Spring Admission
Florida Atlantic University admits a limited number of students for full-time enrollment in the spring term. We encourage students to get a jump start on college courses and get acclimated to the college environment before enrolling in the spring semester.
Florida residents can take classes at one of the 28 public community and state colleges of Florida, and out-of-state students can enroll in their local state/community college in the summer and/or fall. Students are welcome to enroll in as many credits as they believe they can manage successfully. Please keep in mind the following requirements:
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better.
- Students must submit official transcripts for ALL institutions attended to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Failure to meet these requirements will cause the student's admissions file to be reevaluated and could jeopardize their admissions status.
Global Owls Program
The Global Owls Program is an incredible invitational opportunity for Spring Admissions students to earn college credit while studying abroad during the fall semester. This program offers a fully transferable, globally focused semester to help students achieve a more rewarding first year of college while setting them up to be on track to graduate from FAU on time. This overseas program, through Verto Education, is designed to prepare students for a successful start as an admitted student at Florida Atlantic. The curriculum helps students gain life experience and academic success as they explore the globe with other FAU-bound students. Explore Verto Education’s program locations and next steps using the unique link in your admissions decision (not the general Verto website).
GPA Requirement
Students must earn a minimum 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college grade point average in their college classes with no grade below C. If you take classes in the summer, your college GPA for that term must also be 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with no grade below C. If you take summer classes, you must have an official transcript sent to FAU Admissions before the start of fall term. Fall term grades must be received by January 15th.
English Requirement
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in ENC 1101 (the first English composition class), unless they have earned college credit for English composition through AICE, AP, IB, CLEP, and/or dual enrollment. Refer to Credit by Exam for college credit awarded through acceleration. If you have ENC 1101 credit, then taking ENC 1102 is strongly encouraged.
Math Requirement
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in MAC 1105 (College Algebra, preferred math), MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra), MGF 1130 (Mathematical Thinking), or MGF 1131 (Mathematics in Context), depending on math placement and their major's math requirement, unless they have already earned comparable or higher-level course credit through an accelerated mechanism such as AP, IB, AICE, CLEP, or dual enrollment. Students should refer to Credit by Exam for college credit awarded through acceleration. Students should refer to the Academic Program Guides for their major's math requirement.
The Office of Admissions will periodically follow up with spring admitted students over the summer and fall as we prepare for their enrollment in the spring.
Freshman Spring Admissions Frequently Asked Questions
Yes; however, you must contact the Bright Futures and/or Florida Prepaid Office as soon as you register for classes and let them know you will be attending your chosen College in the Florida College System and would like your funds to be sent there.
For Bright Futures, your College in the Florida College System must be identified as your Post-Secondary Institution (PSI). To update your PSI, contact Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (1-888-827-2004).
Please contact Florida Prepaid to ensure your funds are allocated to the correct institution. Each College in the Florida College System likely has a website with additional information.
The Office of Admissions requires an official, final high school transcript sent directly from your school to the University. If you have dual enrollment credit, you must also send official college transcript(s).
All official test scores (ACT, SAT, and/or CLT) must be sent by the respective testing agency to Florida Atlantic.
All official high school transcripts, dual enrollment transcripts, and test scores must be received by August 1, 2024. At that time, we will compare the transcript with the submitted SSAR for accuracy and check your senior grades. Any SSAR inaccuracies and/or any grade below C in the senior year is subject to your admission being rescinded. A cumulative, dual enrollment college GPA below 2.0 will automatically cause your offer of admission to be rescinded.
If you have taken any college courses in the summer after high school graduation, you will need to send FAU Admissions your official summer transcript before the start of fall term. Once fall grades have posted, a final official college transcript must be sent to show that you have met all the conditions of admission before starting your spring term at FAU.
All official AICE, AP, IB, and CLEP results must be sent to the FAU from the respective testing agencies before the end of summer. Admitted students should complete the Spring Transfer Information Form (coming soon) on the Application Status Check List by July 1 in preparation for your enrollment.
Transcripts from courses after high school graduation are due prior to your spring enrollment.
Students will receive an email after acceptance with information and instructions to possibly apply for on-campus housing. Admitted students should review off-campus housing listings. Do not delay your search, as housing fills quickly.
Incoming students pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $200. This will show as a $200 credit on the university bill after students register for spring courses. This fee saves your seat in classes.
If students are eligible for a Pell Grant, they may be able to
waive the $200 fee.