Academic Credentials
Freshmen
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency. This evaluation must include:
- Course-by-course list of subjects and grades completed throughout high school career
- Exam results (e.g.CXC, GCSES, etc.)
- Overall US grade point average (GPA)
- Separately calculated Mathematics-only GPA
If the evaluation agency asks you to provide an email address to send transcripts to, please use admissions@fau.edu.
Transfers & Second Bachelors
Students with foreign post-secondary coursework have two options for submitting transcripts:
Request an evaluation from a NACES accredited evaluation agency (preferred). First, send transcripts to an accredited agency for a course-by-course evaluation of all subjects, including a grade point average (GPA). The agency will then submit this evaluation to FAU. Please have your evaluation agency send the evaluated transcript to admissions@fau.edu.
Request an internal evaluation by an FAU foreign credential evaluator. If you request an internal evaluation, we require you to send a certified English translation in addition to the original transcript from the post-secondary institution. Please have your official documents sent from the institution and translation agency to admissions@fau.edu. Official transcripts may also be mailed in a sealed envelope provided by the institition. Please note that internal evaluations are for FAU-use only.
Electronic/Mailing Address: All official documents should be submitted to admissions@fau.edu, or mailed to:
Florida Atlantic University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
777 Glades Road SU-80
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
Detailed Requirements by Country
This country-specific list provides prospective international students from non-US institutions the international transcript requirements that apply to your specific country. The guide is not inclusive of all educational systems and can vary by country. Additionally, our list of nations is constantly under review - if you do not see your country listed below, please contact us at admissions@fau.edu.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 5 passes, Grade C or higher, or 1(A), 3(B), 1(C) in the Bahamas
- Applicant should achieve Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education - (BGCSE) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of 50% or B. Scale of 0-100 in Bangladesh
- Applicant should achieve the Higher Secondary Certificate or its equivalent and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 5 out of 7, or 66 out of 100 in Bolivia
- Applicant should achieve their Diploma de Bachiller or its equivalent and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 7 out of 10 or 70% in Brazil
- Applicant should achieve Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Medio/Ensino Médio/Conclusão de Segundo Grau and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses: 5 out of 10 in Brazil. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- An 80 or B on the 5-point scale or a 75 or B on the 4-point scale
- Applicant should submit Certificate of Results of the General Examination for High School Graduates (HUIKAO).
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of an 8 on the 0-10 scale in Colombia.
- Applicant should achieve their Título de Bachiller/Certificado de Bachillerato or its equivalent and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of 8 on the 0-10 scale in Ecuador
- Applicant should achieve their Bachiller/Bachillerato or its equivalent and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of 14 on the 0-20 scale in Haiti
- Applicant should achieve their Baccalauréator or its equivalent and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- General scale: 55% overall
- India School Certificate: 4 on a scale of 1-9
- CBSE/CCE: B1 on a scale of A1 to E
- Applicant should achieve the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), or the HSSC, ISC, CBSE, or CISCE depending on the examination authority and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of 80% on the 44-100 scale in Israel
- Average of 8 on the 4-10 scale in Israel
- Applicant should achieve the Matriculation Certificate and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 5 passes of Grade II or higher on CSEC scale of A to F in Jamaica
- Applicant should achieve the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) with at least five passes in separate subjects and submit final official transcripts.
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average grade of B on a scale of A to F in Kenya
- Applicant should achieve the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average 45 out of 100 in Nepal
- Average B on a A to E scale in Nepal
- Applicant should achieve the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or Proficiency Certificate and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 50 out of 100 in Pakistan
- Applicant should achieve the Secondary (grade 10) and High Secondary Certificate (HSC_ (Grade 12) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average of 12 out of 20 in Peru
- Applicant should achieve the Bachillerato Academico or Certificado de Educacion Superior and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average 4 out of 5 in Russia
- Applicant should achieve the General Secondary Education (Attestat) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average rank of 4 in 9 to 1 South Korean scale
- Applicant should achieve the High School Certificate (Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average 4.25 out of 5 or 70 out of 100 in Turkey
- Applicant should the Devlet Lise Diplomasi and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.
Please note: These are minimum requirements intended to give prospective international students a sense of admissibility to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). An official admissions decision will be made upon receipt of a completed application with all required supporting documents and fees.
English Proficiency
Students who meet the Florida Board of Governors requirements for college readiness through SAT or ACT minimum qualification sub-section scores in Verbal/Reading and English sections may be academically qualified for admission to FAU and exempt from English Proficiency exams. Students who do not meet the score threshold can provide proof of English Proficiency through additional requirements or through an English Proficiency exam. Please refer to our English proficiency requirements for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Required High School Units
The following units of study in high school are minimally required to be considered for admission to FAU. These are also the only courses that are calculated in the grade point average (GPA) used to determine admissions eligibility:
- English (3 with substantial composition): 4 units
- Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above): 4 units
- Natural Science (2 with lab): 3 units
- Social Science: 3 units
- Foreign Language (of the same language): 2 units
- Academic Electives: 2 units
Total: 18 units
Minimum Academic Requirements
First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency.
- Minimum equivalent GPA of B on a scale of A to F or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Average 7 out of 10 in Vietnam
- Applicant should achieve the Diploma of Graduation from Secondary Education (Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc) and submit final official transcripts
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Florida Atlantic University, along with Florida’s 11 other public universities, requires first-year students seeking admission to submit an ACT or SAT test score.
- Request official ACT scores – FAU school code: 0729
- Request official SAT scores – FAU school code: 5229
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
- Minimum equivalent GPA of C on a scale of A to F or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all transferable courses. If there are less than 60 transferable credits, high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores must be submitted.
- Must be in good academic standing at your previous institution.
- Must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended – including dual enrollment credits while still in high school.
- Any students receiving credits through exam programs such as AP, AICE, IB, and CLEP must have test scores sent directly from testing agency to Florida Atlantic University. FAU will not accept test credit from another institution’s transcript.