Check the acceptance letter for accuracy (name, address, entry term, scholarship, residency status, etc). Contact: Office of Admissions (Email: hcadmissions@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8646 or 800-920-8705)
Return the acceptance form if you have made the decision to enroll or request an extension until May 1st. Contact: Office of Admissions (Email: hcadmissions@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8646 or 800-920-8705)
Become familiar with MyFAU. MyFAU is a web-based resource that allows students to register for courses, access financial accounts, and view grades. MyFAU is found at http://myfau.fau.edu. Your login ID is found on your letter of admissions; it is the first part of your FAU email address. Your PIN is your date of birth in mmddyy format.
Submit your housing contract by June 1stalong with the $200 housing deposit. If admitted after the deadline date, your deposit must be paid within two weeks of the date of your acceptance letter. Housing contracts are submitted online via MyFAU. Contact: Sean Pierce, Office of Housing and Residential Life (Email: hcreslife@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8828)
Submit final transcript(s) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Boca Raton campus of FAU, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33134. Contact: Office of Admissions (Email: hcadmissions@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8646 or 800-920-8705)
FTIC (First-Time-In-College) students only – Pay Tuition Deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the Boca Raton campus of FAU. This $200 deposit will be applied to your tuition and other expenses and can be paid online or by check. (It is separate from the residence hall deposit.) To pay: https://fauapps.fau.edu/uapp/AdmTdep.asp. Contact: Office of Admissions (Email: hcadmissions@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8646 or 800-920-8705)
Become a Fan of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of FAUon Facebook http://www.facebook.com and join your class group, for example, Wilkes Honors College-Class of 20__.
Register for New Student Orientation. Log into your MyFAU account http://myfau.fau.edu/cp/home/displaylogin. Select the Students tab at the top and you will see the link for the Reservation form. Be sure to select Honors College Orientation. Contact: Office of New Student Programs (Email: achase@fau.edu; Telephone: 561-297-2733)
Math Placement Examination (ALEKS). This mandatory exam is required of all entering students with no prior college level coursework in mathematics. For more information and to register for the exam, go to http://www.fau.edu/mathplacement/
Complete and submit the Student Immunization Form to Student Health Services Immunization Office on the Boca Raton campus (address on form). http://www.shs.fau.edu/immunization/index.cfm (Telephone: 561-297-3512)
Apply for financial aid. All students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA form at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Contact: Stacey Edens, Coordinator of Financial Aid (Email: sedens@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8509)
Questions about the cost of attending. The Office of Admissions has a worksheet that you may find helpful. It can be downloaded from the Honors College website under Financial Aid & Scholarships. Also the website of the Controller’s Office is very helpful regarding information about how the University handles billing and financial services – please see www.fau.edu/controller/student_information/stdbill.php.
Check the academic calendar online for the start of classes and other dates http://www.fau.edu/registrar/acadcal.htm Note: academic advising will take place during orientation in August. It is possible for students to preliminarily register for Fall courses prior to that. Contact: David Flanigan, Director of Academic Support Services (Email: flanigan@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8622)
Visit the Honors College website for details on academic and student life, orientation, and contact information for various student support services at the college. http://www.honorscollege.edu
Students with Disabilities – Students who require special accommodations due to a disability to properly execute course work must register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). For more information see http://www.osd.fau.edu. Contact: Farley Leiriao, Assistant Director for Diversity Student Services (Email: fleiriao@fau.edu; telephone 561-799-8585)
International Students should check for visa status requirements with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Contact: Dr. Mihaela Metianu, Assistant Director for Diversity Student Services (Email: mmetianu@fau.edu; telephone 561-277-3048.
