Freshman/First Year Student Next Steps

Once you are ready to join our FDU Go Getters, submit your $200 tuition deposit, and an additional $350 housing deposit if you plan to live on campus.

Submit your deposit and follow the instructions to officially join FDU!

If you have not done so already, be sure to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to fafsa.gov and use the Metropolitan Campus code: 002607.

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. 

Are you a determined high achiever looking for more challenge and inspiration? Explore the benefits of joining our University Honors Programs or apply to one of our programs today! Have questions? Email fduhonors@fdu.edu.

Once you submit your deposit, your confirmation notification will provide you with instructions to activate your FDU NetID! Activate your FDU NetID to access New Student Orientation registration, submit your health forms, and register for housing if you are planning to live on campus.

Do not forget to keep your FDU NetID (username and password) somewhere safe! This is what you’ll use to check your FDU emails and more once the semester begins.

For answers to questions about activating your FDU NetID, contact the University Technical Assistance Center at fdutac@fdu.edu or 973-443-8822– and have your FDU student ID from your acceptance letter handy!

After submitting your deposit, use your FDU NetID to register for New Student Orientation! This experience will give you the opportunity to meet your classmates, learn about the FDU and Metro Campus culture, and discover everything you need to know about being a college student!

If you have any questions, please contact us at metroorientation@fdu.edu.

There’s no better place to be than on campus! Complete your online Housing and Meal Plan Application if you plan to reside here. Use your FDU email (NetID) to access the housing application.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 201.692.2250 or metrohousing@fdu.edu.

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 the Student Health Services page for the required health forms and instructions on how to submit them. If you have questions, contact the Student Health Services Office at 201.692.2437.

Committed students can request accommodations by submitting a New Student Request Form using their FDU NetID. Appropriate documentation can be faxed to 201.692.2425 or mailed to:

Office of Disability Support Services
Fairleigh Dickinson University
1000 River Road, T-RH5-02
Teaneck, NJ 07666

If you have questions, contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 201.692.2078.

A final high school transcript showing proof of graduation is required from your school counselor. 

Your school counselor can submit your official transcript to the Office of Admissions at myapp@fdu.edu or mail it to:

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

If you have earned a GED, please submit an official copy to the Office of Admissions. 

All documents are processed at this location regardless of the campus you will attend.

Final testing results for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and final, official transcript(s) should be sent to the Office of Admissions at myapp@fdu.edu or mailed it to:

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

All results will be evaluated by academic advisors to determine transferable credits. Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@fdu.edu if you have any questions.

All documents are processed at this location regardless of the campus you will attend.

Students who participated in Fairleigh Dickinson’s Middle College Program during high school can request their Middle College Transcripts here. Please submit your Middle College transcript to the Office of Admissions at myapp@fdu.edu or mail it to:

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

All documents are processed at this location regardless of the campus you will attend.