What are the criteria for being admitted to the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)?
Please refer to the detailed admission information in the
FIU Undergraduate Catalog. General admission criteria are a 2.0 FIU GPA, passing of the CLAST exam, 2.25 non-business GPA (2.5 for accounting) and completion of all lower division requirements, and completion of all seven precore courses.
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What are the University's admission requirements? Please refer to the
FIU Undergraduate Catalog for a detailed description of general admission requirements. Note that the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) has a higher standard for admission. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from each institution attended. Thus if you attended three universities/colleges, you will need to submit three separate official transcripts, not just one transcript with courses from all schools listed. Students transferring with fewer than 60 credit hours may need to submit ACT/SAT scores and official high school transcripts. All international students are required to meet certain deadline dates and to take the TOEFL exam if they are from non-English-speaking countries.
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What is the CLAST exam and how can I complete it? The College Level Academic Skills Test is a state-mandated test that measures students' attainment of the college-level communication and mathematics skills that have been identified by the faculties of the State of Florida's community colleges and universities. All students are required to pass the CLAST exam for full admission to the College. This may be done by taking and passing all four sections of the exam or by exemption based on grades in certain English composition and mathematics courses.
For detailed information on the CLAST, visit the Testing Center.
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When should I apply for admission? You should apply for admission as soon as you meet the current admission criteria. A delay in applying for admission to the College could affect your graduation requirements.
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How do I apply for admission? A student currently enrolled at FIU as a degree-seeking student will need to complete a
Change of Major/Admission to Upper Division form and submit it to an undergraduate CBA advisor.
Students not admitted to the university will need to go through the following admission process :
- Complete the full admission application,
- Submit the application fee, and
- Have all transcripts sent to the university for review. Please note that this process can take 6-8 weeks. Applications may be submitted up to a year in advance.
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How can I check on my admission status?
Students who submitted a
Change of Major/Admission to Upper Division form can check their SASS audit or contact an undergraduate CBA advisor.
Students who have applied for full admission should contact the FIU Admissions Office.
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What is an intended major?
Students who are admitted to the university as freshmen are initially advised by the
FIU Undergraduate Advising Office.
After completing a basic number of requirements, students may ask to have their records forwarded to the office of their major. This process is called intending a major. Intended majors are advised by their major department even though they have not been fully admitted to the major.
Transfer students who are not fully admissible to their majors but are admitted to the university also are classified as intended majors.
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How do I change my major within the college? A student who has been fully admitted to the College and who wishes to change majors within the College must complete the
Change of Major/Admission to Upper Division form. This form must be submitted to a CBA advisor.
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What majors / minors can I pick? Business majors may choose to minor in a discipline outside the College. Students interested in such programs should refer to the
FIU Undergraduate Catalog for available non-business minors. Business majors may not have a minor in business. Business majors who wish to pursue more than one area in business must double major. Students are allowed a total of three majors and three minors.
Students with a non-business major may choose either a major or a minor in one of the approved business disciplines.
To declare a second major or a minor, students will need to submit a Request to Add a Second Major or Minor form to a CBA undergraduate advisor.
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Who can help me decide on a major? There are many people who can help you decide on a major. First,
Career Services has counselors who can work with you on choosing a major and on making good career decisions. Also, they offer workshops and interest inventories that can assist you in selecting a major. Your academic advisor can give you input regarding the courses required for a particular major. Faculty members can give you insight into career opportunities for particular majors.
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Who must apply for readmission and how do I do it? Previously-admitted students who have not attended FIU for one full calendar year must apply for readmission. There is no fee for doing so. The readmission form is available at the
FIU Admission's Office. Please allow 6 weeks for processing of this application. Business majors who are readmitted will be held to current degree requirements, not the requirements previously in effect.
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