Admissions Brochure 2014

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Making Waves

Office Of UndergradUate admissiOns

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Welcome toFlorida Atlantic University

Some univerSitieS meaSure greatneSS in decadeS and centurieS. Florida atlantic univerSity meaSureS it with every Student who earnS a degree, every reSearcher who makeS a diScovery and every community that iS tranSFormed. Fau opened itS doorS aS the FirSt public univerSity in SoutheaSt Florida in 1964. Since day one, Fau haS puShed the boundS oF higher education. the univerSity ServeS more than 30,000 FreShmen, tranSFerS and graduate StudentS. Fau iS a comprehenSive public univerSity that iS Fully accredited by the Southern aSSociation oF collegeS and SchoolS. people From every walk oF liFe Find a place at Fau. StudentS chooSe From more than 180 degree programS, Faculty reSearcherS utilize more than 40 reSearch centerS and the community engageS hundredS oF cultural and educational eventS every year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Visit Campus 1

About Florida Atlantic University 2

Academic Programs 3

Freshman Students 4

Transfer Students 6

Honors 8

Educational Investment 9

Student Life 10

Athletics 12

School Spirit 13

Connect to FAU 14

Important Numbers 15

Campus Map 16

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Florida Atlantic University offers students the best of everything– a world-class education in a beautifulsub-tropical setting. Life as an FAU Owl has never been better! From a football team playing in the on-campus stadium to clubs that serve every academic andleisure-time interest, there’s something for everyone at FAU! Best of all is the University’s outstanding faculty of more than 1,000 accomplished scholars and researchers who are known for their excellence in teaching and mentoring. Enrichment opportunities abound, including honors education, internships, hands-on research in state-of-the-art campus facilities, and the beach is never far away! If you’re looking for a top-notch educational experience in one of the world’s most beautiful places, FAU is the university for you!

VISIT CAMPUSWe invite you to visit campus and see firsthand why students choose to live and learn at FAU.

Boca Raton campus tours and information sessions are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters. For more information visit www.fau.edu/admissions/visit.php

The Honors College, located in Jupiter, offers tours Monday/Wednesday at 2 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday at 10 a.m. and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Class visits available upon request. To schedule an Honors College campus tour contact [email protected] or call 561.799.8646.

To schedule a Davie campus tour contact [email protected] or call 954.236.1000

Lower division students take classes on the Boca Raton campus or at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, located in Jupiter, FL.

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FAU Boca Raton777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431561.297.3000

More than 70 percent of FAU’s 30,000 students take classes at FAU’s first and largest campus, and the majority of the University’s 180+ degree programs are based here. Located just three miles from the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches of Boca Raton, the campus features everything you expect from a modern university — suite-style housing for 4,000 students, brand-new athletic and recreational facilities, art galleries, a café/movie theater complex and so much more — all in a vibrant, tropical setting with a student body that is the most diverse of all of Florida’s public universities.

FAU Davie3200 College AvenueDavie, FL 33314954.236.1000

More than 5,000 students take classes at FAU’s second-largest campus. Conveniently co-located (in central Broward County) with Broward College as part of the South Florida Education Center, FAU Davie offers coursework in 30 degree programs through the colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Design and Social Inquiry, Education, Nursing and Science. The campus features more than 300,000 square feet of labs and classrooms as well as faculty, staff and student offices. It also hosts the innovative Teaching and Leadership Center and is the base of operations for FAU’s Everglades research and restoration efforts.

FAU Fort Lauderdale111 East Las Olas Blvd.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301954.236.1000

Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the campus provides a “real life” urban laboratory for students pursuing an accredited degree in architecture and is the location for the College of Business’ Executive Master of Accounting program. The campus also is home to MetroLab, a collaborative exhibition and event space for FAU’s engagement with the community.

FAU Harbor Branch5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946772.465.2400

FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) is dedicated to exploring the world’s oceans and integrating the science and technology of the sea with the needs of humankind. HBOI is a base of operations for a host of research and academic programs and provides undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty with a high-tech and dynamic environment that is perfect for their varied pursuits.

