Credit and Graduation Requirements

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

– HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATION APPLICATION – October 20
– ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – November 18
* We will start sending RSVP after the October 28 application deadline for those who have submitted the Honors College graduation application
*RSVP: November 15
*Students who apply for their undergraduate graduation via MyFIU after 9/15/2024 will need to contact hcgraduation@fiu.edu to be added to the Fall ‘24 Honors College graduation review list.

(CHECK YOUR FIU E-MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION.)

HONORS COLLEGE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Honors College students must complete the Honors Curriculum that applies to their entry status:

»Students accepted as freshmen and sophomores (18-20 IDH credits = 3 academic years*)

»Students accepted as juniors or transfers ( 12 IDH credits = 2 academic years*)

*Academic year = Fall and Spring

Graduation Policy

 Students will graduate through the Honors College if they have met the following criteria: 

  • completed all major and degree requirements for graduation from the University; 
  • remained continuously enrolled in Honors courses until the semester of graduation or the completion of the Honors College curriculum (whichever comes first); 
  • completed a minimum of six credits of Honors courses per year of enrollment in the College; maintained an overall minimum FIU GPA of 3.3 and Honors (IDH) GPA of 3.0; 
  • remained in good standing by completing engagement pathway and volunteer service hour requirements every year in the Honors College. 

Special Recognition

Honors College graduates receive special recognition in three ways: 

  • Graduating seniors receive a transcript notation indicating that they have “graduated through the Honors College.” 
  • Honors College Graduation Assemblies each semester: Graduating seniors are recognized for completion of Honors College graduation requirements. Graduating seniors also receive the Honors College medallion and tassel at graduation. 
  • University Commencement Exercises: The University grants special recognition to Honors College graduates at Commencement. 

Be sure to meet with your assigned academic advisor for your major to ensure that you have fulfilled all requirements for graduation.