A Big Start to a Big Year
Florida International University is excited to welcome you as you start your journey as a Panther! Whether you’re looking to make new friends or find a campus organization to join, Panthers’ F1RST NIGHT is where you start your first year with a bang!
FIU’s university tradition starts right after your first day of classes on August 25, with a formal ceremony where you will be welcomed by FIU’s president and our college deans.
After that, it’s time for a night of music, food and fireworks, where you can take the opportunity to meet current FIU students and alumni. Or, if you want to start building your FIU experience, you can have fun and learn how to get involved with dozens of clubs, organizations and programs.
F1RST NIGHT is open to all students and their families! If you're a first-year or incoming transfer student who enrolled in Summer or Fall 2025, we highly encourage you to attend.
Event Information
Date
Monday, August 25, 2025
Time
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location
Pitbull Stadium, Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11310 SW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33174
Registration
To reserve your spot, fill out our RSVP form.
Parking
Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds lot, east of Pitbull Stadium.
Students with valid parking permits can park in any student space on campus.
Bag Policy
Please note larger bags are prohibited. For a full list of permitted bags, view our FIU Stadium Policies.
Have Questions?
If you need assistance, please email campuslife@fiu.edu.
Register for F1RST NIGHT
RSVP to confirm your attendance at F1RST NIGHT and kick off your first year at FIU!
You can register using the link below. You may also receive information via your FIU email account with a registration link.