FAU Jupiter5353 Parkside DriveJupiter, FL 33458561.799.8500

The John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter offers nearly 1,500 students coursework in programs from the colleges of Arts and Letters, Design and Social Inquiry, Education and Science. It is home to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Florida Center for Environmental Studies, the Hibel Museum of Art and research facilities for two of the world’s leading research organizations, Scripps Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.

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ABOUT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Founded: 1961, classes began in 1964

Enrollment: Florida Atlantic University is serving a record-high student body of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at locations throughout Southeast Florida.

Mascot: Burrowing Owl named Owlsley

School Colors: FAU Blue and Red

Weather: Boca Raton has an average annual temperature of 75 degrees. The coldest time of year is January, with temperatures in the mid-60s. The summer heat is strongest in August, with temperatures in the mid-80s.

Athletics: 500 student-athletes participate in 19 varsity teams plus cheer and dance. FAU is a proud member of Conference USA.

Academics: Ten distinguished colleges offer more than 180 degree programs in fields that span the arts and humanities, the sciences, medicine, nursing, accounting, business, education, public administration, social work, architecture, engineering, computer science and more.

Accounting: Students have been ranked sixth in the nation based on the percentage of candidates passing all four parts of the CPA exam over a ten-year rolling basis. They frequently receive individual top rankings in the state and the nation. The College of Business was named one of America’s “Top 50 Business Schools for Entrepreneurs” by Success magazine.

Enrichment Opportunities: Internships, hands-on research, study abroad experiences and more than 300 clubs and campus organizations are available to FAU students.

Research Institution: FAU is classified as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Diversity: With 49 percent of its student body classified as minority or international students, Florida Atlantic University ranks as the most racially, ethnically and culturally diverse institution in Florida’s State University System. People from all 50 states and more than 180 countries have studied, lived and worked at FAU.

Military: For the second year in a row, Florida Atlantic University has been named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s list of Military Friendly Schools® for 2013. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students, helping to ensure their academic success.

Economic Impact: Florida Atlantic University has an annual regional impact of $6.3 billion.

Graduates: Florida Atlantic University ranks second in the Florida State University System for percentage of graduates employed in the state of Florida at both the baccalaureate (70%) and master’s (74%) levels.

Alumni: Alumni include U.S. and foreign dignitaries, Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winners, an astronaut and executives who have worked at Google, Franklin Templeton, Boeing, eBay, Motorola and the White House.

Library: Florida Atlantic University boasts the largest academic library between Miami and Orlando, housing approximately 2.5 million items. The collection is increasingly all-electronic.


DOROTHY F. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERSAnthropology # * +Arabic *Art: Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture #Art: Graphic Design #Art History # *Art: Studio Art #Asian Studies **Caribbean and Latin American Studies **Classical Studies **Communication +Communication Studies # *Comparative Studies -Creative Writing +English # * +English as a Second Language Studies ** +Ethnic Studies **Film and Video Studies *French # * +German *History # * +Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts & Humanities #Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Science #Italian # *Jewish Studies # **Linguistics # * +Multimedia Studies (Film/Video, New Media, Journalism) #Media, Technology and Entertainment +Music (Commercial Music, Music Education, Performance) #Painting and Ceramics +Peace Studies **Philosophy # *Political Science # * +Sociology # * +Spanish # * +Theatre #+Theatre and Dance (Performance, Design and Technology, Dance [Fall 2013], Theatre and Dance [Fall 2013]) #*+Visual Art (Concentrations in: Book Arts,Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture) +Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies **Women’s Studies +

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSAccounting # * +Business Administration * + - **Business Economics #Business Analytics * **Business Law *Economics # * +

Entrepreneurship *Finance # * +Gerontology **Healthcare Information Services *Health Services # * + **Hospitality Management # *International Business and Trade # + **Information Security **Management: Leadership & Entrepreneurship #Management Information Systems # * **+Marketing # *Operations Management *Real Estate *Risk Management - **Sport Management +Taxation +

COLLEGE FOR DESIGN AND SOCIAL INQUIRYAging **Architecture #Urban and Regional Planning +Child Welfare **Criminal Justice # *Criminology and Criminal Justice +Nonprofit Management +Public Administration + -Public Management # *Public Procurement **Public Safety Administration #Social Work # +Urban Design #Urban and Regional Planning # + **

