EZ Advising: FAU's Early Academic Advising Program

EZ Advising takes the worry out of receiving your academic advising.

EZ Advising is the web-based advising tool used prior to your first semester. Through it, you will receive guidance and recommendations from your advisor on what courses to register for in your first semester.

You will need to complete your part of the EZ Advising form in one sitting, allow at least 30 minutes. It could then take 7-10 business days to process your submitted EZ Advising form depending on the number received. However, once approved and your holds are cleared, you can log into MyFAU and register for classes using the feedback and comments provided by your advisor. That's all there is to it!

Note: The information from your approved EZ Advising form will be sent to your FAU email account. If you have not already done so, sign in and get it set up and then check it on a regular basis. This is how FAU will communicate with you from now on. https://myfau.fau.edu/

If you have questions along the way, you can contact us at advisingservices@fau.edu or by telephone at (561) 297-3064.

REMEMBER: Participation in the EZ Advising process DOES NOT exempt you from attending the university's MANDATORY Orientation program. Everything you need to navigate the online advising process is located below.

Instructions & Tools You Need to Complete EZ Advising

Music Majors Advising & Registration Information

All students looking to pursue a degree in the Department of Music must audition and be accepted into the Department as a music major. Please visit the following website for additional information:

Department of Music | Florida Atlantic University

Advising and Registration Information:

As a music major, you will need to complete an EZ Advising form in order to be advised for the classes you need from the General Education (Gen Ed) formerly IFP. You will also need to be advised for music courses appropriate to your skill level and individual talents by the Department of Music.

Advising for music courses will be done at the Music Orientation. After your advising has been completed by your music advisor, your UN hold will be moved forward and you will be able to register for both your music and your Gen Ed classes. Since many music courses are only offered at one time each semester, you will need to register for your required music classes first and then complete your schedule with one or more Gen Ed courses. Please remember to complete EZ Advising as soon as possible for Gen Ed recommendations.

Note: Your UN hold will not be removed until you have completed advising both through EZ Advising and in the Department of Music.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Log in to EZ Advising?

You log into EZ Advising through your Owldone portal.

Transfer students with 30 or more credits and Second Bachelor's students do not complete EZ Advising. You will be advised through the college of your intended major.
First-year students with 60 or more credits may also be referred to the college of their intended major for advising. Please contact University Advising Services if you have questions about the completion of your General Education (Gen Ed) formerly IFP.

Is EZ Advising the same as Registration?

EZ Advising is NOT registration. Registration must be completed through your MyFAU account once your EZ Advising form has been approved and your holds have been cleared.

Do I have to wait until Orientations to do EZ Advising?

No, you should not wait. We recommend that you complete EZ Advising and register for classes via your MyFAU account before coming to orientation.

I want to change my major. How do I do that?

If you would like to change your major and you have NOT completed your EZ Advising form, you can request to change your major in EZ Advising. Just select the major you would like to pursue. Your advisor will let you know if the major you selected is not an option for some reason. If you would like to change your major and you have ALREADY completed your EZ Advising form, you will need to talk with an advisor.

How do I register for classes?

If you are an incoming first-year student, you must first complete EZ Advising. Once your EZ Advising form is approved, your freshman advising hold (the UN hold) will be moved forward and you will be eligible to register (once all your other holds are removed as well). You will register for classes by logging into MyFAU . Step-by-step instructions and a Registration Video Tutorial are available on the University Advising Services homepage. www.fau.edu/uas/course-registration/

Who is my Academic Advisor?

You will be assigned an advisor once your EZ Advising form has been submitted. This is the advisor who will answer your questions and work with you to get registered for classes!
Transfer students with 30 or more credits and Second Bachelor's students do not complete EZ Advising. You will be advised through the college of your intended major and your advisor will be from that college.
First-year students with 60 or more credits may also be referred to the college of their intended major for advising. Please contact University Advising Services (advisingservices@fau.edu) if you have questions about the completion of your General Education (Gen Ed).