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6 | FIU GuideComprehensive advice, information for student success

6 | Welcome to the FIU Panther Family!

8 | Choosing a Major at FIU!

10 | Off-Campus Housing Service

12 | Join the Panther Parents Association Today!

13 | Now that Orientation is over…

17 | ResourcesMust-have knowledge to navigate your way

17 | FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Map

19 | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus Map

20 | FIU Lingo

25 | Academic Calendar 2013-2014

26 | Who Do I Call If?

30 | Proud Supporters of FIU

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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. i hope that 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 program with a variety of resources and services focused on students’ families. We recognize that the involvement of parents and family members in the college

Welcome to the FIU Panther Family!

Welcome to the FIu Panther Family!

process plays an important role in student success. therefore, 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 ([email protected]) 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.

• Join the Panther Parents association, and receive

membership benefits and special parent resources.

• Participate in exciting programming for parents and families during Orientation, and at homecoming and Parent & Family day.

We look forward to partnering with you for student success!

sincerely,

Amy WoltmanDirector,Orientation and Parent Programs,Division of Student Affairs


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although it is typical for students to be nervous about choosing the ‘right’ major, it is crucial that students be proactive and take the necessary steps to selecting a major as early as possible. to help with selecting a major we encourage students to utilize the resources listed below that are available at Florida international university.

Academic Advising Center

Speak to an advisor in PC 249 if you are exploring majors as they assist students in many ways:

• interpreting MyMajorMatch results. this assessment is available when logging into my.fiu.edu, under the academics tab.

• Learning about the Workshops and major-related Professional Panels offered every semester. Workshop topics include: how to Choose a Major, networking 101, time Management, Course registration, and Linking Courses with Career Skills, and interested in the health Field but not wanting to Pursue Medical School.

• Learning how to use MyMajor.fiu.edu and Catalog.fiu.edu to research Fiu majors and requirements

Courses for exploratory students (1 credit)

take discover your Major (SLS 1402 - Freshmen Only) or Major and Career Exploration (SLS 3407 - Sophomore standing required) to:

Choosing a Major at FIU!

Welcome to Florida International university!

Choosing an appropriate major can often times

be a challenging task for students, which is why

many identify themselves as exploratory.

• Learn how to match their interests and skills to an appropriate major or career.

• Learn how to utilize campus resources.

• Learn how to interpret MyMajorMatch and other assessment results.

• Be able to make an informed decision on selecting a major or career path.

Career services

Visit Career Services to develop as a young professional while also:

• Learning about workshops and assessments that will help them narrow down his or her options.

• Learning about career options with his or her specific degree.

• inquiring about internships available to expose the student to a field of interest.

• Seeking help on developing an impressive and representative resume.

at Fiu, our goal is for students to feel connected to the campus and take full advantage of our resources. a big part of that involves assisting students with identifying a field of study and working with them to develop an academic plan that will enable them to be successful. Being an exploratory student is a reality for many college students. it is important for those students to know, however, that there are a number of resources available to guide them through the decision-making process!

to receive more information regarding Career Services, please visit career.fiu.edu.

By Bianny Fernandez Senior Academic Advisor-Team Lead Undergraduate Education


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For students choosing to live off-campus, all they need

to find their perfect place is just a click away!

the Office of Orientation & Parent Programs is pleased share the off-campus housing website to simplify the off-campus housing search for students, parents, faculty, and area property owners or managers. the site includes properties for rent and sale, as well as message boards to find roommates, buy or sell furniture, and more. the site is accessible at http://classifieds.fiu.edu/. if you have a property for rent or sale that you’d like to list on the new site, please contact Emmaline Smith at (877) 895-1234 or [email protected].

One site for:

• Off-Campus housing Listings

• Easy search & comparison

• Pictures & floor plans

• Maps/directions

Off-Campus Housing Service

• Links to email, website, applications

• roommate matching

• Furniture to buy/sell

• Sublet section to search/post


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Membership in The Panther Parents Association includes:

• Membership within the Fiu alumni association

• discounted rates for Parent & Family Weekend

• Subscription to the Panther Parent times newsletter

• 10% off logo merchandise at Fiu’s Barnes & noble bookstore

• great benefits and discounts with local businesses

• award-winning Fiu Magazine - published quarterly and much, much more!

The Panther Parents Association exists to

• Enhance your involvement in your student’s collegiate experience!

