FIU Student Affairs Orientation Guide 2020-2021 by FIU

2020-2021

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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Welcome! Welcome to the FIU Panther Family! We are excited about your

decision to join FIU and encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities you will be presented with over the next few years. You will not be disappointed! As Miami’s first and only public research

university, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, FIU is

worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. 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.

While you are at Orientation, you will receive valuable information

about how to make the most of your time at FIU. Keep in mind that

your education occurs both inside and outside the classroom. FIU and South Florida are truly a living laboratory. We know that studies have shown that students who get involved in campus activities are much

more satisfied with their college experience and that satisfaction leads to improved outcomes such as your timely graduation and higher salaries when you leave here.

To the parents and families of our new students, I welcome you as well and remind you of what an important role you play in the

educational process. Your support contributes immensely to the

success your student is sure to find at FIU. If we can assist in any way,

please do not hesitate to ask. FIU is committed to keeping the parents and families of our students informed and involved.

Once again, we welcome you to FIU and hope you will use this

resource guide to learn more about all the university has to offer. WELCOME PANTHERS! Sincerely,

Keep in mind that your education occurs both inside and outside the classroom. Studies have shown that students who get involved in campus activities are much more satisfied with their college experience.”

Elizabeth M. Bejar, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Orientation Resources 7 | Orientation and Family Programs Staff & Student Assistants 8 | Peer Advisors

57 | Center for Student Engagement 58 | Center for Testing and Career Certification 59 | Counseling & Psychological Services and the Victim Empowerment Program

11 | Panther Camp Facilitators

60 | Department of Military Science & Leadership

14 | Stay Connected - Social Media/App Guide

61 | Disability Resource Center

15 | Reporting and Resources

62 | Division of Human Resources: Talent Acquisition

16 | 2020-2021 Academic Dates

and Management Office

17 | Student Financials

63 | Division of Information Technology

18 | Transfer & Transition Services

64 | FIU Libraries

20 | University Core Curriculum

65 | FIU Police

Parent and Family Resources

75 | Student Food Pantry

31 | President’s Welcome

76 | The Wolfsonian, Jewish Museum, Frost Art Museum

32 | Welcome to the FIU Panther Family

77 | Title IX

33 | What to Expect as New Students Transition

78 | Wellness and Recreation Center

34 | It’s Never Too Early: Resources for Student Success

79 | Wells Fargo Bank

35 | Let’s Talk About Panther Camp 36 | How to Help with College Student Success

Student Involvement

37 | Academic Follow-up

81 | Campus Life

38 | Frequently Asked Questions

82 | Center for Leadership & Services

39 | Next Steps

83 | Center for Student Engagement

University Resources

94 | Notes

54 | Bayview Housing @ BBC

96 | BBC Map

55 | Biscayne Bay Campus

97 | MMC Map

56 | Career and Talent Development

99 | Emergency Procedures

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ORIENTATION RESOURCES

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Korrin Stanek Director

Alina Quintana Assistant Director

Carol Galladian Associate Director

Ashlee Jackson Graduate Assistant

STAFF

David Felix Office Coordinator

Vanessa Franco Assistant Director

Lexi Ellis Graduate Assistant

Tony Krivitsky Summer Intern

Albert Perera Assistant Director

STUDENT ASSISTANTS

Sofia Aviles Student Assistant

Sebastian Blanco Student Assistant

Zoe Davy Student Assistant

Tiffany Parra Student Assistant

Amin Saleh Student Assistant

Monica Valeriano Student Assistant

Melyssa Douillard Student Assistant

Pawin Wittayanukorn Student Assistant

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Orientation and Family Programs

Peer

ADVISORS

PEER ADVISOR COORDINATOR Crystal Escobar Psychology

Annie Alpert Biological Sciences

Fadjeannah Annilus Nursing

Romie Augustin Psychology

Rod Chinchon International Business

Natalia Cordero Public Relations & Applied Communications

Noemy Diaz-Burgos English Literature

Shirley Dolce Psychology & Interdisciplinary Studies

Gigi Duroseau Early Childhood Education

Elisabetta Fitts Enviornmental Engineering

G Hernandez Business Analytics

Ania Kerr Health Services Administration

Kedrique Knowles International Relations

Jada Khelawan International Business

Marz Lau Civil Engineering

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ADVISORS

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Peer

Richard Morales International Business

Chris Namphy Public Relations & Applied Communications

Kat Obrer Anthropology & History

Lari Perez Marketing

Jai Pierre Psychology

Amanda Puga Psychology

Ariana Rivera Public Relations & Applied Communications

Oscar Roa Mechanical Engineering

Aishah Saintlot International Relations

Adriana Sandino Criminal justice

Veronica Valdes Exploratory Humanities & Arts

Samantha Wagner Hospitality Management

Isis Walcott Psychology

Jessica Williams Communication Arts

Olivia Williamson Biological Sciences

Nik Wolek Economics

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FACILITATORS

ORIENTATION RESOURCES

Panther Camp

PANTHER CAMP EXECUTIVE BOARD

Amin Saleh Executive Director Communication Arts

Alicia Ordacowski Director of Programming Hospitality Management

Brandon McCormack Director of Recruitment Economics

Emily Fornaris Director of Recruitment Psychology

Johanna Ramb Director of Marketing Physical Education

Laura Sardinas Director of Sponsorship Psychology

Jose Abinazar Civil Engineering

Yanike Alberto International Business

Chris Alfaro Business Management

Da’Nica Benaine Psychology

Adrian Bermudez Information Technology

Sadé Blake Biological Sciences

Bri Jimenez Director of Operations Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication

Xander Baldomero Biological Sciences

Guerline Camille Social Work

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Panther Camp

FACILITATORS

Ale Cano Biological Sciences

Nahomy Cuarezma Biological Sciences

Bree Daves Recreation Sport Management

Gaby Dean Biological Sciences

Laura Diaz Biological Sciences

Vanessa Dominguez-Acosta Marine Biology

Luis Gutierrez English

Laura Hernandez International Business

Alexandra Ibarria Psychology

Elisa Killen Hospitality Management

Nick Llana Exp-Sciences Nursing

Lucy Logan Digital Communication and Media

Stephany Mena Dominguez Criminal Justice and Psychology

David Mendez Gomez International Business and Marketing

Rafael Moreno Finance

Mariam Nassirnia Psychology

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FACILITATORS

ORIENTATION RESOURCES

Panther Camp

Julian Nouel Theatre

Abby Orduz Exp- Humanities and Arts

Sachi Peiris Psychology

Manda Ramirez Psychology

Sergio Reyes Business Administration

Ryan Rodriguez International Relations

Gregory Russell II Exp- Physical Science/ Engineering

Sachy Sotelo. Exp-Humanities & Arts

Caro Valdes Biological Sciences

Alex Van Chemistry

Lucas Zamora International Business and Marketing

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, CHILD ABUSE AND MANDATORY REPORTING STATEMENT The University is committed to combating child abuse or neglect and sexual misconduct. As a result, you should know that University faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct, including harassment and sexual violence, to the University’s Title IX office so that the victim may be provided appropriate resources and support options. Also, in the State of Florida, any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that someone under the age of 18 is being abused (which includes sexual abuse), abandoned or neglected, must immediately report this information to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) in order that no harm comes to them. What this means is that all faculty, staff, and student leaders, including Peer Advisors and Panther Camp Facilitators, are required to report any of these types of incidents that are directly shared with us, or of which we are somehow made aware. There are University employees who do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality. The Victim Empowerment Program provides free and confidential support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced actual or threatened violence in the form of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, among others. Victim Advocate Counselors are located in the Counseling Center and available during walk-in hours or by appointment. They are also available for crisis response 24/7 by calling 305-348-2277(CAPS). At FIU, “Panthers Care.” We encourage you to demonstrate this concept through your behaviors, your words, and how you show respect for our university and the education you are pursuing. Utilize the resources below when in need: Center for Academic Success MMC – GL 120, BBC – WUC AC1-160 cfas.fiu.edu

Multicultural Programs and Services MMC – GC 216, BBC – WUC 253 mpas.fiu.edu

Center for Excellence in Writing MMC – GL 125, BBC – HL Second Floor, Engineering Center – EC 2792 writingcenter.fiu.edu

Student Health Services/Healthy Living Program MMC – Student Health Center, BBC – Health Center Complex & WUC 307 studenthealth.fiu.edu

Counseling and Psychological Services MMC – SHC 270, BBC – WUC 320 caps.fiu.edu

University Police Department MMC – PG-5, BBC – SO II Emergency: 305-348-5911 (MMC) & 305-919-591 police.fiu.edu

Dean of Students/Panthers Care MMC – GC 219, BBC – WUC 325 pantherscare.fiu.edu Fraternity and Sorority Life MMC – GC 2240 greeks.fiu.edu It’s On Us MMC – GC 219, BBC – WUC 325 itsonus.fiu.edu LGBTQA Initiatives MMC – 216, BBC – WUC 253 lgbt.fiu.edu

Victim Empowerment Program MMC – SHC 270, BBC – By appointment After Hours Service Line: 305-348-2277 vep.fiu.edu Wellness and Recreation Center MMC – RC 101, BBC – WUC 160 recreation.fiu.edu Women’s Center MMC – GC 212, BBC – WUC 353 women.fiu.edu

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Reporting and Resources

2020-2021 Academic Dates SUMMER 2020 May 11 May 25 June 19 June 22 June 25 July 3 July 31 August 6 Fall 2020 August 24 September 7 October 10 October 15 October 19 November 11 November 26â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28 December 12 December 17 SPRING 2021 January 11 January 18 February 27 March 4 March 1-6 March 8 May 1 May 6

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Summer A/C Classes Begin Memorial Day (University Closed) End of Summer A Term Summer B Classes Begin Summer A Grades Available Independence Day Holiday (University Closed) End of Summer B/C Term Summer B/C Grades Available

Fall A/C Classes Begin Labor Day (University Closed) End of Fall A Term Fall A Grades Available Fall B Classes Begin Veterans Day (University Closed) Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) End of Fall B/C Term Fall B/C Grades Available

Spring A/C Classes Begin Martin Luther King Day (University Closed) End of Spring A Term Spring A Grades Available Spring Break (No Classes) Spring B Classes Begin End of Spring B/C Term Spring B/C Grades Available

Understanding Student Tuition & Fees TUITION

MANDATORY FEES

Tuition is the cost per credit hour to attend the university. This rate is based on your student’s status as a Resident or Non-Resident of Florida.

