Admissions

Your Career in Media Starts Here

We search for curious and hardworking students that are interested in the art of communication, seek opportunities to shape the future of media, and who are invested in pushing their talents to new heights.

Our primary requirement in the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media is a desire for storytelling. We want to know how you connect with others, and how you immerse yourself in people’s stories and worldviews.

In return, the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media offers an incredible array of resources and a passionate family of professionals who are as committed to teaching as they are to learning. We’re counting on you to engage with curiosity and discipline, and contribute to the quality of our academic family.

Contact and Advisor

There are two kinds of admission requirements

1. University Admissions Requirements:

All information regarding application, deadlines, costs, and admission requirements can be found on the FIU Admissions Homepage.

Note (for students applying to FIU): To be considered for entry into the Digital Communication and Media degree program, incoming transfer students need to have a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA.

2. Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media Admissions Requirements:

Please be aware that admission to FIU does not constitute admission into the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
 
To obtain full admission/upper division status into any of the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media majors, FIU undergraduates and transfer students must have the following minimum requirements met:
  • 2.85 cumulative GPA (FIU+ Transfer)
  • 60 earned credits
  • MMC 3003 (Journalism + Media Orientation).

Registration

Registration Deadlines may be found in the Academic Calendar.

Registration Policies describe policies concerning Registration Week, Open Registration, Late Adds, Dropping and Adding Courses, Grading Options, Audits, and Late Drops.

Transfer Credits

Apply Transfer Coursework to UCC Requirements

The Panther Degree Audit (PDA) automatically recognizes FIU courses, but it is NOT programmed to automatically recognize many transfer courses. That’s why, if you are a transfer student and wish to have your transfer courses applied to the FIU University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements, you will need to sit with an advisor and identify relevant transfer course work. Please contact your assigned advisor for more information.

Apply Transfer Coursework to SCJ Major Requirements

Transfer students may receive credit for comparable Florida state communication courses in accordance with Statue 1007.24(7) or for a maximum of 6 semester hours of communication courses previously taken at another academic institutions with a grade of ‘B’ or higher in each course. Each school has the discretion of using transfer course work in partial fulfillment of major requirements. For more information, contact your assigned advisor in the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media Office of Student Services.

All information regarding application, deadlines, costs, and admission requirements can be found on the FIU Graduate Admissions Homepage.

For more information on how to apply as an International Student please visit FIU Admissions Homepage.

Re-Admission

Dear Returning Students,

We are thrilled to welcome you back to Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media , Architecture, + The Arts for another exciting academic year! Whether you took a break and are returning to continue your studies or are joining us again after a semester away, we’re delighted to have you back on campus.

As you embark on this new chapter of your academic journey, our dedicated team of professional staff is here to support you every step of the way. If you find yourself deferred to the Department of Journalism & Media , don’t hesitate to reach out to our Academic Advisors Jeanely Guzman or Laura Acevedo for Journalism & Media majors. They are ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your academic path.

For general inquiries about the re-admission process or to check your admission status, feel free to contact the Office of Admission. Additionally, our Transfer & Transition Services and FIU Online Success Coaches are available to meet with you at any time to ensure a smooth transition back into college life.

We are committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to thrive academically and personally. Welcome back to School of Journalism & Media  where your success is our priority.