately after you pay your deposit, while other tasks will become available later in the spring.

Yes. Please contact our Student Accessibility Services Office. You must be an accepted student to register with the SAS.

To verify your residency, submit the Residency Affidavit in your Owldone portal. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

Please wait 4-6 weeks for your Residency Affidavit to be reviewed. If additional documentation is needed, our residency team will contact you via your FAU email.

Learn more about Residency.

Yes. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

You can sign up for Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) in your Owldone portal. Registration opens in early March, and in-person SOAR takes place over the summer. There are several different orientation dates, and the spots are first-come, first-served. Families are also welcome to attend orientation. Learn more about first-year SOAR.

View our Cost of Attendance.

The first step of course registration is Online Advising. You can complete Online Advising in your Owldone portal when it opens in March. After you submit your Online Advising form, an academic advisor will contact you via your FAU email address with instructions on how to register for classes. Note: Students can register for courses after signing up for orientation and providing proof of immunizations.

For important dates, view our Academic Calendar.

Please refer to the Exam Credit page for details.

Yes. After you graduate, you must submit your official final high school transcript with your graduation date listed. You must also submit official final transcripts from every post-secondary institution (i.e. dual enrollment) you have attended.

Please request that your high school/post-secondary institutions send your official final transcript directly to Florida Atlantic. We recommend transcripts be sent electronically, via:

• Naviance/SCOIR/Common App (typically used by high schools)
• FASTER (preferred method for Florida public higher education institutions)
• SMART/Joint Service Transcript (military records)
• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse

Official transcripts can also be mailed directly from your high school in a sealed envelope (if the seal is broken, we cannot accept the transcript as official). Hard copies will require additional time for evaluation. Official transcripts can be mailed to the following address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road – SU80
P.O. Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL. 33431-0991

Applicants are reviewed for their high school GPA, course selection, performance in academic core courses and their standardized test scores. In 2025, the middle 50% of first-year students who were admitted to FAU had a GPA between 3.68 and 4.31 (on a 5-point scale, recalculated based on academic core courses), SAT scores between 1090 and 1280, ACT scores from 22 to 27 or CLT scores between 72 and 90. If you’re applying to a specific program, you might also need to audition or submit a portfolio.

Read more about FAU admissions requirements.

The majority of FAU 2024 graduates (70%) were employed in the fall of 2024. Our graduates report that they earn an average starting salary of $56,925. Our career center prepares students for their futures through career coaching services that cover everything from assessments to interviewing skills to internships. We also hold career fairs throughout the year.

Learn more about FAU’s Career Center.

Our Boca Raton campus is just 1.8 miles from the beach, and our five other campuses offer easy beach access or city living. Our students can join more than 400 clubs and organizations, attend Division I sport events, live in apartment-like housing on campus and participate in activities from yoga to lectures.

Discover the entire FAU student experience.

Not at all. Our admissions counselors are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to provide one-on-one support. Plus, Sunny (AI Recruiter) is available 24/7 to ensure your questions are answered anytime, even after hours.

If you’re reaching out during business hours, you can always ask Sunny to connect you directly with an admissions counselor.

Sunny only accepts live calls, but don't be shy - she is super friendly! Give her a call today and see for yourself.

However, you can text with her if you have a College Vine account. Sign up here.

Sunny is fluent in over 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and many others. If you need assistance in a specific language not listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact our office directly.

Link2FAU is a guaranteed* pathway for admission to Florida Atlantic University. Through Link2FAU, students earn an AA degree at one of our four partner colleges (Palm Beach State College, Broward College, Indian River State College, and Miami Dade College), then transition seamlessly to Florida Atlantic to finish their bachelor’s degree.

*Guaranteed admission is based on meeting FAU transfer admissions requirements. Consistent with University policy. Limited access and restricted programs may require additional admissions process.

• Palm Beach State College
• Broward College
• Miami Dade College
• Indian River State College

As a Link2FAU student, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits while earning your AA degree at one of our partner colleges:

• Guaranteed admission* to Florida Atlantic when you meet FAU transfer admissions requirements
• A chance to apply for the Link2FAU Scholarship, an exclusive $2,000 scholarship awarded to eligible students
• Special invitations to FAU student gatherings and sporting events
• Access to FAU resources, including our Career Center, Library, and Recreation Center
• Early advising services

Signing up is easy! Fill out the Link2FAU form to start forging your path.

You qualify if you’re enrolled and in the process of earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from one of our partner colleges:

Palm Beach State College
Broward College
Indian River State College
Miami Dade College

No. To sign up for the Link2FAU program, you must be a student in one of our partner colleges in the Florida College System: Palm Beach State College, Broward College, Indian River State College, and Miami Dade College.

If you're transferring from a different college, explore our other transfer opportunities.

Reach out to us at admissions@fau.edu, and we'll let you know!

As a Link2FAU student, you'll have access to several scholarship opportunities, including:

• Link2FAU Scholarship
• Honors/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
• Johnson First-Generation Transfer Scholars Program
• NSF LEARN™ Program
• FAU Broward Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Explore all degree programs.

You can learn more about Link2FAU and the transfer process through several convenient options:

Attend an Info Session: We offer both virtual and in-person information sessions where you can get detailed insights into the Link2FAU program, benefits, and transfer pathways.

Schedule a One-on-One Meeting with a Counselor: Meet individually with a transfer admissions counselor to get personalized guidance and have your specific questions answered.

View our general FAQ page

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Honors in the Major Programs are open to all qualified upper-division students. These honors programs are offered in select departments within each of the colleges and are designed to help students to discover the wonders of their discipline by working with faculty members on a research, creative or scholarly project.

Students must maintain an overall 3.2 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the major.
Students must complete all field distribution requirements of the respective major.
Students must abide by the Code of Academic Integrity.
Students may be placed on probation in the Honors in the Major Program for one semester if overall GPA and/or major GPA is not maintained; if required minimum GPA and/or major GPA is not reestablished after the probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the program.

The Honors in the Major Programs offers outstanding students the option to explore an expanded view of their future profession and the broader social context of their work. The specific purposes of the Honors in the Major are:

To attract undergraduate students of high ability and commitment to special education and related professions;
To prepare undergraduates seeking a Bachelor’s degree with the scholarly and practical experiences which will help them expand the traditional teaching roles required of graduates;
To provide additional opportunities to learn for undergraduate students (e.g. through enhanced experiences outside of course work and an honors seminar);
To form mentorships between experienced faculty and future educators; and
To foster the development of future educators with experience in the development and implementation of interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities.

An honors compact is an agreement between a student and an instructor that, under the instructor’s guidance, the student will complete an enhancement of a course that significantly enriches the educational experience in a manner consistent with other courses that receive honors credit at FAU.

For students admitted into certain upper-division honors programs (honors in the major), their professors need to fill out the Honors Compact form and submit it to their department’s honors director. In turn, they will send it to the University Honors Director to ensure that this achievement is noted on the student’s transcript at the end of the semester.

Instructions for Signing Fillable Honors Compact Form

Yes. Your application will not be processed unless we receive the official transcripts from every college/university you have attended. Please keep in mind that they need to be received by the application deadline.

Yes. You should submit a completed application (including application fee and up-to-date official transcripts) by the application deadline for the term you intend to start at Florida Atlantic University.

If you wait to apply until you finish your last semester at your current institution, you will miss the application deadline.

Once you are admitted, you will submit the official transcripts for the final semester at your current institution.

An application is required for each new degree program. You must complete the online application and choose the option "Second Bachelors."

If you have taken college-level courses at any other institution since graduating from Florida Atlantic, you will need to submit the official transcript(s) from those institutions.

Congratulations! To make your acceptance official, you must submit your non-refundable admissions deposit on your Owldone portal. Your deposit must be paid by May 1, or within two weeks of admission if you are admitted after May 1.

If this is your first time logging into Owldone, click "Claim FAUNet ID" and follow the instructions to activate your FAUNet ID. You can then log in to Owldone and click "Pay Admissions Deposit."

Learn more about admissions deposits.

Students transferring with an Associate of Science degree will need to take additional classes to meet the University general education requirements (Intellectual Foundation of Education) at their current institution, or obtain an Associate of Arts degree.

If your college has a formal partnership with one of FAU’s programs (and you meet all the admission requirements), you will be admitted to the university, where you can complete the remainder of your Intellectual Foundation of Education courses.