All students at FIU are required to pay student fees, which are in addition to the tuition cost of taking classes. These fees help supplement additional services, programming, resources, and staffing for different areas of the university.

Tuition Breakdown finance.fiu.edu/controller/UG_Calculator.htm • Tuition • Florida Resident - $105.07 • Non-Florida Resident - $498.69 • Tuition Differential • Resident/Non-Resident - $52.29 • Financial Aid • Florida Resident - $5.25 • Non-Florida Resident - $24.93 • Capital Improvement • Resident/Non-Resident – $6.76 • Activity & Service • Resident/Non-Resident - $14.85 • Athletic • Resident/Non-Resident - $16.10 • Technology • Resident/Non-Resident - $5.25 Total Tuition Per Credit Hour • Florida Resident - $205.57 • Non-Florida Resident - $618.87

Student Health Fee studenthealth.fiu.edu • Paid every semester - $93.69 • In addition to the per credit hour tuition cost • Provides quality, affordable health services at on-campus locations • Does not include insurance • Partially funds programs and services from Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Victim Empowerment Program, and the Disability Resource Center Parking and Transportation Access Fee parking.fiu.edu • Paid Fall/Spring semester - $90.70 • Paid Summer semester - $84.58 • In addition to the per credit hour tuition cost • Includes one student virtual parking permit • Maintains parking and pedestrian facilities Athletic Fee fiusports.com • Paid every semester - $10.00 • In addition to the per credit hour tuition cost • Provides access to the Wellness & Recreation Center • Provides access for students to all FIU Athletics Events Photo ID Service Fee shop.fiu.edu/onecard • Paid annually - $10.00 • In addition to the per credit hour tuition cost • Covers the cost of maintaining services of One Card Office • Does not cover cost of additional IDs, only first ID is covered

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FIU UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM

The UCC is required of freshmen admitted to FIU beginning Summer B 2015 and transfer students beginning Fall 2015. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 course required) Students with fewer than 30 transfer credits only High-school-earned college credit does not exempt FTIC students from this requirement. ___SLS 1501 First Year Experience (1 cr)

SOCIAL SCIENCE (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two) Social Science – Group One (State Required): One course must be from the following list. ___AMH 2020 American History Since 1877 (3 cr) – GRW/GL/CL ___ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology (3 cr) – GL ___ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) ___POS 2041 American Government (3 cr) – CL ___PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) ___SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) – GL Social Science – Group Two (FIU Required): One course must be from the following list. ___AFA 2004 Black Popular Cultures: Global Dimensions (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___AMH 3560 The History of Women in the U.S. (3 cr) – GRW ___ANT 3212 World Ethnographies (3 cr) – GL ___ANT 3241 Myth, Ritual and Mysticism (3 cr) – GL ___ANT 3451 Anthropology of Race & Ethnicity (3 cr) ___ASN 3410 Intro to East Asia (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___COM 3461 Intercultural/Interracial Communication (3 cr) – GL ___CPO 2002 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr) ___CPO 3103 Politics of Western Europe (3 cr) – GRW ___CPO 3304 Politics of Latin America (3 cr) ___DEP 2000 Human Growth & Development (3 cr) ___ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr) ___ECS 3003 Comparative Economic Systems (3 cr)* ___ECS 3021 Women, Culture, and Economic Develop. (3 cr)* – GL ___EDF 3521 Education in History (3 cr) ___EGS 1041 Technology, Human and Society (3 cr) – GL ___EVR 1017 The Global Environment & Society (3 cr) – GL ___GEA 2000 World Regional Geography (3 cr) – GL ___GEO 2000 Introduction to Geography (3 cr) ___IDS 3163 Global Supply Chains & Logistics (3cr) – GL ___IDS 3183 Health Without Borders (3cr) – GL ___IDS 3189 Int’l Nutr., Pub. Health and Eco. Devel. (3 cr) – GL ___IDS 3315 Gaining Global Perspectives (3 cr) – GL ___IDS 3333 Div. of Meaning: Language, Culture, and Gender (3cr) – GL ___INP 3004 Intro. Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr) ___INR 2001 Introduction to International Relations (3 cr) ___INR 3081 Contemporary International Problems (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___LBS 3001 Labor and Globalization (3 cr) – GL ___POT 3302 Political Ideologies (3 cr) ___REL 3308 Studies in World Religions (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___SOP 3004 Introductory Social Psychology (3 cr) ___SOP 3015 Social and Personality Development (3 cr) ___SPC 3210 Communication Theory (3 cr) – GRW ___SYD 3804 Sociology of Gender (3 cr) ___SYG 2010 Social Problems (3 cr) – GL ___SYG 3002 Basic Ideas of Sociology (3 cr) ___SYP 3000 The Individual in Society (3 cr) ___WST 3015 Intro to Global Gender & Women’s Studies (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___WST 3641 LGBT and Beyond: Sexualities in Gl. Persp. (3 cr) – GL

COMMUNICATION (2 three-credit courses required) These are Gordon Rule courses. Must earn “C” or better. ___ENC 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I (3 cr) ___ENC 1102 Writing and Rhetoric II (3 cr)* HUMANITIES (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two) Humanities – Group One (State Required): One course must be from the following list. ___ARH 2000 Exploring Art (3 cr) – GL ___HUM 1020 Introduction to Humanities (3 cr) ___LIT 1000 Introduction to Literature (3 cr) ___MUL 1010 Music Literature/Music Appreciation (3 cr) ___PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr) – GRW ___THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation (3 cr) – GL Humanities – Group Two (FIU Required): One course must be from the following list. ___AFH 2000 African Civilizations (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___AMH 2041 Origins of American Civilization (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___AMH 2042 Modern American Civilization (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___ARC 2701 History of Architecture 1 (3 cr) – GRW ___ENG 2012 Approaches to Literature (3 cr)* – GRW ___EUH 2011 Western Civ.: Early European Civilization (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___EUH 2021 Western Civ.: Medieval to Modern Europe (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___EUH 2030 Western Civ.: Europe in the Modern Era (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___HUM 3306 History of Ideas (3 cr) – GRW ___IDS 3309 How We Know What We Know (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___PHI 2600 Introduction to Ethics (3 cr) – GRW ___POT 3013 Ancient & Medieval Political Theory (3 cr) – GRW ___REL 2011 Religion: Analysis and Interpretation (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___SPC 3230 Rhetorical Comm.: A Theory Civil Discourse (3 cr) – GRW ___SPC 3271 Rhetoric & Public Address (3 cr) – GRW ___WOH 2001 World Civilization (3 cr) – GRW/GL MATHEMATICS (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two) ONE OF THE TWO MATHEMATICS COURSES MUST HAVE A MAC, MGF, OR MTG PREFIX. These are Gordon Rule courses. Must earn “C” or better.

Mathematics – Group One (State Required): One course must be from the following list. ___MAC 1105 College Algebra (3 cr)* ___MAC 2311 Calculus l (4 cr)*# ___MGF 1106 Finite Math (3 cr) ___MGF 1107 Math of Social Choice & Decision Making (3 cr) ___STA 2023 Statistics for Business & Economics (3 cr)

NATURAL SCIENCE (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two. Lecture and Lab must be taken together)

Mathematics – Group Two (FIU Required): One course must be from the following list. ___CGS 2518 Data Analysis (3cr) ___COP 2210 Programming I (4 cr) ___COP 2250 Programming in Java (3 cr) ___MAC 1140 Pre-Calculus Algebra (3 cr)* Credit cannot be received for both

Natural Science – Group One (State Required): One course and lab must be from the following list. ___AST 1002 & AST 1002L Descriptive Astronomy (3,1 cr) ___BSC 2010 & BSC 2010L General Biology I (3,1 cr) ___CHM 1020 & CHM 1020L Chemistry for Liberal Studies (3,1 cr) ___CHM 1045 & CHM 1045L General Chemistry I (3,1 cr)* ___ESC 1000 & ESC 1000L Intro. To Earth Science (3,1 cr) ___EVR 1001 & EVR 1001L Intro. To Environ. Sciences (3,1 cr) – GL ___PHY 1020 & PHY 1020L Understanding the Physical World (3,1 cr) ___PHY 2048 & PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus l (4,1 cr)* ___PHY 2053 & PHY 2048L Physics without Calculus l (4,1 cr)* ___BSC 1085 & BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I (3,1 cr)

MAC 1140 and Pre-calculus Algebra & Trigonometry/MAC 1147

___MAC 1114

Trigonometry (3 cr)* Credit cannot be received for both

___MAC 1147 ___MAC 2233 ___MAC 2312 ___MAC 2313 ___MTG 1204 ___PHI 2100 ___STA 2122 ___STA 3111 ___STA 3145

Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (4 cr)* Calculus for Business (3 cr)* Calculus II (4 cr)*# Multivariable Calculus (4 cr)* Geometry for Education (3 cr) Introduction to Logic (3 cr) Statistics for Behavioral & Social Sciences (3 cr) Statistics I (3 cr) Statistics for the Health Professions (3 cr)

MAC 1114 and Pre-calculus Algebra & Trigonometry/MAC 1147

*These courses have pre-requisites; please check the catalog or with an advisor.

