“We help our scholars rise and
become the best they can be. “Honors College Dean Juan Carlos Espinosa
The beauty of an Honors education is the exposure students get to other students from majors from all across the university. In the Honors College you are a dual academic citizen: an Honors College student, and a student in your home major. Some majors are admittedly more “difficult” and may be more challenging to pair with the Honors curriculum. However, Honors students like to challenge themselves, they like to go beyond what is available and pairing an Honors education with any major at FIU will set you apart from the crowd.
No Additional Fees
The Honors College does not charge additional membership fees for joining. The Honors courses will usually substitute other courses; therefore, not incurring any additional credits.
Priority Registration
This means that approximately two to three weeks before general registration opens for the entire university population, students in the Honors College will have first pick at courses offered, regardless of major.
All Majors Welcome
Courses offered within the Honors College are used to enhance a student’s education, as we offer tracks that coincide with several majors. All majors are welcome to join Honors.
Additional benefits of being an Honors College student:
Honors-specific Scholarships
The Honors College offers a number of competitive scholarships to admitted students. Some students may be eligible for select FIU Scholarships, which come with an offer of automatic admission to the Honors College. The Honors College has scholarships available to transfer students from in-state and out-of-state colleges. There are also a number of competitive scholarships available to current Honors College students each academic year.
Honors Advisors
Honors students will have two advisors, one from their major and one from the Honors College at FIU, assigned to help them reach their goal of graduation.
Student Organizations
The Honors College offers several student organizations that allow Honors students to expand their knowledge in not only their majors, but their creativity as well.
Internships
95% of employers look for college grads with work experience. The Honors College offers many jobs and internships specifically for Honors students.
Small classes
Courses at the Honors College are small in size which foster student-professor relationships.
Housing
Honors students have the opportunity of housing at Parkview Hall. Parkview Hall offers modern housing with quality amenities, a convenient location, and a community.
Graduation Assembly
(graduating seniors only)
Honors College graduation assemblies each semester
Special recognition at Commencement
The University grants special recognition to Honors College graduates at Commencement.
Notation on transcript
Graduating seniors receive a transcript notation indicating that they have “graduated through the Honors College.”
Honors Alumni Association
Over 8,000 alumni have graduated through the Honors Program/College since its creation in 1990. Our alumni attend some of the most prestigious graduate and professional schools and work in rewarding positions all over the globe.
