Program benefits at a glance
Benefit |
Honors Academy |
University
Honors Program |
Global Scholars,
Metro Campus |
Interdisciplinary seminar curriculum |
✔ |
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Additional scholarship |
✔ |
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Two-campus community |
✔ |
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Regional honors conference |
✔ |
✔ |
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Senior thesis or capstone in major |
✔ |
✔ |
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Option for specialized housing |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
International travel opportunities |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
On-campus activities |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Experiences in NYC metro area |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Specialized courses |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Individualized advising |
✔ |
✔ |
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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 and Global Scholars (Metro Campus) have 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
You can apply for the either University Honors Program and Honors Academy on the Florham campus, or the University Honors Program, Honors Academy, or Global Scholars on the Metropolitan Campus. Please note this application is for the incoming class of 2021 Freshman only, current FDU students should email fduhonors@fdu.edu to express interest.
Apply Online TO HONORS AT FDU
The University Honors Program and Global Scholars (Metro Campus) have 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.