Florida Atlantic University
jadmin2020-05-07T15:59:13-04:00Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 Congratulations! If you are on this page, you have or are an FAU student. Read o [...]
Career Showcase: A Student Perspective FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-07-28T17:01:44-04:00Career Fairs can be daunting. The thought of choosing a career can be daunting, however with a little guidance and a visit to a career fair, the path ca [...]
Economical to Extravagant Off-Campus Living
Michelle Balaun2020-07-06T11:37:47-04:00The Next Step is Living Off-Campus Just a few months after getting your students settled into their dorm, they will start to bring up where they want to [...]
Banks and Credit Unions at FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-12-04T17:15:08-05:00Many Places to Grab Money, Banks Galore! Leaving for college comes with so many new things, but handling their own money can be one of the scariest. Lea [...]
Register to Vote FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-08-30T13:10:42-04:00How to Have Your Vote Count While at College When it comes to voting, your vote counts! Voting is important so we want you to be prepared when election [...]
Finding an Internship, Learn the Options
Michelle Balaun2020-09-09T14:30:18-04:00Learn About Your Options. What better way to learn about a prospective field or career than to do an internship? Obviously, I am a big believer in inter [...]
Graduation All The Pomp and Circumstance!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T14:19:46-04:00Graduation Already. Time Flies. **This is an unusual and unprecedented Spring (2020) and the situation and circumstances continue to evolve daily. Pleas [...]
Who You Going to Call…
Michelle Balaun2020-03-12T21:32:19-04:00Who Should You Call When You Need Answers? The important contact info you need to have. Over the years there have been only a few times that I, as a par [...]
Football Seats FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T10:45:00-04:00A Guide to FAU FAU Stadium for Football Seats Everyone should get to at least one Owl football game. Or, perhaps you want to get season tickets. In the [...]
Wake Up Owls, It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T10:44:10-04:00Get ready for the big game with these attire tips! The best feeling for any college student, particularly if you’re an Owl, is waking up knowing it's ga [...]
The ABC’s of 529 Savings Plans FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-06-14T15:10:17-04:00What 529 Pays When you decide to have kids, your first thought is not how am I going to pay for college, but it might be your second. I made a decision [...]
Graduate School Housing is More Grown Up!
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:25:53-05:00Because Grad School Housing Needs are Different For students heading to Grad School, finding an apartment if they are going to a different university en [...]
Need Advice?
Michelle Balaun2020-02-27T13:23:08-05:00How to Get an Advisor Appointment If you’re looking for advice, then you're looking for one of the most popular locations on campus, the Office of Advis [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2020-08-07T13:58:16-04:00Hotels, A Nice Place to Stay. Boca Raton is not only a college town but also a vacation destination for families looking to hit the beach and indulge in [...]
Tutor
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T20:44:13-04:00It's a Good Idea! Students who attend FAU quickly discover that college isn’t all fun and games; success in the classroom requires dedication. At the sa [...]
Sending a Package?
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T12:00:42-04:00Make Sure Your Package Gets There There are many reasons that a student receives a package. Whether it is just their usual Amazon delivery, a care packa [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:33:13-05:00Letting off Steam before Finals Mention Spring Break to most parents and immediate visions of lawless partying comes to mind. Spring Break is March 7th [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:32:08-05:00What U Should Know. So you have a student ready to spend the next four years at FAU? That means you will undoubtedly be visiting once or twice. If you h [...]
They’ve Been Accepted!
Michelle Balaun2020-01-23T11:23:16-05:00Accepted, Congratulations! Welcome to Paradise as an FAU Owl Class of 2024! Now that you are accepted, you can now take that sigh of relief that a decis [...]
Make The Call To Admissions
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:39:18-05:00How long do we have to wait? Calling admissions? Florida Atlantic University has a rolling admissions system. Students can expect to hear an answer abou [...]
Brunch is Breakfast plus Lunch plus Fun
Michelle Balaun2020-04-08T18:49:53-04:00“Brunch is breakfast without an alarm.” — Unknown Most college kids sleep late. It’s a well-known fact. So, going out for breakfast on weekends, in part [...]
Having A Car At College
Michelle Balaun2020-05-04T15:59:00-04:00Can You Get By Without a Car? Florida Atlantic University is notorious for having very few open parking spots. I can vouch for this because I have a car [...]
Get on the Bus
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:40:29-05:00A Guide to FAU’s Bus System If you have ever been to FAU’s campus, you know that driving and parking can be stressful. However, FAU’s Owl Express is her [...]
First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:39:59-05:00You'll Need to Do This. What is an Entrance Counseling? In July of 2016, the U.S. Department of Education made it a requirement that, in order to have s [...]
