Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1961, in Boca Raton on an 850-acre site located near the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is conveniently located halfway between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale and offers a broad range of academic programs, activities, and services.
The Boca Raton campus provides an exciting and supportive learning environment for students. The Student Union hosts student activities and meetings. In addition, its 2,500-seat Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium enables students to enjoy performances ranging from rock bands to the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. The campus supports two cafeterias and has an attractive array of accommodations for its residential students. The Boca Raton campus is also home to FAU's Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program and facilities. Its recreation complex includes an aquatic center, gymnasium, tennis courts, wellness center, track, and a variety of fields for club and intramural sports competition.The five-story S.E. Wimberly Library houses a large collection of monographs, serials, and other academic resources. Computer labs, study lounges, a media center, and tutoring services also provide valuable academic support for students. The Boca Raton campus hosts art exhibits, theatre productions, and concerts in its two galleries and theatre. Visiting performers and speakers add to the artistic and intellectual vibrancy of the campus.
Ten distinguished colleges offer more than 170+ 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. Academically accomplished students take advantage of honors programs on the Boca Raton campus and the complete, four-year honors curriculum offered by the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College on the Jupiter campus.
The Division of Research supports and promotes FAU research and scholarly activities by providing the tools and resources needed to be competitive, building new directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices and communicating the importance of research within and beyond the university. In addition, the division oversees four university-wide pillars and is responsible for economic development and entrepreneurial activities involving faculty, staff, students and the broader university community.
Your educational journey extends far beyond the classroom at FAU: Memorable friendships, discoveries and adventures await.Our six campuses showcase 110 coastal miles of diverse South Florida at its best: sparkling beaches to sophisticated downtown energy…small-town charms to relaxed island vibe. On campus you’ll find sports programs galore. Robust student life. International arts, culture and entertainment. All in a warm, sunny climate that makes outdoor living a year-round pleasure.
Looking for the ultimate college experience? FAU has it. Every sport you could want; 300 on-campus clubs and student organizations, active Greek life. Digital movie theater, two cafeterias, two galleries, five-story library, 29,419-seat stadium and massive recreation complex. A 2,500-seat performing arts center hosting rock bands to the Florida Philharmonic. Student employment opportunities. Plus much more.
Our unbridled ambition extends to the playing field. You’ll find heart-pounding competition year-round: NCAA Division I-A football, baseball, basketball, cross country, cheer, dance, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, volleyball and golf. Join a team or cheer your Owls on from our 29,419-seat FAU Stadium; 5,000 seat Basketball Arena; Aquatic Center; Baseball, Soccer and Softball Arenas; Beach Volleyball Complex; or other on-campus facilities.
Students get the best of all worlds at FAU. Our smaller classes assure you more personalized attention from top-tier faculty. Yet, as a major university, we also offer exciting research access most undergraduates don’t experience. Browse 170+ degree programs. Review scholarships and financial aid. Discover rewarding on-campus life and a coastal lifestyle envied by millions. Then request your tour or apply online. Join us as we lead the way in academic and research excellence.
On a bright October day in 1964, Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, squinted into the South Florida sun and, in his famous Texas drawl, declared Florida Atlantic University officially open.For a sitting U.S. chief executive to officiate the dedication of a new regional university was most unusual – but, then, FAU was no ordinary institution of higher learning. From its very inception, FAU was envisioned as the first of a new breed of American universities that would quite deliberately throw off the ivy-covered trappings of the tradition-bound world of academe and invent new and better ways of making higher education available to those who sought it.
Indeed, in his dedication remarks, President Johnson said that America had entered an era “when education is no longer only for the sons of the rich, but for all who can qualify.” Speaking on an outdoor stage before a crowd of 15,000, he called for “a new revolution in education” and said that a fully educated American public could vastly enrich life over the next 50 years.
Seated onstage behind the President as he spoke was an array of Florida’s top political VIPs, including Governor Farris Bryant, U.S. Senators Spessard Holland and George Smathers, U.S. Congressmen Claude Pepper and Paul Rogers, and a banker named Thomas F. Fleming, Jr., who, more than anybody else, was responsible for bringing America’s newest public university to Boca Raton.
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Planning school is excellent but the students need more dedication and passion for the field. I have gone to workshops at top planning schools, Florida Atlantic University offers the same educational quality. The faculty is great, mostly PHDs. They want you to learn and they make extra-efforts to give you the most for your educational experience.
By Kita L. (Jul, 2013) |
I entered Florida Atlantic University as a transfer student from a State College. I was pretty self-sufficient at FAU. When I needed professors, they were there for me. When I needed advisement, I was taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. I only completed upper-division coursework at FAU but I honestly felt like the professors cared about their subjects and that they enforced accountability on the students. I really appreciated the smaller class size environment as well. I think a lot of these students come in and expect to be hand-fed everything and babied along the way. We are all adults here and what I think these people are failing to realize is that in the real world, you will have to learn and adapt to doing things on your own.
By Justin U. (Dec, 2012) |
Hello my name is Rich Mattio and I currently am attending Florida Atlantic University majoring in economics. I moved to South Florida from Philadelphia, PA. I am 21 years old and have a had a very good experience at the school. The only objection I had was the dorms, they are very expensive and the social life on campus is not the best. I would recommend off campus housing. I currently am a Real Estate agent for Oceanmark Properties and my cell phone number is 609-694-1882. Please feel free to call me with any questions about off campus housing or living off campus. I went through this whole process so I know how difficult it can be for students. Overall Florida Atlantic University is a great school and the South Florida lifestyle is definitely an experience.
By Rich Mattio (Sep, 2012) |
Florida Atlantic University is amazing. At first, I thought FIU was for me. But I was wrong. This school has everything you need. The professors are so willing to help, if you put in that effort. They care. You can honestly see that. Unfortunately, while there are many people to meet, there are a few that ruin it for everyone. The ones that write on the elevator walls and rip down dorm decorations when people clearly work hard to take care of OUR school. This is a school worth appreciating. Go OWLS!! *Wait till Innovation village is done being built... then.. there's really no stopping us. :)
By Jody S. (Nov, 2010) |
Florida Atlantic University is a great school if you take advantage of it! There's plenty of activities if you look for them; it is not well advertised though. Academically it is not as challeging as other schools but if you want to learn and succeed you will; it all depends on the student. The great thing of studying in a school that is not placed in a "college town" is the work experience and opportunities available in a city. My personal experience has been great with FAU and I am happy I went to that school! After graduating I found a great job and I give credit to my education and personal skills that were developed at FAU. It also helped to have the opportunity of working while I was studying since I could build a resume with work experience.
By Victoria T. (Feb, 2009) |
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The education at this Florida university is top-notch—my son has blossomed under the mentorship of dedicated faculty who truly invest in their students' success.
By Sunil Sharma (Aug, 2024) |