We’re A Bit Obsessed With Making You Transfer Ready.
For These Majors, Planning Really Matters.
Knowing exactly what is required for admission and success in these majors will help you plan ahead. Students who do not meet admission or progression requirements, but who meet the minimum 2.0 GPA for transfer admission, can be admitted to other majors. We have many options where you can thrive!
Some FIU programs are approved as Specialized Admissions, which means they require additional (and more competitive) admission criteria based on indicators of academic ability, creativity, or talent (i.e., GPA, audition, portfolio, entrance exam). The designation limits enrollment to support academic progression and success when student demand exceeds program resources such as space, equipment, instructional or clinical facilities, and accreditor required student-faculty ratios.
- Art (BFA)
- Dietetics and Nutrition
- Digital Communication and Media
- Music
- Nursing
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Social Work
- Theatre
Some FIU programs require Academic Progression Standards, which considers academic performance in prerequisite courses critical to success in upper division coursework and program completion.
- Accounting
- Art (BA)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Digital Arts (BFA)
- Electrical Engineering
- Environment Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
All Teacher Preparatory programs have a state mandated 2.5 minimum GPA requirement for admission.
- Art Education K-12
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Exceptional Student Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education K-12
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
The School of Architecture offers the accelerated Master’s degree, which consists of a two year pre-graduate foundation and three year professional graduate program. The pathway supports a seamless course of study from undergraduate to graduate, and the awarding of the Master’s degree (no Bachelor’s degree is awarded). Transfer students begin in the third year after earning 60 credits and the AA degree in Architectural Studies.
- Architecture (M. Arch)
- Interior Architecture (MIA)
- Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Accounting
Academic Progression | |
Degree | Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) |
GPA | 2.0 or higher cumulative 2.75 or higher in prerequisite courses |
Additional Requirements |
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Application Deadline | The College of Business has earlier Application and Deposit Deadlines |
Advising | Accounting Advising |
Architecture
Graduate Program with Lower-Division Prerequisite Requirements | |
Degrees |
Accelerated Master of Architecture (M. Arch)
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GPA | 3.0 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
In addition to submitting FIU’s (transfer) admissions application, student submit the GetAcceptd application. A link to GetAcceptd is included for each program listed below. Architecture Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture |
Application Deadline | January 15th each year |
Advising | Architecture Advising: For Prospective Students (Admissions/Recruitment) |
Art and Fine Arts
Specialized Admissions | |
Degrees | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art |
GPA |
2.0 or higher cumulative
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Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Fine Arts in Art Advising |
Academic Progression Standards | |
Degree | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts |
GPA |
2.0 or higher cumulative
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Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Fine Arts in Digital Arts Advising |
Academic Progression Standards | |
Degree | Bachelor of Arts in Art |
GPA |
2.0 or higher cumulative
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Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Art Advising |
Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirements | |
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Art Education K-12* |
GPA |
2.5 or higher cumulative
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Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Art Education Advising |
Business Administration
Academic Progression | |
Degree | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
Majors | Business Analytics Finance Human Resource Management International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate |
GPA | 2.0 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in prerequisite courses |
Additional Requirements |
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Application Deadline | The College of Business has earlier Application and Deposit Deadlines |
Advising | Business Advising |
Dietetics and Nutrition
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree |
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
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GPA | 2.70 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Dietetics and Nutrition Advising (See “Program Directors and Advisors” at bottom of page) |
Digital Communication and Media
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media |
Majors | Digital Broadcasting Digital and Interactive Media Digital Journalism Digital TV and Multimedia Production |
GPA | 2.85 minimum |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Journalism + Media Advising |
Education
Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirements | |
Majors | Art Education K-12 (also refer to Art and Fine Arts tab) Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Education Exceptional Student Education Mathematics Education (FIUteach) Music Education K-12 (also refer to Music tab) Social Studies Education: –Geography, History, Political Science Science Education (FIUteach): –Biology, Chemical, Earth Science, Physics |
GPA | 2.5 minimum |
Entry Exam |
The GK is required for all teacher preparation programs; it is not required for the following non-teacher certification programs: Early Childhood Education-Development Track, Exceptional Student Education-Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy Track, and Elementary Education-Career Development Track. |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Education Advising |
Engineering
Academic Progression Standards | |
Degrees | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Environment Engineering Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
GPA | 2.0 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
The programs below require specific math and/or science courses prior to transfer. Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
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Advising | Engineering Advising |
Music
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree | Bachelor of Music (BM) |
Majors | Composition Instrumental Performance Jazz Performance Music Business Music Education K-12* Music Technology Organ Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance |
GPA | 2.0 or higher cumulative *2.5 or higher for the Bachelor of Music: Music Education K-12 |
Additional Requirements |
In addition to submitting FIU’s (transfer) admissions application, students must submit the GetAcceptd application to be considered for an audition. An audition is also required for Music Business due to its comprehensive nature, which includes applied lessons and ensembles at a level of proficiency beyond those of beginners. The School of Music does not offer beginner level lessons. |
Advising | Music Advising |
Nursing (BSN Accelerated Option Program)
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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GPA | 3.0 or higher cumulative for all bachelor’s coursework 3.25 or higher in prerequisite courses |
Entry Exam | ATI TEAS Registration: FIU’s Center for Testing and Career Certification |
Additional Requirements |
Admission Requirements |
Application Deadline |
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Advising | Nursing Advising |
Nursing (BSN Traditional Program)
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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GPA | 3.25 or higher cumulative (Average GPA for admits during the past 3 years = 3.70.) |
Entry Exam | ATI TEAS (minimum score: 70% Comprehensive, 62% Science) Register for Exam: Center for Testing and Career Certification |
Additional Requirements |
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Application Deadline |
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Advising | Nursing Advising |
Nursing (RN to BSN-Fully Online Program)
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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GPA | 2.75 or higher cumulative |
Entry Exam | None |
Additional Requirements |
Applicants from an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, formerly NLNAC) accredited ASN or Diploma Nursing program:
Applicants with BSN courses from another institution requesting transfer into RN-BSN Track:
Applicants with a Florida RN license who hold degrees from outside the U.S.
General Information and Brochure (see “General Information” Tab) |
Application Deadline | Program follows deadlines set by Undergraduate Admissions |
Advising | Nursing Advising |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication |
GPA | 2.85 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Communication Advising |
Social Work
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Social Work |
GPA | 2.75 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Social Work Advising |
Theatre
Specialized Admissions | |
Degree | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre |
GPA | 2.0 or higher cumulative |
Additional Requirements |
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Advising | Theatre Advising |