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We’re A Bit Obsessed With Making You Transfer Ready

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, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Social Work
  • Theatre (BA)
  • Theatre (BFA)

Transfer students are expected to earn the AA degree (from a Florida public institution) and complete all prerequisite courses prior to transfer.

For a list of prerequisites, by major, view our Transfer Guides.

For These Majors, Planning Really Matters

  • Accounting

    Academic Progression

    Degree

    Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)

    GPA

    2.0 or higher cumulative

    2.75 or higher in prerequisite courses

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete  each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts)

    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)
    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

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    • Portfolio of creative work

    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
    Application Process & Portfolio Requirements
    (See Transfer Students Tab)

    Interior Architecture
    Application Process & Portfolio Requirements
    (Transfer Students tab)

    Landscape Architecture
    Application Process & Portfolio Requirements
    (Transfer Students tab)

    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
    2.75 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below 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)

    Additional Requirements

    Advising

    Fine Arts in Art Advising

    Academic Progression Standards

    Degree

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts

    GPA

    2.0 or higher cumulative
    2.75 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below 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)

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    • See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites

    • Portfolio (artworks): Portfolio Requirements and Deadlines

      • The Digital Arts portfolio will be used to advise students on a course sequence designed for success.

    Advising

    Fine Arts in Digital Arts Advising

    Academic Progression Standards

    Degree

    Bachelor of Arts in Art

    GPA

    2.0 or higher cumulative
    2.5 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below 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)

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    • See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites

    • A portfolio of creative work is not required for this degree

    Advising

    Art Advising

    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 the 4 foundational courses elow 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)

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    • See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites

    • Portfolio not required

    Advising

    Art Education Advising

  • Business Administration

    Academic Progression

    Degree

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

    Majors

    Business Analytics
    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

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisites

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts)

    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

    • Dietetics Major (Didactic Program)

    • Nutrition Science Major

    GPA

    2.70 or higher cumulative

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

      • Completion of BSC 2010/L, CHM 1045/L, CHM 1046/L, HUN 2201 is required for admission

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    • Grade of “C” or better in prerequisite science courses

      • BSC 2010/L (General Biology I and Lab)

      • CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I and Lab)

      • CHM 1046/L (General Chemistry II and Lab)

      • CHM 2200/L (Survey of Organic Chemistry and Lab)

      • MCB 2000/L (Introductory Microbiology and Lab)

      • HUN 2201 (Principles of Nutrition)

    Information Sheet for Transfer Students

    Advising

    Dietetics and Nutrition Advising

    (See “Program Directors & 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

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    Advising

    Journalism + Media Advising

  • Education

    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 minimum

    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: Early Childhood Education-Development Track, Exceptional Student Education-Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy Track, and Elementary Education-Career Development Track.

    Florida Teacher Certification Examinations

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    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 Environmental Engineering
    Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering
    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    GPA

    2.0 or higher cumulative

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    The programs below require specific math and/or science courses prior to transfer.

    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering 

    • Calculus I ready or Calculus I or higher

    • What courses are required to become Calculus I ready?

      • MAC 1105 (College Algebra) and MAC 1147 (Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry) or MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra) and MAC 1114 (Trigonometry)

      • Learn more about the Calculus ready policy

    Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering 

    • Calculus I or higher

    Biomedical Engineering

    • Complete these 4 foundational courses prior to transfer

      • MAC 2311 (Calculus I)

      • BSC 1010/L (General Biology I and Lab)

      • CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I and Lab)

      • PHY 2048/L (Physics with Calculus I and Lab)

    Advising

    Engineering Advising

  • Music

    Specialized Admissions

    Degree

    Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)
    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

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    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)

    • Accelerated Option Program

    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

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or better

      (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites)

    • Science courses must have been completed within 10 years of enrollment at time of admission

    Admission Requirements
    (Includes information for foreign educated physicians)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall admission only

    • Application cycle: April 15 – July 15

    • Deadline is July 15 each year

    • Completion of all prerequisite courses by end of summer term

    Step-by-Step Application Process

    Advising

    Nursing Advising

  • Nursing (BSN Traditional Program)

    Specialized Admissions

    Degree

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    • Traditional/Generic Program

    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

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or better

      (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites)

    • Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at the time of admission

    Admission Requirements

    Application Deadline

    • Fall Application Cycle: December 15 to March 15

    • Fall Application Deadline: March 15

    • Spring Application Cycle: April 15 to July 15

    • Spring Application Deadline: July 15

    • Completion of all prerequisite courses the term prior to submitting application

    Step-by-Step Application Process

    Advising

    Nursing Advising

  • Nursing (RN to BSN-Fully Online Program)

    Specialized Admissions

    Degree

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    • RN to BSN Program (Fully-Online)

    GPA

    2.75 or higher cumulative

    Entry Exam

    None

    Additional Requirements

    • Must have unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse License

    Applicants from an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, formerly NLNAC) accredited ASN or Diploma Nursing program:

    • 60 transferable lower-division credits

    • 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)

    • Complete foreign language requirement, FLENT/FLEX

    • Complete all prerequisite courses (see “Requirements” Tab)

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher (see “Requirements” Tab)

      (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites)

    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 (must have been 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 earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated to be equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Medicine degree at an accredited U.S. institution

    General Information and Brochure (see “General Information” Tab)
    View Information Session (see “View Our Info Session” 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

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    Advising

    Communication Advising

  • Social Work

    Specialized Admissions

    Degree

    Bachelor of Science in Social Work

    GPA

    2.75 or higher cumulative

    Additional Requirements

    • AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC

    • Complete all prerequisite courses

    • Complete each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher

    Advising

    Social Work Advising

  • Theatre

    Specialized Admissions

    Degree

    Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

    GPA

    2.0 or higher cumulative

    Additional Requirements

    Advising

    Theatre Advising