FIU ACCEPTED
YOU’RE IN
LET’S GET
STARTED
GUIDE TO
STEP AT
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real triumphs
WELCOME TO
FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
YOUR JOURNEY
STARTS NOW!
The Supported Transition to Excellence Program (STEP) will
help facilitate your journey by incorporating student success
strategies into your college curriculum and university experience.
During your first year of enrollment, each term, you will be limited
to a maximum number of credit hours and will be required to
participate in at least one student success strategy per term. Be
it the First Year Experience course, major and career exploration,
or a workshop on collegiate note-taking or financial literacy, you
are supported throughout.
The following pages will provide you with all the information
toward securing your spot in the STEP program.
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U.S. News & World Report.
TOP 
Positive Impact,
Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings.
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ACCEPT ADMISSION TO SUPPORTED
TRANSITION TO EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (STEP)
NEXT STEPS
SUBMIT YOUR TUITION DEPOSIT admissions.fiu.edu
In order to reserve your space, you will need to submit a $200 (non-refundable) tuition deposit. This deposit will
be applied to your tuition for your first semester of classes. Your deposit MUST be submitted prior to starting your
orientation. Please visit admissions.fiu.edu/admitted for deposit deadlines and for information on how to request
a deposit waiver.
SIGN UP FOR NEW STEP STUDENT ORIENTATION
All students are required to complete a two-part orientation process. Virtual Orientation is first, and can be
accessed through your my.fiu.edu account under “Orientation”. This online, self-paced tool highlights university
policies, resources and departments, and is available to you throughout your time at FIU. After completion of the
Virtual Orientation, you’ll follow the steps below:
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS admitted for Early Fall and Fall are required to attend a two-day orientation program
(spring first-years will have a one-day program). During orientation, you’ll be able to meet with advisors, register
for classes, get your FIU OneCard (student ID), tour the campus and learn about the FIU community and resources.
During this time, a concurrent orientation session will also be available for families. Visit go.fiu.edu/FYOrientation
for instructions on how to sign up and all the details you need to be prepared for your session.
TRANSFER STUDENTS sign up for a half-day on-campus or online orientation to take care of your business,
meet with Academic Advisors and register for courses. Further details can be found by visiting go.fiu.edu/
TransferOrientation.
FULLY ONLINE STUDENTS After completing your virtual orientation, set up an appointment with your Academic
Advisor through your Panther Success Network in my.fiu.edu to create your academic plan. If you have questions,
please email your Enrollment Coach at onlineprograms@fiu.edu or call 305-348-3125; press 2 and then 3.
PANTHER CAMP All new FIU students have the unique opportunity to attend Panther Camp — an off-campus or
online extended orientation program — that will allow you to develop relationships with fellow students, faculty
and staff; learn more about FIU traditions, resources and involvement opportunities; and much more. Go to
go.fiu.edu/PantherCamp.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID fafsa.gov | onestop.fiu.edu
Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. FIU’s federal school code for the FAFSA is 009635. Create your Financial
Student Aid (FSA) ID at https://studentaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. Reuse your FSA ID every year.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 1: You can now complete your FAFSA beginning October 1. Early completion and timely response to our
requests for information will enable us to provide your estimated financial aid offer by January, if not sooner.
Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis. Note: if you are starting classes in the summer you must submit two
FAFSA applications, one for summer (which is considered the prior academic year) and another for the upcoming
academic year. Early award priority date for applicants is December 1.
Locate and fill out additional required forms at onestop.fiu.edu.
NOTE: FIU Scholarships are available for qualified U.S. citizens, permanent residents and some international
students based on visa type.
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES (available for Florida high school students only) Bright Futures Scholars must list FIU
as your first school of choice to ensure FIU receives your Bright Futures Scholarship funds. FIU’s school code for
the scholarship is 131. Bright Futures is also available for the summer term. www.fsaid.ed.gov
Financial Aid & Scholarships will be prorated based on number of credit hours taken per semester.
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Y OU’RE IN!
FIU’s OneStop provides quality, professional service in support of your academic and financial aid objectives.
OneStop generalists are skilled in admissions, registration, and financial aid and focus on assisting you with
processes that cannot be completed independently. We promote independence in completing admissions,
registration, and financial aid to-do list items online through your student portal (my.fiu.edu). Students can
visit OneStop located in the Student Academic & Success Center (SASC), located next to the Ernest R. Graham
Center and Gold Parking Garage. We encourage students to visit go.fiu.edu/onestop for hours of operation or to
live chat with a member of the team.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR ENROLLMENT?
FINALIZE YOUR ADMISSIONS FILE
Your acceptance to FIU is based on the academic information that was available when the Admissions Office
reviewed your application. You may have been admitted with courses in progress. Therefore, it is important that
you submit official final transcripts showing your final grades and proof of graduation.
Your official final transcripts should be submitted as soon as they are available but no later than the end of your
first semester at FIU. Failure to submit by the deadline will result in an enrollment hold.
