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Fall Deadlines
The Office of Admissions must receive essay, test scores, and transcripts used to make admissions decisions by the published deadlines.
| Application Plan | Application & Materials Deadline | Decision Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| Regular Decision | April 1, 2025 | Rolling Decision |
HBCU Excellence
Founded on October 3, 1887, Florida A&M University is the highest-ranked public HBCU
in the U.S. according to News & World's Report's list of national public universities.
Learn more about what program may help you excel and accomplish your dreams.
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What Kind of Student Are You?
1. Freshman
REQUIREMENTSYou're a junior or senior in high school with your sights set on going to FAMU.3.00 GPA
2. Transfer
REQUIREMENTSYou've earned twelve transferable semester college credits and you're ready to take your academic career to the next level!2.50 GPA
3. International
REQUIREMENTSYou're a Non-US citizen seeking an undergraduate degree.Good Academic Standing
4. Returning
REQUIREMENTSDid you take a break for two or more consecutive semesters? Are you ready to get back in the swing of things? This option is for you!Good Academic Standing
5. Graduate
REQUIREMENTSYou've already earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and you're looking for a challenging next step.3.00 GPA
6. Law
REQUIREMENTSYou have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and you're ready to hit the classroom running.Average GPA: 3.07
Don't Forget To:
- Submit all official high school and/or college/university transcript(s)
- Submit official scores for the Redesigned SAT (code: 5215 or ACT (code: 0726), if applicable
- Submit official GED transcript or TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable.
Ready to Become a Rattler?
Apply today and join the "FAMUly!"
Career Planning Requirement
During their first academic year of enrollment in a Florida public institution in fall 2022 and thereafter, all undergraduate students must meet the university’s established career planning procedures. Undergraduate students include degree-seeking first-time-in-college students, transfer students, or readmitted students and include full-time and part-time students.
The procedures will require students to do the following during their first year of enrollment.
- Register with the university’s career center.
- Complete a career readiness training module provided by the career center.
- Be directed to the State University System dashboard that presents financial data
by academic disciplines of graduates as well as the percentage of graduates who have
continued their education beyond the baccalaureate level.
www.myfloridafuture.org - Affirmatively indicate that students have been provided with the information required (registration with the career center, career readiness training module, directed to the dashboard) and wage prospects for their declared major.
FAMU Students Must:
Visit the Canvas Community for Career and Professional Development Center at famu.instructure.com during their first semester of enrollment.
Admissions Forms
- Admissions Confirmation Fee Deposit Form
- Change your Date of Birth on Application
- Change your Email Address on Application
- Change your Gender on Application
- Change your Mailing Address on Application
- Change your Name on Application
- Change your SSN on Application
- Florida Residency Declaration Form
- International Student Financial Statement
- Major Change Form
- Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form
- Undergraduate Admissions Term Change Application
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