Admitted Students FAQ

I was accepted and want to enroll at Florida Atlantic. How do I confirm my enrollment?

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

How do I know which entry term (Summer, Fall, or Spring) I was admitted to?

If I was accepted for Summer entry, do I have to re-apply to continue at Florida Atlantic in the Fall?

I was accepted into a Pathway Program (Jump Start Program, or STEM Bridge Program). What does this mean?

The �鶹��Ʒ��ƵPathway’s program is uniquely designed to support students in achieving a successful start to their college career. Admission into this program will give students an opportunity to enroll at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶwhile adjusting to the rigors of college coursework. Students are admitted to Summer or Fall based on their overall academic profile.

Learn more about admissions pathways.

May I change my entry term? I've been accepted to Summer but want to come for Fall.

I have a Florida prepaid account. What do I need to know about using this plan for tuition?

I earned a Florida Bright Futures scholarship. How do I apply it to my Florida Atlantic tuition?

Log in to your and designate Florida Atlantic as your university. Scholarship funds will then automatically be sent to �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ.

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.

Do I have to pay my admissions deposit before I can apply for housing?

Yes. All students must before applying for housing. The housing application will become available 20 minutes after your admissions deposit has been paid.

The priority deadline to apply for housing is March 20 at 5 pm, and we recommend applying early as space is limited and the demand for housing is high.

Be sure to adhere to all housing application deadlines, including the March 20 priority deadline, as housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.��

Are students required to live on campus?

No, students are not required to live on 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 and submit your housing deposit by the priority housing date .

I have paid my admissions deposit. What should I do next?

Do you have an office to assist students with disabilities?

How do I verify that I am a Florida resident?

To verify your residency, submit the Residency Affidavit in your . 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 email.��

Learn more about Residency.��

I’m an out-of-state student. Do I still need to verify my residency?

Can I bring a vehicle to campus?

How do I sign up for orientation?

You can sign up for Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) in your 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.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Atlantic?

How do I register for my classes? How will I know which classes to sign up for?

The first step of course registration is Online Advising. You can complete Online Advising in your when it opens in March. After you submit your Online Advising form, an academic advisor will contact you via your �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶemail 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.

When do classes start?

Will I receive college credit for my AICE/AP/CLEP/IB/DSST scores?

Do I need to submit my final high school transcript?

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 ��
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777 Glades Road – SU80 ��
P.O. Box 3091��
Boca Raton, FL. 33431-0991