For over four decades, FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida's anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 56,000, we are among the top 10 largest universities in the nation and have collectively graduated more than 275,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.

For more information on financial assistance, visit FIU's Financial Aid website at https://onestop.fiu.edu/finances/. 

Scholarships help you graduate from FIU with your degree and with little to no debt. Scholarships are usually merit-based financial aid (awarded based on your grades and achievements) but some may have need-based requirements as well. Apply to as many scholarships as you can and apply early to increase your chance of being awarded. For more information contact the Office of Scholarships at 305-348-0349 or visit https://scholarships.fiu.edu/index.html 

FIU accepts transfer credits from nationally accredited institutions*, including those that participate in Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).

• 60 = Maximum number of lower-division credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree.
• 30 = Maximum number of upper-division credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree.

If you transfer with more than 60 lower-division credits or more than 30 upper-division credits, we still review all of your transfer courses and equate those that satisfy FIUs University Core Curriculum (UCC) and major requirements. However, the maximum number of credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree is 60 (lower-division) and 90 (60 lower-division + 30 upper-division).

*Nationally accredited institution: A post-secondary institution whose institutional accreditor is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education or the equivalent for institution’s outside the United States. Courses completed and/or degree earned must align with the institution’s accreditation dates.

Florida’s Transfer Guarantees.

• AA Degree: Exempt from the UCC, 60 credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree.
• General Education Met: Exempt from the UCC, up to 60 credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree.
• Credit-by-Exam: Awarding of credit based on state-approved equivalencies.
• Statewide Course Numbering System: Awarding of equivalent courses under the SCNS.

For more information on the State University System of Florida, Board of Governors policies for transfer students, visit: https://www.flbog.edu/universities/admissions-transfers/transfer-students/

Florida International University is a Top 50 public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. High research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 58,000 and 260,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

FIU has rolling admissions but applicants are encouraged to apply at https://admissions.fiu.edu/index.html with ample time to ensure that they are able to secure financial aid and to enroll in courses successfully.  Financial Aid takes 6-8 weeks to process.  Use Code 009635 on your FAFSA application.

Please visit https://fiuonline.fiu.edu to learn how to become a  student at FIU Online.

Florida Statute 1009.24(17)(b) allows the university to charge a Distance Learning Fee for online courses that generate fundable student credit hours. The fee is charged per credit, and is subject to change depending on the amount of credits taken.

With FIU Online you can earn an FIU degree that will change your future from anywhere in the world. Taught by the same award-winning instructors that teach on-campus, our fully online courses are convenient, flexible, and practical. Explore over 100 degrees, program tracks and certificates – anything is possible with FIU Online.

The department of Campus Life aspires to engage students in holistic learning by instilling diversity, leadership, and personal development through its programs and services. By educating and mentoring students, Campus Life seeks to provide our students an opportunity to make meaningful connections and become leaders in a global community. Campus Life is responsible for the advisement of the following councils; Black Student Union, Homecoming, Panther Power, Registered Student Organizations Council, and Student Programming Councils at MMC and BBC.

Prospective and current students can contact Campus Life by emailing camplife@fiu.edu or calling 305-348-2138.

FIU Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes in 18 different sports. Participation in FIU Athletics provides student-athletes with the opportunity to pursue a quality education in one of America's leading urban universities and develop a value system which encourages discipline, teamwork, self-confidence, leadership skills and sporting behavior in an equitable and diverse environment. Ultimately, the goal is to assure the experience that the students have in the FIU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is profound and meaningful and serves to form a lasting bond with Florida International University.