Limited Access Programs

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Some FIU majors are designated Limited Access, which means they have a limited number of “seats” and/or more competitive admission requirements, such as a higher cumulative GPA than FIUs 2.0 general transfer GPA, an entrance exam, audition, portfolio, or separate application (in addition to FIUs admission application). Knowing exactly what’s required to be considered for entry into these majors will help you plan ahead. We suggest you develop an academic plan, a timeline, and meet with your college advisor every term to discuss progress.

Transfer students are expected to have earned an AA degree from a FL public college/university or completed FIUs University Core Curriculum (UCC). All prerequisite courses must also be completed.

Minimum GPA requirements included in the majors below are cumulative, which means that all grades are combined in the calculation. Some majors also require a minimum GPA in prerequisite courses.

Accounting

Architecture

Business Administration

Communication

Computer Science

Dietetics and Nutrition

Education

Engineering

Fine Arts

Health Services Administration

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Journalism & Media

Music

Nursing (BSN Generic)

Nursing (BSN Accelerated Option)

Nursing (RN to BSN-Fully Online)

Social Work

Theatre

GPA	3.0 minimum and 2.5 minimum in prerequisite courses
Entry Exam	Accounting Entrance Exam Accounting Prep & Review Accounting Boot Camp
Advising	Accounting Advising

Majors	Architecture (Graduate Program) Interior Architecture (Graduate Program) Landscape Architecture (Graduate Program)
GPA	3.0 minimum
Additional Requirements	Portfolio of creative work Completion of all design prerequisite courses (grade “C” or better) In addition to submitting FIUs (transfer) admissions application, students must submit the GetAcceptd application. A link to GetAcceptd for each program is included in the application process below. Architecture Design Prerequisites Application Process & Portfolio Requirements Interior Architecture Design Prerequisites Application Process & Portfolio Requirements Landscape Architecture Design Prerequisites Application Process & Portfolio Requirements
Application Deadline	January 15th each year Contact the department about submitting after the deadline
Advising	Architecture Advising

Majors	Finance Human Resources Management International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate
GPA	2.5 minimum and 2.5 minimum in prerequisite courses
Advising	Business Advising

Majors	Advertising Public Relations
GPA	2.85 minimum
Advising	Communication Advising

Majors	Computer Science (BS) Note: The Computer Science (BA) is not limited access
GPA	2.0 minimum (general admissions requirement)
Additional Requirements	Must be Calculus I ready or completed Calculus I or higher To Be Calculus I Ready: Complete MAC 1147 (Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry) or MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra) and MAC 1114 (Trigonometry). Transfer courses and credit-by-exam may be used. A grade of “C” or better required in all math courses. Learn More About This Policy
Advising	Computer Science Advising

GPA	2.70 minimum
Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIUs UCC Grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite science courses: BSC 1010/L, CHM 1045/L, CHM 1046/L, HUN 2201
Advising	Dietetics and Nutrition Advising

Majors	Art Education Biology Education Chemical Education Early Childhood Education* Earth Science Education Elementary Education English Education Exceptional Student Education Mathematics Education Physical Education* Physics Education Recreation and Sport Management* Social Science Education: –Geography, History, and Political Science available
GPA	2.5 minimum
Entry Exam	Pass the General Knowledge Test (GK) Note: 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, Physical Education-Sport and Fitness Studies Track, and Recreation and Sport Management. Register to take the GK: http://fl.nesinc.com/
Additional Requirements	Completion of all prerequisite courses
Advising	Education Advising

Majors	Biomedical Engineering* Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Environment Engineering Mechanical Engineering
GPA	2.0 minimum (general admissions requirement) *2.5 minimum in all prerequisite courses combined
Additional Requirements	Must be Calculus I ready or completed Calculus I or higher To Be Calculus I Ready: Complete MAC 1147 (Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry) or MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra) and MAC 1114 (Trigonometry). Transfer courses and credit-by-exam may be used. A grade of “C” or better required in all math courses. Learn More About This Policy
Advising	Engineering Advising

Majors	Fine Arts/Art: (artistic expression) Art: (teaching, working in galleries/museums) Art History
GPA	2.0 minimum (general admissions requirement)
Additional Requirements	Portfolio of creative work Note: Faculty and administrators are in the process of updating their admissions criteria, including the portfolio requirement. For more information, please contact Fine Arts Advising.
Advising	Fine Arts Advising

Majors	Beverage Management Culinary Management Event Management Hospitality Management Hotel/Lodging Management Restaurant/Foodservice Management Travel & Tourism Management
GPA	2.75 minimum
Advising	Hospitality & Tourism Management Advising

Majors	Broadcast Media Digital Media Studies Journalism
GPA	2.85 minimum
Advising	Journalism & Media Advising

Majors	Composition Instrumental Performance Jazz Performance Music Business Music Education Music Technology Organ Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance
GPA	2.0 minimum (general admissions requirement)
Additional Requirements	Audition. In addition to submitting FIUs (transfer) admissions application, students must submit the GetAcceptd application to be considered for a live 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

GPA	3.25 minimum (Average GPA for admits during the past 3 years = 3.75.)
Entry Exam	Nursing Entrance Exam: ATI TEAS (Sixth Edition) Register for the ATI TEAS at FIUs Testing Center
Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIUs UCC Completion of all 9 prerequisite courses Grade of “C” or better in science prerequisite courses (repeated attempts not considered) Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at the time of admission
Application Deadline	Deadline is March 15 each year Fall admission only Application cycle: December 15-March 15 Completion of all prerequisites by end of spring term Admission Requirements Step-by-Step Application Process
Advising	Nursing Advising

GPA	3.0 minimum and 3.25 minimum in prerequisite courses
Entry Exam	Nursing Entrance Exam: ATI TEAS (Sixth Edition) Register for the ATI TEAS at FIUs Testing Center
Additional Requirements	Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution Completion of all 9 prerequisite courses Grade of “C” or better in science prerequisite courses (repeated attempts not considered) Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at time of admission
Application Deadline	Deadline is July 15 each year Fall admission only Application cycle: April 15-July 15 Completion of all prerequisites by end of summer term Admission Requirements Step-by-Step Application Process
Advising	Nursing Advising

GPA	2.75 minimum
Entry Exam	None
Additional Requirements	Must be a Florida Licensed Registered Nurse ASN or Diploma Nursing Program from a regionally accredited institution: 60 transferable credits or completion of FIUs UCC Completion of all 9 prerequisite courses Completion of foreign language requirement, FLENT/FLEX ASN from a non-regionally accredited institution: ASN must be from an institution with ACEN accreditation AA degree from a FL public college or Bachelor’s degree in another field from a regionally accredited institution Completion of nursing courses within last 5 years of enrollment at time of admission Applicants with BSN courses from another institution requesting transfer into RN-BSN Track: Transfer courses must be evaluated by Nursing faculty Students are allowed a maximum of 6 transfer upper-division nursing credits Transfer credits do not replace the 30 (FIU Nursing) credits required to earn the degree Completion of nursing courses within 5 years of enrollment at time of admission Additional Information & Next Steps
Application Deadline	Program follows deadlines set by Undergraduate Admissions
Advising	Nursing Advising

We’re A Bit Obsessed With Making You Transfer Ready. For These Majors, Planning Really Matters.