WELCOME NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

Steps to Becoming an Owl

Once you are designated as a National Merit Semifinalist, we make it easy to apply and enjoy the benefits of joining FAU. The best part? Unless you are applying to one of our pipeline programs, you do not need to submit any documents other than those listed below. Just follow the steps to receive the National Merit Scholar benefits available to you:

1. Submit your completed admissions  applicationto FAU.
2. Complete the admission process by submitting your  Self-Reported Student Academic Record  instead of your high school transcript.
3. Submit your SAT or ACT test scores through your  application status portal  or have your official scores sent from the testing agency.

 

Meet some of our National Merit students at FAU

 

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Florida Atlantic University is an exciting and dynamic national public research university with state-of-the-art campuses and sites strategically located along more than 110 miles of the beautiful southeast Florida coastline.

FAU is a first-choice university for excellence in undergraduate education and student experience, visionary and globally relevant research, and transformative engagement with its global communities. FAU’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by our outstanding academic programs, innovative research and mentorship opportunities, and one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies of more than 30,000 students.