Specialized Admissions

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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 (BA)
Music (BM)
Nursing
Public Relations and Advertising
Social Work
Theatre (BA)
Theatre (BFA)

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
Environmental Engineering
Interdisciplinary Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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)

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Academic Progression
Degree	Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.75 or higher in prerequisite courses
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts)
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline.
Advising	Accounting Advising

Graduate Program with Lower-Division Prerequisite Requirements
Degrees	Accelerated Master of Architecture (M. Arch) Accelerated Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) Accelerated Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) No Bachelor’s degree is awarded. Students transition from the AA degree to graduate level coursework.
GPA	3.0 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Portfolio of creative work Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (refer to Degree Tracks, Transfer Students tab) Interior Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (refer to Degree Tracks, Transfer Students tab) Landscape Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (refer to Degree Tracks, Transfer Students tab)
Application Deadline	These programs have earlier admission application deadlines. (refer to links above)
Advising	Architecture Advising (bottom of page)

Specialized Admissions
Degrees	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 3.0 or higher in these 3 foundation courses: ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Portfolio: Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline.
Advising	Fine Arts in Art Advising (bottom of page)

Academic Progression Standards
Degree	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts
Majors	Animation Emerging Genres Graphic Design
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 3.0 or higher in these 3 foundation courses: ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Portfolio: Requirements and Deadlines The portfolio is used to advise students on a course sequence designed for success.
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline.
Advising	Fine Arts in Digital Arts Advising (bottom of page)

Academic Progression Standards
Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Art
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in these 3 foundation courses in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts): ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Portfolio not required
Advising	Art Advising (bottom of page)

Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirements
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Art Education K-12
GPA	2.5 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in these 4 foundation courses in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts): ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing) ART 2330C (Beginning Figure Drawing)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Portfolio not required
Advising	Art Education Advising (bottom of page)

Academic Progression
Degree	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Majors	Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Finance Human Resource Management Information Systems International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Real Estate
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in prerequisite courses
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts)
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline.
Advising	Business Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
Majors	Dietetics Major (Didactic Program) Nutrition Science Major
GPA	2.70 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisite courses Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher, including science courses: BSC 2010/L (General Biology I/Lab) CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I/Lab) CHM 1046/L (General Chemistry II/Lab) CHM 2200/L (Survey of Organic Chemistry/Lab) MCB 2000/L (Introductory Microbiology/Lab) HUN 2201 (Principles of Nutrition) Must complete BSC 2010/L, CHM 1045/L, CHM 1046/L, HUN 2201 for admission consideration Information Sheet for Transfer Students
Advising	Dietetics and Nutrition Advising (bottom of page)

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media
Majors	Animation Media Digital Broadcast Journalism Digital and Interactive Media Digital Journalism Digital TV and Multimedia Production Game Media Sports Media
GPA	2.85 or higher cumulative (2.75 or higher cumulative will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher
Advising	Journalism + Media Advising

Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirement
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 or higher cumulative
Entry Exam	Pass the General Knowledge Test (GK) The GK is required for all teacher preparation programs; it is not required for the following non-teacher certification programs: (1) Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Development, (2) Elementary Education-Career Development, and (3) Exceptional Student Education: Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy. For more information and to register for the General Knowledge Test, visit: Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher
Advising	Education Advising

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 Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts) The programs below require specific math and/or science courses prior to transfer. Biomedical Engineering: Complete these 4 foundational courses prior to transfer: MAC 2311 (Calculus I) BSC 2010/L (General Biology I and Lab) CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I and Lab) PHY 2048/L (Physics with Calculus I and Lab) Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering: Calculus I ready or Calculus I or higher What courses are required to be Calculus I ready? MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra) and MAC 1114 (Trigonometry) or MAC 1147 (Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry) Test credit may be used (A-Level, AP, IB, etc.) Learn more about the Calculus ready policy Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering: Calculus I or higher
Advising	Engineering Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA) Bachelor of Music (BM)
Majors	BM: Instrumental Performance Jazz Performance Music Business and Production Music Composition Music Education (K-12)* Music Technology Music Therapy Musical Theatre Organ Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative *2.5 or higher cumulative: Music Education (K-12)
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher In addition to submitting FIU’s (transfer) admissions application, students must submit the GetAcceptd application to be considered for an audition. You will also find audition dates on GetAcceptd. An audition is also required for Music Business majors 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.
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline.
Advising	Music Advising (go to "Meet Your Advisors")

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option Program
GPA	3.0 or higher cumulative in bachelor’s degree 3.25 or higher in prerequisite courses
Entry Exam	ATI TEAS (7th Edition) (Must be taken in person) Minimum Scores: 70% Comprehensive/Total Score 62% Science Score Register: FIU Center for Testing and Career Certification
Requirements	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Complete all prerequisite courses Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Science courses must have been completed within 10 years of enrollment at time of admission For more details about science requirements, including repeated course policies, as well as prerequisites and language proficience requirements for Foreign Educated Physicians, visit: Admission Requirements.
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline. View the Step-by-Step Application Process Attend a Virtual Information Session
Advising	Nursing Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional/Generic Program
GPA	3.25 or higher cumulative
Entry Exam	ATI TEAS (7th Edition) (Must be taken in person) Minimum Scores: 70% Comprehensive/Total Score 62% Science Score Register: FIU Center for Testing and Career Certification
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisite courses Complete each prerequisite course with a C or higher Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at the time of admission Successful completion of all prerequisites by the end of Spring term for Fall admission or the end of Summer term for Spring admission For more details about science requirements, including repeated course policies and in-progress course policies, visit: Admission Requirements.
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline. View the Step-by-Step Application Process Attend a Virtual Information Session
Advising	Nursing Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN to BSN Program (Fully-Online)
GPA	2.75 or higher cumulative
Entry Exam	None
Requirements	Applicants from an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, formerly NLNAC) accredited ASN or Diploma Nursing program: Complete FIU’s UCC (met with AA degree from FL public college or non-nursing Bachelor’s degree in another discipline from an accredited institution) Minimum 60 transferable lower-division college credits Complete prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Active, unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse license Applicants with BSN courses from another institution requesting transfer into RN-BSN Track: Transfer courses must be evaluated by Nursing faculty Students allowed a maximum of 6 transfer upper-division nursing credits (completed within 5 years of enrollment at time of admission) Transfer credits do not replace the 30 credits required in FIU Nursing to earn the degree Applicants with a Florida RN license who hold degrees from outside the U.S.: The degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Medicine degree at an accredited U.S. institution Prior Learning Assessment: Students earn up to 27 credits of clinical proficiency through a faculty-led Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) course
Application Deadline	This program has an earlier admission application deadline. View the Step-by-Step Application Process Attend a Virtual Information Session
Advising	Nursing Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising
GPA	2.75 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher
Advising	Public Relations and Advertising Advising

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Science in Social Work
GPA	2.75 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher
Advising	Social Work Advising (bottom of page)

Specialized Admissions
Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre
Majors	BFA: Design and Technology Musical Theatre Performance
GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative
Requirements	AA from FL public college or FIU UCC completed Complete all prerequisites Complete each prerequisite with a C or higher Interview/Portfolio Review or Audition See Audition Requirements See Portfolio Requirements* *Design and Technology majors only
Application Deadline	Auditions: Earlier Admission Application Deadlines Portfolio: Earlier Admission Application Deadlines* *Design and Technology majors only
Advising	Theatre Advising

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Specialized Admissions

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For These Majors, Planning Really Matters