To be admitted into the upper division program, FIU undergraduates and transfer students must complete 60 credits, satisfy all four subsections of the CLAST requirements, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. A waiver of the 2.5 GPA requirement may be granted to a very limited number of applicants upon faculty committee recommendation. Students must score at least a 63 on the School's diagnostic English test (GRAMMAR EXAM) to apply for this waiver.

(Click here for the Waiver)

Due to the school's accreditation lower division students are encouraged to enroll in liberal arts courses beyond their general or core curriculum requirements. A list of suggested courses can be obtained in the Office of Student Services.

In addition to verifying all requirements for admission, the school evaluates all pervious course work to ascertain that the admitted student has met the university's general education or core curriculum requirements as well as those of the school and/or sequence. Furthermore, we strongly recommend that students complete any deficiencies within the first two semesters upon entering upper division status.

Writing Proficiency

All students in are expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing. Students are required to enroll in Writing Strategies for Reaching a Mass Audience (MMC 3104) and receive a 'C' or higher within the first 2 semesters of the program. Admission to MMC 3104 requires the passing of a diagnostic English test. Those who do not pass will be referred to the school's own Writing Lab for tutoring and practice as preparation for retaking the test. MMC 3104 is a prerequisite for a majority of your upper division SJMC course requirements.

		Link to the Grammar Exam