University Core Curriculum (UCC) and the University Catalog
Any student entering Florida International University as a first-time college student (Summer 2003 or after) or transferring in without an Associates in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public institution (Fall 2003 or after) is required to fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements.
The University Core Curriculum (UCC) is a broad, well-defined curriculum that helps students to think critically, analytically, and creatively. It encourages a passion to learn, and provides them with the skills and abilities to organize, assemble, assess, and incorporate new knowledge and information.
The UCC rests upon the belief that a foundational curriculum, shared by students, fosters intellectual development and enhances personal, social, intellectual, and academic relations. Together with concentration in a major field of study, the UCC builds the base that makes future academic and professional excellence possible.
The University Catalog is the primary source of information for all FIU students regarding the academic requirements of their degree program.