Onboarding Steps
Congratulations on your acceptance to FAU! The following next steps are here to guide you through your transition.
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Login to the OWLDONE portal
Start by claiming your FAU NETID and creating a password in order to activate your account.
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Pay $100 Admissions Deposit in MyFAU
Pay Your Non-Refundable Admissions Deposit
To make your acceptance OWLfficial, you must secure your space by submitting your tuition deposit.
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Reserve an Orientation
Having an accurate major on file is critical to your orientation reservation. If you are unsure if your major on file is correct or are unsure of your intended major at FAU, please email transfer@fau.edu.
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Scheduling an Advising Appointment.
Follow these instructions if you have 30 or more earned transfer credits
- Go to https://www.fau.edu/successnetwork/
- Click the Menu tab (three lines) at the top left of the page
- From the menu, click on "My Success Network", from there you are able to schedule an appointment your assigned advisor, the instructor for your classes, a financial aid counselor, and more!
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Run Your Degree Audit Report
See how your credits have transferred by running a Degree Audit Report
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Complete your Residency Requirements for Tuition purposes
Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes refers to whether you are an in-state Florida resident or an out-of-state resident, and this classification determines your tuition cost.
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Submit Immunization Documents
Prior to registration, all students must submit a signed FAU Immunization Form and documented proof of immunizations to measles and rubella. In addition, all students must provide documentation of vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B or provide a signed waiver for each declined vaccination.
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
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Submit Financial Aid Documents
Review the FAU Financial Aid policies and procedures.
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Get your Parking Pass
All students are able to get a parking permit for their vehicle. Learn about the different types of parking permits and choose which one fits you.
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
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Plan your living and dining arrangements
All transfer students with less than 30 credits are required to live in University Housing and purchase a meal plan (exceptions may apply- contact housing for details).
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
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Send Final Transcripts to Office of Admissions
Your acceptance to FAU is tentative based on the quality of your academic record at the time your file was reviewed. It is required that students submit all official final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the first day of classes in order to avoid any registration holds.
Activate your MyFAU Account
Activate your FAUNet ID and FAU email address. Once activated, you may apply for housing, accept financial aid awards, review course offerings, register for classes, check your email, complete your statement of responsibilities and receive FAU alerts.
*Your FAU Net ID can be found at the bottom of your acceptance letter.
Pay $100 Tuition Deposit in MyFAU
To make your acceptance OWLfficial, you must secure your space by submitting your tuition deposit.
Learn more about how to submit your deposit.
Register for Transfer Orientation
*Advising and Registration will take place during the Transfer Orientation program.
Having an accurate major on file is critical to your orientation reservation. If you are unsure if your major on file is correct or are unsure of your intended major at FAU, please email transfer@fau.edu.
Complete your Residency Requirements for Tuition purposes
Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes refers to whether you are an in-state Florida resident or an out-of-state resident, and this classification determines your tuition cost.
Submit Immunization Documents
Prior to registration, all students must submit a signed FAU Immunization Form and documented proof of immunizations to measles and rubella. In addition, all students must provide documentation of vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B or provide a signed waiver for each declined vaccination.
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
Submit Financial Aid Documents
Review the FAU Financial Aid policies and procedures.
Get your Parking Pass
All students are able to get a parking permit for their vehicle. Learn about the different types of parking permits and choose which one fits you.
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
Plan your living and dining arrangements
All transfer students with less than 30 credits are required to live in University Housing and purchase a meal plan (exceptions may apply- contact housing for details).
Fully Online Degree seeking students do not need to complete this step.
Send Final Transcripts to Office of Admissions
Your acceptance to FAU is tentative based on the quality of your academic record at the time your file was reviewed. It is required that students submit all official final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the first day of classes in order to avoid any registration holds.
Additional Steps if Applicable
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Get your Owl Card
*Fully-Online students can request an Owl Card online here
*To obtain your Owl Card you must be registered for classes
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Get Involved On-Campus
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Check to see if you need additional documents
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Do you require any accommodations?
Get your Owl Card
*Fully-Online students can request an Owl Card online here
*To obtain your Owl Card you must be registered for classes