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONApplied Behavior Analysis **Counselor Education +Counseling -Curriculum and Instruction + -Early Care and Education #Early Childhood Education +Educational Leadership + -Elementary Education # +Environmental Education +Exceptional Student Education # + -Exercise Science & Health Promotion # +Reading Education +Secondary Education #Social Foundations of Education +Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology +Teaching English to Non-English Speakers (TESOL/Bilingual Education) +

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEBioengineering + **Civil Engineering # +

Computer Engineering # + -Computer Science # + * -Electrical Engineering # + -Geomatics Engineering #Marine Engineering Management **Mechanical Engineering # + -Ocean Engineering # + -

HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGELiberal Arts & Sciences

CHARLES E. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF MEDICINEBiomedical Science +Medicine (M.D.)

CHRISTINE E. LYNN COLLEGE OF NURSINGNursing # + - **Gerontology** (Graduate Certificate)

CHARLES E. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF SCIENCEActuarial Science **Applied Mathematics and Statistics +Biological Sciences # + *Biotechnology **Chemistry # + - **Complex Systems and Brain Sciences - Environmental Sciences +Environmental Studies **Experimental Psychology -Geographic Information Science *Geographic Information Systems (GIS) **Geography # + *Geology # + Geosciences -Integrative Biology -Mathematics # * + -Medical Physics + **Neuroscience **Neuroscience and Behavior #Physics # + * -Pre-Health Professions Studies **Psychology # + -Statistics * **For the most updated academic program information, contact the individual colleges.

LEGEND:# Major* Minor** Certificate+ Master’s- Ph.D.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Selective and Limited Access Programs: College of Business, College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Architecture, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. All music and theatre majors must audition. Studio Art majors must submit portfolio for review.

FRESHMAN STUDENTS


APPLYING TO FAUApply online by visiting www.fau.edu/admissions and clicking on “apply online.”

Application Checklist • Submitanon-refundable$30.00applicationfee. • Officialtranscriptssentdirectlyfromissuing institution. Transcripts are required from each previously attended school. • Testscores:ResultsoftheSATorACTexaminations

must be submitted by all applicants with fewer than 60 transferable credits. All scores must be reported

by either the SAT College Board (FAU code: 5229) or the ACT Program (FAU Code: 0729).

Freshmen DeadlinesFall (Priority) February 15Fall May 1Summer February 15International April 1 (fall), February 15 (summer)

Students are advised to apply early for full consideration for admission and scholarships. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered on a space available basis or will be considered for the following spring term.

FAU StatsUndergraduate Students: 24,823Areas of Study: 180Colleges: 10Students-to-Teacher Ratio: 22:1Average Undergraduate Class Size: Lecture 38, Lab 21, Discussion 29

Fall 2013Entering Freshmen Class Mid-Range Test Scores:ACT: 22-26 SAT (all 3 sections): 1520-1740Entering Freshmen Class Mid-Range GPA: 3.38-3.98

Summer 2013ACT: 20-23 SAT (all 3 sections): 1400-1610Entering Freshmen Class Mid-Range GPA: 3.12-3.68

Requirements:Graduation from a regionally accredited high school with the following minimum high school units:

4 units of English (3 with substantial composition)4 units of Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above)3 units of Natural Science (2 with lab)3 units of Social Science 2 units of Foreign Language (1 Language in sequence)2 units of Academic Electives

For information on degree programs visit:http://fau.edu/academic/registrar/FAUcatalog/degreeprograms.php

FRESHMAN STUDENTS


Scholarship Total Value Merit/Need ScholarshipApplication

Duration

FAU Presidential $16,000 Merit No 4 Years

Spirit of FAU $12,000 Merit No 4 Years

Elite Owl $8,000 Merit No 4 Years

Welcome to FAU $1,000 Merit No Non-renewable

National Merit $30,000 Merit Yes 4 Years

MLK Jr. Award* $12,000 Need Yes 4 Years

Academic Excellence $2,500–$10,200 Merit No 4 Years

For additional information, visit www.fau.edu/admissions and click on “Scholarships.”Scholarships are redeemable for fall and spring semesters only.

