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.
University Admissions Requirements
All information regarding application, deadlines, costs, and admission requirements can be found on the FIU Admissions Homepage.
Digital Communication and Media Admissions Requirements
Please be aware that admission to FIU does not constitute admission into the Digital Communication and Media (DIGCOM) major. To obtain full admission/upper division status into the limited access DIGCOM major, FIU undergraduates and transfer students must have the following minimum requirements met.
- 2.75 cumulative GPA
- MMC 3003 (Journalism and Media Orientation)
Full admission is a prerequisite for many of the upper-division courses taught in the DIGCOM major.
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 does not automatically identify the transfer equivalency for many transfer courses. If you are a transfer student and wish to apply your transfer coursework to FIU’s UCC requirements, you will need to meet with an advisor to determine relevant courses. Please reach out to your assigned advisor for further assistance and to ensure your transfer credits are appropriately applied.
Apply Transfer Coursework to Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media Major Requirements
Transfer students may receive credit for comparable Florida state communication courses in accordance with Statue 1007.24 (7) or for 6 + semester hours of communication courses previously taken at another academic institutions with a grade of ‘B’ or higher depending on evaluation of courses transferred. Each school has the discretion of using transfer course work in partial fulfillment of major requirements. For more information, contact your Assigned Academic Advisor.
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.