Campus Visits FAQ

How many campuses does Florida Atlantic have?

Florida Atlantic University’s largest campus is located in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to the Boca Raton campus, we have five additional campuses:

Jupiter (location of the Wilkes Honors College)
Davie
Dania Beach (SeaTech)
Fort Lauderdale
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Fort Pierce)

Learn more about each campus.

How can I visit the Florida Atlantic Boca Raton campus?

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including:

A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more
In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required

The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80).

Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map if you visit campus when tours are not available.

Visiting from out of town? View local accommodations.

Am I allowed to bring my pet when I visit campus?

Is water provided on tours?

I require ADA accommodations for my visit. How do I request them?

Disability accommodations can be requested when you register for a campus visit or by contacting the Admissions office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu. Please place your request at least ten days prior to your visit for mobility and visual impairment assistance or for American Sign Language interpreting services.

Specific questions about disability accommodations can be answered by Student Accessibility Services.

What is the format of the campus tour?

Campus tours begin with a 20-minute information session led by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a walking tour. Tours typically last 75 minutes.

Upon the conclusion of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our admissions team questions one-on-one . Tours involve walking, so we encourage visitors to wear comfortable shoes.

I am interested in visiting the Wilkes Honors College campus in Jupiter. Do they offer tours?

Can I show up for a tour without prior registration?

No. Prior registration is required for all in-person tours, and we are unable to accommodate any walk-in registrations or add guests beyond our capacity.

Tours fill up fast. We recommend checking tour availability periodically, as cancellations may open up additional spots available for registration. While we do not operate a tour waiting list, we will add more spaces where possible to meet the high demand to visit Florida Atlantic.

Where should I park for a campus visit?

Boca Raton campus: Visitor parking is available in Lot 16 and Lot 18, next to the Student Services Building (SU-80). Parking is $2 per hour; payment is accepted via credit card at the meter or via the ParkMobile app. Please do not pull through or back into the parking spaces. Your rear license plate must be visible to FAU parking staff for our license plate reader technology. Metered Parking is enforced 24/7.

Wilkes Honors College: Visitors should park in Lot 70 (Visitor Parking) for campus tours. The Wilkes Honors College is located at 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458, on our Jupiter campus.

View Wilkes Honors College campus map.

Do you offer events for prospective students?

Yes! All prospective students and families are invited to join us on our Boca Raton campus for Explore Florida Atlantic, a university-wide event held each fall, or Discover Florida Atlantic, a mini open house experience held in the summer.

Students interested in our all-honors experience are also welcome to attend the Wilkes Honors College Open House, hosted each fall on our Jupiter campus.

At each event, students will have the opportunity to:

Meet faculty and staff
Learn about academic programs and student organizations
Ask admissions and financial aid questions
Tour our beautiful South Florida campus

Do tours still take place if it is raining?

Tours will proceed rain or shine, except in the case of lightning or other extreme weather. As our tours include walking around our South Florida campuses, we recommend bringing an umbrella if inclement weather is forecast.

If inclement weather requires tours to be canceled, our office will reach out to those with booked reservations via text and email.

Do you have a list of local accommodations near the Boca Raton campus?

Are weapons permitted on campus?

No. In accordance with Sections 790.115 and 790.251, Florida Statutes, persons other than law enforcement officers are prohibited from possessing firearms and weapons on school campuses. This policy applies even if an individual has a concealed carry permit.

This prohibition includes all weapons other than ordinary pocketknives, legitimate tools needed to complete work on campus, and other limited exceptions defined in this policy. This prohibition includes firearms or weapons located anywhere on a University campus or facility or University event, including on one’s person, in a motor vehicle (other than as permitted by Section 790.25(5)), in an office, or in a residence hall or on-campus apartment. Questions should be directed to the FAU Police Department.

Campus Visits and Tours FAQ