Parents and Families
We strongly believe that family provides crucial support for the experiences that students will encounter at FIU. Orientation and Family Programs exist to help with this transition beginning at Orientation.
Parent and Family Orientation
We are so excited that your student has decided to pursue their education at Florida International University! On behalf of FIU, we welcome you and your student and look forward to helping you navigate FIU resources, experiences, and opportunities!
First-Year Orientation is mandatory for incoming students, and while it is not mandatory that parents or family members attend orientation, we have opportunities for you to learn about FIU by attending First-Year Orientation with your student or by completing a free self-paced online course at https://go.fiu.edu/pforientation.
Guest registration is on a first come first serve basis during orientation registration. Students can register guests through their my.fiu.edu portal. There is an additional fee per person, and they are responsible for making any outstanding payments prior to attending orientation.
If your student was unable to register you or a loved one, it is okay! Your student will have an amazing time meeting other new Panthers and learning about their new home. Once guest capacity is reached, we cannot accommodate on-site registration.
If you are attending First-Year Orientation with your student, there are times during the program when you will be with your student but will have the opportunity to attend separate educational sessions as well. Please see below for a sample First-Year Family Orientation schedule. All check-in and parking information can be found at the First Year Orientation Information page.
Note: Transfer Orientation is for students only, no guests are allowed. Transfer families are encouraged to complete the free self-paced Parent & Family Orientation Course at https://go.fiu.edu/pforientation. Should you need accommodations, please contact orient@fiu.edu.
Additional Resources
Campus Resources
Important Dates
This is a link to the registrar's webpage so that the crucial academic dates for the next year can be viewed and written down. It is important for students to be aware of these deadlines.
Campus Tours
Our campuses are beautiful, our student life is dynamic and our culture is diverse. You're invited to learn more about Florida International University through our in-person and virtual sessions.
Campus Map
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OneStop
This is the one stop shop for all needs regarding admissions, registration, and financial services.
FIU Health
Your gateway to contemporary and innovative world-class medical care.
Office of Academic Support Initiatives & Services (OASIS)
The Office of Academic Support Initiatives & Services (OASIS) leads student success initiatives and centralizes the efforts of multiple units dedicated to helping our students succeed, including: Advising, the Center for Academic Success, College Life Coaching, the Financial Wellness Program, National Student Exchange, and more.
Housing and Residential Life
Learn about the on-campus living experience for students, the move-in/move-out processes, resident resources, and how to contact Housing and Residential Life for further questions!
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS provides mental health services to students that will facilitate and enhance their personal learning, emotional well-being and academic skills development.
Panthers Care
Panthers Care is a Dean of Students Office initiative that seeks to improve student growth, academic success, retention, and on-campus safety by creating a culture of care at FIU through proactive educational outreach and assisting students in distress.
Transfer and Transition Services (TTS)
From evaluating transfer courses and offering pre-transfer advising to developing fully online resources, their team is here to support your students transition to FIU
FIU Events Calendar
Stay connected and register for on-campus and/or virtual events that are open to parent and family members as well as our community!
Student Life
Walk to the Graham center and have your student join a club. Have your student join a fraternity or sorority and go Greek. Does your student like hosting shows? Apply at our radio station: the Roar. Here at FIU, students are encouraged to get out there and become a member of the FIU family!
Contact
305-348-6414
orient@fiu.edu
Live Chat Via Button or SMS Text: 305-783-3180
Orientation and Family Programs
MMC – Graham Center (GC) 189
BBC – Wolfe University Center (WUC) 129
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm