"The University Honors Program cultivates the minds of inquisitive students who want to make the most out of their college experience. It offers talented students membership in a dynamic community and unique opportunities on campus and around the world."
Michael Avaltroni, Ph.D., University President

The Honors Academy has priority deadlines of November 1 and December 1 and a regular deadline of January 31. The University Honors Program and Global Scholars (Metro Campus) have rolling admissions from mid-December into the summer.

Fairleigh Dickinson University provides high-achieving students with academic opportunities and special programming through Honors Academy and University Honors programs.

FDU Honors Academy

Students in the FDU Honors Academy join an exclusive cohort of motivated students from a wide variety of disciplines. Together, you will work closely to explore and address common problems and critical global issues such as sustainability, human rights, and the impact of technology on modern life.

Honors Program

The University Honors Program offers gifted and motivated students the opportunity to pursue a course of college study that combines a broad liberal education with intensive, guided study in a particular major field of interest. The Honors Program encourages experiential learning outside of the classroom.

Typical profile of incoming honors students in fall 2020:

3.90
Average HS GPA
>1330
Average SAT
>29
Average ACT

Program benefits at a glance

Benefit Honors Academy University
Honors Program
Interdisciplinary seminar curriculum  
Additional scholarship  
Two-campus community  
Regional honors conference
Senior thesis or capstone in major
Option for specialized housing
International travel opportunities
On-campus activities
Experiences in NYC metro area
Specialized courses
Individualized advising

Admission requirements

In order to be eligible for each program, incoming freshman must meet the minimum academic requirements and must submit the application to be offered a virtual interview with the Honors Team and Community. More details will be listed on the FDU Honors Application. The University Honors Program and Global Scholars (Metro Campus) have rolling admissions from mid-December into the summer. For the Honors Academy, the Priority Deadline is December 1. The Regular Deadline is January 1. If any spots remain after that, Academy applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

University Honors Program has opportunities for transfer students and current FDU students to join after their first year. Please contact fduhonors@fdu.edu for more details, but do not use the application form linked here. Honors Academy admission is only available for incoming first year students.

How to apply

Incoming students (both freshmen and transfer students) can apply for honors online. Current FDU students should email fduhonors@fdu.edu to express interest.

Apply Online TO HONORS AT FDU

The University Honors Program has rolling admissions from mid-December through summer. 

For the Honors Academy, the Priority Deadline is December 1. The Regular Deadline is January 1. If any spots remain after that, Academy applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact us

Dr. April Patrick

University Director of Honors
973-443-8744 / 201-692-2407
patricka@fdu.edu

Allison Smagin

Assistant Director of Honors
201-692-2407
a.smagin@fdu.edu

Office Locations

Florham Campus

285 Madison Ave., M-MS3-03
Madison, NJ 07940
fduhonors@fdu.edu

Metro Campus

1000 River Road, T-RH2-07
Teaneck, NJ 07666
fduhonors@fdu.edu

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