Freshman
Am I a Freshman?
A Freshman is someone who:
- Is applying during senior year of high school, or
- High school student whom have completed dual-enrollment courses.
- High school graduate who has never attended college, or.
- Has earned less than 12 semester transferable college credits after high school graduation, or
- Is seeking early admission and completed and/or graduating the junior year in high school and would like to enroll as a full-time student during the senior year of high school.
Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Availability | Application Deadline Date |
| Spring 2023* | March 1, 2022 | November 1, 2022 |
| Summer 2023* | June 15, 2022 | March 1, 2023 |
| Fall 2023* | June 15, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
Presidential Scholars Program
| Semester | Application Availability |
Application and Supporting Documents Deadline Date |
| Fall 2023* | June 15, 2022 | October 1, 2022* |
*Applications, official high school transcript, official test score reports submitted
directly from the testing agency must be received by October 1, 2022.
*Complete files consists of an application, a paid application fee, official test scores on file, and official transcripts received. Please note that Self-Reported Transcripts is deemed unofficial for consideration of the Presidential Scholars Program.
Students must have an admissions acceptance email or letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by November 1, 2022 for scholarship consideration (if eligible)
Please note that the November 1, 2022 decision date, only applies to the Presidential Scholars Program that is overseen by the University Scholarship Office and does not apply toward any other scholarship opportunities that may be offered by the financial aid office or your academic area in which your desire major falls within. Please contact the appropriate areas directly to inquire about any scholarship opportunities they may offered.
Summer "B" Term
One of the factors to consider in applying to FAMU is the term you identify to enter the university. The standard entry point is the fall semester in late August. However, many freshmen now choose Summer B in June, when there aren't as many students at the university. Beginning freshmen sometimes need the slower pace of summer to acclimate themselves to college and campus life.
Summer B is no different from fall in terms of competition, as all freshman applicants are evaluated as a class. There is no distinction between terms, so there is no admission advantage or disadvantage to choosing summer or fall entry.
Application Materials
- *Official transcripts from high school; approved or regional accredited or Self Reporting system (SSAR).
- *Official home School transcript or GED transcript, if applicable
- Official Redesigned SAT [code: 5215] or ACT [code: 0726] score, directly from agency
- 500 word essay; part of the application
- Two letters of recommendations teacher and/or counselor; part of the application
- *Official dual enrollment transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; if applicable
- Official AICE, AP, CLEP, IB, and TOEFL/IELTS scores, if applicable
- Completed online application and $35.00 non-refundable application fee or approved official application fee waiver; upload is part of the application
Transcript Submission
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University accepts electronic transcripts through the schools statewide and/or countrywide system (SPEEDE, FASTER, Parchment/Naviance, eScrip-Safe, SCOIR, Xello, Clearinghouse, and Credential Solutions.).
- Mailed in the school official sealed envelope through a certified postal service or carrier.
- Self-Reported Transcript (SSAR) by clicking the "LINK SSAR" link within the iRattler Portal under your to-do list. Please note that final high school transcripts cannot be self-reported.
Please Note: Any transcript or GED transcript submitted by fax, copied, student copy, not signed, not in the school official sealed envelope, or emailed from an account other than the electronic schools statewide and/or countrywide systems indicated above is deemed unofficial and will cause a delay in your application being processed in a timely manner.
English: 4 units
Includes substantial writing.
Mathematics: 4 units
Preferably: Algebra 1 and above, Geometry, Pre-Calculus or other advanced math.
Natural Science: 3 units
Preferably: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with two in a laboratory science.
Social Science: 3 units
Foreign Language (must be sequential): 2 units
Preferably: Spanish 1 and 2, French 1 and 2, and Latin 1 and 2 or other languages.
Electives: 2 units
Preferably: English, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, or a Foreign Language
core course.
Pre-International Baccalaureate (Pre-IB), Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP), Pre-Advanced International Certification of Education (Pre-AICE), Advanced (H), Accelerated (H), and Honors (H) are assigned an additional weight of .50.
International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Advanced International Certification of Education (AICE), and Dual Enrollment (DE) are assigned an additional weight of 1.00.
2.85 Recalculated (FAMU Admissions) Core Academic Grade-Point Average on 4.00 Scale
Test Scores
| Examination | SMATH | SREAD | SWLAN | English | Math | Reading | School Code |
| Redesigned SAT | 25 | 26 | 26 | 5215 | |||
| ACT | 18 | 21 | 21 | 0726 |
FAMU Admissions does not have a preference for one exam over the other. We encourage you to take whichever exam suits you best. If you choose to take both exams, we will consider whichever score is most competitive for admission.
If you are not admitted, another pathway to FAMU is through our IGNITE Transfer Program established at several Florida colleges in the Florida College System. Admissions to FAMU is granted upon completing a minimum of 60 college transferable semester credits with an overall 2.00 GPA.
2.85 Recalculated (FAMU Admissions) Core Academic Grade-Point Average on 4.00 Scale
Test Scores
| Examination | SMATH | SREAD | SWLAN | English | Math | Reading | School Code |
| Redesigned SAT | 25 | 26 | 26 | 5215 | |||
| ACT | 18 | 21 | 21 | 0726 |
FAMU Admissions does not have a preference for one exam over the other. We encourage you to take whichever exam suits you best. If you choose to take both exams, we will consider whichever score is most competitive for admission.
If you are not admitted, another pathway to FAMU is through our IGNITE Transfer Program established at several Florida colleges in the Florida College System. Admissions to FAMU is granted upon completing a minimum of 60 college transferable semester credits with an overall 2.00 GPA.