• Build community among current students and parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the university.

• Promote the active involvement of parents in the university’s growth and development.

• increase awareness about Fiu to the larger community.

• the Panther Parents association is a joint venture between the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs, and the Office of alumni relations. For more information, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at: www.orientation.fiu.edu/parents.html

The Panther Parents Association is an organization that provides

information and support to parents and family members of

current Florida International university students. The Panther

Parents Association allows for FIu parents to enhance their

interactions with and feel connected to the FIu family.

Join the Panther Parents Association Today!

Now that Orientation is over…

Thank you for attending the Parent Orientation Program

at Florida International university! The following are

recommended checklists 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.

• Join the Panther Parents association.

• Sign up to receive monthly email updates through the Fiu Parent newsletter at orientatin.fiu.edu/parents.

• Familiarize yourself with the academic Calendar, available online at: onestop.fiu.edu.

student Checklist:

• register to attend Panther Camp through the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs, orientation.

fiu.edu/panther_camp.html

• 24 hours after you register for classes, you can register online for the student parking pass through: http://parking.fiu.edu

• you can obtain email access information through: www.panthermail.fiu.edu

• Pay all tuition and fees by the deadline found on the academic Calendar. (onestop.fiu.edu)

• Purchase textbooks for the semester.

• Familiarize yourself with the academic Calendar, available online at: onestop.fiu.edu

• attend Week of Welcome (WOW) events- august 26-30, 2013.

• Familiarize yourself with the campus and with classroom locations before classes begin.

• get Excited!

What is Panther Camp?

Panther Camp is a great way for incoming students to meet other new students before they start their Fiu college experience. this year we will have four sessions for your student to choose from:


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June 28-30, 2013 (Freshmen Only)July 19-21, 2013 (Freshmen Only)august 9-11, 2013 (Transfer Only)August 21-23 (Freshmen Only)

Panther Camp is a unique opportunity that is only available to students as they are entering their first year at Fiu. the Panther Camp experience focuses on assisting first year students in building relationships with other Fiu students, fostering school spirit, cultivating future student leaders, helping students learn about Fiu’s traditions and unique culture, and supports students in their transition into the university.

registration is on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to sign up AsAP!

What can students expect at camp?

• interact with 250 other students in large and small group setting

• network with Fiu faculty, staff, and students who are passionate about working with students

• Participate in fun activities & team builders

• Learn tips and tricks on how to navigate Fiu and be a successful, engaged student

• Learn about Fiu traditions and opportunities to get involved

• Learn about themselves and how to find their fit at Fiu

• Learn how to become a leader & the various leadership opportunities Fiu has to offer

• have fun!

• Become a part of something bigger than themselves and be a part of Fiu newest and fastest-growing tradition!

Where is Panther Camp?

Panther Camp takes place at Lake Placid Camp and Conference

Center in Lake Placid, FL. their air-conditioned facilities provide the perfect location for our program.

Fast Facts About Panther Camp

• 100 percent of students who attended Panther Camp got involved in at least one club or activity at Fiu!

• Many of the Peer advisor Staff attended Panther Camp

• the 2010-2011 Sga President is a past Panther Camp participant, facilitator and executive board member

• Many Sorority and Fraternity members at Fiu went to Panther Camp

• Panther Camp participants hold leadership positions in the university’s largest organizations, councils, and leadership societies.

• Panther Camp has won the Student Life award for Outstanding Student Organization Spirit in 2008, 2009 & 2011!

The cost for Panther Camp 2013 is $80.00 and includes:

• transportation – a coach bus brings students to and from camp

• Lodging – all bunk-style sleeping quarters are air conditioned, carpeted, and having running water

• Meals – three meals a day are served buffet style and are all-you-can-eat

• t-shirts & gifts – leave camp with exclusive Fiu gear

• a four-year Student alumni Membership for freshmen participants and a two-year membership for transfer participants when you register for camp.

• additionally, there is an annual Panther Camp reunion that is free to campers.

save the Date for the following events:

August 23-25, 2013 housing Move-in

sunday August

25, 2013

Freshman

Convocation

saturday,

October 13

homecoming &

Parent & Family

Weekend


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FIU Lingo

Vocabulary definition

academic advisor a faculty or professional staff member assigned to advise students

individually in exploring academic options, selecting courses,

setting goals, and preparing academically for the semester.

the Beacon the student-run newspaper, distributed three times each

week on campus and accessible online at fiusm.com.