To be considered for Transfer Scholarships, students must submit a supplemental scholarship application by the scholarship deadline.

Please note that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship, as they are competitive and limited in number.

No, not all degree programs require a standardized test for admissions. Click here to view admission requirements for each degree program.

GRE – 5 years
GMAT – 5 years
TOEFL – 2 years
IELTS – 2 years
Duolingo – 2 years

The admission requirements for FAU's graduate programs vary. Click here to view the admission requirements for each graduate degree program. For any questions specific to a graduate program, please refer to the department contact information provided and contact them directly.

All prospective students must complete the Graduate College application online. Detailed application instructions for domestic and international students are provided on the Graduate College website. To view these instructions please click here.

Applications can be completed at your own pace. The application can be saved and completed at a later date. However, incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

Foreign Credential Evaluation: Graduate applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign credentials evaluated. Depending on the program, the evaluation required will be a “general” or a “course-by-course” evaluation with a grade point average from each institution attended. Applicants have two options for obtaining foreign credential evaluations:

Option 1) Florida Atlantic University will evaluate transcripts internally FREE of charge. Note: Evaluations completed by FAU are only valid for FAU admission purposes. If you choose this option, official transcripts and English translations must arrive 30 days prior to your application deadline date. To find more information on internal evaluations, visit fau.edu/graduate/apply/foreign-credential-evaluation/.
Option 2) Choose an independent evaluating company who is a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member and send your transcripts directly to the evaluating company. Evaluations done by a NACES member organization must be completed with authenticated documents. Evaluations completed by a NACES member should be sent directly to GradCAS and EngineeringCAS; hard copies should be sent to Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Graduate College, SU-80, Room 101, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991.
All application portals (GradCAS, EngineeringCAS and College of Business) provide the option to have FAU complete the evaluation of your translated transcripts.

Yes. You must complete a separate application and pay the application fee for each degree program to which you apply.

GradCAS: College of Arts and Letters, College of Education, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Science, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice.
https://help.liaisonedu.com/GradCAS_Applicant_Help_Center

US and English-Canadian Transcripts

Electronic (preferred): GradCAS accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hard copies of transcripts to the address below.
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcripts:
For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations - send directly to GradCAS
EngineeringCAS: College of Engineering and Computer Science
https://help.liaisonedu.com/EngineeringCAS_Applicant_Help_Center

US and English-Canadian Transcripts

Electronic (preferred): EngineeringCAS accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hardcopy of transcripts to address below
EngineeringCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9121
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcripts:
For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations - send directly to EngineeringCAS.
College of Business: All College of Business applications.

Electronic (preferred): FAU accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hardcopy of transcripts to address below.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
International Transcripts: For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations – send to address above or graduatecollege@fau.edu.

Yes, the Graduate College needs to receive official transcripts from all the institutions you have attended.

No. FAU only accepts official transcripts.

Completed applications are evaluated by the department/program in which the applicant expects to enroll. The department/program admits or denies an applicant based upon the program’s specified criteria. Once a decision has been made, the Graduate College will notify the applicant by email to check their admissions decision online.

Once you are admitted the Center for Global Engagement office will contact you about processing your I -20. More information is available on the Center for Global Engagement website here.

The Military and Veterans Affairs office offers numerous resources for veterans. To learn more about military benefits please click here.

The Department of Housing and Residential Education offers on-campus housing options and off-campus housing options across campuses

Please visit our Newly Admitted Student webpage for newly admitted student information and helpful tips to get you started, including a new student checklist, registration information, and MyFAU account log-in instructions.

Yes, the Graduate College hosts New Student Orientations. The orientations are not mandatory, but all students are strongly encouraged to attend. A non-refundable orientation fee of $35.00 is assessed to all students, regardless of their attendance.

Some academic programs also host new student orientations, which may be mandatory. All new students should contact their graduate degree program with regard to mandatory, program-specific orientations.

Please visit the Graduate College Orientation Manual for detailed instructions regarding logging into MyFAU.

A “Z” number is a student ID used for identification purposes within FAU. A “Z” number is assigned as follows:

GradCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

EngineeringCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

CSDCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

College of Business: A “Z” number is assigned once you submit an application.

For all information on in-state Florida Residency for graduate students, click here.

Yes. For more information, contact gabenefits@fau.edu or 561.297.2428. You may also visit our Graduate College Financing Your Eduation page: fau.edu/graduate/resources/financing-your-education/.

If you have any additional questions feel free to contact the Graduate College by telephone at 561-297-3624 and by email at gcadmissions@fau.edu.

For more information on FAU Financial Aid, click here.

To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the claimant (person claiming residency for the student; maybe a parent, spouse, legal guardian, or the student themselves) must have established and maintained legal residence and physical presence in Florida for at least 12 months before the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is being sought. The law allows U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or legal aliens granted indefinite stay by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to be classified as a Florida resident if the applicant, or the claimant in cases where the student is dependent, has met the requirement of residency in the state for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes. Persons who do not meet the following requirements may be classified as a Florida resident only if they fall within one of the qualifications by exception as noted in Section 1009.21, Florida Statutes.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you will be classified as an independent student for the determination of residency for tuition purposes (documentation proving independent status will be required):
• Will you be 24 years old or older by the first day of classes for the term for which you wish to enroll at FAU?
• At the beginning of the school year will you be working on a master's, specialist or doctorate program (such as MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.)?
• As of today, are you married? ( Answer "yes" if you are separated but not divorced.)
• Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?
• Do you have dependents (other than children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you?
• Are both of your parents deceased, or are you (or were you until age 18) a ward or dependent of the court or state?
• Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training?
• Do you provide a minimum of 51 percent of your own support? (Documents such as tax return, W-2 forms, pay stubs, employer earning verification will be required.)

Proving Financial Independence:

If you feel you qualify as an independent student because you provide a minimum of 51 percent of your own support, you must prove that you are self-supporting (especially true for those who are under the age of 24). Based on the cost of attendance, it will be determined whether the student meets requirements for being considered financially independent for the purposes of establishing residency for tuition purposes.

Admissions staff will evaluate each student's independence eligibility based on number of credit hours enrolled, number of full-time hours worked, federal income tax return information for the student and parent(s), student income, and other factors.

In order for the student to prove that they provide at least 51 percent of their own support, the following information is required:

Documents required:

1. Most recent federal income tax returns
2. W-2 forms
3. Pay stubs
4. Proof that the student is no longer claimed as a dependent by their parent or legal guardian.
5. Copy of parent's most recent federal income tax return.

A claimant is the person who is providing evidence of the establishment of permanent legal residence in Florida. *For independent students, the claimant is the student. Documentation substantiating independent status will be required. (Please see the Proving Financial Independence Section ) *The claimant can be the student's spouse (marriage certificate required). (Please see " Qualification by Exception " section for more information.)

The claimant must provide documentation proving both legal ties and physical presence in the state of Florida. Documents must be dated/issued at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which Florida residency is sought. The claimant must demonstrate the establishment of a bona fide domicile in Florida and absence of legal ties to another state. No single document is conclusive.

Applicants who have been accepted to an FAU Graduate Degree Program may submit residency documents by clicking the link below:
Submit Proof of Florida Residency Here

Please contact gcresidency@fau.edu for more information or if you have difficulty accessing the residency portal.

First Tier (at least two or more documents submitted must be from this list, however, more may be needed)
• A Florida voter’s registration card.
• A Florida driver’s license.
• A State of Florida identification card.
• A Florida vehicle registration.
• Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residence by the individual or by the individual’s parent if the individual is a dependent child.
• Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.
• Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years (2 or more years) if the Florida high school diploma or GED was earned within the last 12 months.
• Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for a consecutive 12-month period.