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ARTS (1 three-credit course required) Required course must be from the following list. ___ARH 2050 Art History Survey I (3 cr) ___ARH 2051 Art History Survey II (3 cr) ___COM 3404 Nonverbal Communication (3 cr) – GRW ___COM 3417 Communication in Film (3 cr) – GRW/GL ___CRW 3010 Creative Writing: Forms and Practices (3 cr)* ___DAA 1100 Modern Dance Techniques I (3 cr) ___DAA 1200 Ballet Techniques I (3 cr) ___ENL 3504 British Literature to 1660 (3 cr)* ___FOT 2120 French Literature in Translation (3 cr) ___IDS 3336 Artistic Expression in a Global Society (3 cr) – GL ___MUH 2018 Evolution of Jazz (3 cr) ___SPC 2608 Public Speaking (3 cr) ___SPT 3110 Spanish Literature in Translation (3 cr) ___TPP 2100 Introduction to Acting (3 cr)

Natural Science – Group Two (FIU Required): One course and lab must be from the following list. ___AST 2003 & AST 2003L Solar System Astronomy (3,1 cr) ___BOT 1010 & BOT 1010L Introductory Botany (3,1 cr) ___BSC 2011 & BSC 2011L General Biology II (3,1 cr) ___BSC 2023 & BSC 2023L Human Biology (3,1 cr) ___CHM 1033 & CHM 1033L Survey of Chemistry (4,1 cr)* ___CHS 3501 & CHS 3501L Survey of Forensic Science (3,1 cr) ___EVR 3013 & EVR 3013L Ecology of South Florida (3,1 cr) ___GEO 3510 & GEO 3510L Earth Resources (3,1 cr) – GL ___GLY 1010 & GLY 1010L Physical Geology (3,1 cr) ___GLY 1101 & GLY 1101L History of Life (3,1cr) ___GLY 3039 & GLY 3039L Environmental Geology (3,1 cr) ___HUN 2000 & HUN 2000L Found. of Nutritional Sci. (3,1 cr) ___IDS 3212 & IDS 3212L The Global Scientific Revolution and Its Impact on Quality of Life (3,1 cr) – GL ___IDS 3214 & IDS 3214L Coastal Environment from the Bay to the World (3,1 cr) - GL ___MCB 2000 & MCB 2000L Intro. Microbiology (3,1 cr) – GL ___OCB 2003 & OCB 2003L Introductory Marine Biology (3,1 cr) – GL ___OCE 3014 & OCE 3014L Oceanography (3,1 cr) – GL ___PCB 2061 & PCB 2061L Introductory Genetics and Lab (3,1 cr) ___PCB 2099 & PCB 2099L Found. of Human Physiol. (3,1 cr) ___PHY 2049 & PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus II (4,1 cr)* ___PHY 2054 & PHY 2049L Physics without Calculus II (4,1 cr)*

*These courses have pre-requisites; please check the catalog or with an advisor.

UCC Descriptors FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 course required) 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. Students with fewer than 30 transfer credits only. High-school-earned college credit does not exempt FTIC students from this requirement. COMMUNICATION (2 three-credit courses required) A foundation in the critical analysis of issues and texts, both discursive and creative, and in argumentation and persuasion is essential in all university courses. The Communication courses provide this foundation by encouraging the mastery of written and oral communication models, including the essay and research paper. These are Gordon Rule courses. Must earn “C” or better. HUMANITIES (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two.) Students will confirm the ability to think critically through demonstrating interpretive ability and cultural literacy. Students will acquire competence in reflecting critically upon the human condition. MATHEMATICS (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two.) Students will determine appropriate mathematical and computational models and methods in problem solving and demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts. Students will apply appropriate mathematical and computational models and methods in problem solving. Students who successfully complete a mathematics course in Group Two for which a course in Group One is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed Group One and may take two mathematics courses from Group Two. However, ONE OF THE TWO MATHEMATICS COURSES MUST HAVE A MAC, MGF, OR MTG PREFIX. These are Gordon Rule courses. Must earn “C” or better. SOCIAL SCIENCE (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two.) In these courses, students investigate social, political, and economic configurations; cultural and psychological features of human life; gender, race/ethnicity, and social class; consciousness and identity; social interactions with the natural environment; and local, national, and global aspects of the human world. NATURAL SCIENCE (2 three-credit courses required, one from Group One and one from Group Two. Lecture and Lab must be taken together.) Student will demonstrate the ability to critically examine and evaluate scientific observation, hypothesis, or model construction, and to use the scientific method to explain the natural world. Students will successfully recognize and comprehend fundamental concepts, principles, and processes about the natural world. Emphasizing the essential connection between theory and experiment, the hands-on laboratory experience provides the context for testing scientific theories. Any student who successfully completes a natural science course for which one of the general education core course options (Group One) in natural science is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the natural science course from Group One and may take two science courses from Group Two. ARTS (1 three-credit course required) Art embodies human dreams, visions, and imagination and renders the human experience creatively in sound, movement, performance, design, language, color, shape, and space. Art responds critically to current events, changes in society, and the drama of human life. In fulfilling this requirement, students will become acquainted with the fundamental aspects of the arts while developing a capacity to understand, appreciate, or experience particular forms. Students address universal themes central to the cultural traditions of the past and present as expressed through the perspectives of the arts.

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Important UCC Notes Only these courses meet the University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements, and all must be taken for a letter grade. Pre-professional (e.g., pre-law, pre-med, etc.) requirements are available at the Academic and Career Success website (acs.fiu.edu). Students are ultimately responsible for meeting with advisors to discuss academic and career goals, course planning, academic policies and procedures, and opportunities for engagement at the University. Students are encouraged to meet with advisors should they have any questions about the UCC requirements or any of the notes included below. GORDON RULE REQUIREMENT Courses in the following areas are considered Gordon Rule: Communication, Mathematics, and courses designated as GRW. A grade of "C" or better is required in these courses. GORDON RULE with WRITING (GRW) REQUIREMENT Students are required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through six semester hours of Gordon Rule Writing-designated courses (GRW). To fulfill this requirement, students can select any two GRW-designated courses in the University Core Curriculum. These courses can be from the same or different categories. COMMUNICATION Placement into ENC 1101 will be based on unweighted high school grade point average (GPA). Meet with your academic advisor to determine if you will be required to take ENC 1930 Essay Writing prior to enrollment in ENC 1101. MATHEMATICS Students who successfully complete MAC 2241* (Calc. 1 for Biology) or #MAC 2281* (Calc I for Engineering) with a grade of C or higher will be deemed to have satisfied Mathematics Group 1/MAC 2311 Students who successfully complete #MAC 2242 (Calc. I1 for Biology) or #MAC 2282* (Calc II for Engineering) with a grade of C or higher will be deemed to have satisfied Mathematics Group 2/MAC 2312 Students who successfully complete a Mathematics Group 1 course and subsequently take MGF 1106 or MGF 1107 will be deemed to have satisfied Mathematics Group 2. Transfer Students Students with more than 30 transfer credits may be able to substitute the following for ENC 1101 ENC 1102. ENC 2304 College Writing for Transfer Students (3 cr) (and then one of the following) ENC 3213 Professional and Technical Writing (3 cr) ENC 3249 Professional and Tech. Writing for Computing (3 cr) ENC 3311 Advanced Writing and Research (3 cr) ENC 3314 Writing Across the Curriculum (3 cr) GLOBAL LEARNING (GL) REQUIREMENT Freshmen must complete one Global Learning (GL) Foundation course and one Discipline-Specific course. Transfers who meet UCC requirements prior to entering FIU must complete two Discipline-Specific courses. Transfers who do not meet UCC requirements prior to entering FIU must take one GL Foundation course and one Discipline-Specific course. For an updated list of courses and their effective semester, visit http://goglobal.fiu.edu. Transfer courses may not be used to meet this FIU requirement. All Global Learning courses must be taken at FIU. POSTSECONDARY CIVIC LITERACY (CL) REQUIREMENT Students must demonstrate understanding of American Civics via completed course work or test credit. SUMMER ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT Students who transfer to FIU with fewer than 60 credits must earn at least 9 credits during one or more summer semesters to be eligible for graduation. EXEMPTIONS a) Transfer Students: Transfer students with an AA from a FL public college automatically meet the UCC. All others may be required to complete UCC courses. b) Natural Science: Transfer students who completed one or both science courses without labs at another institution prior to admission to FIU will be deemed to have satisfied the Natural Science requirement. If a Natural Science course is taken as part of dual enrollment without the corresponding lab, students will be required to satisfy the lab requirement at FIU. c) Honors College: Students in the Honors College who have satisfied designated Honors Courses will be deemed to have met sections of the UCC & GL requirements. Visit http://honors.fiu.edu for course equivalencies. WHO IS MY ASSIGNED ADVISOR? Login to https://login.fiu.edu/myfiu and look for the Panther Success Network icon. Use Panther Success Network (PSN) to find and message your assigned advisor as well as make appointments and view advising reports. MYMAJOR MyMajor (http://mymajor.fiu.edu) provides in-depth information on all FIU undergraduate majors, admissions criteria, career opportunities, and department contact information. MyMajor includes Major Maps, or programs of study, that show students what they need to take to graduate in a timely manner. PANTHER DEGREE AUDIT (PDA) The PDA is an unofficial copy of a student's academic progress that may be obtained from https://login.fiu.edu/myfiu. The PDA shows progress towards degree, including completed, in-progress, and unmet requirements. ACADEMIC WARNING AND PROBATION The “warning” and “probation” status has serious implications on academic progress, financial aid, and scholarships. Students must meet with an advisor immediately if placed on Academic Warning or Probation. EXCESS CREDIT HOUR SURCHARGE A surcharge is assessed for each credit attempted in excess of 120%** of the minimum required for your degree. Visit https://onestop.fiu.edu/classes/excess-credits/ for additional information. **Threshold percentage is determined by students’ first term of enrollment at a Florida State College or University.

