Freshman/First-Year Admissions

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SELECT ONE APPLICATION:

Common App

FDU Application

Apply by December 1 to receive:

A $50 application fee waiver – Making applying quick and easy.
Maximum FDU scholarship consideration – Over and above other financial aid you may qualify for.
An accelerated admissions decision – Reviewed personally by your Admissions Counselor.

After December 1: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis provided space remains available.

Application Requirements

Test Scores: Standardized test scores are optional. However, they are required for some accelerated combined degree programs with LECOM.
Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required.
Essays, Résumés and Recommendation Letters: These supplemental items are optional, but welcome.
Interview: Scheduling a one-to-one interview is optional, but welcome.
Deadlines: Please submit all supplemental items, along with your application, prior to your selected deadline.