Second Tier (may be used in conjunction with one document from First Tier, but more may be needed as determined by the Residency Officer)
• A declaration of domicile in Florida.
• A Florida professional or occupational license.
• Florida incorporation.
• A document evidencing verifiable family ties to a Florida resident, as defined by tuition purposes.
• Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.
• Any other documentation that supports the student’s request for resident status, including, but not limited to, utility bills and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; a lease agreement and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

Residency Email: gcresidency@fau.edu
Residency Phone: 561-297-1380

• I am a qualified beneficiary under the terms of the Florida Prepaid College Program (s. 1009.98, Florida Statutes). (Required: Copy of Florida Prepaid Recipient card).
• I am married to a person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. I now have established legal residence and intend to make Florida my permanent home. (Required: copy of marriage certificate and/or other documents required to establish residency).
• I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I am transferring to another Florida state postsecondary institution within 12 months of the previous enrollment. (Required: Evidence of previous enrollment as a FL resident).
• I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I abandoned my Florida domicile less than 12 months ago and am now re-establishing Florida legal residence.
• Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States residing or stationed in this state, their spouses and dependent children, and active drilling members of the Florida National Guard. (Required: Copy of military orders or DD2058 showing home of record).
• Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependents attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment Rule 6A‐10.044, F.A.C., Form FRD‐1 Effective December, 2015 Page 3 where they are stationed, if such military establishment is within a county contiguous to Florida. (Required: Copy of military orders).
• United States citizens living on the Isthmus of Panama, who have completed 12 consecutive months of college work at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch, and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Copy of marriage certificate or proof of dependency).
• Full-time instructional and administrative personnel employed by state public schools and institutions of higher education and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Employment Verification).
• Students from Latin America and the Caribbean who receive scholarships from the federal or state government. Any student classified pursuant to this paragraph shall attend, on a full-time basis, a Florida institution of higher education. (Required: proof of scholarship and Latin America or Caribbean residency.)
• Southern Regional Education Board’s Academic Common Market graduate students attending Florida’s state universities. (Required: Certification letter from State Academic Common Market Coordinator).
• Full-time employees of state agencies or political subdivisions of the state when the student fees are paid by the state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job-related law enforcement or corrections training. (Required: Employment verification/payment agreement).
• McKnight Doctoral Fellows and Finalists who are United States citizens. (Required: Verification from graduate studies).
• United States citizens living outside the United States who are teaching at a Department of Defense Dependent School or in an American International School and who enroll in a graduate level education program which leads to a Florida teaching certificate. (Required: Proof of enrollment in graduate program for FL teaching certificate).
• Active duty members of the Canadian military residing or stationed in this state under the North American Air Defense (NORAD) agreement, and their spouses and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where they are stationed. (Required: Proof of active duty membership for specified purpose).
• Active duty members of a foreign nation’s military who are serving as liaison officers and are residing or stationed in this state, and their spouses and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the foreign liaison officer is stationed. (Required: Proof of active duty membership for specified purpose).

Non-US citizens such as permanent resident aliens, parolees, asylees, and other legal aliens granted indefinite stay who have applied and been approved by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and non-immigrants holding eligible visas may be considered as Florida residents for tuition purposes, provided they meet the 12 month Florida residency requirements.

Eligible Immigration Documentation and Visa Categories:

• Permanent Resident Card
• Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551
• Passport stamped "Processed for I-551 Temporary Evidence of Law for Permanent Residence" with date
• Notice of Action Letter I-797 stating approved for permanent residency
• Employment Authorization Card with valid category A1-A09, C08, C09, C24 or C25
• Parolee I-94 Arrival/Departure Record stamped "Paroled pursuant to [Provision of Law & Date]"
• Asylee I-94 Arrival /Departure Record stamped "Asylum Status Granted"
• Asylum Office Letter stating request for asylum has been granted
• Order of an Immigration Judge stating application for asylum has been granted
• Refugee I-94 Arrival/Departure Record stamped "Admitted as a Refugee pursuant to Section 207 of the Act"
• Passport stamped " Admitted as Refugee pursuant to Section 207 of the Act"
• Eligible Visa categories: A, E, G, H-1B, H-1C ( classification expires 12-2-2011), I, K, L, N, NATO 1-7, O-1, R, S, T, U and V

• A student who comes to Florida to enroll full-time in a state institution of higher learning as an out-of-state resident and continuously enrolls will not normally meet the Florida residency requirements for in-state tuition, regardless of the length of time enrolled.
• Simply living in the state of Florida for a 12 month period or longer and/or attending school in Florida does not automatically result in qualification for in-state residency.
• To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes you must be a U.S citizen, permanent resident alien, a legal alien granted indefinite stay by Homeland Security, or qualify under one the of the special categories outlined on the Qualifications by Exception page.
• Documents supporting a student's claim for Florida residency must be dated, issued or filed at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which residency is being sought.
• Students who are dependent on out-of-state parents are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents. Residence in the state of Florida must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.
• A marriage license/certificate is required in all cases where a spouse is claiming residency on their partner's behalf.
• Leases and employment verification show physical presence only. Additional information is required to show legal ties to the state of
• Florida in order to qualify for residency.
• Retaining legal ties to any state other than Florida is considered evidence that can disqualify a student from being considered as a bona fide resident of Florida. Example: having a license from another state is considered a legal tie to a state other than Florida.

Bona Fide Domicile: A person's predominant and principal state of residence and their place of abode that they recognize and intend to maintain as their permanent home.

Claimant: The person who is providing evidence of the establishment of permanent legal residence in Florida. For independent students, the claimant is the student. For dependent students, the claimant can be the student's parent, legal guardian or spouse.

Declaration of Domicile: A sworn statement which states that you reside in and maintain a place of abode in the Florida County of residence in which the document is filed. The signed and notarized document is filed with the Clerk of Courts and states that you relinquish all legal ties with your previous state of residence. The document must be filed 12 months prior to the start of the semester for which Florida residency is sought.

Legal Guardian: A legal guardian is appointed by the Florida court system. If the claimant is the court-appointed legal guardian, the student must submit a copy of the court decree naming the claimant as their guardian. A person other than a parent who claims the student as a dependent for income tax purposes is not considered the student's legal guardian. Notarized letters and Power of Attorney paperwork are not considered legal guardianship documents.

Physical Presence: It is important to note that living or attending school in Florida is not tantamount to establishing a legal residence for tuition purposes. Maintaining a legal residence in Florida requires substantial physical presence as a condition. It is imperative that the required 12 month qualifying period be for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than for the purpose of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education.

Legal Ties: Documents showing legal ties to the state of Florida
• Florida Driver's License
• Florida Voter's Registration Card
• Florida Vehicle Registration
• Florida Vehicle Title
• Declaration of Domicile
• Proof of Purchase of a Permanent Home in Florida that is occupied as primary residence
• Proof of Permanent Full-Time Employment
• Florida Professional or Occupational License
• Florida Incorporation
• Benefit Histories from Florida Agencies or Public Assistance Programs

In cases where a student's residency is denied by the university, they will receive written notification of their residency status along with a Residency Classification Appeal form. Students may appeal their residency classification decision by submitting a completed Residency Classification Appeal form along with any additional supporting documentation or personal statement. The student's case will be referred to the residency appeal committee for review. The residency appeal committee will render a final decision in writing to the student. Letters will also be issued for deferred decisions, should the committee request additional information.

Students begin their studies in the summer (late June – August) for full-time enrollment in the fall.
If they complete the summer successfully, then they progress to the fall term as a full-time student. Learn more about our Jump Start program

The STEM Bridge Program is to support students in achieving a successful start with the rigors of college-level coursework in science and math, as these are the classes which lay the groundwork for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students are considered for entry in the summer and continue in the fall part-time, or begin part-time in the fall, and are required to earn a “C” or better in any math or science courses in their first term of enrollment to continue in any of our STEM majors. Students who do not earn the minimum grades will be required to change their major. Learn more about STEM Bridge Program.

Florida Atlantic offers a limited number of students full-time enrollment in the spring. Students can also take advantage of the Florida State College System or the study abroad Direct Transfer Pathway in the summer/fall before starting their college careers at Florida Atlantic University in the Spring. Learn more about Spring entry.

Freshman/First-Year students entering Florida Atlantic during Summer Term three (June 27-August 7) are strongly encouraged to participate in this newly designed Biology Course and Field/Lab experience.

Biology Immersion students will enroll in person on our Boca Raton campus in one general education course and one Biological Sciences course featuring immersive, faculty-guided lab experiences.

Examples of immersive learning opportunities may include:
• Exploring Florida Atlantic's on-campus conservation area to observe tortoises and owls while also using the site to study antibiotic research and discovery
• Visiting the nearby Gumbo Limbo marine laboratory to investigate sand temperatures, sea turtles, biodiversity, and animal conservation
• Gaining hands-on experience with microscopes and developing skills in interpreting scientific papers and graphs

Learn more about the Biology Immersion Program.

