1.
How do I apply to Florida
International University ?
You may apply online by
clicking Apply
Online Now. For speedy processing,
please have a major credit card (Visa,
Master Card, American Express, or Discover)
available to pay the $30 application fee. Personal
Checks and Money Orders in US Dollars
are also accepted.
The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions recommends that you apply as early
as one year prior to the semester in which
you plan to attend FIU. Priority deadlines
are as follows:
Fall Term :
Preferred application periods
Admissions still open on space available basis
Spring Term :
September 1: Last day
for international students to submit applications
October 1: Last day for international students
to submit all documents
October 1: Last day for freshmen and transfer
students to submit applications
Summer Term :
February 1: Last day for
international students to submit applications
February 1: Last day for international students
to submit all documents
February 1: Last day for transfer
students to submit applications
3.
What do I need to provide in order to properly
complete my application?
You need to provide the
following information:
Official transcripts from all schools
attended.
Official SAT or ACT test scores if you
are a high school student or are transferring
from another college or university with
fewer than 60 semester hours of college
credit. For more information on Admissions
Requirements, click
here. TOEFL scores may also be required.
For more information on International requirements,
click
here.
Yes. All freshmen
are required to submit either SAT or ACT scores.
Official scores must be reported to
the university either electronically or through
the mail. FIU encourages students to
take both the SAT and ACT to determine which
exam best suits the student. For more information
on Admissions Requirements, click
here.
6.
How do I obtain Florida residency for tuition
purposes?
To be considered a Florida
resident for tuition purposes, a student must
reside in Florida for at least 12 months prior
to the beginning of classes. If you are a
dependent student, your parents must qualify
as a Florida resident. Verification including
driver's license, vehicle registration and
voter registration will be required. For more
information on residency click
here.
Tours are available at both
University Park and Biscayne Bay campuses.
The tour lasts approximately one hour and
includes an information session with an Admissions
counselor. For more information click
here.
Students can choose from
more than 200 baccalaureate,
master's and doctoral programs in more than
280 majors. For more information on degree
programs, click
here.
To receive financial assistance
you must be fully admitted to an FIU degree
program or be enrolled in a qualified certificate
program. For need-based aid, complete and
submit the Free Application for Federal Aid
(FAFSA). We encourage students to apply online
using FAFSA on the Web at the Federal
Department of Education Website. For complete
information on applying for aid at FIU, click
here.
10.
How may I become a transient student at FIU
if I am currently attending another State
of Florida university?
If you are currently attending
one of the eleven State of Florida universities,
you need to obtain a "SUS Transient Form"
from your home university. Have the form approved
by your Academic Advisor and the University
Registrar at your current institution. Mail
the completed form to:
Florida International
University
Office of the Registrar
University Park - PC 130
Miami , Florida 33199
(305) 348- 2320
Fax: (305) 348- 1089
Once the form has been processed,
you will be sent a packet containing registration
information. For more information, click
here.
11.
What special documents are required for an
international college transcript?
A document-by-document
evaluation of work completed is required.
In addition, an overall high school grade
point average (GPA) must be included in the
evaluation. All undergraduate Freshmen & Transfer
students with international educational credentials
must provide a transcript evaluation from
any member of NACES (National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services)
or the recommended agencies below. Official
evaluations must be forwarded directly to
FIU from the evaluation service.
Florida International
University
P.O. Box 659003
Miami , FL 33265-9003
For more information on
International requirements, click
here.
For more information on
studying in the United States as an International
or Foreign student, please
click here.
12.
How can I check the progress or current status
of my application?
Applicants to Florida International
University may check their admission status
online anytime (except for applications received
on Saturday & Sundays, where a minimum
of 24 hours is needed to update the status).
You will be asked for a login and an FIU Panther
ID. If you have not previously logged into
the system, there are instructions on the
web page for obtaining a login. Click
here to check your status.
13.
What scholarships are available through the
university? How can I be considered for an
award?
All admitted students are
automatically considered for University scholarships.
The scholarship priority deadline is Feb 15
th of each year. Students admitted after this
date will still receive scholarship consideration,
but funds may be limited. Since scholarships
are awarded on a competitive basis, students
with strong academic records who meet academic
performance criteria (which include high school
course selection, grade point average and
ACT or SAT scores) are urged to submit admissions
applications early. Awards are also available
through academic departments - new and transfer
students should contact the department of
their intended degree program for more information
on available awards. Application for departmental
awards is separate from the application to
the university; students are not automatically
considered for departmental scholarships.
For more scholarship information click
here, or check with the appropriate departments,
or visit FIU's Financial Aid Website: http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/finaid.
14.
Is there a summer attendance requirement at
FIU?
A student entering the State
University System with fewer than 60 semester
hours of credit is required to enroll in a
minimum of nine credit hours in the summer
at a Florida state university. These hours
can be spread out over the course of a student's
degree program.
15.
How do I get credit for AP and college courses?
Students who have participated
in the AP program in high school and receive
a score of three or higher may receive credit
in the appropriate subject area. Scores must
be submitted prior to enrollment for consideration.
Students should consult their high school
guidance counselor or contact the Educational
Testing Service (ETS) for additional information.
