Advisor
How/ Where can I meet my advisor?
What is PSN?
Schedule an appointment
Walkins if available
You can schedule a Phone/Zoom or In-person if available.
Panther Sucess Network is located in the student's portal.
What are Axcess Credits?
Are Credits that exceeded the credit limit set for students to earn their degree.
Dependent upon when a student began their degree, if there is an associated excess credit limit, a surcharge is applied.
What should I know about my major?
Major Requirements to be accepted and to maintain in the program.
Provide examples of questions you should ask your advisor.
Student's reply.
Does my advisor have the answer to everything?
No,
Your advisor may be able to assist you or can refer you to someone who can assist you.
What are FIU UCC Requirements?
FlU’s UCC requires courses in six fundamental areas of knowledge and FIU’s First-Year Experience course. Some of these requirements are sequential; others have pre-requisites. All UCC courses fulfill your general education requirements.
Who should tell me more about that?
You must meet with your advisor to go over the possibility of reaching the excess credits threshold.
What if I am not sure if I am doing well in my program?
scheduling regular meetings with your assigned advisor to make sure that you are on the right track is highly recommended to ensure that you are not at risk
What are the student's responsibilities toward their academic advisor?
Student's reply
You should see your advisor at least once a semester.
Why UCC Requirements?
The UCC rests upon the belief that a foundational curriculum, shared by students, fosters intellectual development and enhances personal, social, intellectual, and academic relations.
The excess credits limit are based on what?
The limits are (based on a degree that requires 120 credits) and on the starting term:
What are my GPA Requirement?
There are two GPA Requirements you must follow:
FIU GPA requirements
Major GPA requirements
GPA requirement is dependent on your specific Major so please discuss this with your assigned advisor. However, the minimum GPA requirement to earn a Bachelor’s degree at FIU is a 2.0. Students that fall below this minimum requirement will be at risk of the
What are the advisor's responsibilities toward their assigned students?
Student's reply.
Can I pick my own advisor?
No, your academic advisor is selected based on: The Department, and your major.
The are different courses required for different majors that must be fulfilled before taking any major courses.
Can I avoid excess credits?
Excess credits can be avoided by minimizing the number of dropped and failed courses. In addition
What is :
Warning
Probation
Dismissal
WARNING: An undergraduate student whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 will be placed on warning, indicating academic difficulty
PROBATION: An undergraduate student on warning whose cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 will be placed on probation
DISMISSAL: An undergraduate student on probation whose cumulative and semester GPAs fall below a 2.0 will automatically be dismissed from his/her program and the University
Appeals are granted with the program.
Besides meeting with an Academic Advisor, how can I know if I am on track?
refer to the Panther Degree Audit located in the student's portal.
Why must have an Academic Advisor?
Academic advising at FIU empowers students to gain and expand their knowledge and pursue opportunities to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals.
Yes, Pre-Core courses are also part of the UCC list of courses.
How many credits am I allowed before I exceed the limit for excess credits?
Based on your academic status the most basic amount is 12 credits.
Your academic advisor can determine the correct number.
What is the forgiveness policy?
The Forgiveness Policy is a method by which an undergraduate student may repeat a limited number of courses to improve his or her grade point average (GPA). A course may be forgiven if the student’s initial attempt of the course resulted in an earned grade of “C-“ or less. Undergraduate Students may use the forgiveness policy a maximum of three times for the purpose of improving their GPA prior to the conferral of their degree