Welcome to Fairleigh Dickinson University. I'm University Provost Michael Avalrtoni. We're excited that you're interested in learning more about the personal, global, and transformational aspects of what makes an FDU degree different. Our students have opportunities to engage personally with our faculty across our campuses, engaging in opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom. Whether it's our Hospitality Immersion Program delivered fully on location at leading resorts, participating in a student-run cafe as part of a major in business, studying theater at the Royal Shakespeare Company as part of our Wroxton experience, or engaging in clinical experiences while studying for a career in healthcare. We believe it's the personal aspects of our approach to learning that best lead to the transformational experiences that prepare our students for the future.
At FDU, We're also focused on creating an environment that transforms learning from a local context to a global worldview. We have built-in opportunities for students to engage internationally through project-based teamwork, alongside a global community of scholars to study abroad at a host of sites, including our two international campuses in Roxton, England and Vancouver, British Columbia, and to participate in things like "COIL" which stands for Collaborative Online International Learning, where you'll work with peer learners around the world. Our focus is on preparing you for the future while opening your eyes to a world of possibilities.
At FDU, we pride ourselves on the foundational guiding principles of meeting students where they're at. This encompasses everything from understanding educational and career goals to offering programs and classes that best serve how and where students learn and doing all we can to offer an affordable path to a college degree. Not long ago, we lowered our tuition significantly, and we continue to offer generous financial aid. In fact, over 96% of first-year students received aid last year, and US News and World Report consistently designate FDU as a top-value school. We hope you'll take the opportunity to learn more about what 140,000 alumni know -- Fairleigh Dickinson University changes lives and provides a gateway to the future.
