Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Florida Atlantic University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Florida Atlantic University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at Florida Atlantic University complete all the credits required within six years.

Florida Atlantic University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Florida Atlantic University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Florida Atlantic University?

Florida Atlantic University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Florida Atlantic University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Florida Atlantic University

When choosing a major, Florida Atlantic University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Florida Atlantic University.

Student Designed Majors

Florida Atlantic University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Florida Atlantic University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Atlantic University

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Does Florida Atlantic University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Florida Atlantic University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Florida Atlantic University Have An Online Program?

✅ Florida Atlantic University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Florida Atlantic University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Florida Atlantic University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Florida Atlantic University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Florida Atlantic University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Florida Atlantic University.

Does Florida Atlantic University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Florida Atlantic University are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Florida Atlantic University

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Florida Atlantic University Library

The main library on campus is the S. E. Wimberly Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Florida Atlantic University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Florida Atlantic University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Architecture, mathematics

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Florida Atlantic University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Florida Atlantic University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Florida Atlantic University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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