Fairleigh Institute for Lifelong Learning at Florham 
(FILL-Florham)

Q: How much does FILL cost? 

A: $295/semester.

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Q: What do I get for my tuition?

A: Members can audit (no credit) one university course, and as many FILL classes (no credit) as you like. You will also have full access to campus, our facilities, and all events. We will also issue you a student ID card, an FDU student email address, and a parking sticker good for the academic year.

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Q: Are classes online or in-person?

A: Both. Almost all university courses meet in-person on the Florham Campus of FDU (in Madison, NJ), but the FILL courses are a mix of online only (via Zoom) and in-person. You will need a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or smartphone to enjoy online classes.

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Q: What's the difference between university and FILL courses? 

A: University courses are taught by FDU professors with undergraduate students. These courses follow a syllabus through a 15-week semester. FILL members don't have to do assignments, but are encouraged to participate in discussion and complete assigned readings. These classes generally meet twice a week (75 minutes each) or once a week for 2 1/2 hours.    

 

FILL courses are taught by professionals and members of the program and include fiction reading, poetry, opera, history, current events, statistics, and many more. These are  informal, discussion-based classes that foster community and sharing ideas and creativity. They vary in session length from single sessions to 14 weeks, and usually meet once per week for about 75 minutes. Most FILL classes meet between 10am and 4pm, Mondays through Fridays.

 

Q: Is there a per class rate?

A: No. We aren't set up to offer a la carte payment. We encourage members to take multiple classes to get the best experience from our program.

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Q: I'm interested! How do I get started? 

A: Please email our Lifelong Learning Office (lifelonglearning@fdu.edu) they will help you get added to our email list, get you an application, and help you create a student ID number. Check out the "Join" page for a step by step process.

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Q: How come I'm not getting emails from FILL? 

A: Your emails may be ending up in your "Junk" or "Spam" folders. You might want to check these and/or consider "whitelisting" bpeabody@fdu.edu and fill@fdu.edu. 

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Q: Can I pay online for FILL? 

A: Yes. There is a service fee for online payment with a credit card. You can get more information on payments by clicking here.