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Undergraduate Major Map Catalog Year 2020 College / School Arts, Sciences & Education Major Biological Sciences - BS Track / Concentration Career Path

Term Hours: 15

Fall Term 2020

Math placement is determined via placement score and classes are to be selected in consultation with an advisor. Course Credit Critical Course Group Course Description Required Hours Indicator

Course Notes

UCC First Year Experience

SLS 1501

First Year Experience

UCC Communication

ENC 1101

Writing and Rhetoric I

Placement in ENC 1101 is based on unweighted high school GPA.

UCC Mathematics – Group One

MAC 2311

Calculus I

Also satisfies Mathematics Group 1

UCC Natural Science – Group One

CHM 1045

Gen Chemistry I

Also satisfies Natural Science Group 1. Co-requisite: CHM 1045L

UCC Natural Science – Group One

CHM 1045L

Gen Chemistry Lab I

Also satisfies Natural Science Group 1 Co-requisite: CHM 1045

UCC Social Science Group 1 Course edit Hours Critical Progress

May satisfy Gordon Rule with Writing (GRW), Global Learning (GL) and/or Civic Literacy (CL)

Term Hours: 15

Spring Term 2021 Course Group

Course Required

Course Description

Credit Hours

Critical Indicator

UCC Natural Science – Group One

BSC 2010

General Biology I

Also satisfies Natural Science Group 1. Co-requisite: BSC 2010L

UCC Natural Science – Group One

BSC 2010L

Gen Biology Lab I

Also satisfies Natural Science Group 1. Co-requisite: BSC 2010

UCC Communication

ENC 1102

Writing and Rhetoric II

UCC Mathematics – Group Two

MAC 2312

Calculus II

Biology Prerequisites

CHM 1046

Gen Chemistry II

Pre-requisite: CHM 1045 w/Lab

Biology Prerequisites

CHM 1046L

Gen Chemistry Lab II

Co-requisite: CHM 1046

Course Notes

Also satisfies Mathematics Group 2

This is a sample major map. Go to http://mymajor.fiu.edu to access the major map for your program.

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Panther Degree Audit (PDA) The Panther Degree Audit provides a record of the student’s academic progress toward completion of their academic degree program. Everything needs to show as ‘satisfied’ before the student can graduate from the university.

Your PDA can be accessed via the My

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portal.

ORIENTATION RESOURCES

Administration and Management

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Accounting Business Analytics Construction Management Economics Finance Health Services Administration Hospitality Management Human Resources Management Information Systems Information Technology International Business Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt. Management Marketing Public Administration Real Estate Recreation & Sports Management

Physical Sciences and Engineering

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering

https://cse.fiu.edu

Agricultural Studies

Global and Social Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Engineering Earth Science Environmental Engineering Geological Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Studies Marine Biology Natural & Applied Sciences Natural Resource Sciences Sustainability and the Environment Pre-Dental (not a major) Pre-Medical (not a major) Pre-Optometry (not a major) Pre-Pharmacy (not a major) Pre-Physician Assistant (not a major) Pre-Veterinary (not a major)

Humanities and Arts

• Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Construction Management • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Natural & Applied Sciences • Physics • Statistics • • • • • Center for Student Engagement • • Chemistry

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Animation Architecture Art Art Education Art History Communication Arts Digital Communication & Media English Graphic Design History Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Liberal Studies Modern Languages Music Music Education Philosophy Theatre Pre-Law (not a major)

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Anthropology

• • • • • • • • •

Liberal Studies

Asian Studies Broadcast Media Communication Arts Crime Science Criminal Justice Digital Communication & Media

Education Geography Global Studies Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Journalism Latin American & Caribbean Studies

Political Science Psychology Public Relations Advertising Religious Studies Social Work Sociology Women's & Gender Studies Pre-Law (not a major)

Health Sciences

• • • • • • • • • •

Dietetics & Nutrition Interdisciplinary Studies Nursing Physical Education Pre-Recreational Therapy/Adaptive Recreation Sports & Fitness Studies Pre-Athletic Training (not a major) Pre-Occupational Therapy (not a major) Pre-Physical Therapy (not a major) Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (not a major)

cse@fiu.edu

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Engagement can take many shapes and forms, from building more intentional relationships with faculty and playing in a music ensemble, to seeking service opportunities and being more academically involved (e.g., joining a professional organization and undergraduate research).Â Whatever you choose should be related to your goals and interests.

Part I - Goals and Interests Take a moment and think about your academic and non-academic interests. Include that information in the space below.

! ENGAGE

Academic Goals/Interests:

Non-Academic Goals/Interests:

Part II - Opportunities by Passion Area

Which of the below passion areas best represent your above goals/interests? -Career & Professional Development

-Social & Interest Groups

-Research & Scholarship

-Sports & Traditions

-Service & Leadership

-World & Culture

Visit the Engagement Database at http://go.fiu.edu/engage and select at least one opportunity using the passion area filter. Review the information including that found on its website and answer the below questions. Opportunity: -How will this benefit you? -What is your first task? -What is your self-assigned deadline to do this?

Part III - Medallions The Center for Leadership and Service offers graduation medallions for recognition in both Leadership (Certified Student Leader Program/Badge) and Service (Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction). Visit http://go.fiu.edu/clsgradmedals to learn more about each. -Which of these medallions would you be interested in pursuing? -What attracted you to your choice? -What is your first task? -What is your self-assigned deadline to do this?

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New Panther Directory Bayview Student Living BBC – 305-998-3777 bayviewfiu.com

Housing & Residential Life MMC – 305-348-4190, UT 121 housing.fiu.edu

Student Athlete Academic Center MMC – 305-348-6412, SAAC saac.fiu.edu

Bookstore MMC – 305-348-2691, GC BBC – 305-919-5580, WUC fiu.bncollege.com

Information Technology 305-348-2284 MMC – GL 249 (The HUB) BBC – HL ASK! Center askit.fiu.edu

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity MMC – 305-348-6477, GC 311 conduct.fiu.edu

Canvas Support (Learning Management System) 305-348-3630 MMC – MANGO 5th Floor lmshelp.fiu.edu Career and Talent Development MMC – 305-348-2423, SASC 305 BBC – 305-919-5770, WUC 255 EC – 305-348-1281, EC 2852 career.fiu.edu Center for Academic Success MMC – 305-348-2441, GL 120 BBC – 305-919-4044, AC1 160 Cfas.fiu.edu Center for Testing and Career Certification MMC- (305) 348-2441, GL 120 BBC- (305) 919-4043, AC1 160 Testing.fiu.edu Counseling and Psychological Services MMC – 305-348-2277, SHC 270 BBC – 305-919-5305, WUC 320 caps.fiu.edu Dean of Students/Panthers Care MMC – 305-348-2797, GC 219 pantherscare.fiu.edu Disability Resource Center MMC – 305-348-3532, GC 190 BBC – 305-919-5345, WUC 131 drc.fiu.edu Graham Center MMC – 305-348-2297, GC 1210 grahamcenter.fiu.edu Honors College MMC – 305-348-4100, DM 233 honors.fiu.edu

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International Student and Scholar Services MMC – 305-348-2421, SASC 230 BBC – 305-919-5813, WUC 363 Globalaffairs.fiu.edu/isss One Card MMC – 305-348-2273, Gold Garage, PG-100 BBC – 305-919-5406, WUC 143 onecard.fiu.edu OneStop (Admissions, Registration and Financial Aid) 305-348-7000 MMC – SASC 126 BBC – AC1 100 onestop.fiu.edu Orientation and Family Programs 305-348-6414 MMC – GC 189 BBC – WUC 129 orientation.fiu.edu Panther Camp 305-348-6414 MMC – GC 189 BBC – WUC 129 go.fiu.edu/pcamp Panther Dining MMC - 305-348-3426, GC 1215 pantherdining.com Parking, Sustainability & Transportation 305-348-3615 MMC – PG5 194 BBC – AC1 150 parking.fiu.edu

Student Financials MMC – 305-348-2126, SASC 101 BBC – 305-348-2126, AC1 140 Student Health Services MMC – 305-348-2401, SHC BBC – 305-919-5620, HCC immune@fiu.edu, insure@fiu.edu Fax – 305-348-6655 studenthealth.fiu.edu Transfer & Transition Services 305-348-3844 MMC – SASC 440 BBC – AC1 180 transfer.fiu.edu University Learning Center MMC- (305) 348-2441, GL120 BBC- (305) 919-5927, AC1 160 Learningcenter.fiu.edu University Police Department MMC – 305-348-2626, PG5 Emergency - 305-348-5911 BBC – 305-919-5559, SO 2 Emergency – 305-919-5911 police.fiu.edu Veteran and Military Affairs MMC – 305-348-2838, TWR 100 veterans@fiu.edu Wolfe University Center BBC – 305-919-5800, WUC 325 wuc.fiu.edu

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Next Steps to Success Checklist

