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Get Started as an FIU Honors Student 

Congratulations on your admittance to the Honors College! As an FIU Honors student, your time here will be focused on turning your potential into impact.

Make the most of a personalized, interdisciplinary curriculum and jump right into social and cultural activities, exciting internships, undergraduate research and the opportunity to study abroad.

FIU Honors students posing with an Honors College banner

Confirm your Spot First!

Even if you have been admitted to the Honors College, you must confirm your spot through your MyFIU portal.

Confirm your spot

Important Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2026
TimelineEarly ActionStandardFinal Deadline
Confirmation Deadline for Honors ScholarshipsWednesday, April 1Wednesday, April 1Wednesday, April 1
Final Confirmation DeadlineWednesday, April 1Wednesday, April 1Wednesday, April 1
Deposit Deadline (Domestic)June 4 (Summer B) or August 4 (Fall)June 4 (Summer B) or August 4 (Fall)June 4 (Summer B) or August 4 (Fall)
Deposit Deadline (Non-US Institution)March 13 (Summer B) or July 7 (Fall)March 13 (Summer B) or July 7 (Fall)March 13 (Summer B) or July 7 (Fall)

First Steps

Depending on your pathway to FIU Honors, there are a few steps you must complete to attend FIU as an Honors student and enroll in your first Honors seminar or class.

  • First-year Students

    A first-year student is a high school senior admitted to FIU for the Fall semester. Students admitted in Spring will need to apply during the next Fall semester.

    As an incoming freshman, you must complete the following steps to enroll for classes:

    1. Complete the FIU Virtual Orientation.
    2. Register for an in-person First-Year Orientation.
    3. Register for Advising & Registration Day and complete the College Credit Earned (CCE) form listed on the page.

    Remember that new FIU Honors students must register for and attend the New Honors Student Workshop. Attendance at all three workshop events is required.

  • Transfer Students

    A transfer student is a student admitted for Summer or Fall who is attending or has attended a college or university after graduating high school. You must have at least two years remaining in your undergraduate program of study.

    As an incoming transfer student, you must compete the following steps to enroll for classes:

    1. Complete the FIU Virtual Orientation.
    2. Register for an in-person Transfer Orientation
    3. Register for Advising & Registration Day

    ou will be able to enroll in Honors seminars and classes once you have completed the New Honors Student Workshop. Attendance at all three workshop events is required.

  • Current Students

    Degree-seeking students currently enrolled at FIU with at least 2 years remaining in their program of study may apply to the Honors College. This category may include students admitted in Spring.

    You will be able to enroll in Honors seminars and classes once you have completed the New Honors Student Workshop. Attendance at all three workshop events is required.

New Honors Student Workshop

Newly admitted Honors students must attend one of our New Student Workshops in the Summer. At this workshop, you will:

  • Receive detailed information about the Honors curriculum and requirements
  • Engage with Honors advisors and staff
  • Learn about exciting programs and opportunities exclusively available to Honors College students!

If you have confirmed your spot in the Honors College, you will receive a personalized invitation to our New Student Workshops. Please keep in mind that freshmen and transfer students must also complete a Virtual Orientation, Orientation, and Advising & Orientation.

If you are a first-year (freshman) or transfer student you must still complete a Virtual Orientation, First-year Orientation, and Advising & Registration Day.

Honors student at the Advising office

Registering for Honors Courses

Students who have accepted their admission to the Honors College will be activated as Honors students so that they may register for an Honors course for the Fall semester. Your enrollment date is based on your status (freshman, transfer, or current student). Newly admitted students to the Honors College will receive Priority Registration for Spring.

FIU Honors students must enroll in at least 12 FIU credits for Fall, including Honors courses. Students in STEP will enroll in 11 credits, including Honors courses.

Please keep in mind that admission to the Honors College is for the Fall semester. Therefore, you will not be assigned an advisor until the Fall semester. Being admitted to the Honors College for Fall will not change the term to which you have been admitted by FIU Admissions.

Browse Honors Course List

Front, night view of FIU Parkview Hall

Sign up for Housing

First-time freshmen can take advantage of Honors housing at Parkview Hall, which provides a safe, supportive environment for you to collaborate and connect with your fellow Honors College students.

Learn more about Honors College @ Parkview Hall