*Need-based scholarships require a scholarship application. (Deadline is January 15.)

Freshman HousingState-of-the-art student housing is available on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. On the Boca Raton campus, freshman students have the option of living in Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers or the newest residence hall, Parliament Hall. The new 614-bed residence hall features unlimited building-wide Wi-Fi access, two-story study lounges, classroom space, conference room and fitness center, as well as FAU’s first Faculty-in-Residence program.

Learning CommunitiesThe Learning Community program on FAU’s Boca Raton campus offers incoming freshmen the unique and engaging opportunity to enroll in courses and participate in out-of-class experiences with 20-25 incoming freshmen with similar academic goals and interests. There are more than 25 Learning Communities to select from each year. Visit www.fau.edu/learningcommunity to learn more.

International StudentsFAU currently hosts over 1,000 students from 80 foreign countries.

• Foreigncredentials:Allundergraduateandsecondbaccalaureate students who have completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign credentials evaluated by an accredited independent evaluation service. The evaluation should contain a course-by-course description and a grade point average from each institution attended. Please send official transcripts directly to the evaluation agency. For a list of accredited evaluation services see www.fau.edu/admissions/EvalAgencies.php

• Englishproficiencyrequirements:TOEFLorIELTSresults are required of all applicants whose native language is not English.

• Studentvisas,I-20:Visitwww.fau.edu/isss for specific requirements.

• ScholarshipsareavailableforInternationalStudents. Learn more at www.fau.edu/admissions/Scholarship-Intl.php

ScholarshipsMost merit-based scholarships do not require a scholarship application. Priority is given to those students who have applied and been accepted by the Priority Application Deadline (February 15).


TRANSFER STUDENTSTRANSFERRING TO FAUApplication Deadlines Fall Spring SummerTransfer July 1 Nov. 15 April 15Returning FAU Student July 1 Nov. 15 April 15Second Bachelor’s July 1 Nov. 15 April 15International April 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 15

Transferring with fewer than 60 credits:• CumulativeGPAof2.5orhigher(4.0scale)onall

attempted college work• Goodacademicstandingatthelastinstitution

attended• Meetallfreshmenadmissionsrequirements--see

www.fau.edu/admissions/FreshmanReq.php for more information.

• Officialtranscriptsfromeachinstitutionattended(including high school), official ACT/SAT test scores, and official exam credit (CLEP, AP, etc.)

Transferring with more than 60 credits:• CumulativeGPAof2.5orhigher(4.0scale)onall

attempted college work• Goodacademicstandingatlastinstitution

attended• Officialtranscriptsfromeachpost-secondaryschool

attended and official exam credit (CLEP, AP, etc.)

Transferring with an associate in arts degree from a Florida public community/state college:

• Guaranteedadmissionisapplicableonlyiftransferring directly to Florida Atlantic University after receiving an Associate in Arts Degree from a Florida College or State University System institution.

Please note that meeting minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. Admission to FAU does not guarantee admission to one of the limited or selective admission programs—please contact the department/college directly for specific requirements.

All admitted students must satisfy the statewide foreign language requirement. If foreign language requirement is not met at time of transfer, it becomes a graduation requirement.

International StudentsFAU currently hosts over 1,000 students from 80 foreign countries.

• Foreigncredentials:Allundergraduateandsecondbaccalaureate students who have completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign credentials evaluated by an accredited independent evaluation service. The evaluation should contain a course-by-course description and a grade point average from each institution attended. Please send official transcripts directly to the evaluation agency. For a list of accredited evaluation services see www.fau.edu/admissions/EvalAgencies.php

• Englishproficiencyrequirements:TOEFLorIELTSresults are required of all applicants whose native language is not English.

• Studentvisas,I-20:Visitwww.fau.edu/isss for specific requirements.