Before Classes Begin: Participate in Supplemental Student Programs – go.fiu.edu/ofpssp Encourage family members to attend the Parent & Family Webinar Series – go.fiu.edu/parentsandfamilies Connect to your FIU Email by logging in at panthermail.fiu.edu - pg. 63 Get your virtual parking permit, see shuttle schedules, carpool info, etc. – pg. 74 Upload your One Card photo – onecard.fiu.edu/submitphoto Do a Canvas training – canvas.fiu.edu/training/students Read “A Dream Called Home” (Freshmen Only) – go.fiu.edu/commonreading Schedule a Welcome Appointment with the Disability Resource Center - pg. 61 Confirm your benefits and paperwork with Veteran and Military Affairs – vma.fiu.edu Attend Panther Camp - go.fiu.edu/pcamp - pg. 90 Get your books for your classes and your FIU gear at fiu.bncollege.com

First Week of Class: Attend Convocation Week and Week of Welcome Events – campuslife.fiu.edu Start your online courses – canvas.fiu.edu “Delegate Your Access” in my.fiu.edu to give anyone access to specific account information Pay for your classes by the payment deadline Check-in with International Student and Scholar Services (F1/J1 Visa Holders) – go.fiu.edu/virtualoffice

During Your First Semester: Complete your mandatory online Sexual Assault Prevention Training – itsonus.fiu.edu Fill out the Ready, Set, Engage Worksheet – pg. 26 Utilize the tutors and other services at the Center for Academic Success - pg. 44 Attend FIU Athletic events for free with your FIU One Card – fiusports.com Find student organizations and events – pantherconnect.fiu.edu Visit Career and Talent Development to get a jumpstart on internship and job preparation - pg. 56

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PARENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES

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Welcome! Welcome Parent and Family Members, Congratulations on your student’s decision to join the FIU Panther

Family! We know that you play a critical role in your student’s success, and you can be confident that we want to be partners in their college experience. There are so many opportunities for students, as well as for their parents and family members, here at FIU. We want you to

be involved members of our community and we hope to see you on

campus throughout your student’s FIU experience. Take advantage of all that FIU has to offer and join us for sporting events, concerts and

musical performances, guest speakers, and visit any of our numerous museums around Miami-Dade County. Remember that learning

is lifelong! We hope that you will always think about us for all your learning opportunities.

We also hope to see you and your students at Homecoming

Celebrations. If you see me around campus, please say hello and I look forward to meeting you!

In Golden Panther Spirit,

There are so many opportunities for students, as well as for their parents and family members, here at FIU.”

Mark B. Rosenberg FIU President

Office of the President

11200 SW 8th St., PC 528 Miami, FL 33199 305-348-2111

president@fiu.edu Follow me on Social Media

@FIUPres5

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Welcome to the FIU Panther Family! KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OFP: FIU Orientation and Family Programs fiuorientation

We are excited to have you and your student become a part of our community. We look forward to partnering with you in the upcoming years. FIU is committed to keeping the parents and families of our students informed and involved. We hope this guide will provide information that will be helpful to you and your student as members of the Panther family.  In addition to a vast array of educational resources and support services for students, Florida International University has a comprehensive parent and family program with a variety of resources and services focused on students’ families. We recognize the involvement of parents and family members in the college process plays an important role in student success. We encourage you to make the most of the following resources: • Our Orientation staff is committed to being a resource for you. You can reach us by phone at 305-348-6414 or by email, family@fiu.edu to address questions, concerns, provide advice and helpful information. • Register your email with the FIU Parent newsletter to receive monthly updates with helpful information, campus resources, and important deadlines: go.fiu.edu/pfnews We look forward to partnering with you for student success! Sincerely, FIU Orientation and Family Programs

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What to expect as New Students Transition Expect Change: A Normal Part of Transition • • • • •

Exposure to new challenges and experiences Formalizing their identity Questioning and exploration Altered sleep patterns Feelings of loneliness, frustration, anger, and homesickness

Confusion/Indecision • Feeling of uncertainty about future goals and aspirations • Defining themselves clearly in the long run • Becoming doubtful about what they have learned compared with new information and challenging alternative perspectives • Adoption of new routines and practices

Courtesy of FIU Counseling and Psychological Services

Approval • Your acceptance and approval remains extremely important • Challenges when you do not agree or approve of their choices or opinions • Give support whenever possible Mistakes • Useful to future situations • Necessary for the development of new skills and techniques • Important to learn how to handle setbacks or failures and to move forward Movement Toward Self-Reliance • • • • •

Facing additional responsibilities, greater demands, and more choices Less structure or guidance Balancing a number of choices Learning valuable lessons that will carry them through life May be a challenge at the beginning

Formation of Their Identity • • • • •

Beginning to define who they are Making major decisions that will impact their future Association and belonging to particular groups Exploration of different courses and interests Questioning and examining previous beliefs

Exploration and Intimacy • • • •

Emerging and exploration of new impactful relationships and networks Ending of old relationships Some may find their first love Develop greater self-awareness, new friendships, and close relationships

New Experiences, Concepts, Philosophies • • • •

Search for self-knowledge “Who am I?” Experimenting with new ideas, theories, and experiences Exploring a new independence and identity

Apprehension • New situations, new faces, new expectations • Uncomfortable and slow adjustment into a new environment Orientation and Family Programs | 33

It’s Never Too Early – Resources for Student Success Florida International University is dedicated to student success. Faculty and Staff work to ensure students have the best educational experience. The university has numerous resources and supports to help students throughout their college career. However, the most successful students make sure to take advantage of these services BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! Here is a list of resources your student should utilize from the very beginning of their time at FIU. Academic Advisors While at orientation, students will meet with an advisor who will help them understand the academic requirements of the university and their major. This may not be who is assigned as their actual academic advisor. To find out who their advisor is, students can go to my.fiu.edu and click on the Academic Advising tile. Once they’re in the academic advising section, click on Success Network and then “Go to Panther Success Network”. This will give them access to all their advisor’s information, as well as serve as a platform to schedule meetings or ask questions. Students should not wait until their assigned registration day to meet with their advisor. This relationship should be ongoing throughout their college career! Career and Talent Development career.fiu.edu FIU Career and Talent Development is a great resource to help students get jobs after graduation, however this resource is more useful to students if they engage with the staff from CTD throughout their time at FIU. This office helps with choosing a major, resume writing and critiques, practice interviews, career transition and assessments, internships, and much more! Center for Academic Success cfas.fiu.edu All college students are challenged academically at some point in time. The Center for Academic Success can help your student receive the support needed to be successful in the classroom. Your student shouldn’t wait until they are struggling in a class to seek help. Encourage your student to take advantage of the writing support, and other services offered by the staff from the very beginning. It’s 34 | Florida International University

never too early to improve on skills to make your student stronger in the classroom. Center for Student Engagement cse.fiu.edu The Center for Student Engagement supports the success of students through various transitions by fostering academic, career and campus engagement opportunities via collaborative partnerships with the FIU community. In other words, we’re all about helping YOU be successful at FIU! From workshops and panels to fairs and peer mentors our department provides students with opportunities to thrive. College Life Coaching coaching.fiu.edu While an advisor might help you pick classes or plan for graduation, meetings with a College Life Coach can focus within a range of topics that have been proven important to students’ success at FIU. These can be: Time management; Study strategies; Motivation; Managing obstacles; Evaluating progress towards personal goals. Whatever you’re struggling with, a Life Coach can provide you with guidance. Counseling and Psychological Services caps.fiu.edu Many college students experience ups and downs throughout their time on campus. Make sure your student knows that the staff at CAPS is committed to providing mental health services to students at the university. CAPS offers support through workshops, 1:1 meetings, or group sessions. If you have any concerns about your student, please contact CAPS at (305) 348-2277. Dean of Students Office/ Panthers Care pantherscare.fiu.edu Many college students experience ups and downs throughout their time on campus. Make sure your student knows that the staff at CAPS is committed to providing mental health services to students at the university. CAPS offers support through workshops, 1:1 meetings, telehealth services, or group sessions. If you have any concerns about your student, please contact CAPS at 305-348-2277.

Disability Resource Center drc.fiu.edu FIU is committed to supporting all students. Students who need any sort of accommodation in the classroom should be sure to connect with the DRC right away. The staff are committed to making sure students with disabilities can access all that FIU has to offer throughout our diverse academic community. Faculty Office Hours Faculty are great resources and contribute more to the student’s academic experience than just lecturing at the front of the room. All students are encouraged to visit their faculty during their scheduled office hours. Office hours should be included in the student’s course syllabi. By connecting with faculty outside of the classroom students can develop relationships which could lead to research opportunities, professional mentorship, letter of recommendation, and much more. Students shouldn’t wait until they are struggling to reach out to their faculty members. Student Food Pantry Leadserve.fiu.edu Food insecurities affect students on college campuses everywhere. Students with an expressed need (no documentation required) can receive up to 10 pounds of food a week at our food pantries (located on either BBC or MMC). Wellness & Recreation Center recreation.fiu.edu Ever heard of the “Freshman 15”? We don’t want students to wait for a new year’s resolution to begin thinking about their health. Our Wellness & Recreation Centers provide students with access to state of the art equipment to keep them healthy, so save on that gym membership and encourage your student to get/ stay healthy Students who are the most successful in college are proactive with their experience. Encourage students to plan ahead to find ways to utilize the plethora of supports and resources FIU has to offer. For more information about student support check out studentaffairs.fiu.edu/get-support.