BBC acronym for the Biscayne Bay Campus – often

called the north Campus - and located at 3000

n.E. 151st Street north Miami, Florida 33181.

Bright Futures Florida state scholarships given to Florida

residents who qualify for the award.

Broward Pines

Center

One of the four Fiu campuses located in Broward.the

the Cage the nickname for the football stadium.

Campus Life Campus Life houses much of the information about how

students can get involved in a variety of extracurricular activities

and organizations, designed to enhance a student’s college

experience. Campus Life provides a wide array of services

and features of interest, including academics, athletics,

Entertainment, Student Services, and Clubs & Organizations.

CLEP acronym for the College-Level Examination Program® - provides

students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-

level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate

college courses. Students may choose to take exams in a variety of

subjects through CLEP that would satisfy academic requirements

in a number of classes. there are 2,900 colleges, including Fiu,

that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams. More

information is available through the Center for academic Success.

Commencement Official Florida international university graduation ceremony.

Engineering

Center

College of Engineering and Computing campus located

at 10555 West Flagler Street Miami, Florida 33174.

FaFSa the Free application for Federal Student aid.

Fall Semester the semester of classes beginning in august

and continuing through december.

Fiu One Card the One Card is the official Fiu on-campus identification

card, the only card you will need on campus.

Freshmen

Convocation

Freshmen Convocation is the traditional official welcoming ceremony

of freshmen to the university Community by the President, Provost

and faculty and staff. it is designed as an opportunity to convey to

students the significance of their educational endeavor and the

commitment of the university to support them in the achievement of

this goal - within the classroom and without! it is also a celebration of

university life and the traditions of Florida international university.

ga acronym for graduate assistant - is a graduate student at Fiu

who is working part-time as a professional staff member in a

variety of campus offices as a part of their academic program.

gC acronym for the graham Center – the hub of student life

and activity, located at the Modesto Maidique Campus.

golden Panther

Pledge of honor

the Fiu athletics fan code of conduct, created by the Office of Student

Conduct and Conflict resolution to encourage students to promote

good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators.

grade Point

average (gPa)

a grading system used to determine a student’s status, based

on the grades the students receive in individual courses and

calculated with the number of college credits for each individual

course. Each letter grade a student can receive is given a preset

number of quality points, which are multiplied by the number of

credits in each individual course. all of these points are added

together and divided by the number of total credits a student has

accumulated during a student’s academic progress throughout

their time of study, giving them their Cumulative (overall) gPa.

greenride Florida international university’s web-based carpool program,

designed to link students, faculty, and staff members with others

who might be interested in carpooling to and from campus. Fiu’s

greenride Carpool Program is a part of Fiu’s go green initiatives.

it also benefits members of the Fiu community by providing close

proximity parking for carpoolers. in order to use this privileged

parking, a greenride decal must be obtained and properly displayed.

For more information on Florida international university’s greenride

Carpool Program, please visit: https://www.fiu.greenride.com

iSSS acronym for international Student and Scholar Services. the

office is located in gC 355, they assist international students

with their needs such as insurance, financial aid, etc.

kissing Bridge the bridge by the turtle lakes at MMC. it is said that when

couples kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever.

Around FIu, we have a few words or phrases that you’ll hear

quite often. You might even hear your student repeating

many of them to you. here are a few used commonly

around the campus and brief definitions of each.


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MMC Modesto Maidique Campus- often called the South

Campus - is the main campus of Fiu, located at

11200 S.W. 8th Street Miami, Florida 33199.

MyFiu also called PantherSoft, students use this web site to register

for classes, access their financial aid, request for transcripts,

apply for graduation, etc., found at: http://my.fiu.edu

Panther Camp a three-day leadership, involvement, and traditions

camp for incoming freshman and transfer students.

Panther Parent nickname for a member of the Panther Parents association

– a dues-based organization designed to provide parents

and family members with specific resources, and all of

the membership benefits of the alumni association.

Panther Square the open area by the bookstore in the Wolfe university

Center at the BBC campus where activities, events,

and campus traditions are often held.

Panthersoft See MyFiu

Pa/Peer advisors a group of students specially selected to help incoming

new students adjust to college during Orientation.

Pg 5 Marketplace the parking garage located on S.W. 8th street that features

six restaurants, classrooms, and a cyber café.