The Link2FAU program provides guaranteed admission* to Florida Atlantic University following the completion of your Associate of Arts degree through one of our partner state colleges (Broward College, Indian River State College, Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College).

A Link2FAU advisor will help you navigate prerequisites for your intended undergraduate program and you will have an opportunity to participate in Florida Atlantic activities. If you live outside of the service area for Link2FAU, our transfer admissions counselors can assist you in planning your transfer journey.

The Study Abroad with Verto's Direct Transfer Pathway partnership with Verto Education provides the exciting opportunity to start college abroad with guaranteed* Direct Transfer Admission to Florida Atlantic University.

The Direct Transfer opportunity offers a transferable, international year developed to help you achieve a rewarding start to college. Verto Education aims to enrich the college experience by combining academic learning with travel and cultural immersion. The curriculum helps you gain life experience and academic success that you can then bring to Florida Atlantic’s campus.

Verto Study Abroad Location Options:
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Florence, Italy
• London, England
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Seville, Spain

Start by submitting your interest to Verto to get ahead of program and scholarship deadlines and explore what Florida Atlantic’s Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway has to offer.

Students should refer to the Academic Program Guides for their major's math requirement and other recommended courses.

You should email admissions@fau.edu to notify the FAU Office of Admission that you do not plan to attend and to have your admission application canceled. If you are no longer interested in attending FAU after Verto we recommend you work with your Verto Care Team to finalize alternate plans.

Students should enroll in MAC 1105 (College Algebra, preferred math), MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra), MGF 1130 (Mathematical Thinking), or MGF 1131 (Mathematics in Context). Refer to the Academic Program Guides for your major's math requirements.

Students need to have an overall 2.5 GPA to enroll at FAU in January. If you do not achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA, please contact the Office of Admissions to discuss remaining at the state college to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.

It depends and also does not make a difference for your admission to FAU. Non-degree students cannot receive federal financial aid, so if you will be dependent on financial aid to pay tuition, we recommend applying as a degree-seeking student.

Yes; however, you must contact Bright Futures and/or Florida Prepaid as soon as you register for classes and inform them that you will be attending your chosen College in the Florida College System and would like your funds to be sent there.

For Bright Futures, your College in the Florida College System must be identified as your Post-Secondary Institution (PSI). To update your PSI, contact Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (1-888-827-2004).

Contact Florida Prepaid to ensure your funds are allocated to the correct institution. Each College in the Florida College System likely has a website with additional information.

Be sure to contact these agencies upon finaliziing your Spring enrollment at FAU to ensure your funds are transfered appropriately.

The Office of Admissions requires an official, final high school transcript sent directly from your school to the University. If you have dual enrollment credit, you must also send official college transcript(s).

All official test scores (ACT, SAT, and/or CLT) must be sent by the respective testing agency to Florida Atlantic.

All official high school transcripts, dual enrollment transcripts, and test scores must be received by August 1. At that time, we will compare the transcript with the submitted SSAR for accuracy and check your senior grades. Any SSAR inaccuracies and/or any grade below C in the senior year is subject to your admission being rescinded. A cumulative, dual enrollment college GPA below 2.5 may cause your offer of admission to be rescinded.

If you have taken any college courses after high school graduation, you need to send FAU Admissions your official transcript(s) before the start of spring term.

All official AICE, AP, IB, and CLEP results must be sent to FAU from the respective testing agencies by August 1.

Living on the Boca Raton campus is optional. The housing application is a separate process. The housing application for the spring semester will open on October 1 and close when all spaces have been filled.

We anticipate a high demand for on-campus housing for the spring semester. For more information about Housing and Residential Education, visit fau.edu/campus/housing. Housing applications can be submitted through the Owldone Portal. Additional resources for off-campus housing are available at offcampushousing.fau.edu.

Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) will take place in the fall, with both online and in-person options. After you commit to FAU by paying the non-refundable $200 tuition deposit, you can reserve your spot for SOAR.

Incoming Spring students must pay a non-refundable $200 tuition deposit to secure their enrollment. This will show as a $200 credit on the university bill after students register for spring courses. This fee saves your seat in classes.

If students are eligible for a Pell Grant, they may be able to waive the $200 fee.

Florida Atlantic admits a select number of students for the summer, fall and spring terms. The Jump Start program is for students who start in the summer – to get a Jump Start on the rigors of college courses. This can provide a smoother transition from high school to college-level coursework.

The six-week semester will include two general education courses that are three credits each. They count in any intended major plus a zero-credit i-Succeed course that focuses on success strategies. Courses can be taken in-person or online.

Starting in the summer helps your path to a 4-Year Graduation. Benefits include:
• Lighten future semester course loads
• Create scheduling flexibility for internships, research experiences, study abroad, or part-time jobs
• The State University System of Florida requires nine credits of study to be taken in the summer before a student graduates. Enrolling in Jump Start satisfies six of the nine.

Students may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly at admissions@fau.edu or 561-
297-3040 to discuss a change of entry request further.

Your tuition deposit serves as a reservation of your seat at Florida Atlantic University and confirms your acceptance enrollment. The tuition deposit will be credited towards your tuition and fees for your original semester of acceptance at FAU.

You need to submit your tuition deposit to secure your space for the term you were accepted for. This allows us to plan for class offerings and student resources for the upcoming year.

Your deposit deadline is dependent upon which term you have been accepted to the University and whether you have been admitted as a freshman or transfer student type. Please see the charts above to find your deadline.

Once you have made it owlfficial with your tuition deposit, you can access your next steps through your owldone portal. Click on the button above or visit owldone.fau.edu

You need to confirm your acceptance and enrollment by submitting your tuition deposit before you register for your student orientation. You will register for orientation through your owldone portal. Click on the button above or visit owldone.fau.edu

Your tuition deposit is credited to your student account for tuition and fees for the original semester you have been accepted.

Your deposit will be forfeited if you choose not to enroll at FAU for your acceptance term. You may change your entry term once by submitting a change of entry form before the end of the first week of class of the semester you were admitted for. This will allow us to offer your seat to another student.. If it is approved, your tuition deposit will be moved once to your new semester of entry. If you change your entry term after the first week of class of your acceptance term, your tuition deposit will be forfeited and you will need to submit a new tuition deposit

If your federal financial aid analysis indicates that you are eligible for a Pell grant, you may qualify for a tuition deposit waiver.

If you have a tuition deposit waiver, you still need to confirm your acceptance to reserve your space before the deadline by submitting the Tuition Deposit Form.

Students who are offered the Pell Grant through Financial Aid may be eligible for a tuition deposit waiver. Students who request a tuition deposit waiver are reviewed on a case by case basis. From the time the request is received it usually takes 3-5 business days for review/approval or an inquiry for more information. Students will receive an email once approved and will see the tuition deposit checklist item in OwlDone satisfied once this is approved.

If after your financial aid is applied to your balance for tuition and fees, you have any funding unused, it will be refunded back to you after classes begin.

As excited as we are that you want to become an Owl, you must be accepted to the University in order to submit a tuition deposit. Please get started on your application today!

It depends. If this is the first time you have changed your term of entry, you will not need to pay your tuition deposit, but only if you submit the form during the first week of class of the term you have been accepted for. You may change your entry term once by submitting a change of entry form. This depends upon approval from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

However, If you have already changed your term of entry once, you will be required to submit an additional tuition deposit for your new semester of entry.

You may change your semester of entry by filling out a Change of entry form.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents living abroad are not required to apply for student visas. However, if you attended high school or university outside of the United States, you may need to have your transcripts translated and/or evaluated and meet our English language proficiency requirement.

We currently accept the following English proficiency exams. Please request scores directly from your testing center. Test scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency. Please note that test scores are valid for two years from the date of testing.

International first-time-in-college students, and students seeking to transfer with less than 60 transferable credit hours, are required to submit an official SAT, ACT, or CLT test score.

First-time-in-college international students must have their high school transcripts evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency with a course-by-course breakdown, exam results, and GPA calculations.

Transfer and second-degree students can either request a NACES-recognized evaluation (preferred) or request an Florida Atlantic internal evaluation (requiring a certified English translation).

