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For children ages 2 to 5, the American Psychological Association recommends no more than one hour of daily screen time. About half of young children in the U.S. spend more than two hours a day on screens during the week, with even higher use on the weekends.

FAU Study: How Unsupervised Screen Time Harms Vulnerable Preschoolers

Strong evidence ties early language difficulties to later adjustment challenges. Can environmental factors make these problems worse? In a new study, FAU researchers, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, find that unsupervised or “solo” screen time worsens the behavioral and emotional challenges confronting young children with limited language skills.

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Using a national survey of 1,750 U.S. adults, a new study finds that dark web users are far more likely to have prior criminal convictions, lower self-control, and peers engaged in cyber deviance.

Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime

An FAU researcher and his colleagues examined who accesses the dark web using survey data from a national sample of 1,750 U.S. adults. They focused on factors known to influence criminal behavior, including prior criminal history, low self-control, associations with peers who engage in cyber deviance, and attitudes favorable to crime and online rule breaking.

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FAU Libraries was recently voted into the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), marking a significant milestone in FAU’s continued growth as a research institution.

FAU Libraries Join Prestigious Research Association

Florida Atlantic University Libraries was recently voted into the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), marking a significant milestone in FAU’s continued growth as a research institution. The decision was approved by a vote of ASERL member libraries during the consortium’s recent membership meeting.

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Celebrating Florida Atlantic University’s 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner for Soirée 65 in support of student-success initiatives. (Photo by Alex Dolce)

President’s Gala Raises $2.5M to Benefit Student-Success Initiatives

Celebrating Florida Atlantic University’s 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner for Soirée 65 in support of student-success initiatives. The President’s Gala raised more than $2.5 million for community and nonprofit internships that are currently unpaid, as well as for housing scholarships to help students navigate the high cost of living off campus.

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Florida Atlantic University has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning a gold designation among Tier 1 research institutions for 2026-27.

FAU Earns Military Friendly® Status for 2026-27

Florida Atlantic University has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning a gold designation among Tier 1 research institutions for 2026-27. FAU has also been designated as a Military Spouse Friendly® School, as part of the latest rankings.

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Florida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June. (Photo by Alex Dolce)

FAU to Offer 2026 Summer Camps

Florida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June. The following summer camp sessions will be offered

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FAU Libraries Hosts the Herbert Group Collection at MacArthur Campus

Florida Atlantic University Libraries at the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is now home to the Herbert Group Collection, honoring the generosity and lifelong vision of Herbert Group. This extraordinary collection, consisting of more than 3,500 Holocaust books and publications, preserves the memory of history while inspiring students, researchers and the community for generations to come.

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You can apply to Florida Atlantic starting on August 1 before your 12th grade year.

Florida Atlantic offers Early Action.

There is no live-on requirement for students attending the Boca Raton Campus. This does not apply to students attending the Wilkes Honors College. As we no longer have a live-on requirement, if you want to live on campus, you should apply early as housing does fill quickly.

Florida Atlantic offers more than 300 student organizations, with everything from intramural sports to music ensembles to fraternities and sororities! All student organizations are listed on OwlCentral. Each semester, students have the opportunity to meet and sign up for organizations during Owl Involved, a club fair held the first week of the semester.

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including:
• A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more
• In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required
The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80).

Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map if you visit campus when tours are not available.

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First-year students can choose from traditional residence halls with suite-style accommodations. All first-year housing includes meal plans and is located near academic buildings and campus resources. Housing assignments are made based on application date and preferences. Take a housing virtual tour.