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.Ìý
How do I indicate that I am interested in double majoring and/or adding a minor?
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.ÌýÌý
What is the difference between the Wilkes Honors College and the Florida Atlantic Boca Campus? If I am interested in both, should I submit two separate applications?
The Wilkes Honors CollegeÌýof 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 Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵStiles-Nicholson Brain Institute.ÌýÌý
The Boca Raton campus is Florida Atlantic’s main campus,ÌýwhichÌýprovides 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, andÌýspecial advising and registration.Ìý
Students only need to submit one application to Florida Atlantic. Applications will be automatically considered for both the Boca Raton campus and the Wilkes Honors College.
Watch this video to learn more about our honors opportunities:
What are your bridge programs and how can I apply for one?
Florida Atlantic's bridge programs are designed to help students transition to college successfully by providing academic support and foundational coursework tailored to their needs. These programs begin in summer term three.Ìý
Students cannot directly apply to a bridge program. However, applicants are automatically considered for all available entry terms and bridge options during the application review process.
I have already earned several college credits. Should I apply as a first-year or transfer student?
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.Ìý
When is the application deadline?
Application dates vary by term of entry. View deadlines.
I just submitted my application. How do I get my login credentials for the Future Owl Portal so I can submit my STARS/test scores?
If you have just submitted your application, you should receive an email with a PIN and next steps soon. It can take a few days to receive the email with your information, as it takes a few days for applications to populate in our systems. After receiving the email, you can then log in to your student portalÌýto complete your application.
What does Florida Atlantic look for in their applicants?
Can I send in my letters of recommendation and personal statement as part of my application?
Florida Atlantic uses an academic rubric to determine admission and does not require or consider students' essays, personal statements, recommendation letters, or resumes for evaluation purposes. View our requirements.
Is Florida Atlantic test-optional?
No. Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, along with Florida's 11 other public universities, is subject to which requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT, CLT, or SAT test score.
Does Florida Atlantic require the ACT Science section?
Starting in April 2025, the ACT exam no longer requires the Science subsection, though the 1-36 scoring scale remains unchanged. Beginning with the 2025-26 application cycle, Florida Atlantic will no longer require a Science score to be eligible for admission. The ACT composite score (or, if using multiple test attempts, the composite superscore) used by Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵfor admissions will now only include the English, Mathematics, and Reading subsections.
Guidance from the state of Florida is:
Florida Board of Governors: The ACT Science subsection is not required for admission to Florida public universities under FL BOG 6.008.
Florida Department of Education:ÌýÌýStarting with 2025-2026 graduating class, the ACT Science section is optional for Bright Futures.
Students that have already reportedÌýACT with ScienceÌýscores to Bright Futures, will have all 4 sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) added together and divided by 4 to calculate the composite score.
Students that have already reportedÌýACT without ScienceÌýscores to Bright Futures, will have 3 sections (English, Math, Reading) added together and divided by 3 to calculate the composite score.
How do I submit my SAT, ACT, or CLT standardized test scores?
After applying, self-report your SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores in your .
Nursing applicants and applicants who have already graduated high school must submit official test scores (instead of self-reported scores). Official test scores must be ordered directly from the College Board (SAT), ACT, or CLT testing agencies. To submit official test scores, visit the following websites:Ìý
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Does Florida Atlantic super-score standardized test scores?
Yes, we will super-score your test scores. This means we will accept your highest sub-scores from different test dates for a newer, higher super-score. Please do not super-score your own tests. If you want us to consider your super-scored test scores, please self-report all of them, and we will super-score them on our end.
Does Florida Atlantic consider my AICE scores, AICE diploma, AP scores, or IB scores when reviewing my application?
Florida Atlantic does not consider AICE, AP, or IB exam scores or whether a student will earn the AICE diploma as part of the admission evaluation. Please note, however, that these courses are recognized as more rigorous, and this level of rigor is considered during the evaluation process.
If I’m not admitted as a freshman, is there any other way to attend Florida Atlantic in the future?
Yes. If you were not admitted and still wish to become an Owl, we encourage you to explore our guaranteed pathway to admission, Link2FAU.
Link2Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵis an innovative program that allows you to earn your AA degree at one of our partner state colleges (Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, or Indian River State College), then receive guaranteed admission* to Florida Atlantic to continue your bachelor’s.ÌýÌý
If you live outside of the service area forÌýLink2FAU, our transfer admissions counselors can assist you in planning your transfer journey. Learn about transfer admissions.Ìý
If you miss a deadline for a specific term, we invite you to apply to for the following term, as we cannot accept applications after the posted deadlines.