Let’s talk about Panther Camp! Panther Camp is a traditions-based extended orientation program. Our mission is to provide incoming students with the opportunity to transition to FIU in an exciting and engaging manner. The program delves deep into how your student can decide who they want to be, what they want to do, and all the ways in which to do so during their time at FIU. Based on the escalating coronavirus pandemic, FIU’s summer courses are fully remote. Therefore, we will still make sure incoming students have the chance to experience the magic of Panther Camp. This summer we will be exploring a new version of our Panther Camp program, Panther Camp Online. As a program, we want to continue to instill Panther Pride to all incoming students and assist in their transition to the college experience. This version of Panther Camp will continue to focus on creating an experience dedicated on building relationships with other FIU students, fostering school spirit, and cultivating future student leaders! The Panther Camp Online sessions will be a day and a half program and more details about our sessions will be updated on our website, go.fiu.edu/pcamp. We, as educators, know the more involved and engaged a student is on campus, the better they will do academically. And here’s why: When students are invested in activities that interest them on campus, they want to succeed academically so they can continue with the programs that they enjoy. Also, one of the main challenges students face when starting college (especially one with over 56,000 students!), is the prospect of making friends and creating meaningful relationships. Getting involved with Panther Camp automatically creates a circle of support for your student sometimes even before they start their classes. These groups, we call “families”, also include our extensively trained student leaders, known as Panther Camp Facilitators. These students are well versed in institutional knowledge. Because they’re students themselves, they know what it’s like to be a new student at FIU. In turn that leads to your student feeling much more confident on campus, eager to seek out the opportunities which FIU offers, and more equipped to

utilize the resources available to them that most students tend to pass up. Here’s what a past camper had to say about Panther Camp: “When I was accepted to the university, I was extremely fearful of what to expect. I imagined being just a number among the thousands of other students that attended. I then stumbled upon Panther Camp and my entire perspective was changed. I was able to meet other incoming students that were just as nervous as I was. Learning about campus resources and ways to get involved gave me the motivation to find my passions. Panther Camp ultimately gave me the courage to make my mark at FIU.” If interested, here are some options for students to sign up: • Register online at go.fiu.edu/pcamp • Speak to a Panther Camp Facilitator during Zoom Meet and Greets during Orientation or optional Orientation and Family Programs opportunities • Contact our office directly on both our Modesto Maidique Campus or Biscayne Bay Campus and through our live chat: Orientation and Family Programs MMC – Graham Center 189 BBC – Wolfe University Center 129 P. 305-348-6414 F. 305-348-6483 panthercamp@fiu.edu Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our camp sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and spots do fill up quickly, so be sure to have your student sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of this life changing opportunity.

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How to Help with College Student Success Your role as a parent will change • Begin recognizing that your child is an adult. • Don’t be a “helicopter parent” – don’t swoop in to fix their problems. • Offer options instead. • Give them space to grow. • Build a system of trust between you and your child. • Be patient and keep in mind this is their transition into adulthood. Help them become independent problem solvers • Give them tips and advice on budget-keeping, laundry, and cooking. • Offer suggestions, choices, and possibilities — not solutions to problems. • Don’t tell them what to do or resolve the issue for them. • Help them understand the difference between high school and college life. Keep the communication lines open • Have a conversation about drugs, alcohol, sex, and friendships. • Keep in contact (email, social media, text, and phone) – BUT NOT TOO MUCH! • Discuss the balance between academics and social life. • Be open-minded about sensitive topics or feelings they wish to talk about. Inspire them to stay focused on their academics and follow their dreams (not yours) • Encourage them to reach out to their professors, academic advisor, teaching assistants, or study partners if they need help with coursework or assignments. • Visit the University Learning Center and use tutoring services on campus to improve study habits, time management, and writing skills. • Try to keep the focus on them and their efforts, which will lead to success.

New relationships and acquaintances • Seize the opportunity to meet their new friends, advisor, and professors. • Respond to requests for advice on relationships and dating (e.g. group dating). • Get involved in family friendly events (e.g. Family Day in September, sports events, concerts). Apart from academics, the college years are a time of exploration • Let them find their way and become engaged in college life by participating in extracurricular activities (e.g. Student Government, clubs, interest or community service groups, etc.). • Encourage them to get involved by getting a job/ internship or volunteering to help sharpen teambuilding and professional skills. • Work in concert with Career Services to build their resume, do mock interviews, network, and build important relationships crucial to their career paths Allow them to learn from their failures and mistakes • Remind them that everyone makes mistakes and they are not alone. • Share stories of your past experiences with them (e.g. going to college, moving to a new country, new job, first relationship). • Reassure them that there are on-campus resources that are there to help them during stressful times (e.g. CAPS clinicians, Student Health, Academic Advisor). Be supportive • Send care packages (e.g. pictures, toiletries, or favorites snacks/drinks). • Schedule visits ahead of time. • Encourage, do not discourage and/or scold them. • Try not to overwhelm them with issues from home that can wait until after finals. Relax and enjoy the ride! • Use the time they are away to focus on some things you enjoy doing. • Take pride in your child for being able to make it this far. • Recognize your hard work and effort in this important transition in your student’s life.

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Academic Follow-Up

If you attended Orientation with your student, you heard a lot of important information regarding your student’s academic experience. Here are a couple of takeaways we want to remind you (and your student) about. TAKE 30, GRADUATE IN 4 Want to know how your student can save money on their education? The answer is simple: Finish in 4 years. It all boils down to simple math and opportunity cost: Most degrees require students to finish 120 credits, so if they earn 30 credits every year, they will finish on time in 4 years. They’ll avoid excess credit fees and start their career faster. Here are some tips on how to do so: • Check in with Advisors at least once a semester • Earn 30 credits per academic year • Manage Your Finances: Apply for FAFSA, scholarships, fellowships, and grants EARLY! • Avoid Excess Credits by only taking courses needed for the major • Ask for Help if you are struggling with academic or personal issues • Plan for future semesters well in advance! For more information visit finish4.fiu.edu. Tips from an Advisor When should your student see an advisor? • Students should see their academic advisor at least once per semester to ensure that they are on track for graduation. Students should see their advisors BEFORE registration begins. Spring registration begins in November. Summer/Fall registration begins in March. Where can my student find their advisor? • Students can find their advisor through the Panther Success Network (PSN) located at my.fiu.edu. Students can message with their advisor, schedule advising appointments, and see their advisor’s contact information all through the same system. What are some commonly unknown academic policies? • Summer Hours Requirement – Every FIU student is required to enroll in 9 credits during summer. These may be taken all in one summer or spread out over the course of the student’s college career. Only courses taken at Florida State Universities satisfy this requirement. Courses taken at State/Community Colleges (e.g. MDC, BC) do not count. • Excess Credit Surcharge – Students who exceed their excess credit thresholds will be assessed a surcharge of $105.07 on each attempted credit that exceeds the threshold. All credits attempted at FIU are factored in, including dropped and failed courses. For more information on Excess Credit Surcharge: https://onestop.fiu.edu/ classes/excess-credits/ • Accelerated Credits – It is imperative that if a student earned college credits, either through test credits or Dual Enrollment courses taken outside of FIU, all scores/transcripts are sent to FIU. Without official scores/transcripts, students will not earn credit for the courses they worked so hard for! Orientation and Family Programs | 37

Frequently Asked Questions Florida International University is one of the largest universities in the United States, with nearly 56,000 students attending classes. As a parent or family member, you may have plenty of questions, and we want to provide you with the most accurate information to get your questions answered effectively. Here are some commonly asked questions: Can I speak to my student’s academic advisor? Advisors are happy to meet with you and your student together via appointment. Your student can make appointments with their Academic Advisor through the Panther Success Network located in their my.fiu.edu account. Where do I find out if my student has been awarded financial aid? On the student’s my.fiu.edu account, there is a section called Financial Aid. Your student can click on “View Financial Aid” and select the academic term/year to see what financial aid has been awarded. Where does my student pay their tuition fee? Tuition can be paid via credit card or electronic check through the my.fiu. edu account under the Financial Account section where it states to “Make a Payment.” Students may also go to the Student Financials office, located in Student Academic Support Center (SASC) at MMC and Academic Center 1 (AC1) at BBC to pay in cash, check, or money order. How does my student register their vehicle? 24–48 hours after they have registered for classes, your student may visit parking.fiu.edu and log in using the My Accounts info (same username and password at the my.fiu.edu system). Students can register their vehicle once they have logged in. Students do not have to pay a separate fee for parking; it is included in their tuition and fees. All students are permitted one vehicle at no cost, additional vehicles will incur additional charges. How can I see my student’s records? An FIU student can give information they choose to provide to a family member, friend, or a third party

through their my.fiu.edu account. Delegated access allows parents or loved ones the ability to make a tuition payment, keep track of financial aid, grades, and more! Additionally, through delegated access a student can give a third party access to: update emergency contacts, view message board, account activity, view their class schedule, advising appointments, and holds. Only pre-approved information by a student can be shared. FIU students can participate by logging into their my.fiu.edu account. First click on “Student Tools” and then “Delegated Access.” For more information please visit onestop.fiu.edu. How can I get my student a meal plan? Students can get a meal plan by going to pantherdining.fiu.edu. Students living both on- and offcampus can get information there about different dining options. Is there public transportation? How can my student get around if they don’t have a car? Parking.fiu.edu has extensive resources to connect students to carpools (RideFlag) and other transportation options under the Campus Transportation tab. How safe is the campus? FIU is located within a major metropolitan area. As such, we have the potential to experience many of the same crime issues of any major city. The FIUPD employs a Community Oriented Policing approach to problem solving and works diligently to prevent and investigate criminal activity, providing for a safe flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and finding solutions to the issues that affect our students, our faculty, and our staff.

