STEM

Freshman applicants should be aware that additional requirements are necessary for engineering and computer science, science, and nursing majors.

College of Engineering and Computer Science Admissions Requirements

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is competitive and selective. Foundational coursework in mathematics is key to success in engineering and computer science. The following high school courses are strongly recommended to prepare for the rigors of our programs:

  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Precalculus / Trigonometry
  • Calculus 1 / AP Calculus

The following courses are not recommended for a degree in engineering or computer science:

  • Statistics
  • Math for College Readiness
  • Financial Algebra

Pre-engineering students who are not yet prepared for college calculus and who demonstrate a capacity to be successful in college-level coursework will be considered for the STEM Bridge Program.

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Admissions Requirements

A student's overall academic GPA and performance in math courses are factors that weigh heavily in the admissions decision. To be best prepared for any major in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, foundational coursework in the following areas are strongly encouraged:

Math Courses

  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Precalculus / Trigonometry
  • Calculus 1 / AP Calculus
  • AP, AICE and/or IB math

Science Courses

  • Biology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • AP, AICE and/or IB science

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Admissions Requirements

To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Direct Admit Track, students must apply to the College of Nursing by the January 15 application deadline. All decisions are typically released by late March.

Application Review Minimum Criteria:

  • High School GPA: 3.60 recalculated high school cumulative grade point average
  • SAT 1200, ACT 25, or CLT 83

The College of Nursing does not accept self-reported test scores. Applicants must order official score reports to be sent directly from the testing agency to Florida Atlantic. To order your official scores, visit the following websites:

Please note: It can take a few weeks for us to receive your official test scores after you have ordered them. All materials, including official test scores, must be received by Nursing’s final application deadline of January 15.  

When students apply for admission for Nursing, they will be asked for a second-choice major. If an applicant does not meet the requirements for the College of Nursing, they will be considered for their second choice, as long as they meet FAU's admissions requirements.

The only way to earn a BSN is to enter FAU in the Freshman Direct Admit Track. Students are unable to change their major to Nursing if they are offered admission in another academic program. Students cannot transfer into the College of Nursing later in their FAU career, as there is no upper-division option. If a student is not admitted into the Freshman Direct Admit Track, there is no other way to study Nursing at FAU.

For additional information, view application steps for the Freshman Direct Admit Track. Admission to the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's BSN Program is determined by the College.