All required application materials must be received by Florida Atlantic by these deadlines. It is the student's responsibility to verify that everything is received on time. We recommend monitoring your , which will indicate when items are received by the Admissions Office and highlight any outstanding requirements. Ìý
Are freshmen required to live on campus?
Students attending our Boca Raton campus are not required to live on campus. Housing in Boca Raton is available on a first-come, first-served basis for admitted students who submit their tuition deposit and complete the Housing Contract by the priority housing date.ÌýÌý
I am interested in living on campus. How do I apply for housing?
Students must be admitted and have submitted their tuition deposit before applying for housing.Ìý
To learn more about living on our main campus in Boca Raton, please visit Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHousing. Ìý
To learn more about living on our Jupiter campus as a Wilkes Honors College student, visit Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵJupiter Housing.
Does Florida Atlantic offer a pre-law major?
FAU's Pre-Law University Services supports students interested in law. Instead of a specific pre-law major, students have the flexibility to choose from majors like political science, business, social work, and more – whatever fits their career goals. Ìý
Our pre-law students find community in our Mock Trial and Model UN teams, publish in our Undergraduate Law Journal, and enjoy dedicated, one-on-one advising from an attorney.
Get the inside scoop from our pre-law advisor in this .
I have food allergies. How can Florida Atlantic accommodate me?
Contact our for more information.
Can I study abroad?
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.
What is the difference between the Explore Florida Atlantic, Choose Florida Atlantic, and Discover Florida Atlantic events?
Explore Florida Atlantic is a campus-wide event welcoming all prospective students – high school juniors, seniors, transfer students, and their families – to tour our Boca Raton campus and learn more about Owl life.Ìý
Choose Florida Atlantic is a campus-wide event exclusively for admitted students and their families. Choose Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵis not the same as new student orientation; rather, it is an optional opportunity for admitted students to visit campus and learn more about our academic programs, student organizations, and support services. Choose events are held each February and March.
Discover Florida Atlantic is a mini open house experience welcoming all prospective students and families to explore our Boca Raton campus. Discover events are held during the summer.Ìý
Does Florida Atlantic offer accelerated B.S./M.D. programs?
Yes. Florida Atlantic offers programs that allow outstanding students the opportunity to achieve their B.S. and M.D. degrees in 7-8 years.ÌýStudents admitted into these highly selective programs will be offered conditional admission* to the Schmidt College of Medicine provided they maintain the required program standards.Ìý
Programs are available at both our main Boca Raton campus (Med Direct) as well as our Wilkes Honors College campus (Wilkes Medical Scholars). Learn more about these dual degree programs.
*upon completion of program requirements
How do dual enrollment credits work? Do these credits affect my Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵGPA?
Dual enrollment courses will be calculated into your overall Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵGPA. Once your courses are complete, please have your official college transcripts sent to the Florida Atlantic Office of Undergraduate Admissions. View instructions on how to submit transcripts.
How can I obtain college credit for my AP/AICE/IB credits?
Visit our Exam Credit page for detailed instructions on how to submit your scores for exam credit.Ìý
How do I apply for scholarships?
All first-year students who submit a completed application by January 15 will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Ìý
Students can also apply for additional internal and external scholarships, which may require supplemental materials. Learn more about scholarships. Ìý
Students must meet all criteria to qualify for a merit scholarship. New test scores will be considered if they are received by our merit scholarship deadline. Test scores received after our merit scholarship deadline will not be considered for merit scholarships.
Note: all FAU-specific scholarships require a .Ìý
How can parents stay involved with Florida Atlantic?
My application shows that I am not a Florida resident, but I am a Florida resident.
You will have the opportunity to complete residency forms to verify your in-state residency if you are accepted and decide to attend Florida Atlantic as part of the onboarding process.Ìý
My grandparent lives in Florida. Can I receive in-state tuition?
Students with grandparents residing in Florida may be eligible for a tuition and fee waiver of the Non-Resident (out-of-state) fee. Policies for the Grandparent Waivers are maintained by the .
Students must meet all admission requirements, including the minimum test score requirement, to be considered for the grandparent waiver. Learn more.
How can I make changes to an application I have already submitted?
Click hereÌýto update your home address, date of birth, social security number, email address or the spelling of your name.
In order to make any other changes to an application that has already been submitted, please email us at admissions@fau.eduÌýand indicate which changes you would like to make. Please do not submit another application.
