AT A GLANCE
HONORS
Small class sizes, distinguished faculty, and abundant opportunities are the foundation of an Honors education at FAU. Students have opportunities to work on research projects with world-renowned faculty and have gone on to some of the most highly esteemed graduate and professional programs in the country.
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College is a selective residential liberal arts and sciences college with a rigorous all-Honors curriculum located on the Jupiter campus. WHC students engage in advanced research at premier institutes, including Scripps Research Institute Florida for biomedical research and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.
The Wilkes Medical Scholars Program is an early admission program for qualified high school seniors to enter FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Students can receive their bachelor’s degree and MD in seven years. Admission is open to highly qualified high school seniors who strongly desire to pursue a career in medicine.
The University Honors Program provides an exceptional and rewarding learning experience on the Boca Raton campus through special Honors Seminars and undergraduate research. The advantages of the University Honors Program include small class sizes, close contact with many of the University’s top-ranked faculty, and special advising and registration.
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience is housed on the FAU Jupiter campus and is one of the most premier neuroscience partnerships in the world. This program provides Honors students with exclusive enrichment opportunities, including courses taught by Max Planck scientists, directed independent research, and an Honors thesis with program faculty.
About FAU
Florida Atlantic University is a top choice for students seeking a research-based education in a modern, subtropical setting. As a comprehensive public university that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, FAU currently serves more than 30,000 diverse students enrolled at our six strategically located campuses along the southeast Florida coastline.
From our championship Division I athletic teams to our 400+ student organizations that serve every academic and leisure-time interest, there’s something for everyone at FAU. Best of all is the University’s outstanding faculty of accomplished scholars and researchers who are known for their excellence in teaching and mentoring. FAU students also have unique access to enrichment opportunities that include Honors education, internships, work-study, and hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities.
Academics
Florida Atlantic University offers students a research-based curriculum and undergraduate research opportunities designed to launch students into their future career paths. Ten distinguished colleges offer more than 170 degree programs in fields that span the arts and humanities, Accounting, Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Marine Science, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, and more. For a complete list of programs, visit fau.edu/explore/degrees.php.
Research
Florida Atlantic University students have opportunities to do so much more than classroom learning! All of FAU’s 10 colleges offer students the chance to work with world-renowned faculty on research that is helping solve real-world problems. Students can take part in activities such as conducting lab experiments, collecting data from field stations, going on exploratory expeditions, or creating real-world business start-ups.
The Undergraduate Research Program is an exceptional avenue for students to challenge themselves by partaking in research projects early in their academic career. With a bit of inquiry and support from expert faculty, Owls are contributing to FAU’s culture of discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship—and in the process, they’re bolstering their education, transforming their lives, and making an impact on the world. To learn more about research possibilities at FAU, visit fau.edu/ouri.
Visit FAU
Located just three miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the FAU Boca Raton campus features everything you would expect from a modern university—suite-style housing for more than 4,000 students, athletic and recreational facilities, art galleries, a café and movie theater complex, and so much more—all in a vibrant environment with a student body that is the most diverse across all of Florida’s public universities.
Explore Florida Atlantic University with a tour of our Boca Raton campus or one of our partner campuses. Our Boca Raton tours are offered year-round. Book your adventure now atfau.edu/admissions/visit.
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