Yes, the Florida Board of Governors Regulations state that an SAT, ACT or CLT score is required for First Time in College admission to the State University System. Please remember this is one factor we use to make an admission decision.
Yes, you can submit your application, fee or fee waiver, and transcript before you have an SAT, ACT or CLT score. We will wait until we have your score to make an admissions decision. Please remember, the standardized test score is one factor we use to make an admissions decision, we look at your grades, the courses you took in high school and how well you persisted in a college-readiness curriculum as factors. In addition we admit students graduating from a Florida high school in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, regardless of what they score on the SAT, ACT or CLT.
Yes, we are aware the NCAA is test optional, the Florida Board of Governors Regulations state that an SAT or ACT score is required for First Time in College admission to the State University System.
Yes, we are aware of the changes to schedules as well as to how students learn and resources during this time. We will be looking at all seven semesters and understand there may be some changes at the end of your junior year and your senior year due to the way school is being offered.
Due to the increased number of virtual learning environments we will assess course work on the same level as in class instruction. We do understand that we may see some changes between the fall semester of 2019 and the spring semester of 2020; the transition from face-to-face to remote was not smooth for everyone.
We have already accounted for those grades and you will be given credit for the completion and mastery of the subject with whatever passing grade is on your transcript.
We offer campus tours in-person and virtual information sessions. Please click here to schedule a visit to campus, https://admissions.fiu.edu/experience-fiu/index.html
Application fee waivers are provided to you from the College Board and ACT through the portal when you register for the standardized tests. In addition, if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, your HS counselor can provide you with a letter that will serve as an application fee waiver. We also accept NACAC and SCOIR waivers. Finally, if you don’t have any of these resources but have had a change in financial circumstances due to the pandemic, we will take a letter from your parent or guardian with a short statement regarding the change (job loss, medical bills, etc.). We in no way want the application fee to be a barrier.
FIU Admission staff can meet with prospective students and families on campus, over Zoom or the phone. Contact your assigned Admission Recruiter. We are also hosting virtual information sessions and special events, please visit go.fiu.edu/visit.
We will be deferring students who don't meet admissions requirements; however, you should retest and provide an updated transcript as soon as possible. You will receive a decision no later than March 31.
This pathway is for first-year students in the Supported Transition to Excellence Program (STEP), which offers you access to success workshops and specialized advising. Students begin classes in the Summer B term, taking two to three classes (up to 7 credits). In their first fall term, students attend part-time (up to 11 credits). Students who successfully manage their course load begin taking classes full-time in the spring. Financial aid is adjusted to ensure that part-time enrollment status will not affect your awards. Being admitted to this program does not exclude you from any premier scholarship opportunities, extra-curricular activities, or the Honors College. The STEP pathway best prepares you for success at FIU. With support services such as workshops and specialized advising offered to students admitted to this pathway, your FIU journey is tailored for you.
Yes, you need to report your dual enrollment institution on the application and submit official transcripts from the institution.
Yes, the Florida Board of Governors requires standardized testing in university admissions. All 12 members of the State University System in Florida require applicants to submit one of these scores. These do replace the need for an English language proficiency exam.
Students who will receive their high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree or 60 college credits at the same time should apply using the Common App. On your application, include the name of the institution and indicate that you will be earning an AA degree and select your intended major. If we are unable to offer you admission as a first-time in college student, you will be provided with the opportunity to have your application reconsidered through the FTIC AA Pathway.
You can contact an admissions counselor or request information about a specific degree program. Students can meet with Transfer & Transition Services as well as FIU Online Success Coaches at any time.
Students entering with fewer than 60 credit hours are required to enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the summer as required by the Florida Board of Education. These hours can be spread out over the course of earning your degree at FIU.
Visit International Admissions for how to apply as an undergraduate or graduate student.The Admissions Office is notified by Athletics about every prospective student athlete and we require all athletes to go through the First Year Applicant or Transfer Applicant process. If you are a prospective student athlete, we are aware of you and you should be working with the compliance office.
Once a student leaves high school and begins college courses they must apply as a Transfer Applicant. In addition, they need to have a 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing at the last institution.
Students attending other institutions can take classes at FIU by applying as a Guest Applicant.Students can apply as early as August of their senior year. But to be considered for a merit scholarship you must be admitted before the posted deadlines.
Check your admission status using the MyFIU student portal. Learn how to check admissions status.You may defer your enrollment up to 1 year. Request an enrollment deferral when you update your application and we will update you to the following year in the same term as you were admitted (early fall 2018 to early fall 2019; fall 2018 to fall 2019; etc.).
