Undergraduate Admissions

How to Apply as a Freshman

Become a Florida Atlantic Owl

When you become a Florida Atlantic student, you gain wings to soar to your highest potential. Find your passion among more than 170 programs, make lifelong friends, connect with some of our 200,000 alumni and enjoy all the extracurricular activities – from sports to clubs.


If you’re a high school senior (or high school graduate with fewer than 11 college credits), you qualify as a freshman applicant at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Get everything you need to know about applying for admission below.

Steps to Apply

Step 1

Complete and submit the online application and pay the non-refundable $30 application fee.

Step 2

Submit your Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS).*

Step 3

Self-report your SAT/ACT/CLT test scores.**

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Freshman Application Deadlines

Mark your calendars!

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Summer / Fall Application Deadline

March 13
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Summer / Fall Deposit Deadline

May 1
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Spring Application Deadline

Sept. 15
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Successful Student Profile

Who’s a typical FAU student? While we can’t point to one person, you can get a picture of an average Owl. They’re usually from one of five states (but they come from all over the country and the world), and they generally score well on standardized tests.

See the map and the charts to get an idea of what your freshman class will look like – and if you’ll fit in.

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Fast Facts

A few FAU bragging rights
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#99

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#159

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#25

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Your Florida Atlantic Journey

Have you already applied to FAU? We’re excited to possibly welcome you as a new student! If you’re curious about your application status, log into our Future Owl Portal.
Admitted already? Congratulations! Get ready for your next steps, including accessing your OwlDone account.
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Explore all six of our campuses before setting foot here. View our labs, classrooms, campus grounds, residence halls and athletic facilities. It’s almost as good as being here in real life!
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Undergraduate Admissions

From innovative programs to hands-on experience, we're preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs, scientists and change-makers. Determination runs deep at FAU, and you'll learn early that if you dream it — we've got the tools to help you achieve it.

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777 Glades Road - SU80
P.O. Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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