Why FIU Honors

At the Honors College, you are transforming potential into achievement with an interdisciplinary cohort built from every college across FIU.

Our Honors-exclusive resources give you the opportunity to build your future through hands-on learning and direct involvement in research and industry.

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  • 75%

    Of students employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation

  • 90%

    Of students graduate from FIU within four years

  • 120+

    Students study abroad every year with our world-class Faculty Directors

  • Meet our Dean

    "The Honors College is home to more than 3,700 students drawn from every major and college at FIU. We bring them together with top faculty, experts and practitioners from a variety of fields through a unique curriculum that works alongside any major and transcends disciplines."

    Juan Carlos Espinosa, Ph.D.
    Dean and Fellow

Go Beyond Your Major

Becoming an Honors College student means unlocking your academic journey. Maybe you want to prepare for law school? Learn about issues in healthcare? Explore art right here in Miami? Our Honors Courses have options to do all this and more.

Browse Honors courses

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Student Resources

  • Undergraduate Research

    Find a mentor to conduct faculty-supervised research projects and prepare your high-quality work for presentation at the Undergraduate Research Conference or publication in the Undergraduate Research Journal.

    Go to ARCH Research

  • Engagement & Service

    Building a community begins with engagement and service. All Honors College students must complete engagement activities and community service hours each academic year.

    Go to Engagement and Service

  • Honors Advising

    The Honors College has its own advising team to help you navigate the requirements and benefits of being one of our students, as well as answer any questions you may have.

    Get support from Honors Advising

  • Pre-Health Pathways

    If you’re seeking a future career in medicine, Honors pre-health tracks help you earn valuable benefits for transitioning to the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant and M.D. programs.

    Learn more about the Pre-Health Pathways

  • Career Center

    Need help with an interview? Writing a strong resume? Landing an internship? Visit the Career Center for dedicated resources or to schedule an appointment with a career advisor.

    Get support from the Career Center

Joining FIU Honors

Depending on whether you’re a first-time, current or transfer student, there are different paths to joining FIU Honors.

Apply to FIU Honors

What’s Happening at FIU Honors

Stay connected with FIU Honors by attending one of our events or following us on Instagram, where we post student success stories, alumni highlights and more.

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Events

Check back soon for upcoming events!