FIUPD provides crime prevention and safety information via their Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, presentations by their officers, Campus Safety Walks, and interactions with the FIU community. A copy of FIU’s Campus Security and Fire Safety Report can be obtained on their website or at their station. The campus is in partnership with the Police of Sweetwater. They are always on high alert for on-campus crimes or offenses both within the residence halls and around the campus. The FIU police offer a wide range of services and have a fully functional detention area for any situation. They help to ensure the safety of our students as well as faculty and staff. They provide updates on crucial situations that may arise on campus via text alerts and notifications that are sent to all students and staff. You may also visit police.fiu.edu to view the Campus Security Report. Is my student’s schedule final after orientation? What if they have problems registering during orientation? All students will have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes during orientation. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that may keep a student from being able to register at orientation (i.e. documentation, immunizations, residency paperwork, etc.). Students are able to edit and make changes to their class schedule once orientation is over. Students’ schedules are not final until after the university’s Add/ Drop deadline. Students can log in to their student account and change their class schedule as needed. However, keep in mind that students should make sure they are consulting with their academic advisor before making any drastic changes to their schedules.

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Next Steps to Success Checklist

Today:

Thank you for attending the Parent Orientation Program at Florida International University! The following is a recommended checklist for you and your student to consider in the upcoming days before classes begin.

Parent/Family Member Checklist:

Discuss with your student what your expectations are for his or her college experience and what this means for your relationship over the next few years. Consider the following topics: academics, transportation, finances, communication, and family responsibilities. Chat with your student about the differences between high school and college. Encourage your student to familiarize his or herself with the various resources on campus. Encourage your student to register for Panther Camp. Sign up to receive monthly email updates through the FIU Parent Newsletter at: go.fiu.edu/PFNews. Familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar, available online at: onestop.fiu.edu.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & SUPPORT

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ACADEMIC AND CAREER SUCCESS

Dedicated to Every Panther's Success

acs.fiu.edu

ACS provides services to help students every step of the way – from academic advising, to career planning, to life coaching.

OUR DEPARTMENTS A c a d e mi c A d v i s i n g T e c h n o l o g y Ca r e e r a n d T a l e n t D e v e l o p me n t Ce n t e r f o r A c a d e mi c S u c c e s s Ce n t e r f o r T e s t i n g a n d Ca r e e r Ce r t i f i c a t i o n Co l l e g e L i f e Co a c h i n g National Student Exchange R e t e n t i o n Ou t r e a c h a n d A d v i s i n g R e s o u r c e s

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SUCCESS COURSES Success Courses are high-impact classes that teach FIU students life skills for navigating college and beyond. Not all courses are mandatory, but they are highly encouraged for all students.

First Year Experience Course The SLS 1501 course develops "life skills" that will facilitate students' transition to the University and prepare them for their future academic and professional success.

Discover Your Major Course SLS 1402 is designed for students who have completed SLS 1501 as well as those students who have completed more than one year of college. Through the process of selfexploration, students learn how to match their interests and skills to an appropriate major/career.

Major and Career Exploration Course SLS 3407 is designed for students who have completed more than one year of college. Through a process of selfdiscovery, you will clarify interests and skill as related to major/career choice. The fundamentals of career development strategies will be introduced.

Post Graduation Course SDS 4340 Career Development is not your typical course. This course is designed to help recent grads prepare for a successful career. It'sÂ fully-online, lasts 5 weeks, and best of all, it's free. Just enroll the semester after you graduate.

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FREE TUTORING FOR FIU STUDENTS MATHEMATICS BASIC REVIEW OF MATH FUNDAMENTALS COLLEGE ALGEBRA TO CALCULUS 3 HIGHER MATHEMATICS TEAS & GKE PREP

READING & LEARNING NOTE-TAKING, LECTURE, & STUDY STRATEGIES LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR BIOLOGY LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR CHEMISTRY GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION REVIEW ACADEMIC SUCCESS PLANS (ASP) ONLINE INTENSIVE READING PROGRAM TEAS & GKE PREP

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS LOCATIONS

SCIENCES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY ECONOMICS

MODESTO MAIDIQUE CAMPUS GREEN LIBRARY 120 305-348-2441 BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS ACADEMIC ONE 160 305-919-5927 https://cfas.fiu.edu/

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PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY

STATISTICS BUSINESS STATISTICS QUANTITATIVE METHODS (QMB) INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS I & II STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE STATISTICAL METHODS I & II

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Global Learning for Global Citizenship FIU’s Global Learning initiatives prepare you to live and work in a diverse, interconnected world. You’ll develop key collaboration and problem-solving skills through: • More than 250 Global Learning courses • Dozens of Global Learning experiences including internships, weekly roundtable discussions, and club leadership opportunities. • The Peace Corps Prep program • The Global Learning Medallion

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GET A HEAD START AND ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER COMBINED B.S. + M.S. (4+1) PROGRAM IN GLOBAL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS The 4+1 program is a dual admission program designed for highly motivated students who want to begin their graduate degree in Global Strategic Communications (GSC) while still completing their bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Students who are focused on their career paths and want to get a head start in the competitive communications world are the best candidates for this program.

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Why apply to the Honors College? BENEFITS:

O pen to ALL ma jors!

• Priority registration

• Competitive scholarships

• Honors Hall at Parkview • Honors clubs and organizations

• Personalized advising • Exclusive internships and jobs • Extended library privileges

• Early Assurance Programs to medical and law school

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS (8 to choose from) • Cambodia and Vietnam • Costa Rica • China

• France

• Italy • Japan • Spain • United Kingdom

RESEARCH & INNOVATION • Advanced Research and Creativity in Honors Program students can engage in supervised research & creative projects under the supervision of FIU faculty. • The Honors College EdgeLab (there’s one in Parkview too!) makerspace available to all students with 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC milling, laser engraver, & much more.

To apply: honors.fiu.edu/apply 11200 SW 8th Street, DM 233 Miami, FL 33199 | 305-348-4100 | hcadmissions@fiu.edu

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Located in the City of North Miami, Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus offers high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research, creative activity and collaborative engagement in South Florida. BBC is FIU’s gem on the water. With a small campus feel and a caring and supportive community, our campus offers our students the resources of a top tier university, while providing them with a personalized experience. BBC is home to some of FIU’s highest ranked programs and most innovative labs; it is the birthplace of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, the North Miami Brewfest and other unique activities and experiences.

BBC also boasts unique facilities and amenities, including: •

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CAREER AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT The Career and Talent Development department offers a wide range of services and activities to develop your professional skills to go beyond the classroom and into the workplace

For more information on our events and programming, visit us online at career.fiu.edu

Handshake Handshake is our database of jobs, internship and career-related events and opportunities. Handshake is free to all current FIU students and alumni once they register at fiu.joinhandshake.com

MMC: SASC 305, (305) 348-2423 BBC: WUC 255, (305) 919-5770 EC: 2852, (305) 348-1281

Professional Development Workshops Our varied workshops are available throughout the year at no cost. Regularly offered topics include: Resume & Cover Letter Writing Internship & Job Search Strategies What Can I Do With My Major Networking Skills & Elevator Pitch

How to Prepare for a Fair Salary Negotiations Interviewing Skills Career Readiness

Career Coaching Personalized, one-on-one career coaching with a professional career coach who can help you perfect your resume, develop a job search strategy, and even administer a personality assessment to help you develop a career goal that best suits your interests

Professional Events & Programs Career & Internship Fairs and EXPO On campus recruiting Graduate School Fairs Federal Government Conference Professional Etiquette Lunch/Dinner

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Art of Networking Drop In Program Mentor Mondays Panther Shadows Program Career Connections

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"supporting students' cost-todegree, time-to-degree, and time-to-employment" Stay Connected ABOUT US The Center for Testing and Career Certification's (CTCC) mission is to promote overall student success by supporting students' cost-to-degree, time-to-degree, and time-to-employment. CTCC provides examinations, assessments, certifications, and related resources that assist students with academic and professional advancement. CTCC fosters and promotes crosscampus as well as community relationships to anticipate the assessment needs of its stakeholders and subscribes to the Professional Standards and Guidelines established by the National College Testing Association (NCTA).

(305)919-5927 BBC (305)348-2441 MMC bbctesting@fiu.edu BBC testing@fiu.edu MMC https://testing.fiu.edu @fiutestingcenter @fiutestingcenter

Snapshot of Assessments ACCUPLACER ALEKS ATI TEAS Certiport College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DSST Florida Certification Board (FCB) Foreign Language Achievement Test (FLATS)

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Gainesville Independent Testing Services (GITS) Individual Testing Services Microsoft Certifications National Testing Network (NTN) Pearson VUE PERT ProV Scantron

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Florida International University Army ROTC Program

Join the largest Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) in south Florida and the best leadership course at Florida International University. Students learn what it takes to lead. Training is conducted through classes, leadership labs, and physical training. Our Freshman and Sophomore classes are offered to all students on campus. All classes count as electives towards undergraduate degree.

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Fall Semester Adaptive Team Leadership MSL 3201

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Inclus ion starts here!

DI SABI LI TY RESOURCE CENTER THE DRC PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED SERVICES INCLUDING:

priority registration testing accommodations accessible textbook materials adaptive technology note-taking software readers/scribes referrals to other campus resources

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND DISABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY TRAININGS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FIU COMMUNITY

CONNECT WI TH US MMC

GC 190 305.348.3532 drc@fiu.edu drc.fiu.edu

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ECHNOLOGY AT FIU FIU TECHNOLOGY We are the Division of IT, your central technology provider. Our mission is to support FIU in its pursuit to impart knowledge by providing leadership, consultation, and secure access for the use of technology

OUR SERVICES MYFIU

PANTHERMAIL

FIU_SECUREWIFI

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Connect on all FIU campuses by logging in to FIU_SECUREWiFi with your FIU username and password (same as your PantherMail.)