• ScholarshipsareavailableforInternationalStudents. Learn more at www.fau.edu/admissions/Scholarship-Intl.php

Link ProgramThe Link program provides an opportunity for transfer students to continue their college education and receive their bachelor’s degree from FAU. Students of Broward College, Palm Beach State College and Indian River State College will have exclusive access to FAU. Benefits include: comprehensive on-site advising from both State College advisors and FAU advisors, priority admission to FAU and guaranteed entry to FAU for students who graduate with their A.A. degree. For more information, go to www.fau.edu/admissions/link.php

Limited-access and restricted-access programs may require an additional admission process.


TRANSFER STUDENTS

Scholarship Total Value Merit/Need ScholarshipApplication

Duration

Honors/Phi Theta Kappa $3,200 per year Merit Yes Up to 5 semesters

Community/State College Scholars $3,000 per year Merit Yes Up to 5 semesters

Transfer Educational Achievement Award $3,000 per year Need Yes Up to 5 semesters

All-Academic Team Scholars $3,000 per year Merit No Up to 5 semesters

Brain Bowl $2,250 per year Merit No Up to 5 semesters

M. Brenn Green $1,000 per year Merit Yes Up to 5 semesters

Welcome to FAU $1,000 Merit No Non-renewable

For additional information, visit www.fau.edu/admissions and click on “Scholarships.”Scholarships are redeemable for fall and spring semesters only.

Transfer Scholarship OpportunitiesScholarships are awarded for the academic year on a rolling basis and are limited in number. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a scholarship award.Most merit-based scholarships require a scholarship application. Scholarship application deadlines are March 1.

Co-operative EducationThe Co-operative Education Program allows FAU students to alternate their university education program time with on-the-job experiences directly related to their academic majors in industry, business or government. This program is available to interested students in all colleges at FAU.

InternshipsInternships are career-related experiences that enhance a student’s marketability upon graduation. Students interested in internships should take advantage of the opportunities available at FAU by visiting www.fau.edu/cdc/coop/generalinternship.php

Directed Independent StudyDirected Independent Study (DIS) allows upper-division undergraduate students to earn credit while being part of a university research team. Students get hands-on experience conducting scientific research, improve their resume for graduate school and future job searches, and learn more about topics that interest them such as biology, psychology, nursing, neurophysiology, mathematical sciences and criminology to name just a few.

For information on course offerings visit:Courses offered at the Davie campus:www.fau.edu/broward/davie/DegreePrograms.php

Courses offered at the Downtown campus:www.fau.edu/broward/fortlauderdale/DegreePrograms.php

Courses offered at the Jupiter campus: www.fau.edu/jupiter/colleges-programs.php


Small class sizes, distinguished faculty and abundant opportunities are the foundation of an honors education at FAU. Learning is pursued in formal and informal settings. Students have the opportunity to work on research projects with outstanding faculty holding Ph.D.’s from leading universities. Graduates have gone on to some of the top graduate and professional programs in the country. Honors programs require a supplemental application or an invitation to join. For more information visit www.fau.edu/admissions/honors ___________________________________________________

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors CollegeThe Honors College is located on the John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter. The Honors College provides a unique living/learning environment for students who are highly motivated and want the opportunity to take every course in their college program at the honors level. The opportunity to encounter innovative ideas and diverse perspectives is just one of the distinctions found in the Honors College experience. Merit based scholarships are offered to every admitted student. Learn more by visiting www.fau.edu/honorscollege

The University Honors ProgramThe University Honors Program is located on the Boca Raton campus and is designed to provide freshmen and sophomores exceptional and rewarding learning experiences through special honors seminars. The advantages of the University Honors Program include small class sizes, close contact with many of the University’s top-ranked faculty as well as special advising and registration. The program provides an excellent beginning for a distinguished academic career in post-baccalaureate studies, professional studies or the pursuit of excellence in your career path. Learn more by visiting www.fau.edu/honorsboca ___________________________________________________

Wilkes Honors CollegeMedical Scholars ProgramThis is an early admission program into FAU’s medical school for qualified high school seniors. Students can receive their bachelor’s degree and the M.D. degree in seven or eight years. Admission is open to highly qualified high school seniors who strongly desire to pursue medicine as a career. The program currently is limited to Florida residents. Must be admitted to Wilkes Honors College. Learn more by visiting www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/admissions_med.htm ___________________________________________________

Honors for transfer studentsFor academically outstanding upper-division students FAU provides many opportunities within the academic departments or the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. The programs provide students with exceptional and rewarding learning opportunities with small class size and research opportunities.