Pid acronym for Panther id number – a seven-digit number

assigned to each student that they use to access

their records online, register for classes, etc.

the Pit the Pit area by the food court in the graham Center at the MMC

campus where activities, events, and campus traditions are often held.

resourse guide/

Panther Preview

the guide distributed at Orientation to students, parents, and

guests providing great information about the university.

ra acronym for resident assistant – a student who has had special

training and lives on a residence hall floor to assist students

with anything they may need while also planning events

and educational activities for the students on the floor.

roary Fiu’s official mascot, a golden Panther.

the Seal Official Fiu landmark – it is rumored that if students walk

across the seal, they will not make it to graduation!

Semester gPa a student’s grade Point average of the current semester.

Sga acronym for Student government association – the governing

body of the student body at Florida international university.

SLS Common term for SLS 1501: the First-year Experience – a one-

credit First year Experience course required for incoming freshmen.

this course serves as an extension to Orientation. “SLS 1501

introduces students to the university and promotes and supports

academic, intellectual, personal, and social growth and success.”

Spring Semester the term of classes beginning in January

and continuing through april.

Summer a

Semester

a shortened version of the Summer C Semester, taking

place during the first six weeks of the summer term.

Summer B

Semester

a shortened version of the Summer C Semester, taking

place during the last six weeks of the summer term.

Summer C

Semester

the entire summer term of classes beginning in

May and continuing through august.

Student

handbook

Free academic agendas with calendar, information regarding policies,

student conducts, phone numbers, etc., distributed to new students

at Orientation, and to returning students at the ask Me tables during

the first two days of classes in the Fall and Spring semesters.

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ta acronym for teacher’s assistant – a student who assists

a faculty member with classroom responsibilities.

trail of the torch the annual Fiu tradition where students gather at the Fiu

football stadium and walk together to the center of campus to

light the torch of knowledge, Service and understanding.

transfer Student a student transferring from another university or

college to Fiu to continue their studies.

uCC acronym for university Core Curriculum. the uCC

encompasses Fiu’s general education program. the uCC

provides the broad, well-defined curriculum that helps

graduates to think, organize, and make decisions.

Week of Welcome the first week of the fall and spring semesters where

events and activities are planned to help connect

students to the university community.

WuC acronym for the Wolfe university Center – the hub of student

life and activity, located at the Biscayne Bay Campus.

305 the famous area code number of Miami.

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august 23-25 Official housing Check in

august 25 Freshman Convocation

august 26 Classes Begin

September 2Labor day holiday (university Closed)

September 3 Last day to add or drop courses or withdraw from the university without incurring financial liability for tuition or fees

november 4 deadline to drop a course with a dr grade

november 11 Veteran’s day holiday (university Closed)

november 28-30 thanksgiving holiday (university Closed)

december 6 Last day of classes

december 9-14 Finals Week

december 19 Complete grade report available

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January 3-5 Official housing Check in

January 6 Classes begin

January 13 Last day to add or drop courses or withdraw from the university without incurring financial liability for tuition or fees

January 20 Martin Luther king holiday (university Closed)

March 10-15 Spring Break

March 17 deadline to drop a course with a dr grade

april 18 Last day of classes

april 21-26 Finals Week

May 1 Complete grade report available

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Who Do I Call If?

Florida international university is one of the largest universities in the united States, with nearly 47,000 students attending both the Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay Campuses for classes each week. as a parent or family member, you may have plenty of questions, and we want to provide you with the most accurate information, so you are sure to get your questions answered effectively. the following is a list of contact information for academic and student services at Florida international university.

Beyond this extensive list, we’ve also developed parent resources specifically for you! Please visit our Web site for Parent resources, and make use of our Parent Email address and phone number if you have any questions, or can’t find the information you are looking for. the phone number and email address listed will directly take you to a staff member dedicated to providing quality parent and family resources.

