TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

We are pleased that you are interested in Florida Atlantic University. FAU is committed to maintaining a diverse student body and currently enrolls students from over 200 countries. Whether you have already applied, or are just beginning the application process, we encourage you to follow the steps below to assure that we provide you with the best service possible. This page will include information about a cademic and v isa requirements, our step-by-step freshman international process, as well as information about financial assistance for international students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE       

1. Apply online at http://www.fau.edu/admissions/apply.php

   The required $30 non-refundable application fee 
   can be paid online when you submit your application. Online payment can be made
   only by credit card. If you are not able to pay your application fee when you
   submit your application, you can still pay it online after you have received
   your application confirmation number (please allow at least 24 hours after
   application submission) by going to http://www.fau.edu/admissions/appfee. Students can
   also mail in a check, money order, postal money order, international money order
   and U.S traveler's check (all must be drawn in a U.S. bank). Please mail your
   payment to:

   Florida Atlantic University
   Office of
   Undergraduate Admissions
   777 Glades Road SU-80
   Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991

   Please note that you must have a valid United
   States social security number (SSN) in order to submit the FAU Online
   Undergraduate Application. International Students who do not have a United
   States social security number will need to enter all zeros (000000000) for the
   social security number. The admissions office will provide you with a valid
   student number for the processing of your application.more...

   Your U.S. Social Security number is needed
   in order to match your record with all required official documents (transcripts,
   test scores, and residency). If you are planning on receiving Financial Aid
   (FAFSA, Bright Futures and Florida Pre-paid), your U.S Social Security number is
   required. Consistent with Section 119.071(5),Florida Statutes, FAU collects
   social security numbers only as specifically authorized by law or is imperative
   for the performance of our duties and responsibilities. Under 26 USC §6050S, the
   IRS makes it necessary for FAU to collect the SSN of every student. If a student
   refuses to disclose his or her SSN for this purpose, he or she may be subject to
   IRS penalties.

    

2. Submit official high school transcripts. Prospective
   students must submit the most recent,  official transcripts from any/all high
   schools (secondary school) in which the student enrolled prior to graduation.
   Once graduation is taken place, a new copy of the official transcript will need
   to be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to confirm the receipt
   of the high school diploma.

3. Post-Secondary Official Transcipt for each institution attended (if
   applicable)

4. If you completed all or part of your education abroad, a translation and
   evaluation of work completed at each institution will be necessary. Transcripts
   should be sent to one of the NACES accredited evaluation services for
   course-by-course evaluation and overall GPA. Please see a list of the National Association of
   Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) Members.

5. Submit official test scores. An SAT or ACT is required of
   all applicants. To have SAT scores sent to Florida Atlantic University contact
   College Board at www.collegeboard.com
   or at (609) 771-7600. FAU's SAT school code number is 5229. To have ACT scores
   sent contact American College Testing Program at www.act.org or (319) 337-1313. FAU's ACT school
   code number is 0729.

6. English Proficiency Rquirements
   Results of the TOEFL
   (Test of English as a Foreign Language) may be required of students whose first
   language is not English. Current FAU admission requirements are a score of 550
   on the paper-based test (Toefl PBT), or 80 on the internet-based version (Toefl
   IBT). Also, we accept IELTS instead of Toefl with the minimum score of 6.5.
   Information about IELTS can be obtained from http://www.ielts.org. FAU now offers TOEFL in
   the Boca Raton campus. You can find more information about it on our web site at
   www.fau.edu/admissions/testing/TOEFL.php.

   Students are exempt from taking the TOEFL exam if they meet the
   following criteria:

   1. Students who have attended at least three years of an accredited high school
      where the primary language of instrution is English.
   2. Students who have at least 60 credit hours from an accredited post secondary
      institution where the primary language of instruction is English.   

7. Please go to the following website for immigration and visa requirements to
   be submitted to the ISSS office in order to receive your I-20. Immigration/Visa Requirements

Other Information

Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines

Admission decisions are made on rolling basis. A decision is generally
rendered within 6 to 8 weeks after the applicant's file is considered complete.
The Office of Admissions will notify you by mail of your admission decision.
Correspondence will be sent to your permanent address on file. Applicants may
also check their status online. www.fau.edu/admissions/appstatus.php

Your email address will be used as the primary method of communication during
the admission process. Please notify us at admissions@fau.edu with updates to your
email or mailing address