• If you took dual enrollment courses, have the college or university send official transcripts to the Office of
Admissions. Please contact College Board and ACT to submit your official test results.
• Bring hard copies of dual enrollment transcripts or AP exam scores (if applicable) with you to orientation or your
advising appointment for appropriate advising.
SUBMIT YOUR IMMUNIZATIONS RECORD studenthealth.fiu.edu
As a prerequisite to registration, FIU requires all students comply with the following immunization policy
regulations from the Florida Board of Governors regarding immunity of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and
Meningitis.
Download all immunization forms at go.fiu.edu/immune. All forms must be signed and stamped by a physician
(M.D. or D.O.), a nurse practitioner or a registered nurse and can be mailed, faxed or physically submitted to
Student Health Services prior to your scheduled orientation date.
To check the status of your immunization compliance or sign electronic waivers (Hepatitis B & Meningitis only)
visit “Holds” at my.fiu.edu.
SIGN UP FOR HOUSING housing.fiu.edu
Whether you take your classes at MMC or BBC, living on campus is a great way to begin your life at FIU! To apply
for housing at MMC or BBC, go to my.fiu.edu > Student Tools > Student Housing > select your campus between
MMC and BBC. Apply by May 1
st
to be guaranteed housing and participate in roommate selection.
For additional information about MMC housing send an email to housing@fiu.edu or call us at 305-348-4190.
For additional information regarding BBC housing visit Bayviewfiu.com, email at info@baviewfiu.com or call them
at 305-998-3777.
ACADEMIC ADVISING advising.fiu.edu
The university has a common platform for advising, the Panther Success Network (PSN) and the Navigate App, its
mobile counterpart. On PSN/Navigate students can: Receive alerts about holds and find out how to resolve them,
get reminders and alerts about important deadlines, sync class schedule with phone calendar, locate and reach out
to advisors and professors, schedule advising appointments, and make to-do lists and set reminders.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
If you are a first-time FIU student, you will register for classes during your orientation session. Once you pay your
deposit at my.fiu.edu, you will receive dates and details about orientation via your FIU email.
HOW TO PAY FOR CLASSES
Prior to the payment deadline (visit onestop.fiu.edu for deadline dates), you will need to accept your Financial Aid
award at my.fiu.edu. Follow the “Financial Aid – accept/decline awards” link to ensure that your award is posted as
“pending financial aid” for a tuition deferment.
If your pending financial aid award (excluding Federal Work Study) does not cover all your tuition and fees, you are
responsible for paying the difference. Most financial aid is based on full-time enrollment (12 credits per semester).
Check the Academic Calendar at onestop.fiu.edu for payment deadline information. If your pending aid is greater than
your tuition and fees, your payment will be deferred until the disbursement of your financial aid award. The Financial
Aid Office begins the disbursement of grants and scholarship aid after the add/drop period for each semester.
Tuition may be paid online with a credit card or electronic check/electronic transfer of funds through the “Make a
Payment” link found under the “Finances” section of your my.fiu.edu. You can also pay by cash or check at the Student
Financials Office in the Student Academic Success Center (SASC), room 101 (MMC) or AC1 140 (BBC). Self-service
payment kiosks are available in PC 120, SASC 101, and EVE 124.
Or mail your payment to:
FIU Student Financials Office
Student Academic Success Center
1401 S.W. 108
th
Avenue, Room 101
Miami, FL 33199
OneStop Enrollment Services
provides assistance with financial
aid and any other enrollment-related
questions, including registration,
adding and dropping classes.
Visit onestop.fiu.edu or call
305-348-7000.
OneStop offices are located at:
Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC)
Student Academic Success Center
1401 S.W. 108
th
Avenue, 1
st
floor
Miami, FL 33199
Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)
3000 N.E. 151 Street
North Miami, FL 33181
Academic Building I, ACI 100
FIU@I-75
1930 S.W. 145 Avenue, Room 302
Miramar, FL 33027
954-438-8604
50
130
1
states.
countries.
Panther family.
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ON-CAMPUS SERVICES
ACADEMIC ADVISING
advising.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-2892 | BBC: 305-919-5754
Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor within their major.
The Advisors provides personal academic advising for incoming
freshmen students all the way through graduation. They also
provide guidance on courses that promote and support academic,
intellectual, personal, and social growth to help students with
their transition to the university. Students can find their assigned
Academic Advisor through the Panther Success Network
under my.fiu.edu.
ATHLETICS
fiusports.com | MMC: 305-348-8392
FIU Athletics has grown tremendously since its inception almost
40 years ago. FIU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) and Conference USA for 18 men’s and women’s
athletic programs. As an FIU student, you are admitted to all
regular season home events free of charge with your FIU OneCard.
CAREER AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
career.fiu.edu
MMC: 305-348-2423 | BBC: 305-919-5770 | EC: 305-348-1281
Career and Talent Development is dedicated to helping you
make your career dreams a reality. Through workshops, career
assessments and partnerships with employers in South Florida
and around the globe, the Career and Talent Development team is
committed to helping you get an early start on your career path at
three on-campus locations.
CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
cse.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-3840
A successful first year is critical for academic and developmental
achievement in college. The Center for Student Engagement
supports the transition and retention of new students by
developing programs, events, and opportunities that facilitate your
campus engagement and foster academic success.
DINING
pantherdining.com | MMC: 305-348-0088 | BBC: 305-919-5558
Panther Dining offers a variety of foods and a great selection of
meal plans to make dining convenient, tasty and fun. Meal plans
save up to 40% + 0% sales tax, whether you live on campus or off
campus. You can dine at 8th Street Campus Kitchen and 29 other
restaurants and retail locations at MMC and BBC. You can buy your
meal plan through financial aid at my.fiu.edu or with cash, credit/
debit or six easy payments at the Panther Dining Office in GC
1215 (MMC) or at pantherdining.com.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE COURSE
go.fiu.edu/fye | MMC: 305-348-6623
The transition to a university environment is a unique one for
first-time university students. FIU’s First Year Experience course
is designed to facilitate this transition. The course provides
a forum for integrating the FIU experience and for discussing
issues promoting intellectual, personal, academic, social growth
and success as a member of the University community. It also
introduces students to University policies, procedures, and
services; addresses academic and career choices; and enhances
study and time-management skills. All students entering the
University with fewer than 30 semester hours are required to take
this one-credit course, SLS 1501 First-Year Experience.
FIU ONLINE
online.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-3125
FIU’s fully online students benefit from a wealth of support
services, including enrollment coordinators, success coaches, and
academic advisors, all working together to keep you on track from
your first day of class to graduation day. At FIU Online, you’re part
of a vibrant community of students and faculty from around the
world. Earning your degree is a shared experience, and we’re with
you every step of the way.
HOUSING
housing.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-4190
Studies show that students who live on campus are more involved
in academic and co-curricular activities, more satisfied with their
overall university experience, and tend to succeed academically at
a higher rate than students who live off campus. At FIU, living on-
campus means you can sleep in and walk to class, and you have
the opportunity to meet a ton of new people and make long-lasting
memories! Apply today at my.fiu.edu > Student Tools > Student
Housing > select your campus between MMC and BBC.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
parking.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-3615 | BBC: 305-919-5558
All vehicles parked on campus at a non-metered space are
required to have a valid virtual permit, which is linked to your
vehicle license plate. Please remember, head in parking only. We
offer transportation on and between campuses. To obtain your
permit, view shuttle schedules or obtain additional information,
visit our website or call our Customer Care Center.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
studenthealth.fiu.edu | MMC: 305-348-2401 | BBC: 305-919-5620
The mission of FIU’s Student Health Services is to provide
affordable and accessible student-focused medical care and
promote healthy lifestyles through education, mentorship and
research activities. Ambulatory health care centers are located
at both the BBC and MMC to serve your health care needs in a
convenient and student-friendly environment.
VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
go.fiu.edu/veterans | MMC: 305-348-2838
FIU’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs is here to assist
Veterans, Active Duty Members, Guard/Reserves, Dependents and
Spouses of the U.S. Armed Forces with educational benefits from
the VA and DoD. We can also provide in state tuition waivers for
those who qualify under Florida law. Visit or contact our office for
further information or assistance.
WELLNESS AND RECREATION CENTERS
go.fiu.edu/recreation | MMC: 305-348-2575 | BBC: 305-919-5678
Panthers can work out their stress, challenge themselves and get
into shape with recreation centers on both campuses. Each facility
features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness
classes, and individualized personal training. Each campus hosts
intramural sports like dodgeball and soccer, offers Sport Clubs like
Quidditch and Rugby, and BBC features watersports on the bay.
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Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
Under the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Florida International University will,
upon request, make available to students the completion or graduation rates of certificate or full-
time degree-seeking students for a one-year period. Also, available upon request, are university
policies regarding procedures for reporting criminal actions or other emergencies; access to campus
facilities; campus law enforcement; crime prevention programs; statistics concerning arrests and
the occurrence on campus of certain criminal offenses; criminal activity of off-campus student
organizations, and the use, possession, and sale of illegal drugs or alcohol. This information can be
obtained from the Department of Public Safety or the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
FIU promotes a culturally diverse and inclusive working and learning environment where current and
prospective faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and valued for their individuality.
FIU is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex/gender,
including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, relationship (dating and domestic)
violence, and stalking. FIU provides resources and reporting options to students, faculty, and staff
to address concerns related to sexual harassment and sexual violence prohibited by Title IX and
university policy.
Office of Admissions
T: 305-348-7000 | F: 305-348-3648
11200 SW 8 Street, PC 140 Building | Miami, FL 33199
admissions.fiu.edu
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MAINTAIN 6 FEET PHYSICAL DISTANCING.
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PANTHERS PROTECTING PANTHERS
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