Faculty Committee on Student Admissions
What Is Special Talent and Exceptional Student Admissions?
Students who do not meet the admission requirements may appeal their admission decision through the Admissions Appeals Committee. Students may appeal the decision through one or more of the following exceptions:
- Special Talents or Abilities (examples include artist, musician, actor, athlete)
- Physical, Mental Learning, or Emotional Disabilities
- Personal and/or Family Hardships (significant academic disruptions such as illness,
- accident, loss of family member, etc..)
How Can Students Be Considered for Special Talent and Exceptional Student Admissions?
After students have been denied admission, they may appeal the decision through one or more of the exceptions listed above. Students must submit a written request for reconsideration. Listed below are suggested points to discuss:
- Describe the circumstances which may have caused your grade point average and/or standardized test scores to fall
below minimum state requirements. - Detail the preparation you have taken to become a better student.
- Indicate why you wish to attend FAU, which major you plan to pursue, and your career goals.
- Include any information you wish the committee to know about yourself or your situation.
In addition, students may include recommendation letters. Students claiming special talents in specific areas may be required to obtain references from university faculty or staff in such areas as art, athletics, theater, or music.
Students who are claiming a disability must submit documentation of the disability (medical or psychological) along with their written request for reconsideration as outlined above.
Who Do Students Contact For More Information?
An Admissions Counselor will be available to assist students in preparing their files for committee. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (561) 297-3040 or 1-800-299-4FAU. Committee review requests may be sent to the address listed below:
Faculty Committee on Student Admission
Office of Admissions
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, PO Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Send comments or questions to: Admissions@fau.edu
