Freshman/First Year Student Next Steps

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 May 1, 2025 at fdu.edu/deposit.  Deposits after May 1 will be accepted if space remains available. (Deposits are nonrefundable.)

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.  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 201.692.2363 or email finaid@fdu.edu.

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/mymetroevents.

Want to meet other accepted students?  Follow @fdu_classof2029.  DM us your picture, a caption about yourself, and your student ID.  We’ll post about you when you send us your introduction.

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.  Please note, this cannot be done until 24 hours after your deposit has been posted to the FDU system.

After activating your FDU NetID, install the Duo certification app to your phone and laptop 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.  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 activating 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 sign your contract, click here to log in.

Beginning November 2024, students will be able to register for New Student Orientation, which will take place during Summer 2025.  Use your FDU NetID to register at fdu.edu/metroorientation.  Meet your classmates, learn about the FDU and Florham Campus culture and discover everything you need to know. For questions, contact: metroorientation@fdu.edu.

Beginning in February 2025, students will be able to complete the 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 201.692.2250 or fduhousing@fdu.edu.

To prepare your class schedule, you need to complete Accuplacer assessments in writing, reading and math.  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/metrotesting for more information, or contact the Academic Support Center at metrotesting@fdu.edu or 201.692.2076.  

Assessments will be available beginning April 2025.

New Jersey state law requires all students to provide proof of immunizations to the University’s Student Wellness Services Office before they can register for classes or check into the residence halls.  Visit fdu.edu/wellness for the required health forms and instructions.  For questions, contact the Student Wellness Services Office at 201.692.2437.

A high school transcript showing proof of graduation is required.  Ask your high school counselor to 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.

Send information and submissions to: 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.

Committed students can request accommodations by submitting a New Student Request Form at fdu.edu/florhamada using their FDU email (NetID).  Appropriate documentation can be faxed to
201.692.2425 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 201.692.2078.

Visit fdu.edu/metrochecklist to complete the following steps in August
or the first week of classes.

• Apply for your FDU ID Card
• Register your vehicle and get your campus parking decal
• Sign up for the FDU Alert System
• Complete the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Release Form
• Create a Handshake Account for employment opportunities