View full details and submission instructions.

Florida Atlantic will accept up to 45 semester hours of credit for students who achieve appropriate scores on the AICE, AP, IB, and/or CLEP tests. Learn more.

Congratulations! Your next step is to visit your admitted student portal, Owldone, which will guide you through your checklist items to get you ready for your first day of class! Check back often, as some items will not open right away.

Florida Atlantic University offers a limited number of international scholarships to students on F-1 or J-1 visas. These scholarships are competitive, and all eligible candidates are automatically considered upon admission to the University.

To be considered for these international merit scholarships, students must submit a complete admissions application by these deadlines:

Fall : January 15 (priority); March 15 (regular)
Spring : August 15 (priority); October 15 (regular)

Once a student is admitted to Florida Atlantic University, they will work with the International Student Services (ISS) office on I-20 requirements.

Please note that there is a 24-hour delay between paying the enrollment deposit and being able to submit a housing contract.

To learn more about living on our main campus in Boca Raton, please visit FAU Housing.

To learn more about living on our Jupiter campus as a Wilkes Honors College student, visit FAU Jupiter Housing.

Please visit our main FAQ page for additional information.

You may also reach out to our admissions team.

The STEM Bridge Program is uniquely designed to support you in your goals for a degree in Science, Engineering or Computer Science. Admission into this program will give students an opportunity to enroll at FAU while adjusting to the rigors of college STEM coursework, specifically Math, while focusing on academic success.

Students in STEM Bridge typically need to upskill their knowledge for higher level math required for their intended major. This is determined by math taken or not taken in high school, standardized test scores and any dual enrollment grades or accelerated credit earned.

Students are offered admission to Summer term 3. Enrolling in the summer is a condition of enrollment.

All courses will be taught in person and require completing a specially designed Math Bootcamp to support student success. Online math assessments may be required prior to course placement and enrollment. Students are advised of these details via their email address used at time of application to the university after submission of the tuition deposit.

Students offered admission for the Summer term will complete 6 credits in Summer Term 3 and continue into the Fall term as long as they earn a “C” or better in any math or science courses and an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0

All Summer students will be enrolled into SLS1410: FAU iSucceed, a fully online, 0 credit first-year experience course.

You may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly at admissions@fau.edu or 561-297-
3040 to discuss a change of entry request.

STEM Bridge students majoring in Science, Engineering and Computer Science will be required to enroll in and complete 6 credits which includes two general education courses and a specialized two-week math bootcamp. These courses must be taken in person.

Important Requirement: Students who do not complete their Summer STEM coursework with a “C” or better will be required to change their major to something outside of Science, Engineering, or Computer Science. Students must also earn a 2.0 GPA or better to continue to the Fall semester.

Students who do not meet program requirements at the conclusion of the summer term may be required to change their intended major and or sit out of fall classes at Florida Atlantic.

You will select which courses you would like to take when you complete your Online Advising (called EZ
Advising). Your assigned Academic Advisor will provide you with your required STEM course(s) (e.g.,
math, science, or engineering) and additional course recommendations in your EZ Advising form based
on your major, math placement score, and pending AP/IB/AICE/Dual Enrollment credit.

Yes. Your assigned Academic Advisor will provide you with your required STEM course(s) (e.g., math,
science, or engineering) in your EZ Advising form. Your selection will be based on your major
requirements, credit you have earned (or may earn) through AP/IB/AICE/Dual Enrollment, and class
availability.

Additionally, all students will be enrolled into SLS1410: FAU iSucceed, a fully online, 0 credit first-year
experience course. In this course you will learn about yourself, FAU, and what it takes to be a successful
college student. Learn more.

Once you complete your online advising through EZ Advising, you will receive an email to your FAU
email outlining the courses you should take in the Summer and Fall. Once your holds are removed and
registration has opened, you can register immediately. Learn more about registration. Note: You will be registered into SLS1410 closer to the start of Summer 3.

All courses will be in-person.

Registration opens in April. You will receive your registration date once your EZ Advising is submitted
and approved. We encourage students to register for Summer and/or Fall as early as possible due to
course availability and program requirements.

To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must:

Take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern
Be enrolled as a high school student (traditional or homeschooled), progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to accept admission to college no later than the fall semester following completion of high school
Be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
To see the full process, visit the National Merit Scholarship website.

Follow the admissions steps to complete your Florida Atlantic application and make sure to submit your designation letter from the National Merit Corporation.

National Merit Scholarship recipients who are a Florida Residents are eligible for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, which awards a Finalist up to the cost of attendance. This means Florida Atlantic covers tuition and fees, housing/dining, and books.

While out of state students are unable to be considered for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, they will receive competitive FAU scholarship packages. We encourage out of state students and their families to explore outside scholarships as well as national programs designed for high achieving students.

FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College is a distinct, free-standing, residential, four-year liberal arts and science college, located on the Jupiter campus. Wilkes Honors College students benefit from all-honors courses, an average class size of 16 students, and personal attention from distinguished faculty. Wilkes Honors College students receive exceptional opportunities for experiential learning and research, and many students participate in internships with world-class scientists at the Max Planck Florida Institute, the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, and Scripps Florida, which are all located on the Jupiter campus.

The Boca Raton campus provides an exciting and supportive learning environment for more than 70% of FAU's 30,000 students. Located just 1.8 miles from the beautiful beaches of Boca Raton, this campus features everything you’d expect from a modern university: suite-style housing for nearly 4,000 residential students, brand-new athletics and recreational facilities, art galleries, and so much more – all in a vibrant, tropical setting with a student body that is the most diverse of all of Florida's public universities.

FAU’s Office of Family Engagement encourages families to support and participate in their student’s college experience. From Owl Family Weekend activities to Family Orientation, we invite parents to become part of our community of Owls.

The safety and well-being of our campus community is Florida Atlantic University's top priority. Along with the FAU Police Department, which works to keep our community safe, our campus safety resources include:

Blue Light emergency systems across campus
NightOwls, a student-run evening safety escort service for students who need a safe ride
OwlReady, our safety app
Learn more by visiting FAUPD.

To provide a mechanism for students to receive honors credit in a course for which enrollment in a designated honors section is not possible.

An honors compact is an agreement between a student and an instructor that, under the instructor’s guidance, the student will complete an enhancement of a course that significantly enriches the educational experience in a manner consistent with other courses that receive honors credit at FAU. This achievement is noted on the student’s transcript.
A student’s educational experience in a course is enhanced by an honors compact through substantive work that reflects one of the following honors themes:
• Interdisciplinarity and connections among academic fields
• Research and access to direct sources of knowledge
• Leadership
• Service learning
• Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Civic engagement
• Collaboration
• The unique setting of southeastern Florida
• Other topics appropriate to the individual discipline
An Honors Compact is not:
• An agreement that can be fulfilled simply by completing an additional paper or a few extra assignments.
• A device that merely makes the material of a course harder or more challenging without providing the type of enhancement typically found in other honors courses at Florida Atlantic University.

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to complete an honors compact
An honors compact must:
• Be worth 10% of your overall grade in the course (must have updated syllabus)
• Consist of three (3) meetings with instructor regarding honors compact progress
• Promote academic excellence.
• Challenge students to strive toward achieving a significantly higher level of learning than would be possible if this compact were not completed.
• Recognize and foster the exceptional abilities and talents of high ability students.
• Extend and enrich the cultural or academic perspectives of students.
• Clearly demonstrate how the honors component 1) complements and extends the existing content of the course; and 2) is significantly richer than the established requirements of the course both in content and methodology.
• Require the student to engage in a high level of critical or thinking, such as analysis, synthesis, innovation, or application.
• Culminate in a specific “product” that can be evaluated.

Request permission from insturctor to complete honors compact. After approval, meet with instructor to design honors compact details and fill out Honors Compact Approval Form

• Submit electronic copy of the signed honors compact proposal and approval form (must be signed by both student and instructor) and a copy of the course syllabus (with instructor meeting dates listed) to honorsboca@fau.edu
• UHP staff will review the application and the student’s GPA as soon as possible and will notify the student and the instructor whether the honors compact has been approved or must be revised.
• Each honors compact must be initiated by the student and completed with all required signatures no later than the last official day of final examinations for any term.
• The instructor will then notify the Assistant Director of the UHP whether an honors compact has been successfully completed no later than the last official day of final examinations for any term.
• The UHP Staff will provide the registrar with a list of all successfully completed honors compacts no later than the day that grades are due in the registrar’s office.
• If, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, the student is granted an official Incomplete in the course, the honors compact must be completed no later than the date when all other course requirements must be completed.
• Any appeals involving an honors compact should follow the appeals procedure (as detailed in the Code of Academic Integrity) although the Chair of the University Honors Council may be consulted during the process. Normal university deadlines for all grade changes still apply.

