Florida International University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Academic Calendar - May/June 2010

  Here's a quick look at some upcoming events to note on your calendar for April 2010. Visit the Parent & Family Resources Website at www.orientation.fiu.edu/parents.html for links to the complete academic calendar, and other helpful parent information. May 30- Memorial Day (University Closed)June 23- Summer B classes begin Read More

• Academic Calendar - April 2010

• Academic Calendar - March/April 2010

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Academics

• Encourage Your Student to Attend Week of Welcome Events - Open for ALL Students

  The Week of Welcome is an annual celebration at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters, full of free events available to all students as they start their new semester. This year's Fall Semester Week of Welcome (WOW) takes place August 21-30. Encourage your students to attend many of the events throughout the week, and find a way to plug into the university culture and learn about a handful of fantastic student resources! WOW schedule and information is coming soon via the Orientation & Commuter Student Services website, under the WOW tab. Read More

• Welcome to the Golden Panther Family!

• Week of Welcome

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Health & Safety

• 5 Cs of Flu Prevention

  The novel H1N1 virus is a giant puzzle. Although every day we learn a little more about this virus, there are still many missing pieces. Read More

Managing Finances

• Home for the Holidays: Surviving your College Student's Stay

  Holiday breaks are usually the first extended periods of time that families spend together since saying goodbye at the dorm in the early fall. College students are accustomed to new freedoms and new adult responsibilities, and while coming home can be a relief, it also can lead to new power struggles between parents and their kids. This article addresses common stressful areas and ways to avoid potential conflict – so that the entire family can enjoy time together. Read More

Student Life

• FIU Homecoming: The Tradition Continues…

  Spirit, comedy, the big game and more. Read More

• Off-Campus Housing Service

• Student Involvement = Student Success

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Tips for Parents

• Welcome Parents & Families!

  On behalf of President Mark B. Rosenberg, the faculty, staff, and students of Florida International University, welcome to our community! Read More

• Join the Panther Parents Association Today!

• Now that Orientation is Over…

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Florida International University Contact Information

  Florida International University is one of the largest universities in the United States, with nearly 38,000 students attending both the University Park and Biscayne Bay Campuses for classes each week. Read More

• FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus Map

• FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Map

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