Welcome High School Guidance Counselors

At Fairleigh Dickinson University, we know how hard you work to educate, encourage and support your students as they prepare to graduate and continue their college studies.  

To make it easier for you, we've organized all of the important information about Fairleigh Dickinson University's application process in this section. Come back to this page any time at fdu.edu/guidance. But don't forget to visit the rest of our Web site for more detailed information, including FDU fast facts, academics, financial aid, scholarships and grants and campus life.

If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact us at 1-800-FDU-8803 (1-800-338-8803) or via e-mail at admissions@fdu.edu.

Admission Profile for the Class of 2011

Admission Requirements

We recommend incoming freshmen have the following academic background:

• 4 units of English
• 2 units of history
• 3 units of science (2 units of laboratory science minimum)
• 3 units of college prep mathematics (such as Algebra I & II and geometry)
• 2 units of foreign language
• 4 units of electives (at least 3 of which should be academic in nature)

Important Deadlines for Freshmen Applicants

Jan. 15            Application deadline to receive priority consideration for scholarships and grants.

Feb. 15           Preferred deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

March 1          Recommended application deadline for fall admission.

May 1              Enrollment and housing deadline (students who observe this deadline are guaranteed campus housing).

Important Deadlines for Transfer Applicants

(See complete information on transferring to FDU.) 

July 15            Fall semester

Dec. 15           Spring semester

April 1            Summer semester

May 1              Enrollment and housing deadline for the fall semester (or within two weeks of being notified of admission for spring and summer semesters)

Freshman Application Checklist

• An Application for Undergraduate Admission
• A $40 non-refundable fee (payable to Fairleigh Dickinson University). NOTE: This fee is waived for students who file an online application.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation.
• Official SAT or ACT scores.
• Official transcripts from all high schools attended.

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Three Ways to File An FDU Application

1.       Most students file their applications online at www.fdu.edu/admissions. Added Bonus: The application fee is waived!

2.       FDU also accepts the Universal College Application. For information, visit www.universalcollegeapp.com.

3.       Students also can request a paper application by calling 1-800-FDU-8803 or by e-mailing admissions@fdu.edu.

Important Links

ACT Registration

SAT registration

AP test calendar