Incoming Transient Students

Students in good standing at another accredited collegiate institution can enroll at FAU as non-degree transient students to complete course work to transfer back to their current institution.

FAU does not evaluate work previously completed, and it is the student's    responsibility to secure approvals required by their home institution. Transient students should be advised by their home institution to determine whether they have met the necessary prerequisites before enrolling in the FAU course. If you would like to request a course syllabus, you will need to contact the department in which the course is held to see if they are able to provide you with this documentation.

Non-degree transient enrollment is subject to the availability of faculty, space, and facilities.

How to Apply if you attend a Florida Institution:

  • You do not need to submit an application or fee through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Check with your home institution for proper transient procedures and approval.
  • Students at Florida State University System institutions can complete the form online by accessing www.FloridaShines.org.
  • Once FAU has approved you as an inbound transient student, you will be notified through www.FloridaShines.org electronically. Please read the comment section of your form for pertinent information from FAU.
  • When you have completed your FAU course(s) and grades have posted, you must order an Official Transcript through http://myfau.reelfreshfilms.com/ to receive proper posting of your credits at your Home Institution.

How to Apply if you attend a Private/Out of State Institution:

  • Check with your home institution for proper transient procedures and approval.
  • You will need to apply to FAU as a non-degree seeking student through http://nondegree.reelfreshfilms.com
  • When you have completed your FAU course(s) and grades have posted, you must order an Official Transcript through http://myfau.reelfreshfilms.com/ to receive proper posting of your credits at your Home Institution.

For questions regarding your transient application, you should contact the Registrar's Office at 561.297.3050 and listen to the prompt for the appropriate extension.

NOTE: if you are currently a student at another institution and want to seek a degree at FAU, you are considered a Transfer Student, not a Transient Student. You will need to complete an application for admission with Undergraduate Admissions.