Advising

Undergraduate / Graduate Advising

Remote Academic Advising

To help ensure that we continue to safeguard the health and well-being of our FIU community, we are offering in person academic advising and virtual sessions using Zoom technology.

To contact your advisor:

Log onto MyFIU.
On your MyFIU homepage, select Student from the dropdown menu in the top center of the page
Click on the Academic Advising tile
Click on the Success Network tile
Click on the Go to Panther Success Network button

Additional Information:

To participate in a Zoom online appointment, please make sure that you’ve downloaded the Zoom technology onto your computer or phone. Additional information and instructions on downloading and using Zoom as an attendee can be found here: Getting Started with Zoom

In addition, you should have access to a computer/laptop to view your Panther Degree Audit, as well as be in a location conducive to having your advising session.

Classes

Architecture courses are held in person. For courses offered online each semester, please see an advisor.

Tutoring and Support Services

Tutoring is available through both the Center for Excellence and Writing and the Center for Academic Success

For answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit, https://www.fiu.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/index.html

DIRECTORY

Ruth Montero
Academic Advisor
rmontero@fiu.edu
305-348-7500
Office: PCA 273B

Ruth Montero joined CARTA with over 10 years of advising experience. Her background comes from Miami Dade College, where she worked as an intervention, retention, and transfer specialist. She joined FIU in 2016 as an Exploratory advisor and later transitioned to CASE as an Interdisciplinary and Liberal Studies expert, helping students achieve their career goals. Ruths advising style includes being honest and transparent, and she now serves as an academic advisor for Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture.

Will see students with last names beginning with A – K

Evangely Santiago
Academic Advisor
evsantia@fiu.edu
305-348-7500
Office: PCA 273B

Evangely Santiago is a two-time alumna of FIU, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and a Master’s degree in Global Strategic Communications. In her previous role, Evangely taught high school English and helped establish the school’s Theatre program. Though she enjoyed working in a K-12 setting, her experience as an FIU Peer Mentor for Student Life Skills courses during her undergraduate years ignited a desire to pursue a career at a public university. She is currently working towards an Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership and is enthusiastic about joining the advising team.

Will see students with last names beginning with L – Z