HONORS AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY


EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT

TuitionFAU Cost and Tuition 2013-2014 (subject to change)

Undergraduate In-State Out-of-StatePer Credit $201.29 $718.0924 credits $4,830.96 $17,234.16Books & Supplies $1,220 $1,220Housing/meal plan $11,556 $11,556

Based on 12 credits per semester for 2 semesters- a total of 24 credits.Housing/meal plan includes 2 semesters (Fall and Spring).

Financial AidFinancial Aid is available to FAU degree-seeking students and includes grants, loans, scholarships and employment opportunities. Assistance is awarded in compliance with state, federal and university regulations on the basis of financial need and academic merit. The Student Financial Aid Office provides full service to students from application to award. Additionally, the Financial Aid staff can assist students with questions regarding all aid and scholarship programs.

For more information visit,www.fau.edu/finaid


STUDENT LIFEThere is always something to do at FAU.Visit www.fau.edu/sil

Join a student organization. With over 300 clubs and organizations to choose from, there is something for everyone. http://fau.collegiatelink.net/organizations

Work out or relax in FAU’s Recreation & Fitness Center. The 77,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art facility includes a 13,000-sq. ft. workout area, three indoor basketball and volleyball courts, badminton courts, an outdoor leisure and lap pool, health-club-style lockers and a

mind-body studio. www.fau.edu/campusrec/

Volunteer in the community and foster civic awareness. Through the integration of instruction, community service and reflection, learning becomes personally meaningful.www.fau.edu/volunteer/

Join a fraternity or sorority. FAU’s fraternities and sororities foster scholarship, leadership, service and lifelong relationships.www.fau.edu/fslife/

OWL TV, OWL Radio and the University Press play an integral role at Florida Atlantic University by covering wide-ranging events and programs, providing entertainment and giving students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in television, broadcast production and print journalism.

Want some extra cash? The Student Employment Office provides information on both on-campus and off-campus jobs to degree-seeking students.

Sports Clubs provide students the opportunity to compete in sports they love and foster leadership, student development and teamwork. Some sports offered are bowling, equestrian, wrestling, ice hockey, rugby, a runner’s club and many more.www.fau.edu/campusrec/club/

Study Abroad with FAU’s Office of International Programs. Conduct international research, attend classes, and receive specialized training while living within a diverse culture. www.fau.edu/goabroad/

Catch a movie at the all-digital theater complex on campus which includes four 49-seat theaters.

Record an album at FAU’s record label, Hoot/Wisdom Recordings. 19 albums have been produced by students.www.fau.edu/commercialmusic/


Housing & Residential LifeFAU housing is home to in-state and out-of state students, along with students from many different countries. FAU’s Department of Housing & Residential Life

creates a seamless environment of living and learning in a safe and welcoming community. Through opportunities for leadership development, civic responsibility, self-exploration, and student involvement, the office assists in building a life-long connection between the student and the University. www.fau.edu/housing/

Campus SafetyThe Florida Atlantic University Police Department provides a full range of public safety services 24 hoursa day, seven days a week on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. Police are also present daytime hours on the other campuses. Officers are fully

trained professionals who are committed to assisting the University community in all of its public safety needs.

Campus DiningPicture yourself enjoying an array of delicious menu options at the Centre Marketplace, an all-you-can-eat on-campus restaurant style concept. The food court also offers many dining

options for students. Restaurant chains consist of Quiznos, Wendy’s, Chick-N-Grill, Jow Jing, Papa John’s Pizza and Salsaritas. Dunkin Donuts, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Starbucks are on campus if you need a coffee break.

University LibrariesFAU Libraries operate on the Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Harbor Branch and Jupiter campuses. The libraries house approximately 2.5 million items, including books, periodicals, government documents, maps, media, electronic books and journals. They also offer group study rooms, Internet-access computers, media centers and services for students with disabilities. FAU Libraries offer workshops, research consultations, tutorials and webcasts as well as broad-based creative programming that encourages student and public engagement.