Honors Compact Proposal Form

Instructions for Signing Fillable PDF

Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) in the University Honors Program (UHP) play an important role in helping first-year students adjust to life at FAU. The position provides meaningful opportunities to mentor peers, build community, and strengthen professional skills.

Benefits of Serving as a PAC:
• Support first-year Honors students in their academic and personal transition.
• Serve as a mentor and role model within the Honors community.
• Provide guidance on academic expectations and connect students with campus resources.
• Develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive UHP environment.
• Gain professional experience that enhances résumés and future opportunities.

Position Overview

The UHP Academic Coach role provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills, mentor first-year students, and contribute to the Honors community. Academic Coaches support new students in their transition to FAU while gaining valuable professional and interpersonal experience.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate or co-facilitate discussions and activities during the UHP SLS 1501 common hour.
• Record and maintain attendance for assigned students.
• Participate in a training session prior to the start of the semester.
• Engage in professional development sessions during the common hour on non-coaching days.
• Provide individualized and group academic coaching for first-year Honors students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of FAU’s academic and co-curricular resources and make appropriate referrals.
• Promote student engagement through outreach via phone, email, or the Navigate platform.
• Assist in planning and organizing activities for the common hour.
• Contribute to program initiatives such as social media content and newsletters.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and uphold professional ethics.
Benefits
• Development of leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in mentoring and peer support.
• Opportunities to build connections within the University Honors Program community.
• Professional experience that strengthens résumés and graduate/professional school applications.
Position Term

• The role is semester-based during the fall term only, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding availability for paid positions.

Position Requirements

To qualify for a Peer Academic Coach position, applicants must:

• Have completed or will have completed 30 + credits with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Be registered at least half-time (6+ credits) at FAU as a degree-seeking student.
• Be in good disciplinary standing with the University and UHP.
• Possess strong verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Have a desire to help peers successfully transition to FAU.
• Must pass a university criminal background check.
• Complete student employee onboarding through FAU workday account.

Benefits of Becoming a UHP Peer Academic Coach

Serving as a Peer Academic Coach (PAC) is both a rewarding way to support first-year Honors students and a valuable opportunity for personal and professional growth. PACs contribute to the UHP community while developing skills and experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
Key Benefits:
• Mentor and support first-year UHP students as they transition into university life.
• Serve as a positive role model and help build a welcoming Honors community.
• Provide guidance on academic expectations and connect peers with campus resources.
• Gain leadership, mentorship, and public speaking experience that enhances résumés.
• Strengthen applications for graduate or professional programs (e.g., law, medicine, dentistry).
• Continue receiving priority advanced course registration after completing UHP requirements.
• Develop confidence in communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Participate in professional development and networking with FAU faculty and staff.
• Contribute to a supportive environment that fosters both academic and personal success.

Application Process

Students interested in serving as a UHP Peer Academic Coach have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic journeys of first-year Honors students while also enhancing their own leadership and professional skills.
Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials with their application:

• Current résumé highlighting relevant academic, leadership, or professional experiences.
• Personal statement (maximum two pages, double-spaced) reflecting on motivations for becoming a Peer Academic Coach, strategies for fostering an inclusive and engaging environment, and experiences that have prepared them for this role. The statement should also address how the position aligns with future academic, leadership, and career goals.
Timeline

Recruitment for Peer Academic Coaches takes place during the spring semester in preparation for the following fall term.
Questions?

For more information about the role or the application process, contact Heather Smith, Assistant Director, University Honors Program at smithh@fau.edu.

The UHP is a 2-year honors program for qualified incoming first-year students on the Boca Raton campus. It is open to students from all majors.

Requirements

• Complete 14 honors credits
• Complete 20 hours of community service
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in honors courses.
• Achieve a 3.5 cumulative GPA

Benefits

• Smaller class sizes
• Priority registration
• Personalized advising
• Opportunities for research, leadership, and service learning
• Graduation with an Honors designation on your transcript

Applications can be submitted through the FAU admissions portal, typically including a personal statement, academic transcripts, and standardized test scores. While the minimum requirements are a 25 ACT / 1200 SAT-R and a 4.0 (weighted) high school GPA with a strong academic curriculum, we use a holistic review process that considers special talents not always reflected in test scores or GPA.

Yes, transfer students can apply, and students may also apply after their first semester at FAU. Your previous academic performance will be considered in the admission process.

Students who receive the Presidential or Spirit of FAU scholarship are automatically invited to join the UHP. Additionally, students not receiving these scholarships may be considered for the Elite Owl Scholarship, which is limited and awarded early in the admission cycle.

Honors Programs on the Boca Raton Campus offer three yearly scholarship opportunities:

• The Kenneth R. Williams Scholarship for Upper-Division Honors in Major Programs
• The Kenneth R. Williams Scholarship for Study Abroad
• The Kenneth R. Williams Foundation Essay-Writing Contest

The Honors Compact allows students to earn honors credit in courses without designated honors sections by completing additional substantive work under the guidance of the instructor.

The UHP provides tailored advising, research opportunities, leadership development, and faculty mentorship to strengthen applications to graduate, medical, or law schools, and professional careers. Students also have access to peer academic coaching, tutoring, career counseling, and workshops focused on success.

Yes, UHP students may participate in other honors programs at FAU, study abroad with honors credits, and take on leadership roles such as Peer Academic Coach or UHP event leader.

The UHP collaborates with various FAU departments and colleges, allowing students to benefit from interdisciplinary courses, collaborative projects, and university-wide resources.

The waitlist is a group of first-year applicants we may still consider for admission if there is still space available once the students we have already admitted decide whether or not they will enroll.

Please note that being placed on the waitlist is not the same as being denied. You still may be considered for admission to Florida Atlantic University should space open within our freshmen class.

Florida Atlantic has seen a significant increase in applications over the last several years. There are many more qualified applicants than there is space available; therefore, we cannot offer admission to all of the qualified candidates. Our decision to offer you a place on the waitlist reflects our belief in your potential to succeed at Florida Atlantic.

We encourage you to report your first semester grades and/or any new SAT/ACT/CLT scores you have obtained since you first submitted your application. Please report updated grades through STARS and test scores through your application portal. Official score reports can also be sent directly from the testing agency to Florida Atlantic.

No additional information (including letters of recommendation or continued interest) will be accepted. Please do not send these documents to our office.

If you are admitted after the priority housing deadline, it is unlikely that on-campus housing will be available.

Nursing students are on a separate waitlist specific for Nursing. This is due to having a finite number of spaces available in the Direct Admit Track.

If students are taken off the waitlist and offered a space, they will have two weeks from the date of their offer to complete the following:
1. Accept their offer
2. Submit their tuition deposit
3. Complete their background check

These actions will finalize their acceptance into the Direct Admit Track.

In 2024, of 2000 students placed on the waitlist, 200 students were taken off of the waitlist and offered a space in summer or fall 2024. All others were offered admission to spring 2025.

No, the waitlist is not ranked.

If we can offer you admission, we will notify you as soon as possible.

Since we are unable to determine an exact date for when we may need to consider the waitlist, we advise you to make plans to attend a college or university where you already have a firm offer of admission in place.

If you are admitted off the waitlist, it is highly likely courses will be available. We encourage all admitted students to begin the onboarding process immediately upon admission to have as many options as possible. Additional details will be provided if and when that time comes.

Students admitted from the waitlist are not required to enroll.

Yes, if you were accepted, your spot is secure as long as you pay your enrollment deposit by the May 1 deposit deadline.

Students admitted for Summer or Fall from the waitlist will be required to pay the $200 non-refundable deposit to confirm their enrollment within two weeks of their offer. You will forfeit your spot if you do not make your deposit by this deadline.

Students admitted for Spring will be required to pay their deposit by October 15 to confirm their enrollment.

