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Mission: The Division of Student Affairs fosters success through cultivating a sense of belonging, supporting wellbeing practices, and creating opportunities for career skill development.
Vision: We create a transformational experience that prepares students to lead in an ever-changing global environment.
Florida Atlantic 2026 Homecoming: Owlchella
Monday, October 19th - Saturday, October 24th
Florida Atlantic will celebrate Homecoming 2026 beginning October 19th and ending the October 24th at FAU’s Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses. Homecoming is open to all Florida Atlantic students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Career Center Events
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| Florida Atlantic students are invited to attend the Florida Atlantic Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted by the Florida Atlantic Career Center. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. | |
| Thinking about Law School? Join us for Road to Law School, an informative panel featuring law school admissions representatives. Get insider tips on when to apply, how to prepare for the LSAT and other aspects of your application, what to look for in a law school, and more. Whether you're just starting to explore or already deep in the process, this session will help you plan your next steps with confidence. | |
| Thinking about Law School? Join us for Road to Law School, an informative panel featuring law school admissions representatives. Get insider tips on when to apply, how to prepare for the LSAT and other aspects of your application, what to look for in a law school, and more. Whether you're just starting to explore or already deep in the process, this session will help you plan your next steps with confidence. | |
| OPT (Optional Practical Training) Virtual Workshop for international students Learn about OPT. Are you an international student (F-1) interested in off-campus employment after graduation? Then this workshop is for you! We will provide you with information about the application process, regulations, answer all your questions, and give you tips and strategies to find these opportunities. | |
| CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and Internship Search Virtual Workshop for international students. Are you an international student (F-1) interested in completing an off-campus internship? Then this workshop is for you! We will provide you with information about the application process, regulations, answer all your questions, and give you tips and strategies to find these opportunities. |
Registration is open for The Body Project and The Body Project: More Than Muscles!
Join these body acceptance programs to:
- Resist cultural pressures to accept the appearance ideal
- Reallocate your valuable time to something other than striving for an unrealistic body
- Increase confidence and body satisfaction
- Bond with other like-minded students
What's fun about these programs? A gift basket (including a t-shirt and meal voucher!) will be given to all students who attend both sessions. The sessions are broken up into two 2.5-hour sessions, held one week apart. You will be part of a small group of students discussing the appearance ideal and how to fight back against it. We will discuss pressures and influences on body image, and these sessions will be very interactive, including discussions and activities.
The Body Project: More Than MusclesWednesdays, October 14 and October 21 at 7 p.m.
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The Body Project: Register
Tuesdays, October 20 and October 27 at 5:30 p.m.
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Join one of Five new VIP research teams for Spring 2027
Turn your curiosity into real research! Join one of five new faculty-led teams in FAU’s VIP Program: teach AI to decode disasters, discover hidden species through DNA, explore quantum cancer drug discovery, bring veterans’ stories to the stage, or study how kids build self-control. All majors welcome, undergraduate and graduate! Gain hands-on experience and grow as a leader. Deadline: Oct. 25, 2026.
Learn MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month
There are events all October
If you are looking for more information to get involved as a volunteer, host an event or more, please contact victimservices@fau.edu. If you are hosting or participating in any event, do not forget to post on social media and use the hashtag #owlsgopurple.
Study Abroad Fair
Tuesday, November 3rd @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for the Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus! Explore exciting study abroad opportunities, learn about international programs, connect with representatives, and discover how you can broaden your academic experience while exploring new cultures around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about studying abroad!
Learn MoreFlu season is here — are you ready?
Protect yourself and the people around you by getting your flu vaccine early. There's no cost for FAU students, and it can help reduce your risk of getting sick and missing class, work, or the things you enjoy. Making an appointment is easy! Schedule online at www.fau.edu/shs or give Student Health Services a call at 561-297-3512. Get your flu shot and stay healthy this season!
Learn MoreSpeaking of Connection
A supportive therapy group for students with speech and communication challenges.
Speaking of Connection is a supportive therapy group for students living with speech impairments or communication differences. Rather than focusing on changing the way you speak, this group explores your relationship with communication and how speech challenges can affect confidence, relationships, identity, and well-being. Facilitated by a therapist who stutters, the group offers a supportive, low-pressure space to share experiences, build self-confidence, and develop new ways of responding to anxiety and self-doubt. This is not speech therapy; it is a counseling group that emphasizes connection, self-acceptance, and authentic communication.
Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Counseling and Psychological Services (2nd floor of Breezeway)
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Mason Blake at masonblake@health.fau.edu
Florida Atlantic's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
Monday, October 26, at 6 p.m.
Florida Atlantic's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Florida Atlantic Graduate College will host the University's 10th Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) live, in-person at the Boca Raton Campus! The 3MT® competition challenges graduate students around the world to pitch their research in only 3 minutes to a live audience. Developed by the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008, 3MT® competitions are now held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide. At Florida Atlantic's annual competition, over $15,000 in scholarship prizes were awarded to winners from both the Preliminary Rounds and the Championship. Distinguished Florida Atlantic community members served as judges and the public vote determined the People's Choice winners. Florida Atlantic’s 3MT® Championship Award is generously sponsored through the Dr. Eric H. Shaw 3MT® Championship Award Endowment Fund. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact 3MT@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic Graduate College 3MT 2026 Schedule Preliminary Rounds: Monday, October 26th 10:00-12:00pm 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday, October 27th 10:00-12:00pm 2:00-4:00 p.m. Championship Round: Wednesday, October 28th 6:00-9:00p.m.
Learn More16th Annual FAU Broward Student Research Showcase
November 20, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Calling all student researchers and innovators! Share your class projects, group work, or independent research at the 16th Annual FAU Broward Student Research Showcase. Undergraduate and graduate students from any college or university are invited to participate! Join us to present your work, gain presentation experience, and connect with fellow students and faculty. Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FAU Davie West Building 3233 College Ave., Davie, FL 33314
Apply by Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. IDS4914 students must apply by Oct. 18. Learn more and apply today! Questions? Contact browardsymposium@fau.edu. We look forward to seeing your work!
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