WELCOME TO FDU,  ADULT LEARNERS!

More than half of all students attending Fairleigh Dickinson University are adults 25 years of age or older. To respond to the special needs of the adult learner, the University has developed a variety of two-year and four-year, traditional and nontraditional academic degree programs, certificate programs, support services and convenient class hours.

Adult applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores -- just complete the Adult & Part-Time Application for Undergraduate Admission and submit it with a $40.00 nonrefundable application fee. The application form link can be found in the right column.

Adults can pursue their studies on a full- or part-time basis, choosing from day, evening and weekend classes. Career planning and academic advisement services are available.

Academic credit may be awarded to qualified students based on an assessment of their life and work experiences through approved testing programs such as CLEP, ACT-PEP Regents, TECEP, Fairleigh Dickinson University Challenge Exams, ACE credit recommendations for certifiable professionals study, and the University's portfolio assessment program for experiential learning. Skills-building courses and programs also are available to help make the transition to college study as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Adult students may enroll in classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University as

• matriculating students,
• nondegree-nonmatriculating students,
• auditors or noncredit students.

Personal interviews are not normally required as part of the admissions process. However, the University reserves the right to request an interview before making a final decision on an applicant. A candidate for admission is encouraged to make a personal appointment with the Office of Undergraduate Adult and Part-Time Admissions to discuss admission eligibility and choice of educational program.

When to File an Application

1. Applications for admission may be submitted for the fall semester, spring semester, summer sessions, January winter session, trimester or eight-week terms.
2. Applications for admission are processed on a rolling basis and students may apply at any time prior to the start of classes. However, adult students are encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity to allow ample time to complete the application process.

Admission Requirements

Adult students may apply for admission to the University based on a high school diploma (or the equivalent) or previous attendance in an accredited college or university. You may download an Application Form as a PDF file.

To apply for admission as a matriculating student, the applicant should complete the Adult Application Form and submit it to the Office of Undergraduate Adult and Part-Time Admissions with the $40.00 application fee. An official copy of the applicant's academic transcript should be forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Adult and Part-Time Admissions by the applicant's college/university or high school. If the applicant obtained an Equivalency Diploma, a copy of the diploma and score sheet should be forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Adult and Part-Time Admissions. Please note: adult applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

A student who wishes to enroll in credit courses without seeking admission to a degree program may apply as a non-degree student.  See specific information about non-degree status. Adult students who wish to enroll in noncredit courses and noncredit certificate programs should call the Office of Continuing Education at (201) 692-6500.