Parent resourceswww.orientation.fiu.edu/parents.html(305) 348.6414

COMMON CONTACTs -

COlleGes AND sChOOls

College of Architecture and the ArtsMMC (305) 348-7500http://carta.fiu.edu/

College of Arts & sciencesMMC (305) 348-2978BBC (305) 919-5859Pines (954) 438-8600http://cas.fiu.edu/

College of business AdministrationMMC (305) 348-2751BBC (305) 919-5870Pines (954) 438-8601http://business.fiu.edu

College of educationMMC (305) 348-2768Pines (954) 438-8602http://education.fiu.edu/

College of engineering & Computing MMC (305) 348-2522Pines (954) 438-8601http://www.cec.fiu.edu/

College of lawMMC (305) 348-8006http://law.fiu.edu/

College of MedicineMMC (305) 348-0570http://medicine.fiu.edu/

College of Nursing and health sciencesMMC (305) 348-7703BBC (305) 919-4421http://cnhs.fiu.edu

The honors CollegeMMC (305) 348-4100BBC (305) 919-5597http://honors.fiu.edu/

robert stempel College of Public health and social WorkMMC (305) 348-4903http://rscphsw.fiu.edu/

Chaplin school of hospitality and Tourism ManagementBBC (305) 919-4500http://hospitality.fiu.edu

school of Journalism and Mass CommunicationBBC (305) 919-5625http://journalism.fiu.edu/

university Graduate school(305) 348-7442http://gradschool.fiu.edu/

COMMON CONTACTs -

sTuDeNT serVICes

Academic Advising Centerhttp://undergrad.fiu.edu/advisingMMC (305) 348-2892BBC (305) 919-5754

Admissionshttp://admissions.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2363BBC (305) 919-5760Pines (954) 438-8600

Art Museum (Frost)http://thefrost.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2890

Athleticshttp://www.fiusports.com MMC (305) 348-2756

bookstorehttp:// fiu.bncollege.comMMC (305) 348-2691 BBC (305) 919-5580


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bursar/Cashiersonestop.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2126 BBC (305) 919-5540

Campus lifehttp://campuslife.fiu.edu MMC (305) 348-2138BBC (305) 919-5804

Campus recreationhttp://recreation.fiu.edu MMC (305) 348-2951BBC (305) 919-5678

Career serviceshttp://www.career.fiu.edu MMC (305) 348-2423BBC (305) 919-5770

Center for Academic success- university learning Centerhttp://undergrad.fiu.edu/learning/ MMC (305) 348-2180 BBC (305) 919-5927

university Testing Centerhttp://undergrad.fiu.edu/testing/MMC (305) 348-2441 BBC (305) 919-4043

Center for leadership and servicehttp://www.leadserve.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-6995BBC (305) 919-5360

Counseling & PsychologicalServices Centerhttp://www.counselingservices.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2277BBC (305) 919-5305

Disability resource Centerhttp://drc.fiu.edu/MMC (305) 348-3532tty: (305) 348-3852BBC (305) 919-5345tty: (305) 919-5390

Financial Aidhttp://www.finaid.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-7272BBC (305) 919-5750

housinghttp://www.housing.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-4190BBC (305) 919-5587

International student & scholar serviceshttp://isss.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2421BBC (305) 919-5813

libraryhttp://library.fiu.edu/MMC (305) 348-2454BBC (305) 919-5726

Multicultural Programs and serviceshttp://mpas.fiu.edu MMC (305) 348-2436BBC (305) 919-5817

university Ombudsman(305) 348-2797(305) 348-2797- MMC(305) 919-5339- BBC

Orientation and Parent Programshttp://orientation.fiu.edu(305) 348-6414

Parking & Traffichttp://parking.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-3615BBC (305) 919-5558

Public safetyhttp://police.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2623BBC (305) 919-5559

registraronestop.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2320BBC (305) 919-5750

Pines954) 438-8600

student Conduct and Conflict resolutionhttp://www.fiu.edu/~sccrMMC (305) 348-3939

student Financialshttp://registrar.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348-2126BBC (305) 919-5540

university health serviceshttp://studenthealth.fiu.eduMMC (305) 348- 2401BBC (919) 919-5620

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What to See & Do

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Terrabank, N.A.1615 S.W. 107th Ave.Miami, FL 33165(305) 227-7788www.terrabank.comConveniently located across the street from the University Park Campus - FIU Campus at 107th. Free Student Checking Account and more!Please see ad on p 17.

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From-Mom.com Care Packagesstore.universityparent.com/gift-basketsShow your student how much you miss them by sending a great care package right to their door. Made by college students, for college students. Many different package options!Please see ad on p 11.

University Parent College Laundry Bagstore.universityparent.comEssential for every college student! Our heavy-duty canvas laundry bag, with storage pockets and a load divider, is guaranteed to last 4 years. Available in black or gray.Please see ad on p 5.

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