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1. Submit PDS Fee

In order to reserve your space, you will need to submit a $350 (non-refundable) tuition deposit upon receipt of your admission letter. This deposit will be credited back to your account in your first semester.

2. Sign important program documents

Student Enrollment Terms and Conditions and the Photography Consent Form must be signed prior to orientation.

• Visit https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rpvTxtHTzxTiO9 to complete the Student Enrollment Terms and Conditions form
• Visit https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi6rcyj4HLEO8t to complete the Photography Consent Form

3. Apply for Financial Aid (U.S. students only)

• Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. FIU’s federal school code for the FAFSA is 009635.
• Create your Financial Student Aid (FSA) ID at https://studentaid.ed.gov/npas/. Reuse your FSA ID every year.

IMPORTANT

Students who have been admitted and completed their FAFSA application will be offered Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. Graduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year through the Federal Direct Loan program. The actual amount a student is eligible to borrow cannot exceed the program cost of attendance, minus any other assistance received.

For additional information regarding Financial Aid, please visit https://business.fiu.edu/graduate/international-mba/financial-aid.cfm

4. Finalize Your Admissions File

Your acceptance to FIU is based on the academic information that was available when the Admissions Office reviewed your application. You may have been admitted with courses in progress or unofficial test scores. Therefore, it is important that you submit official documents prior to the end of your first semester. Residency documents: If you are seeking in-state tuition you must submit your proof of residency. Learn how to establish residency here: https://onestop.fiu.edu/student-records-myfiu/personal-records/declare-residency/

5. Submit Your Immunizations Record

As a prerequisite to registration, FIU requires all students comply with the following immunization policy regulations from the Florida Board of Governors regarding immunity of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Meningitis.

Download all immunization forms at go.fiu.edu/immune. All forms must be signed and stamped by a physician (M.D. or D.O.), a nurse practitioner or a registered nurse and can be mailed, faxed or physically submitted to Student Health Services located in SASC Building Lobby at MMC.

When emailing your form, please send it to immune@fiu.edu.

6. Purchase medical insurance (international students only)

The medical insurance requirement can be met in one of two ways: By purchasing the FIU Sponsored Health Insurance Plan.

By submitting an International Student Alternative Health Insurance Compliance Form completed by your current insurance company and approved by FIU-SHS.

In order to remove the Insurance Hold, students will need to submit proof of insurance to the Health Services Office at insurance@fiu.edu.

For any questions, students may also call them at 305-348-2401.

How to Register for Classes

Your program administration will handle all course registrations. Please confirm that you have no holds that may prevent registration. To check your holds, please visit my.fiu.edu.

If you are logging into FIU's system for the first time, your password will be in the date of birth format DDMonYYYY. Example, if you were born April 20, 1998 your default password will be 20Apr1998.

Course Schedule and Sequence

This is a hybrid cohort-style program. This means that students must take courses in a pre-determined order and with the same group of students. Courses run on an 8-week schedule and two out of the 8 sessions will be fully online, making this a hybrid program.

Please click here for the course schedule. Dates provided are tentative and subject to change.

Enrollment

Students in the MSIS program will be registered for courses by the program administration prior to the beginning of each term.

How to Pay for Classes

Financial Aid (for domestic students)

Prior to the payment deadline you will need to accept your Financial Aid award at my.fiu.edu. Follow the “Financial Aid — accept/decline awards” link to ensure that your award is posted as “pending financial aid” for a tuition deferment.

Credit Card*/ Debit Card/ Electronic Check

Tuition may be paid online with a credit card or electronic check/electronic transfer of funds through the “Make a Payment” link found under the “Finances” section of your my.fiu.edu. You can also pay by cash or check at the Student Financials Office in the Student Academic Success Center (SASC), room 101 (MMC) or AC1 140 (BBC). Self-service payment kiosks are also located in SASC.

*Note that the University charges a convenience fee for credit card transactions.

Wire Transfer

FIU has partnered with Flywire to offer a streamlined and cost effective payment method to send international payments. Therefore, we ask you to send all bank transfer payments through Flywire.

Payment Breakdown

Fall 2019
In-state: $10,560
Out-of-state: $11,760

Spring 2020
In-state: $10,860
Out-of-state: $12,060

Summer 2020
In-state: $2,880
Out-of-state: $3,180

Fall 2020
In-state: $5,550
Out-of-state: $6,150

Payment Deadlines

Tuition and fees of each term must be paid in full by the deadline established by the University. Payment is usually due within one week of the first day of class.

Books and other class material

You are responsible for purchasing books and other class materials before the first day of class to ensure you’re well-prepared. You may find the required book or materials on the syllabus for each class, which we will share with you prior to the beginning of each term or as soon as faculty release it. Otherwise, you may check textbook requirements on the FIU Bookstore site.

On-Campus Services

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
parking.fiu.edu | 305-348-3615
All vehicles parked on campus at a non-metered space are required to have a valid virtual permit, which is linked to your vehicle license plate. Please remember, head in parking only. To obtain your virtual parking permit, visit parking.fiu.edu.

DINING
pantherdining.com | 305-348-0088
Panther Dining offers a variety of foods and a great selection of meal plans to make dining convenient, tasty and fun. Meal plans save up to 40% + 0% sales tax, whether you live on campus or off campus. You can dine at The Fresh Food Company and 29 other restaurants and retail locations at MMC and BBC. You can buy your meal plan through financial aid at my.fiu.edu or with cash, credit/debit or six easy payments at the Panther Dining Office in GC 1215 (MMC) or at pantherdining.com.

BUSINESS CAREER MANAGEMENT
business.fiu.edu/careers | 305-348-7396
Career Services is dedicated to helping you make career dreams a reality. Through workshops, career assessments and partnerships with employers in South Florida and around the globe, the Business Career Management team is committed to helping you get an early start on your career path.

STUDENT CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES
studenthealth.fiu.edu | 305-348-2401
The mission of FIU’s Student Health Services is to provide affordable and accessible student-focused medical care and promote healthy lifestyles through education, mentorship and research activities. Ambulatory health care centers are located at both the BBC and MMC to serve your health care needs in a convenient and student-friendly environment.

WELLNESS AND RECREATION CENTERS
go.fiu.edu/recreation | 305-348-2575
Panthers can work out their stress, challenge themselves and get into shape with recreation centers on both campuses. Each facility features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and individualized personal training. Each campus hosts intramural sports like dodgeball and soccer, offers Sport Clubs like Quidditch and Rugby, and BBC features watersports on the bay.

OFF CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONS

For housing options close to our MMC campus, please visit fiuoffcampushousing.com.