PATHWAYS TO FAU

The FAU Pathway’s program is uniquely designed to support students in achieving a successful start to their college career. Admission into this program will give students an opportunity to enroll at FAU while adjusting to the rigors of college coursework. Students are admitted to Summer or Fall based on their overall academic profile.

Summer 2025 Term 3 Dates
June 21st - August 1st

Fall 2025 Term Dates
August 16th - December 10th

Frequently Asked Questions

SUMMER ADMITS: WHICH COURSES WILL I TAKE IN THE SUMMER?

All Summer Pathways students must take three (3) courses in the Summer. Two courses will be 3 credits each and apply to the  General Education (Gen Ed) (formally IFP) or help prepare you for a course in the Gen Ed. The third course will be SLS1410: FAU iSucceed (0 credit hours) which is designed to help with the transition to college.

Academic Success Pathway

Summer: Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major.

Important Requirement:    Students must earn a 2.0 GPA or better to continue to the Fall.

Fall: Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major. Per your Admission requirements, you can take up to 11 credits.

Jump Start Program

Summer: Jump Start students majoring in Business and Architecture are required to take a math course if placed into MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra). Your Academic Advisor will determine required coursework (if applicable) and appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major.

Important Requirement: Students must earn a 2.5 GPA or higher to continue to the Fall as a full-time student. Students earning a 2.0-2.49 may be permitted to enroll in the Fall semester as a part-time student.

Fall: Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major.

STEM Bridge Program

Summer: STEM Bridge students majoring in Science, Engineering and Computer Science will be required to take STEM coursework (e.g., math, science, or engineering). Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate STEM course(s) for you based on your intended major.

Important Requirement: Students who do not complete their Summer STEM coursework with a “C” or better will be required to change their major to something outside of Science, Engineering, or Computer Science. Students must also earn a 2.0 GPA or better to continue to the Fall.

Fall: STEM Bridge students majoring in Science, Engineering and Computer Science will be required to take STEM coursework (e.g., math, science, or engineering). Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate STEM course(s) for you based on your intended major. Per your Admission requirements, you can take up to 11 credits.

Important Requirement: Students who do not complete their Fall STEM coursework with a “C” or better will be required to change their major to something outside of Science, Engineering, or Computer Science.

In-person vs. On-line Classes

Courses at FAU will be offered in a variety of different formats. Please visit the Registrar's Office website for more information on  Instructional Methods. Click image below to enlarge.
In-person vs On-line course

FALL ADMITS: WHICH COURSES WILL I TAKE IN THE FALL?

All Fall Pathways students must take up to eleven (11) credits in the Fall as a part-time student. Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major.

Academic Success Pathway

Fall: Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate courses for you based on your potential incoming credits and intended major. Per your Admission requirements, you can take up to 11 credits.

STEM Bridge Program

Fall: STEM Bridge students majoring in Science, Engineering and Computer Science will be required to take STEM coursework (e.g., math, science, or engineering). Your Academic Advisor will determine the appropriate STEM course(s) for you based on your intended major. Per your Admission requirements, you can take up to 11 credits.

Important Requirement: Students who do not complete their Fall STEM coursework with a “C” or better will be required to change their major to something outside of Science, Engineering, or Computer Science.

Instructional Methods

Courses at FAU will be offered in a variety of different formats. Please visit the Registrar's Office website for more information on Instructional Methods.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PATHWAY PROGRAM?
On both the FAU and Common App applications, students select their preferred term of entry - either Summer, Fall or Spring. They are automatically considered for all admissions pathways and all terms. Therefore, you need only submit one application. Students are admitted for the term and program for which they qualify.
UNDERSTANDING THE ADMISSIONS PATHWAYS

Please check your Admissions letter to identify your specific pathway. To learn more about the Admissions Pathways and the continuation requirements, click on the appropriate links below.

Academic Success Pathway

STEM Bridge Program

Jump Start