Freshman Orientation Checklist

Submit your Tuition Deposit to Undergraduate Admissions.**

Freshman Deadline Spring: September 15

Freshman Transfer Deadline Spring: November 30

Freshman Deadline Summer and Fall:
May 1

Freshman Transfer Deadline Summer:
May 1

Freshman Transfer Deadline Fall:
August 1

Select your Orientation session date, and make your reservation.**

Complete the Orientation Reservation form through the owldone portal. Once you submit your orientation fee, your reservation is confirmed, and your orientation hold is removed. For step-by-step instructions follow this link.

Spring: Opened

Summer/Fall: December  1

Complete Immunization Form and submit to Student Health Services. **

This form must be submitted as soon as possible. A hold is placed on your account, and prevent you from registering from classes until you submit these records.

Deadline:
ASAP

Complete Online Advising

Online academic advising process will NOT register you for your courses, you must register for your courses on your own once approved by an Academic Advisor. If you have questions about online advising, please contact University Advising Services at 561-297-3064.

Spring Opens: November 5

Summer/Fall Opens:
March 12

Complete Major KnOWLedge
Major KnOWLedge, fau.kuder.com/landing-page, is an online resource developed by career counselors at the FAU Career Center that helps FAU students identify personal interests and their relationships to FAU majors as well as occupations. If you have any questions about Major KnOWLedge, please contact the FAU Career Center at 561-297-3533 or career@fau.edu.

Deadline:
ASAP

Register for your classes through MyFAU Self-Service.**

Once you have completed your orientation reservation, OARS, and submitted your Immunization records, you should be ready to register for classes. Check your MyFAU account for any other holds that may prevent you from registration. Your exact registration time and day will depend on how many credits you have earned. Registration dates are subject to change, please refer to the Registrar website for updated information on course registration. Register for your classes as soon as possible to get the best selection for class seats. For assistance registering for classes, view the Registration Tutorial!

Spring Opens: November 12

Summer/Fall Opens:
May 16

Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA.

The Office of Financial Aid can help you begin applying for scholarships, grants, and loans. Check your Financial Aid package status on MyFAU Self-Service, or contact your financial aid counselor for more information.

Deadline:
ASAP

Apply for On-Campus Housing and preference your residence hall.**

All incoming new students who live further than 30 miles from the Boca Raton campus are required to live on campus for the first year. Complete your application and non-refundable application fee early so you are more likely to receive your top preference(s).

Spring Deadline:
ASAP

Summer/Fall Opens: Dec. 1

Complete your Residency Form through Undergraduate Admissions.

Are you a Florida resident seeking in-state tuition? Then you will want to complete this form to receive in-state tuition rates.

Deadline:
ASAP

Your eight-digit student ID number (also known as a Z Number)

Driver's License or some form of ID (for student ID)

Variable clothing for hot weather and air-conditioned rooms. Some buildings and lecture halls will have room temperatures that cannot be adjusted or controlled

Snacks (if desired, as meal times are staggered)

Umbrella in case of rain

Water Bottle to fill up with water in case you get thirsty and it is hot

Money if you want to purchase any snacks or cold drinks outside of meal hours, or want to shop at the FAU Bookstore after Orientation ends.