3.00 Recalculated (FAMU Admissions) Core Academic Grade-Point Average on 4.00 Scale
Test Scores
| Examination | SMATH | SREAD | SWLAN | English | Math | Reading | School Code |
| Redesigned SAT | 26 | 27 | 27 | 5215 | |||
| ACT | 19 | 22 | 22 | 0726 |
FAMU Admissions does not have a preference for one exam over the other. We encourage you to take whichever exam suits you best. If you choose to take both exams, we will consider whichever score is most competitive for admission.
If you are not admitted, another pathway to FAMU is through our IGNITE Transfer Program established at several Florida colleges in the Florida College System. Admissions to FAMU is granted upon completing a minimum of 60 college transferable semester credits with an overall 2.00 GPA.
Applicants whose native language is not English must take an English proficiency exam. The following are the minimum scores required for undergraduate admission to the University:
* The university's TOEFL code is 5215.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6
These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency, and are not valid after two years.
Applicants who present a GED will also be considered for admission. Submit official GED report, official partial high school transcript, and meet ACT or Redesigned SAT requirements.
Early admission is for students who have completed and/or graduating their junior year in high school and would like to enroll at FAMU as full-time students for their senior year of high school. Early admission is granted to students with outstanding credentials who demonstrate potential to do college-level work. Applications for early admission should be submitted during the junior year with official high school transcript and Official ACT or Redesigned SAT score report. If accepted for Early Admission, the student would enter FAMU as a freshman instead of attending high school for the senior year.
Admission Requirements
High school grade point average of a 3.00 (recalculated academic core), 18 core academic
units, Redesigned SAT and/or ACT requirements, and letter of recommendation from principal
or designated representative.
Home-schooled applicants should submit a home-school transcript that includes a list of all coursework (both completed and in progress), showing final grades; if applicable, graduation date; if applicable, instructor signature, and units earned for each course completed. A brief course description of the courses used should accompany the home-school transcript. A brief description of the materials/methods used should accompany the home-school transcript. If home-schooled applicants previously attended another school or completed courses through the Florida Virtual School or through dual enrollment at a local college or university, official transcripts are required. Those courses should also be reflected on the home-school transcript. Letter from the district showing that you have submitted a letter of termination and annual evaluation upon completion of the home education program; if home-school program has been completed/graduation. Redesigned SAT and/or ACT results must also be submitted.
Students who are home schooled must present evidence that the home education program is in compliance with s. 1002.41, F.S..
Non-Traditional High School Program participants: A student applying for admission who has participated in a non-traditional high school program must present credentials determined to be equivalent to those described in this regulation. Redesigned SAT and/or ACT results must also be submitted. A student whose non-traditional high school program is not measured in Carnegie Units must also present a combined test score of at least 1450 on the SAT Reasoning Test (all three portions).
The University reserves the right to require a student to take an updated version of a test. Official transcripts must be certified through the school district.
Home School and Non-Traditional Admission Requirements
High school grade point average of a 3.00 (recalculated academic core), 18 core academic
units, Redesigned SAT 1060 and/or ACT of 21 and also must meet the postsecondary college-level
preparatory test requirements ACT English 17, Math 19, and Reading 19 and/or Redesigned
SAT SMATH 24, SREAD 24, and SWLAN 25, and 500 word essay (The essay is part of the
application.).
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (Pre-Journalism) High school grade point average of a 3.00 (recalculated academic core), ACT or Redesigned SAT requirements, and "B" average or higher English core academic courses.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacy-Undergraduate) High school grade point average of a 3.00 (recalculated academic core), ACT or Redesigned SAT requirements, and "B" average or higher Mathematics and Science core academic courses.
Students who receive their high school diploma and Associate of Arts degree at the same time should complete the freshman application and meet the first-time-in-college criteria for the term in which you seek admissions.
You must apply to a specific FAMU college and major, and you must meet college and major prerequisite course and minimum GPA requirements.
International and U.S. applicants who have not followed an educational curriculum patterned after the U.S. system. Applicants from non-U.S.-based systems must submit official or certified copies of all secondary school records and/or examination results. All academic records not in English must be accompanied by a certified
Submission of Credentials
International freshman applicants are required to submit secondary and college or university credentials from non-U.S. institutions to a credential evaluation agency for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. Companies offering these evaluation services include:
FAMU also recommends any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
All offers of admission are tentative if you have high school or collegiate coursework in progress. Final admission is dependent on receipt and review of your final transcripts. Admission offers are subject to cancellation if your final coursework does not meet admission requirements. Earning a Certificate of Completion rather than a high school diploma will result in admission being revoked.
Grandparent Waiver for in-state tuition
Please be advised, you must have already submitted your application to Florida A&M
University in order to submit this request.
Eligibility Requirements for the Grandparent Waiver
- The student must have a grandparent who has a legal relationship to a student’s parent as the natural or adopted parent or legal guardian of the student’s parent.
- The grandparent must be a legal resident of Florida as defined in Florida Statue Section 1009.21.
- Submit a freshman application as a full-time undergraduate student for the summer or fall term immediately following high school graduation.
- Have an SAT combined score (or ACT equivalent) no lower than the 89th national percentile. An SAT combined score of 1330 or greater; or An ACT composite score of 29
Required Documentation
- Completed Grandparent Waiver Request form
- Completion of form attesting to relationship between applicant and grandparent
- Documentation for grandparent establishing Florida residency
- Documentation evidencing student has met the minimum test score requirement (Official scores testing agencies only.)
