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Undergraduate Admission to the College of Engineering
Engineering Admission Policy
The admission policy for freshmen and transfer students are different and the policies may vary in each department. (Refer to the Admission Policy in the department of your choice.)
FIU Freshmen
Students seeking admission to an undergraduate degree program will be admitted by the Admissions Office if the following criteria are met:
a. All general admission requirements of the University are satisfied.
b. In order to be admitted into upper division Engineering, a student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all Calculus courses, Differential Equations, Physics I with Calculus, Physics II with Calculus, and Chemistry I. Consult the department for details.
Transfer Students
All transfer students must meet the general University requirement for admission and must achieve the competencies of the CLAS requirement. There is a two step process in the evaluation of transfer credits.
a. The Office of Admissions will make a preliminary evaluation of the student’s background for general compliance and determination of applicable Core Curriculum courses taken.
b. The specific department will determine the exact transfer of applicable credit. The departmental evaluation is the final word in this matter.
c. FIU adheres to the Board of Education Articulation Agreement between the Universities and Community Colleges of the State of Florida. Therefore, transfer of credit from Florida Community Colleges is facilitated.
Preference is given to Associate of Arts degree holders from Florida Community Colleges. For holders of other degrees, it is suggested that application is made about three months prior to the beginning of the term.
Undergraduate Admission to an Engineering Department
Each department has an academic advisor to counsel students on their entrance requirements as well as course selections. The corresponding academic advisor can provide additional information or answer any questions on the admissions process.
Entrance Requirements for Foreign Students
The TOEFL is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL is given worldwide. There is a fee for the examination. A 500 paper-based or a 173 computer-based or a 63 internet-based (iBT) minimum score is required for all undergraduate programs. The following exceptions apply:
1. Applicants who completed 4 years of high school in the United States or other English-speaking countries.
2. Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution within the United States or other English-speaking countries
Academic Records
International High School/Secondary School Transcripts need to be sent directly from your high school in a sealed envelope to:
Florida International University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 659003
Miami, FL 33265-9003
USA
If your transcripts are not in English, you will also need to submit an official translation of your transcript
Declaration and Certification of Finances
Upon receipt of the application for admission, the Declaration and Certification of Finances will be mailed to the applicant. It must be completed and returned to the Office of Admissions. Once completed please print it and mail it in. A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued once the applicant has been found admissible to the University and the Declaration and Certification of Finances has been approved.The University is required by immigration authorities to check carefully the financial resources of each applicant prior to issuing the Form I-20. Therefore, it is important that applicants are aware of the cost of attending the University and have the necessary support funds for the period of enrollment. Applicants should refer to the Annual Estimate of Cost Chart. The total funds available for the student for the first or second academic year, or both, must equal the total estimate of institutional costs and living expenses. All items in the Declaration and Certification of Finances must be accurately answered to avoid unnecessary delay in processing. This document along with proof of sufficient funds must be received by the Office of Admissions two months prior to the anticipated entry date.
Residency Requirements
Florida statute requires the claimant (the person claiming residency) to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien student or the dependent student’s parent/legal guardian. The student or guardian “resident” must have established and maintained a legal Florida residence for at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which in-state status is sought.
In-state status is only for those residents who reside in the state permanently with established legal domicile in Florida. Permanent Florida residency is demonstrated by the absence of ties to any other state. An out-of-state permanent address on pertinent records is not indication of established legal domicile in Florida.Permanent residence is evaluated for the domicile year associated with the initial term of entry to FIU or the term for which you are seeking reclassification. A copy of a federal income tax return substantiating residency and dependent or independent student status will be required.
Students are either dependent or independent. In rare cases, a student may qualify for temporary in-state status by qualifying under an exception category.
Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students
To transfer to FIU, applicants must submit the following information to the Office of Admissions:
1. Applications
2. Transcripts: Electronic or official printed transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.
3. Additional Requirements: Students with less than 60 transferable academic credits must also submit their secondary school transcripts and official copies of SAT or ACT scores (also applicable to international students).