Admission updates will be communicated through your Future Owl Portal, so we encourage you to monitor both your email and the portal regularly.

Applicants who are not offered admission as a freshman are welcome to reapply as a transfer student after enrolling at another accredited institution and meeting our transfer requirements.

In addition, Florida Atlantic offers these transfer pathway programs that guarantee admission* to Florida Atlantic if specific transfer admission eligibility criteria are met:
• Direct Transfer partnership with Verto Education: This program provides students with an opportunity to start college abroad before continuing their studies on campus at Florida Atlantic.
• Link2FAU Transfer Pathway Program. Students who opt to earn their AA degree at one of our local partner colleges (Broward College, Indian River State College, Palm Beach State College or Miami Dade College) may then transfer to Florida Atlantic to earn their bachelor’s degree.

Start by submitting your interest to Verto to get ahead of program and scholarship deadlines and explore what Florida Atlantic’s Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway has to offer.

* Please visit each program’s website for additional details and requirements.

By February 13, 2026, please take the following actions in your Application Portal:

• Update your STARS with first semester grades when they become available.
• If you have taken an additional ACT, SAT, or CLT, send the new official test score to Florida Atlantic OR self-report the new test score in your Application Portal. Students should have their official score report in front of them when self-reporting scores to ensure accurate reporting.

• If you have taken or are taking Dual Enrollment classes, submit official Dual Enrollment college transcripts from the college or university directly. This provides our admissions committee insight into how you are already performing in collegiate coursework.
o Please ensure the name of the school where you are earning credit is listed in the "Application Checklist" in your Application Portal. If the school is not listed, you did not inform us of your Dual Enrollment credit on your application. You can inform us of your Dual Enrollment college now by completing a brief form in your Application Portal, found in the box titled "Application Update: Decision Deferred."
o If you are earning credit through one of the Florida State Colleges (e.g. Broward College), you should request that an electronic transcript be sent to Florida Atlantic.

Admissions decisions may be updated as new information is received. It is our goal to have all deferred students reviewed and provided with an admissions decision by mid-March. If the volume of qualified students is beyond what we can admit, then you may be placed on a waitlist.

Deferred students aren’t eligible to apply for housing at this time. If you are later admitted, you’ll be able to submit a housing application. Please take note of important housing dates.

Please do not send personal statements, essays, resumes, or letters of recommendation. These are not utilized as part of our process.

Florida Atlantic does not use AP/AICE/CLEP/IB scores in our admissions review.

There is no appeal process for deferred students because no decision has been made on your application yet. Please do not ask to appeal.

After graduating from high school this is a small-scale, academically friendly environment to learn and grow in your knowledge of Biology and the environment in addition to your academic courses.

As an incoming student this experience is designed to connect you to Biology Faculty, Peer Mentors and Researchers. These academic leaders will play a pivotal role in your academic success throughout your experience at Florida Atlantic.

Students will pay tuition and fees and buy/rent books/supplies for their two courses. There is no extra cost to participate in Biology Immersion labs/activities.

No, this is a voluntary course.

Florida Atlantic created this program to help incoming Biology students build a strong foundation for success in their major. Through hands-on learning and integrated academic support, the Biology Immersion program is designed to promote academic progress and support timely graduation.

Students who choose to participate should note that both this course and their general education course must be taken in person.

Students receive an email about opting in after being offered admission. The university will note this in their student record. When the student completes their EZ Advising module (in owldone.fau.edu) their advisor will inform them of the Biology Course details and General Education course registration process.

Tuition and fees are billed for this experience as they would be for all registered FAU courses. No additional program fees are required.

No, Florida Atlantic University does not require one to be submitted. FAU uses the Self-reported Student Academic Record (STAR).

All freshman applicants educated at a high school in the United States must complete a STAR.
Applicants educated in an IB school curriculum outside of the US.
Applicants educated at/in a secondary school patterned after a US curriculum.

Students who have not followed an academic curriculum patterned after the U.S. system must submit official or certified copies of all secondary school records and/or examination results.
Students educated outside of the US (not in a US patterned school) must have their academic credentials evaluated by a credential evaluation agency. We recommend a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (naces.org) or International Education Credential Services provided by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. The evaluation must be course-by-course and show an overall U.S. grade point average (GPA).
GED graduates must submit their official GED transcript, along with official partial high school transcript(s).

* Documents provided by students cannot be accepted. Any documents must come from a school counselor/administrator or the evaluation agency.

The Common Application is used by a large number of colleges, many who do require a school report. When a student submits an application via the Common Application, regardless of how many colleges they apply to, their college counselor is asked to submit one school report - which is made available to all colleges on the Common Application. FAU however, will not use the school report. We require the STAR.

The Common Application does require students to provide a counselor contact information. However, Florida Atlantic University requires no further action on behalf of the counselor. FAU does not require a school report to be uploaded and submitted at the time of the application, as the STAR will provide us with the necessary information needed for application review.

Florida Atlantic will still receive the student's Common Application even if a school report has not been uploaded.

No. The Common Application provides the ability to invite recommenders to submit information to colleges on your behalf, however, Florida Atlantic University does not require applicants to submit recommendations as part of the holistic review of an application.

No. The information gathered from the school report will be collected through the STAR.

Our staff can assist with any questions you may have about your Common Application. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by email, at admissions@fau.edu, or by phone, at 561-297-3040.

The government filing fees are as follows, but may not be limited to:

I-129 Form (H-1B): $460.00, (O-1, TN): $510

Anti-Fraud Fee (H-1B): $500.00 for first time employees

Premium Processing Fee (H-1B, O-1, TN): $2,805* Subject to change by USCIS

The Fragomen Legal fees are as follows, but not limited to:

Initiating H1B case contract fee: $750

Basic Rush fee, assesed when case is initiated 61-90 days before start date: $1,000

Super Rush fee, assesed when case is initiated 31-60 days before start date: $1,500

Extreme Rush fee, assesed when case is initiated 15-30 days before start date: $2,000

Request for Evidence (RFE) Response Legal Fee: $350-$2,000 depending on case type

An individual with an OPT may begin employment prior to the approval of the H-1B petition if they possess a valid EAD issued by USCIS. If their H-1B is not approved by the time their OPT expires, the employee may no longer continue to work until their H-1B is approved. Employees without proper work authorization will be terminated in Workday. For questions related to OPT employment, please contact isss@fau.edu

Professional-level occupations in engineering, biological, physical, social science, mathematics, and business administration generally qualify for an H-1B. A Bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement, but it is also dependent on what the position requires. If the position requires a minimum of Master’s or Ph.D., those said degrees would be the minimum to qualify for H-1B status.

No. To be eligible for H-1B sponsorship, you must meet the minimum educational qualifications, meet the minimum experience, and have the appropriate licensure or certification, if applicable, to qualify for the position. In addition, your degree must also be specialized in the field in which you are applying to. For example, if someone has a bachelor's degree in general studies, and is applying for an accounting position that requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, that individual is not meeting the minimum educational requirements although they have a bachelor's degree.

To be eligible for an H-1B, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and must not be subject to the Two-year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement. If they are subject to the Two-year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement under their J-1 visa, they are not eligible for an H-1b status until the requirement has been satisfied or waived by the USCIS.

In order to renew an H1B visa, the request must be initiated at least 9 months prior to the expiration date. If a request is recived late, the department will be subject to rush fees. Please reach out to globalservices@fau.edu to learn about next steps and asitance with H1B visa extensions.

Once the H-1B visa extension is approved, the employee will receive a Notice of Approval to be presented to HR for i-9 verification purposes.

Yes. Although the employee is going through the process to obtain a green card, their nonimmigrant visa still needs to be renewed. The renewal should be initiated 9 months prior to the expiration date.

Please have the employee visit Human Resources with their updated visa information. HR will make copies of their documents and update the employee’s HR records and conduct i-9 verification.

Please have the employee visit Human Resources with proof of their US Citizen status. HR will make copies of their documents and update the employee’s HR records. If the employee was sponsored ona work visa via the University, please have them send a copy of the green card to globalservices@fau.edu as well.

The first thing you need to do is to get access to Fragomen's Connect Portal. If you do not have access, please email globalservices@fau.edu to request access. If you have access, you can proceed and "Initiate a Case" by entering the foreign national's information, and information regarding the position.

