Advising
Undergraduate Advising
Academic Advising
Undergraduate Students: To make an appointment with your assigned advisor (Maida Purdy or Lauren Gentile), please make an appointment online via PSN (Panther Success Network)
You can conveniently access the Panther Success Network (PSN) from your MyFIU portal.
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.
Course registration for summer and fall will still occur as scheduled
Tutoring and Support Services
Remote 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
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Art + Art History or the FIU Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
Department of Art + Art History
Florida International University
VH 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus – Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: (305)-348-2897

Christopher Rodriguez Barake
Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-6648 Email: crodri@fiu.edu

Maida Purdy
Academic Advisor III
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-2897 Email: mapurd@fiu.edu

Lauren Gentile
Academic Advisor II
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-2897 Email: lgentile@fiu.edu