Student Consumer Information

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Fairleigh Dickinson University provides information for education consumers — students and their families.

General Institutional Information

This page has been maintained by the General Counsel’s Office and Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. If you have any questions regarding the content, contact Rachel Amador or Viola Simpson.

Privacy of Student Records

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities

The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution urges faculty and students to familiarize themselves with “fair use” guidelines and reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. For further information, please refer to the US Copyright Office website.

Student Authentication for Distance Learning

Student Activities available at:

Academic Affairs

Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty

Handbooks and Bulletins

Credit Hours

  • Credit Hour Definition – The University’s calculation of credit hours for all credit-bearing courses and degree programs follow rules established by the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, which are consistent with the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of a credit hour. Section 9A:1–1.2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code provides that “Semester credit hour” means 50 minutes of face-to-face class activity each week for 15 weeks (or the equivalent attained by scheduling more minutes of face-to-face class activity per week for fewer weeks in the semester) in one semester complemented by at least 100 minutes each week of laboratory or outside assignments (or the equivalent thereof for semesters of different length).
    • Course or program review procedures and sample approval documentation, as they relate to credit hour
    • Process the institution utilizes to verify length of academic period and compliance with credit hour requirements through course scheduling
       
    • Undergraduate – Transfer students will have completed 24 or more college-credit hours at an accredited post-secondary institution.  Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted.  A high school transcript need not be submitted unless requested by the admissions office.  Applicants with less than 24 credits earned are considered students with advanced standing, and must submit their official high school transcript and SAT or ACT test scores in addition to college transcripts.  For Additional Information please see the University Bulletin.
    • Graduate – Graduate credits earned at another accredited institution may be accepted in transfer, in accordance with the curricular requirements of the degree program and the academic policies of the colleges. Generally, transfer credit will be considered for those courses completed within the last five years in which a grade of B or better has been earned. A maximum of nine credits may be accepted in transfer.  For Additional Information please see the University Bulletin.
    • Veterans – Veterans may be able to receive FDU credit for military educational experiences. FDU uses the American Council on Education (ACE) Credit Recommendations to help award credits for these experiences. Each academic program at FDU makes independent judgments about military educational transcripts and college transcripts. The number of credits awarded will vary depending upon your specific educational experiences and your choice of major.  For additional information review the Veteran Transcripts and Credits page or visit the Office of Veteran Affairs. 

Career Services

Student Body Diversity

Last updated: Fall 2024

The following factsheets contain data on Student Enrollment (unique headcount as well as full-time equivalency) by academic level, gender, race/ethnicity, residency, the most starting class’ retention & 6-yr graduation rates, and degrees awarded by degree level. Please send any inquiries to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.  

Cost of Attendance

New Jersey Voter Registration Information for College Students

Student Financial Aid

Federal Verification

Federal verification is the process that ensures the information submitted on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is accurate. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Department of Education, the financial aid office will email you to request documentation and compare this information to your FAFSA. Documentation may include a verification worksheet, tax information, Statement of Education Purpose Form, government-issued ID, etc. If discrepancies are found, our office will need to process a FAFSA correction. This may result in a change to your federal financial aid amount. You will receive an email if a correction is needed or if there is a change to your financial aid amounts.

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, please respond to the financial aid administrator in a timely manner. Students are encouraged to submit documentation through their student portal within two weeks of the request. Delays in documentation can result in ineligibility for federal aid. Please contact our office at finaid@fdu.edu for verification questions.

Teacher Preparation Reports

Health and Safety Information

Biennial Report: Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations 2023

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program

Vaccination and Immunization Policies

Campus Security and Fire Safety Policies and Statistics

Intercollegiate Athletic Program: Graduation Rates for Division I (Metropolitan Campus) Athletes

Equity in Athletics

Student Complaints

Fairleigh Dickinson University urges current and prospective students with concerns or complaints to attempt to resolve them with the appropriate University administrative or academic office. When the concern or complaint cannot be resolved internally, current and prospective students may seek redress through the University’s external accrediting and authorizing bodies.
  • Please be advised that Fairleigh Dickinson University participates in Federal student aid programs that are authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
    • 34 CFR § 600.9 requires states to have a “process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable State laws.”
    • 34 CFR § 668.43(b) requires that institutions “make available for review to any enrolled or prospective student upon request, a copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation and its State, Federal, or tribal approval or licensing. The institution must also provide its students or prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accreditor and with its State approval or licensing entity and any other relevant State official or agency that would appropriately handle a student’s complaint.”
  • To report information about conduct that may reasonably constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, individuals can contact FDU’s Title IX Coordinator by phone, email, or in person, or complete the online report form (“Report an Incident”) found on the Title IX page. 
  • For additional information on program specific procedures please visit the Student Complaint Procedure Page.
  • In addition to the University’s internal procedures, an individual has the right to file a complaint with federal and state agencies that investigate allegations of discrimination. The agency should be consulted concerning their deadlines for filing. The following are a list of external agencies that may consider such complaints.
For violations of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:
New York Office Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
Phone: (646) 428-3900
TTY: (800) 877-8339
Fax (646) 428-3843
 
For violations of the New Jersey Law against Discrimination:
New Jersey Division of Civil Rights
Northern Regional Office
31 Clinton Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Mailing Address: PO Box 46001, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-2700
TTY: (973) 648-4678
Fax: (973) 648-4405 

Student Outcomes and Statistics

Outcome Measures Retention & Graduation Rates Dashboard