You will also need to complete the Deemed Export Control process. Submission instructions of this form can be found on the first page of the form. Please reach out to Cassandra Rey at cassrey@fau.edu.

If this is a new employee to FAU, please ensure the Foreign influence process was completed already.

If this is for an H-1B, you will also need to complete the Actual Wage Form and fill out a Wage Memorandum. You can obtain those forms by e-mailing globalservices@fau.edu

Initiations for (teaching) faculty positions must include a courses sampling list which should include: (a) Course Number, (b) Course Title), and (3) Brief Course Description (2-3 sentences).

Initiations for (non-teaching) research faculty (Research Assistant Professor, etc.) should include at least one (1) Research Project title with a brief summary.

Initiations for research positions (Assistant Scientist, Associate Scientist, Post Doc Associate, etc.) should include (a) at least one (1) research project title with brief summary and (b) actual techniques or procedures to be executed as required by the research experiments.

The prevailing wage is a rate defined as the average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation in the area of intended employment. The employer wage should not be less than the prevailing wage. If it is determined that the employer's wage is less than the prevailing wage, the employer should raise the wage to meet the prevailing wage in order to continue with the visa petition.

To RUSH the case, Fragomen will do an OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) Prevailing Wage Determination. However, a Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Determination will still be conducted. The reason why the case can be rushed is that the OES PWD will be completed before the DOL PWD is received. Should the DOL PWD come back higher than the OES PWD, FAU will need to meet the DOL PWD retroactively (to point of Employee's actual start date at FAU) in order to continue the H-1B employment. Departments should keep this in mind when submitting a RUSH case with an OES PWD.

The main purpose of the LCA is for employers to attest to the employment details of the H-1B visa applicants. This is a document that employers must file with the United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) on behalf of employees applying for a nonimmigrant H-1B visa. If approved, the LCA is valid for up to three years of employment on an H-1B.

The DOL requires employers to maintain documentation supporting the following four main labor conditions have been met:

Wages and benefits:

The employer attests that H-1B nonimmigrants will be paid at the wage level that it is paying other individuals with similar experience and qualifications for the specific position or the prevailing wage level for the occupational classification in the area of intended employment. The employer further attests that H-1B nonimmigrants will be offered benefits or eligibility for benefits on the same basis, and in accordance with the same criteria, as offered to U.S. workers. [20 CFR 655.731].

Working conditions:

The employer attests that the employment of H-1B nonimmigrants in the named occupation will not adversely affect the working conditions of workers similarly employed. The employer further attests that H-1B nonimmigrants will be afforded working conditions on the same basis, and in accordance with the same criteria, as offered to similarly employed U.S. workers. [20 CFR 655.732]

Strike, lockout, or Work Stoppage:

The employer attests that on the date the Labor Condition Application is signed and submitted, there is not a strike, lockout, or work stoppage in the course of a labor dispute in the named occupation at the place of employment and that, if such a strike, lockout, or work stoppage occurs after the application is submitted, the employer will notify DOL ETA (Employment and Training Administration) within three (3) days of such occurrence and the application will not be used in support of a petition filing with USCIS for H-1B nonimmigrants to work in the same occupation at the place of employment until ETA determines the strike, lockout, or work stoppage has ceased. [20 CFR 655.733]

Notice:

The employer attests that as of the date of application, a notice of the filing has been posted in two conspicuous locations in the area of intended employment, and a copy was also provided to the prospective worker(s) on whose behalf the application is filed. [20 CFR 655.734]

You may check the estimated processing time at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

CIES only accepts online applications. Please read the application guidelines before beginning your application.

Most lecturers teach in English, with some exceptions in Latin America and Africa. If you are applying for a research award, your foreign language ability must meet the needs of the project. Be certain to indicate in your methodology discussion how you will need to use the language, since activities vary and reviewers should not have to make assumptions.

This depends on the award. Some countries require an invitation letter, especially for open "All Disciplines" awards. Other countries encourage but do not require a letter of invitation, while others still specifically request that you do not contact potential host institutions. The preference is clearly spelled out in the award description. If it is not clear, contact the program officer responsible for that country.

If you do not have a contact, your goal is to determine the name of an appropriate faculty member for a specific discipline or subfield within the discipline. Once you have determined possible hosts, write that faculty member a description of who you are (an attached C.V. can be helpful) and what you want to do while in that country. Note that you plan to apply for a Fulbright grant and that the application requires a letter of invitation. There may be several communications before a letter is forthcoming, but this method often works.

Each country establishes the time period for its grants, so you should check the timeframe indicated for each program as well as for particular awards. For the most part, grant periods follow the academic calendar in the host country for lecturing awards. So, if universities are in session from May to August, then an award in the summer may be possible. For research awards, there is a fair amount of latitude on the starting date, but the proposed schedule must fit within the parameters established by the country.

This depends on the award and host country. Most awards have no restrictions on accompanying dependents; however, some awards do have restrictions. Check the award description and/or consult the program staff responsible for that award. Many grantees bring their families and report that the time abroad benefited all family members. No additional financial benefits for dependents are awarded for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award.

Preference for Fulbright Scholar opportunities will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright Scholar grant. Recipients of a Fulbright Scholar grant are eligible to apply for another Fulbright Scholar grant two years after the date of completion of the previous grant. (For serial grants, the two-year period begins at the end of the final grant in the series.) Additional Fulbright policies are available here.

Only through the Global Scholar Award or multi-country awards may applicants include more than one country (within a region or outside a region) in their application. For all other awards, applicants may apply for only one country or regional program per academic year. Please consult the Catalog of Awards for the most up to date award offerings.

You are allowed to apply to the Fulbright Scholar Program while on the Fulbright Specialist roster. Recipients of a Fulbright Specialist Program grant are not required to adhere to the two-year waiting period before applying for a Fulbright Scholar grant. Likewise, recipients of a Fulbright Scholar grant are not required to adhere to the two-year waiting period before applying for a Fulbright Specialist Program grant.

There is no "formula" for a successful grant. Each individual's application should be about the candidate, how the grant time will be spent, and what outcomes can be reasonably expected. What is successful for one applicant may not be effective for another applicant. The responsible program officer is a good point of contact for discussions of how to shape a competitive application. Also, see application guidelines for tips on making your application more competitive.

While it is useful to have someone with a known reputation in the field, the best criteria for recommendations is someone who knows your work and character extensively. CIES also advise mixing internal and external letters to demonstrate the breadth of your contacts. You may also contact a professional reference who knows you well. For teaching or teaching/research awards, one letter should be written by the head of your department or dean of your school. Please see the application guidelines and developing contacts abroad for additional information.

Your application will initially be reviewed for program eligibility and technical completeness. All complete, eligible applications are then reviewed by a peer review committee. These committees determine whether applications are recommended for further consideration by the host country (review criteria). These committees are organized by discipline and are comprised of U.S. academics and professionals with relevant expertise. Applications for recommended candidates are simultaneously forwarded to the CIES counterparts abroad, as well as to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the Department of State (Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs) for final decisions and confirmation. Grantees are informed of the decisions sometime in the spring. (Notification Timeline).

As a U.S. government funded exchange participant, Fulbright grantees qualify to receive Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE), a limited health care benefit plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. It is not intended to cover long-term healthcare and has limitations in coverage. CIES encourage grantees to maintain their own private insurance.

Grant benefits vary by country and type of award. Generally speaking, Fulbright grants are budgeted to cover travel and living costs in-country for the grantee and their accompanying dependents. Check the award description in the catalog of awards and/or consult program staff responsible for the particular award you are interested in.

The Fulbright Scholar Program does not support research activities for obtaining an MA/PhD, however you may wish to review the opportunities provided by the Fulbright Student Program.

Yes, the Fulbright Scholar Program welcomes scholars and professionals at all stages of their careers. As is required of all applicants, the project statement should address the expected benefits of the Fulbright grant to you (professionally and personally), to the United States (how will you share your experience when you return?), and to your host institution.

Final selections are based on feedback from the U.S. peer review committees as well as posts and commissions abroad. CIES operates in conformity with the policies of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB). According to FFSB policy, CIES cannot give applicants the specific reasons for selection or non-selection. If you are interested in reapplying, you are encouraged to contact the CIES country or regional lead, who can provide general guidance on reapplying.

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