Travel & learn with the Honors College
How it works
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Complete additional requirements
Learn & travel
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to one of our Study Abroad programs, applicants must:
- Be currently admitted in the Honors College at Florida International University
- Be in good Honors standing
- Have a minimum FIU GPA of 3.4
- Graduate on time by participating
- Not cause excess credits by participating
It is recommended that First-Year students participate after completing their lower division Honors College curriculum.
Honors Study Abroad Courses
Our programs are unique because they are offered in a two-semester format. The programs consist of two Honors upper division classes: IDH 4007 and IDH 4008. This allows for students and faculty to be acquainted with one another prior to traveling abroad together. IDH 4007 is the mandatory prerequisite course for IDH 4008.
IDH 4007
IDH 4007 is the pre-travel course on campus in the Spring semester. There may be some off-campus meetings or activities.
- Learn most of the course content
- Meet weekly with Faculty Director & fellow travelers
- Coordinate travel plans with classmates
IDH 4008
IDH 4008 takes place in the Summer A, B, or C semester and consists of the actual travel. Students travel as a group with their Faculty Director for 3-6 weeks. The group sizes range from 14-22 Honors College students.
- Apply content learned in the Spring semester
- Further learn through many daily walks, activities, visits, and tours
- Reflect on findings and compile information in projects, exams, and/
or presentations
The same or more academic rigor and effort is expected of students in IDH 4007 and IDH 4008 as any other Honors College course on campus. Participants of Honors Study Abroad programs are considered international academic ambassadors of the Honors College of Florida International University.
2026 Timeline
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Study Abroad Resources
Spring - Fall 2025
Study Abroad Application Opens
Application opening in Fall 2025!
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September 8, 2025, at 10AM ET
Interview with Study Abroad Team
Select program during interview (first come, first serve)
Fall 2025
Pay $500 deposit
Deposit must be paid within one week after interview
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Fall 2025
Second Program Fee payment due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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December 1, 2025
Study Abroad Application Closes
Application remains open until all spaces are full or until December 22, 2025, whichever occurs first Apply Here!
December 22, 2025, 3PM EST
Remove any MyFIU account holds
Office of Education Abroad enrolls you in IDH 4007 and IDH 4008
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
IDH 4007 Spring tuition due
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Spring 2026
Third Program Fee payment due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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February 1, 2026
Education Abroad Fee due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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March 1, 2026
Pre-Departure Conference
Almost time to travel! Attend various sessions, mingle with fellow study abroad participants & learn the value of being an ambassador of FIU abroad
April 10, 2026
IDH 4008 Summer tuition due
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Summer 2026
Honors Study Abroad Welcome Back Workshop
2025: November 14, 2025
2026: Late Summer 2026