Admitted Students FAQ

I was accepted and want to enroll at FAU. How do I confirm my enrollment?

Congratulations! To make your acceptance official, you must submit your non-refundable admissions deposit on your Owldone portal. Your deposit must be paid by May 1, or within two weeks of admission if you are admitted after May 1.

If this is your first time logging into Owldone, click “Claim FAUNet ID” and follow the instructions to activate your FAUNet ID. You can then log in to Owldone and click “Pay Admissions Deposit.”

Learn more about admissions deposits.

Note: students are required to submit their admissions deposit before applying for housing. The priority deadline to apply for housing is April 1.

I have so many questions! I don’t know where to start.

We recommend registering for one of our “I’m Admitted, Now What?” virtual sessions. These sessions take place in the Spring.

How do I know which entry term (Summer, Fall, or Spring) I was admitted to?

You may be accepted to a different entry term than the one you applied for. You can view your entry term in your official acceptance letter and in the “Welcome” tab of your Owldone portal.

If I was accepted for Summer entry, do I have to re-apply to continue at Florida Atlantic in the Fall?

No. After successfully completing your summer courses, you can continue taking classes at Florida Atlantic in the Fall.

I was accepted into a Pathway Program (Academic Success Program or STEM Bridge Program). What does this mean?

Our Pathway Programs are designed to support students in achieving a successful start to their college career. Your Pathway will determine your entry term (Summer or Fall) and how many courses you can complete during each semester of your first year.

Pathway students are like every other Florida Atlantic student – you can live on campus, participate in most student activities, and graduate in four years. Please note that cheerleading, the dance team, and all Division I Sports require full-time enrollment. Pathway students cannot participate in these activities while they are enrolled part-time.

Learn more about admissions pathways.

May I change my entry term? I've been accepted to Summer but want to come for Fall.

Admission is term-specific based on your academic credentials at the time of application. We are not accepting change of entry terms from Summer to Fall. However, if you were accepted for the Fall term and want to start in the Summer, you may complete a change of entry form.

I have a Florida prepaid account. What do I need to know about utilizing this plan for tuition?

Florida Prepaid students will have their Florida Prepaid accounts billed automatically after the drop/add period every term based on the number of credit hours enrolled. Learn more.

I earned a Florida Bright Futures scholarship. How do I apply it to my FAU tuition?

Log in to your Bright Futures account and designate Florida Atlantic as your university. Scholarship funds will then automatically be sent to FAU.

Please note that Bright Futures funds are sent to Florida Atlantic prior to each semester. Disbursements are made to your account after the drop/add period. Learn more.

Do I have to pay my admissions deposit before I can apply for housing?

Yes. All students must submit their non-refundable admissions deposit on Owldone before applying for housing and submitting a housing deposit.

The priority deadline to apply for housing is April 1, and we recommend applying early as space is limited and the demand for housing is high.

Be sure to adhere to all housing application deadlines, including the April 1 priority deadline, as housing is limited and assigned on a first-deposited, first-served basis.

Are students required to live on campus?

No, students are not required to live on campus.

For students who wish to live on campus, please note that April 1 is the priority housing deadline. Housing is limited and will fill up, so we highly recommend you apply for housing and submit your housing deposit by the April 1 priority deadline.

Be sure to adhere to all housing application deadlines, including the April 1 priority deadline, as housing is limited and assigned on a first-deposited, first-served basis.

I have paid my admissions deposit. What should I do next?

After paying your deposit, it is time to get Owldone! In your Owldone portal, you will find a checklist of everything you need to complete before classes start. Some tasks will become available immediately after you pay your tuition deposit, while other tasks will become available later in the spring.

Do you have an office to assist students with disabilities?

Yes. Please contact our Student Accessibility Services office. You must be an accepted student to register with the SAS.

How do I verify that I am a Florida resident?

To verify your residency, submit your Residency Affidavit on your Owldone portal. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

Please wait 4-6 weeks for your Residency Affidavit to be reviewed. If additional documentation is needed, our residency team will contact you via email.

Learn more about Residency.

I’m an out-of-state student. Do I still need to verify my residency?

Yes. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

Can I bring a vehicle to campus?

Yes. Please note that students are required to register their vehicles via epermit with FAU Parking Services.

How do I sign up for orientation?

You can sign up for Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) in your Owldone portal. Registration opens in early March, and in-person SOAR takes place over the summer. There are several different orientation dates, and the spots are first-come, first-served. Families are also welcome to attend orientation.

Learn more about first-year SOAR.

How much does it cost to attend Florida Atlantic?

View our Cost of Attendance.

How do I register for my classes? How will I know which classes to sign up for?

The first step of course registration is Online Advising. You can complete Online Advising in your Owldone portal when it opens in March. After you submit your Online Advising form, an academic advisor will contact you via your FAU email address with instructions on how to register for classes.

Note: Students can register for courses after signing up for orientation and providing proof of immunizations.

When do classes start?

For important dates, view our Academic Calendar.

Will I receive college credit for my AICE/AP/CLEP/IB/DSST scores?

Please refer to the Exam Credit page for details.

When do I need to submit my final high school transcript?

After you graduate, you must submit your official final high school transcript with your graduation date listed. You must also submit official final transcripts from every post-secondary institution (i.e. dual enrollment) you have attended.

Please request that your high school/post-secondary institutions send your official final transcript directly to Florida Atlantic. We recommend transcripts be sent electronically, via:

• Naviance/SCOIR/Common App (typically used by high schools)
• FASTER (preferred method for Florida public higher education institutions)
• SMART/Joint Service Transcript (military records)
• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse

If the transcript delivery service asks you to provide an email address to send transcripts to, please utilize admissions@fau.edu.

Official transcripts can also be mailed directly from your high school in a sealed envelope (if the seal is broken, we cannot accept the transcript as official). Hard copies will require additional time for evaluation. Official transcripts can be mailed to the following address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road – SU80
P.O. Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL. 33431-0991