EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM FOR FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

General Information

Excerpt from Florida Statutes 1007.27, Postsecondary Education -- Articulated acceleration mechanisms:

Early admission shall be a form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree. Students enrolled pursuant to this subsection shall be exempt from the payment of registration, tuition, and laboratory fees.

The Early Admissions Program enables qualified public, private and home-school students who have completed the junior year to enroll in approved academic courses offered through Florida Atlantic University. If accepted for early admission, the student enters FAU instead of attending high school for the senior year and will spend the fall and spring semesters full time at FAU. The credits that students earn count toward both a high school diploma and a college degree. Early Admissions courses are free to students who attend a Florida public college or university; this includes registration, tuition, and fees. Instructional materials (textbooks) are provided to public school students free of charge through the School Districts of Palm Beach and Broward Counties; however, students enrolled in home education programs or nonpublic secondary schools must provide their own instructional materials.

When enrolled in an Early Admissions Program, students may only register for courses approved by the high school counselor and Early Admissions advisor at Florida Atlantic University.

For more information on eligibility and admissions to Early Admissions at FAU, please visit this link.

How much does Early Admission cost?

Tuition and matriculation fees are waived by the State of Florida for all Early Admissions students. Waivers are processed for the fall and spring semesters.

Early Admissions students are responsible for the one-time Owl card student ID fee ($10) and the Transportation Access fee (includes parking decal) each semester. These fees should be paid online by the end of the first week of classes. The recurring transportation access fee charge will appear on the student's FAU account each semester.

Transportation Access Fee:

Semester	Cost
Fall	$76.90
Spring	$76.90

If an Owl card has previously been issued through a dual enrollment program, it is not necessary to purchase a new one.

Incoming students are required to attend first-year orientation. Students must register online for orientation through the OwlDone portal. Students are responsible for the orientation fee of $35. If students wish to bring a guest, there is an additional fee of $50 per person.

Instructional materials (textbooks) are provided to public school students free of charge through the School Districts of Palm Beach and Broward Counties; however, students enrolled in home education programs or nonpublic secondary schools must provide their own instructional materials.

What courses do Early Admission students take?

Early Admissions students’ priority is to fulfill the high school graduation requirements. Courses may be spread out between the fall and spring semesters. In addition, students may enroll in courses required to fulfill their general education and major requirements at FAU. Students are eligible to enroll in most 1000 and 2000-level classes. All prerequisites and/or co-requisites must be met before requesting to register for classes. Early Admissions students may only register for classes that are pre-approved by the high school guidance counselor on the Registration/Permission form and by FAU’s Early Admissions advisor.

NOTE: Any student who registers for a class that has not been approved by the high school guidance counselor and FAU’s Early Admissions advisor must pay for the course(s) or will be dropped without notice.

Please watch the Registration Tutorial for assistance in registering for courses.

Don't know what to take? Consult with your Early Admissions advisor. Most FAU first-year students begin their academic careers with the General Education courses.

How many credits can be taken by Early Admissions students each semester?

Early Admissions students must take a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 18 credits.

How do Early Admission students get textbooks?

When ready to purchase textbooks, please make sure to bring a copy of the FAU Student Schedule which is available through MYFAU at:
https://myfau.fau.edu/

Palm Beach County Public High Schools

Palm Beach County Public High School students cannot purchase books from the FAU bookstore. Signed book vouchers must be taken to Booksmart.

Booksmart
145 NW 20^th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 394-6085

Palm Beach County Public High School students can obtain a book voucher from their high school guidance counselor. At the end of the term, the books must be returned immediately to Booksmart.

Broward County Public High Schools

Broward County Public High School students should take their form to the University Bookstore located on campus, in the Breezeway, behind Starbucks.

FAU University Bookstore website:

http://www.fau.edu/business-services/bookstore

Non-Public, Private, Charter, or Home School students must pay for textbooks.

How do Early Admission students order an official transcript?

Unofficial transcripts are automatically mailed to the student's high school guidance counselor following the completion of the fall and spring semesters.

Some schools require an official transcript. Check with the guidance counselor regarding the school’s policy.

If an official transcript is needed, click on the link below and follow the instructions. Questions regarding ordering transcripts may be referred to the Registrar’s Office at 561-297-3056.

Current students may also obtain a copy of their unofficial transcript using the MyFAU Self-Service system by clicking on Student Services and then Student Records. Although unofficial transcripts may not be accepted by other institutions, they are available for review at any time.

To order official transcripts, click here: http://www.fau.edu/explore/transcripts.php There is a $10 fee per official transcript.