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (MTS) IT STUDENT LABS

AsKIT, our self-help resource.

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library

Boss like a

EXPLORE Remember to bring your FIU OneCard when you’re visiting!

You can visit us online or in person to access our services and resources! Visit in person? We have libraries/centers at the MMC, BBC, and Engineering. You card lets you into the Green Library and it's also your library card to check out books and more. Vising us online? You card will give you access to our many databases, eBooks, streaming collections and more.

STUDY Lots of places to study and meet!

Open study spaces and group study rooms are available at all our libraries/centers. The rooms and our open spaces have whiteboards, large displays, and more. Bonus: GL and HL have quiet study floors!

CREATE Check out more than just books!

We have laptops, iPads, eReaders, chargers, GPS devices, multimedia post productions rooms, calculators, headphones and so much more available to help you get creative and knock out your projects and assignments!

RESEARCH You have free access to millions of articles, research guides, and unique content!

Take advantage of our research and study guides to help you navigate the research journey; hundreds of databases that give you access to articles from newspapers, journals and more; unique local, digital, and special collections – just visit “Research Start” from the library homepage!

GET CURIOUS

Have questions or want more info? We’re here for you, visit us @ Library.fiu.edu

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The Florida International University Police Department (FIUPD) is currently located in the PG5 Market Station building at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) and at the SO II building at the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). The FIUPD provides a full range of police services to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on both campuses. General services provided by FIUPD include: vehicle, bicycle and foot patrol, criminal investigations of misdemeanors and felonies, traffic enforcement, traffic crash investigations, special events management, and crime prevention programs. Our FIU Guardian App helps keep you safe by giving you direct connections to FIU Police, your family, and friends and others you trust, anytime, anywhere, as long as they have the app. To download search “Rave Guardian” in the App Store or Google Play Store. Visit http://police.fiu.edu for more information. FOLLOW US ON

MODESTO MAIDIQUE CAMPUS

PG5 – Market Station 885 SW 109th Avenue Miami, FL 33199 Dispatch: (305) 348-2626 Admin: (305) 348-2623 Fax: (305) 348-1566 http://police.fiu.edu BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS

SO II Building 3000 NE 151st Street North Miami, FL 33181 Tel: (305) 919-5559 Fax: (305) 919 5505 EMERGENCY NUMBERS MMC - (305) 348-5911

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Educaaon. Advocacy. Celebraaon. Follow us on social media @FIULGBTQA facebook.com/fiulgbtqa

Learn about Scholarships, Events, and more go.fiu.edu/LGBTQAnewsletter

Stop by the Office

Our doors are always open to you! Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM MMC GC 216 and BBC WUC 253 lgbt@fiu.edu | lgbt.fiu.edu

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Panther TECH

Why Shop at FIU Panther TECH EDUCATIONAL PRICING

We sell at educational pricing, typically lower than what youʼll find anywhere else!

CONVENIENCE

Location, location, location! We are conveniently located at the MMC campus. You can try, buy, and walk away with your new device today.

TECH SUPPORT

As an Authorized Service Provider for Apple®, Dell, Lenovo computers and HP printers, we are your one stop shop for computer repairs & upgrades.

WE KNOW FIU

As part of FIU, we know what systems, devices, and software are supported by the University that other retailers just wonʼt know. Plus, your purchase will support your FIU. Go Panthers!

TRADE-IN

Trade-in your old technology towards the purchase of a new device.

PURCHASE WITH YOUR BOOK ADVANCE

Once you receive your Book Advance, use it to purchase any tech from our store.

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Offer valid in store or online. This coupon can be redeemed for 25% off one (1) school logoed apparel item. Offer not valid on textbooks, course materials, diploma frames, laptops, tablets, technology, regalia or gift cards. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount and excludes clearance merchandise. Coupon is not redeemable for cash. Exclusions may apply. See bookseller for details. Offer expires 02/01/2021

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If You’re Going Through A Difﬁcult Time & Want Support, Connect with Panthers Care!

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OBTAINING YOUR PERMIT 1.

2. Visit parking.fiu.edu

Click on "My Account" log in with your FIU credentials

4. On the dashboard, click on "Add Vehicle" complete required fields. Click Create!

Your vehicle will be linked to your virtual permit. You can now park on campus!

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Panther Express

CATS Shuttle

Free Transportation for students between MMC & BBC

Provides easy access from MMC to EC with stops along the way

DOWNLOAD THE FIU MOBILE APP FOR REAL-TIME SPACE AVAILABILITY!

Panther Mover

Provides transportation throughout MMC campus

TapRide

On-demand transportation for FIU community members at MMC and BBC

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY Offering:

Remember: Head-in parking only Keep your license plate and contact info up to date Be sure to check your FIU email regularly and opt in for eCommunications

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities Green Space: The natural and built environment Ecological Restoration Enhancing Productivity Corridors Waste Minimization Outreach & Communication

The FIU Nature Preserve is an environmental education facility representing the Florida Everglades. Join our team and help us maintain our beautiful campus and sustainable initiatives

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT SUSTAINABILITY.FIU.EDU Contact Us: GoGreen@FIU.edu

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Membership perks at all 3 FIU museums

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More benefits, more access with your linked FIU One Card Enjoy these benefits when you link your FIU One Card to an Everyday Checking account:

Take advantage of this optional benefit today

• Waived monthly service fee.1 • No Wells Fargo fees for up to four cash withdrawals per monthly fee period from non-Wells Fargo ATMs in the U.S.2,3 • All Overdraft Protection transfer fees from a linked savings account waived for accounts enrolled in Overdraft Protection services.2,4 • Receive a courtesy refund on one overdraft/nonsufficient funds fee incurred each calendar month.2

It’s your student ID and ATM card

• Receive a courtesy refund on one incoming domestic or international wire fee each calendar month.2

Plus, one-card convenient access for: • Campus privileges with your official student ID • ATM access across the U.S., including no-fee access to all Wells Fargo ATMs • Purchases using your personal identification number (PIN)

To learn more about the FIU One Card and benefits, talk to a banker or visit www.wellsfargo.com/fiu.

Link your FIU One Card to your Everyday Checking account at: Wells Fargo - FIU (on-campus) Gold Garage, 1st floor 305-423-1033

To find more branches and ATM locations, visit wellsfargo.com/locator.

1. Your Everyday Checking account will receive a monthly service fee waiver within 45 days of linking your FIU One Card to that account. See a Wells Fargo banker for more information about other fees that may apply. 2. These benefits will take effect within 45 days following the linkage of your Campus Card to an Everyday Checking account. Your Everyday Checking account must be linked to an open, active Wells Fargo Campus Card to remain eligible and receive these benefits. Your benefits will end 60 days after your Everyday Checking account is no longer linked to an active Campus Card. In that event, the Bank’s standard terms and fees apply. Ask a banker for additional details. 3. Non-Wells Fargo ATM owner/operator fees may apply. 4. Overdraft Protection transfers from a savings account count toward the Regulation D and Wells Fargo combined limit of six transfers or withdrawals per monthly fee period. If the limit is exceeded, an excess activity fee for each transfer or withdrawal over the limit will be assessed. If the limit is exceeded on more than an occasional basis, your savings account could be converted to a checking account, which would discontinue any Overdraft Protection it might be providing to another account, or closed. There is a maximum of three excess activity fees per monthly fee period. Please refer to the Consumer Account Fee and Information Schedule and Deposit Account Agreement for details. 5. Availability may be affected by your mobile carrier’s coverage area. Your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply. The FIU One Card is a Wells Fargo Campus Card. Wells Fargo may provide financial support to Florida International University for Connect with us services associated with the FIU One Card. Materials expire on October 25, 2020. © 2020 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. IHA-6692101

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UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Download the Wells Fargo Mobile® app to help you stay on top of your money.5

Get your FIU One Card at: FIU One Card Office Gold Garage, 1st floor 305-FIU-Card (348-2273)

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DELTA PHI EPSILON 2019 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE

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SOCIAL “To be rather than to seem to be.” Est. 1917

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL • IFC

SUMMER RECRUITMENT: 6/29-7/3 • FALL RECRUITMENT 9/14-9/18

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REGISTER TODAY! SORORITY RECRUITMENT: GO.FIU.EDU/SORORITYRECRUITMENT FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT: GO.FIU.EDU/FRATERNITYRECRUITMENT

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internships & full time positions available Corporate Accounting & Finance Analytics Creative & Design Human Resources Information Technology Purchasing Risk Management Strategic Projects

your career is an adventure your story starts here

Hospitality / Front of House Cafe Management Catering Management Retail Management Patient Services Management Dining Services Management Customer Service Management Culinary / Back of House Sous Chef Chef Management Engineering Facilities Engineering Management in Healthcare Facilities Engineering Management in Education Facilities Environmental Services Management Patient Transportation Management Ground Maintenance Management

Visit compassgroupcareers.com or email stefanie.furniss@compass-usa.com for details

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JOIN THE MARCHING BAND

travel places!

make new friends!

join the excitEment!

FIU MARCHING BAND STIPENDS AVAILABLE

FIU STUDENTS: $1,500 MDC/BC STUDENTS: $1,000 BASKETBALL BAND: $25 PER GAME

For more information, please contact: Professor Barry Bernhardt, Director of Bands 305.348.1547 barry.bernhardt@fiu.edu

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JOIN THE MARCHING BAND FAMILY.

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