College life can be difficult. There’s so much you need to do that it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
But you don’t have to go through it alone. Every student, especially if you’re struggling, should seek help from an advisor or a college life coach. They can help you overcome personal and academic issues that get in the way of your education.
Academic advising at FIU empowers students to gain and expand their knowledge and pursue opportunities to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals.
As advocates for student learning and success, academic advisors partner with students to promote their holistic development, identify academic and career resources, and encourage meaningful engagement, while educating them on degree requirements to support their persistence and timely graduation.
Every degree seeking undergraduate student has an assigned Academic Advisor in their major. Students can contact their advisor via their Panther Success Network (PSN). You should see your advisor at least once a semester. They are your best source of information when making academic decisions. Advisors are especially busy when the class enrollment period begins, so make an appointment early in the semester.
The University Core Curriculum (UCC) is Florida International University’s general education program, designed to provide all undergraduate students with a strong academic foundation. It includes a set of required courses across key areas of knowledge that promote critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Students entering FIU as first-time college students or transfers without an AA degree from a Florida public institution (Fall 2003 or later) must complete the UCC requirements.
