How do I schedule an advising appointment at FIU?
Call Advising at 305-348-2978 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
How do I cancel my FIU appointment?
You can choose up to two consecutive appointments per day as needed. A confirmation of the appointment will be sent to your FIU email account. IMPORTANT: If you need to cancel this appointment, please cancel it from within the Advisement Calendar in PantherSoft.
What does a college advisor do?
What does an Academic Advisor do? Academic advisors provide intensive advising support through regular contact with their advisees. Advisors help students explore their academic interests, identify resources for additional information and support, and develop plans of study appropriate for their educational goals.
How do I book an appointment with an academic advisor SFU?
Please call 778-782-6930 to book, or use the self-service appointment booking available through go.sfu.ca. A secure online instant messaging system where you can connect with an academic advisor at www.sfu.ca/students/livehelp.
How do I find my academic advisor FIU?
You can get in touch with your assigned advisor or college life coach through MyFIU. If you need guidance for how to use these systems, visit Academic Advising Technology. Visit your advisor early and at least once per semester. Wait too late and it may be harder to get an appointment.
How long is FIU orientation?
one-day
Students in standard degree programs will sign up for an OrientationDay. Orientation Days are one-day programs designed for you to dive deeper into resources to support your success, get additional questions answered, connect with fellow students and register for your first semester of classes.
Does FIU gym have showers?
A 6,500-square-foot strength room. 3,000 square feet of additional men’s and women’s locker rooms, including two gender-neutral shower/changing rooms and two gender-neutral bathrooms.
Can FIU alumni use the gym?
FIU offers recreation and fitness programs, gym facilities and services to Florida International University’s students, faculty, staff and alumni. With state-of-the-art gym equipment, adventure excursions and more, the WRC has everything you need to live a fit, healthy lifestyle.
What questions should I ask my college advisor?
Questions First-Year College Students Should Ask
- What will my class schedule look like?
- How much room do I have to explore?
- What opportunities should I take advantage of?
- What are the “stumble courses” for my major?
- How can I salvage my course grade or my GPA?
- Can I graduate early?
How do I become a successful college advisor?
Characteristics of Academic Advisors
- Care about advisees as people;
- Establish a genuine, open relationship;
- Show interest, helpful intent, and involvement;
- Be a good listener;
- Remember personal information about advisees;
- Keep appointments;
- Do not attempt to handle counseling situations for which you are not qualified;
How do I download my advising transcript from SFU?
Log in to goSFU. Click the Student Center tab. Under “Academics” there is a drop down menu “other academic…”. Select Transcript: Advising, then click the >> button beside the drop down list.
How do I register for classes at SFU?
How to enroll in classes
- Log into goSFU with your computing ID and password.
- Check your Enrollment Appointment under the Enroll in Classes menu option.
- Check the Course Catalog to see if you have prerequisites for the courses you are planning to enroll in.