Travel & learn with the Honors College
How it works
Apply for program
Pay over time
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 3.3
- 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.
2025 Timeline
Study Abroad Application Opens
Application opened on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10:00AM!
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September 6, 2024, 10AM EST
Interview with Study Abroad Team
Select program during interview (first come, first serve)
Fall 2024
Pay $500 deposit
Deposit must be paid within one week after interview
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Fall 2024
Second Program Fee payment due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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December 1, 2024
Study Abroad Application Closes
Application remains open until all spaces are full or until January 3, 2025, whichever occurs first Click here to apply
January 3, 2025, 3PM EST
Remove any MyFIU account holds
Office of Education Abroad enrolls you in IDH 4007 and IDH 4008
Fall 2024 & Spring 2025
IDH 4007 Spring tuition due
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Spring 2025
Third Program Fee payment due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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February 1, 2025
Education Abroad Fee due
Fee appears on MyFIU account three weeks before due date
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March 1, 2025
IDH 4008 Summer tuition due
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Summer 2025
Travel & Learn
Packing List
Summer 2025
Honors Study Abroad Welcome Back Bash
2025: Homecoming 2025