According to the Florida Board of Regents Rule 6C-6.001(2) “… If determined not to be in the best interest of the University to admit an applicant because of past misconduct the university may do so.” This authorizes universities to refuse admission to applicants due to past misconduct. The University further requires the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee to review all applications disclosing information regarding any prior criminal conviction or conduct problem at another institution and to make a decision as to whether the admission of this applicant will be in the best interest of the University. This statement describes the procedure and assigns responsibility for the review of these applications for admission. Applicants who fail to disclose any prior criminal conviction or conduct problem at another institution and such fact is subsequently discovered by the University are subject to denial of admission or disciplinary action.
The following section outlines the Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution involvement in
the Admissions Clearance Process:
When the applicant completes his/her FIU application and indicates either “yes” or
neglects to check off an answer to one of the following questions, the application is
placed on a “judicial hold” by the Office of Admissions.
Excerpt from the FIU application:
Failure to answer these three questions will delay processing of your application
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you are required to provide a written explanation of the event. In addition, you may be required to furnish FIU with copies of all official documentation explaining the final disposition of the proceedings.
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or do you currently have a disciplinary charges pending by any educational institution for any of the following two reasons?
- Academic misconduct (such as cheating)? (You do not need to disclose any academic dismissal, suspension, or probation that was due to poor grades.)
- Behavioral misconduct (such as fighting)?
- Have you ever been convicted of, or charged with, a criminal offense or are you currently the subject of any criminal proceeding?
1. You do not need to disclose information about minor traffic violations. However, you must disclose information if the traffic offense involved illegal drugs or alcohol or if any person was killed or hospitalized as a result of an accident in which you were charged for a traffic violation. You do not need to disclose information regarding any criminal offense record which has been expunged according to applicable law. You must disclose information if charges were dropped or not prosecuted because you were granted any type of pretrial diversion.
2. If completing an on-line application, the Office of Admissions
will generate an automatic letter explaining the documentation
that must be submitted to complete the application process.
3. An applicant does not have to wait to receive this letter in order for the
application process to continue. All applicants must submit the following
documentation in order for a review and recommendation
to be made:
- A personal statement with a written description detailing the
circumstances of the situation. Please include your
name, PantherSoft Identification number or
social security number, and a telephone number you
you can be reached on your statement
NOTE- Please indicate in the personal statement
what semester you are applying for and whether
as an undergraduate, graduate, non-degree seeking, or
readmissions applicant.
- Copies of all documentation (i.e. police reports, arrest reports,
court documents regarding the outcome and penalties,
letter from probation officer(s) or phone number of officer,
community service completion record, proof of completion of
educational programs, copies of discipline decision letters,
and/or any other documentation which might assist
the Committee) explaining the pertinent facts.
4. An applicant should provide as much information as possible.
This information will be reviewed by an Admissions
Clearance Committee, which is chaired by a member within the office
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. The Committee will
contact the applicant if additional information is required.
The Committee will make a recommendation to the Office
of Admissions regarding the application for admissions.
The recommendation will not be disclosed to the applicant.
5. The Admission Clearance process may take several weeks
to complete. The Committee meets on a weekly basis
and sends recommendations to the Office of
Admissions.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for the Office of Admissions to
process the recommendation and make a decision
regarding an offer for admission to FIU.
6. An application will not proceed any further until all the above mentioned
documentation is provided to the Admissions Clearance Committee.
Once a recommendation has been made to the Office of Admission,
the Office of Admission will be in communication with the student regarding
his or her application. All communication regarding an application
should be directed to the Office of Admissions at (305) 348-2363 or Graduate Admissions at (305)348-7442.
Please submit the personal statement and documentation to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution:
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Attn: Admission Clearance Committee
Florida International University
University Park Campus, GC 311
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
305-348-3939-Phone
305-348-6477- Fax
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Note: Faxing the materials will expedite the process.
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