Requirements for FDE Admission

• Students must be at least 17 years old by the start date of the program in order to participate in the FDE
• Offer of admission to the New York or Florence campus
• Successful interview with a Marist staff member
• Study abroad friendly major

Students must demonstrate academic excellence in their high school transcripts, maturity, and leadership skills. In general, most majors work well with the FDE and promote new educational opportunities, but fashion design and fashion merchandising students are recommended to complete their first year in New York or Florence.

Program Requirements

• Valid Passport
• Irish Student Visa (Applicants are advised to check the student visa requirements relevant to their nationality)

In order to study in Dublin, Ireland, students will need a valid passport and a student Visa on arrival. If you have not applied for a passport please do so. The Marist Abroad Program staff will assist you in acquiring a student Visa.

Students participating in programs such as the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), the application based Learning Support Program, or Division I Athletics are not eligible to participate in FDE but may be eligible to study abroad at another time.

If accepted to the FDE, you must complete the Enrollment Form and mail it to the Office of Undergraduate Admission to secure your spot.