Freshman/First-Year Student Next Steps

Use the FDU banner in your admit folder to show off your acceptance.  Strike a pose, post on social, and tag us @fduwhatsnew and @fduadmissions.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year became available December 31, 2023 at studentaid.gov/fafsa.  Enter FDU’s FAFSA Code 002607 to send us your FAFSA application.

If you did not submit your Social Security Number (SSN) on your admissions application, it is required to process your financial aid and may be securely submitted at fdu.edu/sendssn.  Security of your personal information is imperative; please use only this secure form to provide your SSN to FDU.

If you have any questions, or would like to set up an appointment, call the Office of Financial Aid at 973.443.8700 or email finaid@fdu.edu.

Ready to join FDU?  Submit your $200 tuition deposit, and an additional $200 housing deposit if you plan to live on campus.  Secure your spot in the program you have been admitted to by committing by June 1, 2024 at fdu.edu/deposit.  Deposits after June 1 will be accepted if space remains available. (Deposits are nonrefundable.)

Celebrate your acceptance and learn more about living and learning at FDU by attending Admitted Students Day and other events designed just for you. RSVP today at fdu.edu/myflorhamevents.

Want to meet other accepted students?  Follow @fduclassof2028.  DM us your picture, a caption about yourself, and your student ID.  We’ll post about you when you send us your introduction!

Are you a student looking for a challenge and some inspiration?  Explore the benefits of joining our University Honors Programs at fdu.edu/honors.  Want to learn more?  Email fduhonors@fdu.edu.

Once you have submitted your deposit, you will receive an email from the Office of Admissions confirming receipt of your payment.  Once you receive the email, please wait two (2) business days.  Then you will be able to activate your FDU NetID, and complete the following steps.

Visit fdu.edu/netid to claim your FDU NetID, which is your FDU student email address.  Select “Activate My Account” and follow the prompts.  Be sure to write down your new email address and password.  Make sure to have your FDU student ID number handy, which can be found on the top left corner of your acceptance letter.

After activating your FDU NetID, install the Duo certification app to your phone at fdu.edu/duo to access FDU information.  This will ensure your access is secure whenever and wherever you log in.  Contact the University Technical Assistance Center at fdutac@fdu.edu or 973.443.8822 for assistance.

After activating the Duo app, visit fdu.edu/outlook for instructions on how to access your FDU student emails.  Make sure you check your FDU student email weekly leading up to your first semester, so you do not miss any important next steps or information.

After claiming your FDU NetID, please sign the Student Registration Contract.  Doing so, combined with completing the placement assessment process, allows the University to create your first semester course schedule.  To learn more and to sign the contract, visit fdu.edu/contract.

Beginning November 2023, students will be able to register for New Student Orientation, which will take place during Summer 2024.  Use your FDU NetID to register for New Student Orientation at fdu.edu/florhamorientation.  Meet your classmates, learn about the FDU and Florham Campus culture and discover everything you need to know about being a college student.  For questions, contact us at 973.443.8570 or florhamorientation@fdu.edu.

Complete your online Housing and Meal Plan Application at fdu.edu/housing.  Use your FDU email (NetID) to access the housing application. For questions, contact  The Office of Housing and Residence Life at 973.443.8586 or fduhousing@fdu.edu.

To prepare your class schedule, you need to complete Accuplacer assessments in writing, reading and math.  The placement testing schedule will be available in early April.  When available, we will send information about the assessments and how to schedule them to your FDU student email address.  Complete these assessments by the designated due dates.   

Visit fdu.edu/florhamtesting for more information, or contact the Academic Support Center at florhamtesting@fdu.edu or 973.443.8538.  Assessments will be available beginning April 2024.

New Jersey state law requires all students to provide proof of immunizations to the University’s Student Health Services Office before they can register for classes or check into the residence halls.  Please visit fdu.edu/shsflorham for the required health forms and instructions.  For questions, contact the Student Health Services Office at 973.443.8535.

A high school transcript showing proof of graduation is required.  Your school counselor can mail or email your official transcript to the Office of Admissions.  If you have earned a GED, please submit an official copy to the Office of Admissions.

If applicable, please mail or email your final test results for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and any college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.  All results will be evaluated by academic advisors to determine transferable credits and will impact your class schedule.

Request accommodations by submitting a New Student Request Form at fdu.edu/florhamada using your FDU email (NetID).  Documentation can be faxed to 973.443.8080 or mailed to: Office of Disability Support Services, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Avenue, M-MO1-01, Madison, NJ 07940.  For questions, contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 973.443.8079.

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Office of Admissions
1000 River Road H-DH3-10
Teaneck, NJ 07666

For questions, contact the Office of Admissions at myapp@fdu.edu.  All documents are processed at this location regardless of the campus you will attend.