Auxiliary Fees For Classes
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T12:00:26-04:00HaveUHeard of These Fees? You can't get away from the fees! There is no denying that college tuition, in and of itself, is a huge expense; however, on t [...]
Owl Sports
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:46:13-05:00The Secret to Owl Sporting Events. Did U know… FAU students get in FREE to all Owl athletic events? All they need is their Owl Card and printed ticket f [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-01-13T13:14:11-05:00So Many Sports, So Little Time. Spring may not have football games, but there are tons of other sports to enjoy! When people think of FAU now, they imme [...]
Best Places to Study
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T20:45:18-04:00Shhhhh, Here Is a Great Study Spot! Finding a good place to study is essential for freshman students. College classes are very different than high schoo [...]
The Benefits of Joining the FAU Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T15:15:31-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More ... It happens in the blink of an eye. Before you know it the best four years of your life are over and you are walki [...]
Tax Time
Michelle Balaun2019-12-15T16:25:41-05:00Seems It's Always Almost Tax Time. April 15th is right around the corner. As you are preparing your return or having a CPA prepare your return, do not f [...]
Controversial Speakers
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:53:05-05:00Is Free Expression, Controversial? Have you ever heard someone on campus yelling about controversial issues or spewing out their religious beliefs and u [...]
Fix it!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-11T15:14:54-04:00If It's Broke... Fix it and repair shops are a necessity of life! Cars, Bikes, Longboards, and Scooters oh my! At FAU, you will find all in large numbe [...]
Honorlock Proctoring and Lockdown
Michelle Balaun2020-07-20T15:59:59-04:00Online Test-Taking For Today’s Students Technology has changed the way students take tests. My daughter was able to extend one of her holiday breaks by [...]
Namast’ay and everything yoga at FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-09-21T18:33:20-04:00Finding your inner peace. A few years ago, I was looking for a way to help manage my stress. Several of my friends are self-proclaimed yogis so I decide [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2021-05-07T13:13:44-04:00Next Steps... Grad School Exams Time flies when you’re having fun! It wasn’t until college that I realized how true this statement is. While it may feel [...]
Making the Most of Your Summer B
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:59:09-05:00Summer Can Be the Most Fun Season! Prepare for an exciting summer if you plan on attending FAU Summer B. It is by far the favorite semester of many Owls [...]
Graduation Reservations and Restaurants
Michelle Balaun2020-10-16T15:16:03-04:00Reservations, The Earlier The Better! **This is an unusual and unprecedented Spring (2020) and the situation and circumstances continue to evolve daily. [...]
Taking the Campus Tour at FAU
Michelle Balaun2021-03-10T16:09:55-05:00A Tour Can Help You Make Your College Decision Taking the campus tour is an essential step to help your students decide where they will make their home [...]
Money, Money, Money
Michelle Balaun2020-08-19T21:36:04-04:00When Will Financial Aid Money Disburse? The time has come to pay for your college costs and money panic sets in. I remember receiving the tuition state [...]
Dress for Success
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T14:43:34-04:00Want To Be A Success? Look Professional. As they get closer to graduation, one of the greatest changes our students are about to experience is abandonin [...]
The Best Apps for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T12:24:58-05:00Apps, The Easiest Way. Remember when you were in college and everything was easily accessible via apps on your phone? No? Well, me either. Our kids, how [...]
FAFSA
Michelle Balaun2020-10-01T14:56:33-04:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets. FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distributed, it may as [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2020-10-01T11:55:25-04:00That Was Then… I would race home from school so my mom could put together some sort of costume for me then rush to meet my friends to go trick-or-treati [...]
Where to Pre-game At FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-04-13T13:39:38-04:00There are Football Pre-game Tailgates in Paradise Football season is upon us and other than making sure you will be properly attired in Red and Blue and [...]
Move In Day
Michelle Balaun2020-06-12T12:31:16-04:00How To Be Prepared For Move-In Day. FAU’s move-in day is …well…a lot of work. Be prepared for many trips to the car and possibly one or two to the store [...]
Parking at FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T14:45:38-04:00Here are the ins, outs and don't's. You sent them to college with a car and they are grateful. However, although it will make a weekly Publix run easier [...]
Safest Places to Visit Your Student This Semester
Michelle Balaun2020-10-14T11:14:38-04:00We Still Love to Visit Our Owls Let’s face it, these are odd and crazy times! Things look very different at FAU this semester but one thing is still for [...]
Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-07-10T17:38:09-04:00LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students, therefore finding ways to make connections with others who identify simi [...]