Things Every Student Should Know

August 21, 2008

Contact Information You Should Know

Campus Main Numbers: Boca Raton (561) 297-3000Davie (954) 236-1000Dania Beach (SeaTech) (954) 924-7223 Fort Lauderdale (954) 236-1000Jupiter (561) 799-8500Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie) (772) 873-3300

Libraries: Boca Raton (561) 297-3770Davie (954) 201-6648Fort Lauderdale (954) 357-7417Jupiter (561) 799-8530Treasure Coast (772) 873-3309

Office of Student Financial Aid: Boca Raton (561) 297-3530Broward Campuses (954) 236-1229Jupiter (561) 799-8697Treasure Coast (772) 873-3300

Athletics: Tickets 866-FAU-OWLSFAU sports Web site

Career Development Center: Boca Raton (561) 297-3533Davie (954) 236-1214Jupiter (561) 799-8010

Student Health Services: Boca Raton (561) 297-3512Broward Campuses (954) 236-1236Jupiter (561) 799-8690Treasure Coast (772) 873-3302

University Police: Boca Raton (561) 297-3500Davie (954) 475-6626Dania Beach (SeaTech) (954) 924-7000Fort Lauderdale (954) 762-5611Jupiter (561) 799-8700Treasure Coast (772) 873-3400

Victims Services (all campuses): (561) 297-0500

Traffic and Parking: (561) 297-2771[email protected]

University Ombudsman: (561) 297-3693

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers from the Orientation Team

How do I pay my tuition?Bills can be paid through OWLS, at the registrar’s office in Student Support Services, by the drop boxes, etc. Bills must be paid by the last day to pay for each semester. No bills are mailed home, they are accessible online through MyFAU.

How do I get a meal plan?All students living on campus MUST have a meal plan. Go to the FAU dining services Web site to sign up for your meal plan. There are several to choose from.

How do I get my parking decal?Four weeks prior to classes starting (or 24 hours after students register for classes), students can go to the FAU parking Web site to register for their decals. Every student pays for parking in his tuition and fees. Every student must have a decal.

How do I choose my instructors?You can access the SPOT evaluations from OWLS, where students have given feedback about their instructors. Also you can go to pickaprof.com and ratemyprofessor.com.

How do I get involved on campus?There are numerous ways to get involved on campus. FAU offers more than 200 clubs at FAU; visit the Office of Student Development and Activities Web site for a full list of clubs. You could join a fraternity or sorority, intramural sports for athletics, or a peer-mentoring program.

Where can I get lunch on campus?Centre Market Place, Coyote Jack’s, Breezeway Cafeteria (including Quiznos, Mama Leone’s, Bamboo, Wendy’s and Salsarita’s), Einstein Bagels, Outtakes