Undergraduate Research Few activities are as rewarding as research. In addition to the acquisition of invaluable research skills, students learn how knowledge is

created and how that knowledge can be overturned with new evidence or new perspectives. They also learn how to work independently, how to overcome obstacles and the importance of ethics and personal conduct in the research process. Undergraduate research takes place in every discipline – not only the life sciences and physical sciences but also the humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts. www.fau.edu/research


ATHLETICS

Unite with fellow FAU students to cheer for a home team victory at the new on-campus stadium. FAU’s 500 student-athletes participate in 19 varsity teams plus cheer and dance. FAU is a proud member of Conference USA. www.fausports.com

Baseball - MBasketball - W MCheer - W MCross Country - W MDance - WFootball - MGolf - W MSoccer - W MSoftball - WSwimming/Diving - W MTennis - W MTrack (Indoor/Outdoor) - WVolleyball (Indoor/Sand) - W

W = Women’s M = Men’s


SCHOOL SPIRIT

Owl Fingers are a symbol of spirit at all major sporting events at FAU! Be sure to hold up your Owl Fingers during kickoff at football games and free throws at basketball games.

GO OWLS!

OWL FINGERS

A burrowing owl is a small, ground-dwelling owl with a round head and no ear tufts. They have white eyebrows, yellow eyes and long legs. The owl is sandy colored on the head, back and upper parts of the wings. Burrowing owls are easy to see because they are often active in daylight and are bold and approachable. The females are usually darker than the males.

WHAT IS A BURROWING OWL?

FAU’s Boca Raton campus was designated a burrowing owl sanctuary in 1971 by the National Audubon Society. The owls nest here because they are attracted to flat terrain that offers them good visibility from their homes, which are holes in the ground. The feisty bird, traditionally associated with wisdom and determination, serves as the University’s mascot.

WHY ARE WE THE FIGHTING OWLS?

Students making

“Owl Fingers”

We’ll fight fight fight for F A UThere’s foot-ball in pa-ra-diseWe’ll fight fight fight for F A UWe know we’re gonna winand it’s feelin’ mighty niceCheer-ing our foot-ball teamdown the fieldand wav-ing our colors too(Hoot! Hoot!)The Fight-ing Owls are on theprowl-Go F A U!Words by Dr. Nathan Dean, former dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

RED...BLUE...F-A-UF-A-U-O-W-L-SFLORIDA ATLANTICGOOO OWLSO-W-L-SLET’S GO OWLS

With the Gulf Stream breezes blowing The search for truth goes on. Seeking, learning, sharing knowledge, Finding the meaning of the past that is gone.Where nature beams with pleasant weather We strive to learn to work together.Florida Atlantic, we praise and hail thy name. Words and Music by Clark Bell, retired FAU music professorArranged by Ron Gilbert, former FAU student

ALMA MATER

FAU CHEERS

FAU FIGHT SONG


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Admissions Offices

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Important Numbers

Freshman Advising561.297.3064

Housing561.297.2880

Immunization561.297.0049

New Students and Owl Family Programs (Orientation)561.297.2733

Student Financial Aid561.297.3530

FAU Colleges

College for Designand Social Inquiry561.297.2316www.fau.edu/cdsi

College of Business561.297.3688www.business.fau.edu

College of Education561.297.3570www.coe.fau.edu

College of Engineeringand Computer Science561.297.2780www.eng.fau.edu

Charles E. SchmidtCollege of Medicine561.297.0440www.med.fau.edu

Charles E. SchmidtCollege of Science561.297.3700www.science.fau.edu

Christine E. LynnCollege of Nursing561.297.3887www.fau.edu/nursing

Dorothy F. SchmidtCollege of Arts and Letters561.297.3800 www.fau.edu/artsandletters

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College561.799.8500www.fau.edu/honorscollege

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY


FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

The Office ofUndergraduate Admissions

777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: 561.297.3040Fax: 561.297.2758

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