* Priority is given to applications that are received on or before February 15th. Applications received after the priority deadline will be evaluated for the requested term. However, we cannot guarantee that the applicant will be admitted or will receive the necessary registration information in time for enrollment.

** Spring Term is not available to Freshmen

During the admissions process, your category is determined by the number of credits completed. See below:

Credits completed                 Admission Application Category

0-11                                         Freshman

12-59                                       Lower-division Transfer

60+                                          Upper-division Transfer

Bachelor’s Degree                     Second Bachelor’s Student

Additional College Requirements

Applications to the College of Nursing should be completed by November 30th of the preceding year. Accepted students will receive information about orientation, registration and pre-enrollment requirements and opportunities prior to the beginning of the terms.

Applications to the School of Architecture: Any prospective architecture student who is interested in applying for the lower division sequence (Architecture Design 1) will need to fill out an additional application for the School of Architecture. Students must apply first to FAU using the Undergraduate admission application.

Applicants must submit the following:

• Application Form- Your application for admission will be processed after the application fee is received. The application fee of $30 must be in US currency. Fee can be paid by credit card once the on-line application has been completed. Check or money order should be made payable to Florida Atlantic University and must be drawn on a US bank; postal money orders, international money orders or US traveler’s checks are acceptable. Mail the check or money order to:                                                       

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

• Information for Residency Classification
  

• Transcripts - Contact the Registrar's Office from each of the previous colleges or universities you have attended (except FAU) and have your official transcripts be sent directly to the FAU Admissions Office.

International Students:
There are additional admissions requirements for International Students. Read more about:

International Freshman Student Requirements

International Transfer Student Requirements