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To refer to registration information and the course catalog visit the Office of the Registrar.

Meet with an academic advisor in your department to determine which courses you should take (if you are a lower-division undergraduate student, see an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Education Academic Advising Center).

Make sure that you have removed all registration holds (“service indicators”) on your record in order to register.

Consider pre-arranging your transportation from the airport (see Arrival in the U.S.

Make several copies of your important documents and pack them in different places in case one bag is lost.

Place clear labels with your name and address both inside and outside each piece of luggage.

Contact information for someone in the U.S.

A change of clothes and essentials in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage.

Immigration Documents: Make sure to take all your immigration documents (FIU I-20 or DS-2019, valid passport with F-1 or J-1 visa stamp, and original financial documents) and that they are packed in an accessible place.

Undergraduate students may check with the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs for either Freshman or Transfer Orientation dates (note: some of these orientations you must sign up for in advance).

Graduate students should check with their academic department for the dates of any required orientations prior to the semester.

You should arrive before the semester begins, but remember that you may NOT enter the United States more than 30 days prior to the start of classes.Please determine which of the FIU Campuses you are going to before you arrive. Students at the Biscayne Bay Campus may also want to consider Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).The primary airport is Miami International Airport (MIA).To make tuition payments visit Flywire.įor additional information visit the International Student site.Avoid carrying large sums of money with you when it is not necessary.

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Payment for on campus housing or off campus rent (note: you may be required to pay a security deposit plus your first two months’ rent before you move in)Avoid carrying large sums of money with you when it is not necessary.Expenses may include, but are not limited to:.We suggest you have at least $7,000 available to use immediately. You may want to bring cash, a bankcard (find out first if it is valid in the United States), prepaid debit card, or traveler’s checks.It may take weeks to open a bank account and transfer funds, so plan ahead. When you arrive, you will need to cover your expenses.to cover any significant part of your expenses. Do not depend on employment here in the U.S. You are expected to have sufficient funds for the period of your studies at FIU as you have shown on your Declaration & Certification of Finances. Take care of medical requirements (immunizations & insurance).Please see the listing of hotels near each campus. It is a good idea to make reservations before you arrive. Average hotel rates per night run from $105 – $160 and they may not be in easy walking distance to campus. Short-Term Housing: If you arrive before your On Campus Check In time or have not secured housing before your arrival, you may need to stay in a hotel.

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When searching by zip code, keep in mind that zip codes for areas near the Modesto Maidique Campus include 3314 zip codes for areas near the Biscayne Bay Campus include 3310. Please use caution when giving out personal information or payment to avoid internet scams, identity theft, and fraud. FIU is not responsible in any way for the accuracy or availability of information on such sites and ISSS is not recommending or endorsing any of these companies but merely giving examples of the type of information that is available online. Many websites to search for rentals in the local community exist. See below for information on arranging Short-Term Housing.įor information about off-campus housing, please check: The Housing Agreement is a legally binding document and once signed, you may not be able to cancel or break it.Ĭheck-In (when you arrive) usually occurs only the weekend prior to the beginning of classes.See Housing & Residential Life for complete information. If you would like to live on campus, space is limited so submit your Housing Agreement and required fee as soon as possible. Please make such arrangements before your arrival. ISSS cannot make housing arrangements for you.

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