Welcome to FIU

First-year Panther Experience

Welcome to Florida International University! We’re so happy that you have decided to call FIU home for these next few years. As you await to start your first day, let us help you get ready for the momentous occasion.

Confirm your enrollment

To reserve your space at FIU, make your tuition deposit before the deadline.

Confirm your enrollment via MyFIU

Sign up for Orientation

Learn all about FIU, get acquainted with the campus and make lasting connections with other students.

Check orientation dates

Attend Panther Camp

Meet other incoming students, foster Panther Pride and learn all about FIU’s exciting traditions and culture.

Experience Panther Camp

Week of Welcome

A weeklong celebration with various fun activities and workshops to kick off the semester and welcome our newest Panthers!

See the full schedule

Panthers' F1RST NIGHT

Cap off our Week of Welcome with food, music and fireworks. Meet FIU president Jeanette Nuñez and our college deans.

Show Your Panther Pride

The official FIU welcome for all incoming students. These are some of the many exciting events to attend during your time at FIU!

First FIU Football game
Experience your first FIU Panthers football game! Take a seat at Pitbull Stadium to cheer them on as they kick off another unstoppable season!
Homecoming Week
A longstanding college tradition. Experience the Uncaging and enjoy a week full of events leading up to the Homecoming football game.
Parent and Family Weekend
Introduce your family to the Panther Family. Join FIU for a three-day weekend of college life and see everything FIU has to offer.

Experience Life at FIU

Enjoy the full college experience and move into one of our fully furnished, comfortable and affordable on-campus suites.

Make the most of your time at FIU! There are several clubs to choose from – join as many as you’d like as often as you can.

Discover Housing and Residential Life

Connect With us

Follow FIU on social and use Panther Connect to connect with other students and to discover the many clubs and events FIU has to offer.

Student Success Services

FIU provides students with the resources they need to transition into college smoothly, overcome academic challenges and have a successful college career.