You will have to update your application to another term. Deadlines for merit scholarships and RaiseMe can be found under Scholarships.Yes, we will take different sections of either the SAT/ACT and count the best individual sections from each test while reviewing your requirements for scholarships. SAT scores are calculated using critical reading, math, and writing scores. ACT scores are calculated using the highest composite score, including the writing portion of the exam.
Not for merit scholarships. Students needed to have the test scores prior to the deadline. See Scholarships for other options.
No. Merit scholarships are only available for incoming first year or transfer students for the term in which they begin their degree at FIU. Even if you qualified for one when you first started at FIU, you will not qualify when you return.
There are a few reasons why a hold may have been placed on your account. For instructions on how to resolve your hold, please visit our Admissions Clearance page.
We understand that not all applicants admitted to Early Fall can begin taking classes in June in Miami. You are offered the opportunity to take online classes over the summer or you can defer your application to spring (January). If you are admitted to summer, regardless of course modality, orientation is in person over the summer, and it is mandatory.
While FIU is practicing Early Action, it’s non-binding and provides the flexibility to commit to FIU with a $200 enrollment deposit or deposit waiver by May 1. The deposit is non-refundable and is applied to your tuition.
We employ a comprehensive review process that evaluates academic and nonacademic criteria. The university recognizes that there is great variation among applicants' circumstances, home communities, and high schools, including schools' course offerings and grading practices, however, we also employ consistent standards and review the grades in context with the course work completed and standardized test scores. Therefore, retesting for a higher score or earning a higher grade in one semester will not change the results of our decision.
This is an individual process; we don’t look at you and your friend as the same. Admission to FIU is selective and based on several factors; no one factor determines someone’s value. We employ a comprehensive process to evaluate academic criteria including doing a deep dive into your course selection from 9 th grade through eleventh grade; progression in subjects such as math and writing; and probability of success based on what you have accomplished though your academic history.
We applaud students who take dual enrollment, however, the only “test optional” pathway is for those students who complete an AA degree from a Florida State College or University while in high school. Please refer to Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.005.
Financial aid is leveraged and repackaged to accommodate less than full-time enrollment (12 credits or fewer). You will receive an amount in accordance with your enrollment.
For students who want to take classes before their enrollment date, we recommended taking classes at a Florida state or community college. At FIU they will not receive academic advising or attend orientation – two factors that have a positive impact on student success. Students can take up to 11 credits at a local state college.
Yes. After you have submitted your Connect4Success application or accepted your admission to Connect4Success, your next step is to apply directly to the partner college where you will be receiving your AA degree. There is nothing specific that you will need to indicate on that application to say that you are in the program; you will apply as the same as any other student.
No, only students attending colleges within the Florida State College System can participate in Connect4Success.
A Specialized Admissions Program has selective admission to limit program enrollment. These programs may have a limited number of "seats" and/or more competitive admission requirements, such as a higher cumulative GPA than FIU's 2.0 general transfer GPA, an entrance exam, audition, portfolio, or even a separate application. Your Bridge Advisor will be aware of these specific requirements if you plan to enroll in a Specialized Admissions Program following the completion of your AA degree. Learn more about Specialized Admissions Programs .
Yes. It is important that students attend the orientation session from the college that they choose in order to know their next steps. This orientation will provide you and your family with information on financial aid, advising, registration, and student life at the partner college of your choice.
No. You need to be sure to update your FAFSA to include both FIU and your partner college. Any outside scholarships or aid that you are receiving will be applied to the partner college first as that is where you will initially be attending.
Yes. Please email jhgraham@fiu.edu for updates on your college selection.You will need to log in to your student portal, MyFIU, once you have completed 30+ credits. See step-by-step instructions on Prepare to Transfer.
Students in Connect4Success must complete an AA degree prior to transitioning to FIU. If you do not transition within 3 years, you can still attend FIU but you must submit a new application and your admission is no longer guaranteed.
Yes, however, you are not guaranteed admission to limited access programs, including but not limited to Architecture and Nursing.
No, FIU will not accept preparatory (developmental) courses.If you entered Connect4Success it is advised you complete the program. If you do not, you must meet all requirements for a lower-level transfer, are not guaranteed admission and do not have the benefits of completing the UCC before enrolling at FIU (this could lead you to excess credit hours).
This order specifically addresses undergraduate students only; graduate school applicants should reach out to the graduate program director of their intended program.
Each applicant will be reviewed holistically to ensure success at FIU; this order waives some requirements, but they may be restricted by major or program.
The form, an application, transcripts from post-secondary institutions they have attended since leaving high school, and a brief personal statement.
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Graduate Admissions
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Miami, FL 33265-9004
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