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Career development, our philosophy.

We’re all about creating connections at the FIU Alumni Association. Please find some helpful resources below to utilize throughout your job search journey, such as resume builders, job search websites, our online FIU Mentor program, and much more!

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Become a Mentor

Inspire, connect and provide insights to current FIU students as they navigate their majors, careers, and life in Miami and beyond.

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Showcase your projects to hiring managers and connect with the FIU community on Portfolium.

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Curriculum vitae.

Your personal statement is an integral part of a successful application. Unless a program’s faculty or residents know you personally through a rotation, your application – including personal statement – presents your entire professional persona to those who extend interview invitations. Competitive programs have hundreds of qualified applicants, so your personal statement must help you stand out.

Where do I begin?

Before writing out information on your CV, stop and ask yourself these questions:

  • Does this particular piece of information help explain who I am and what I've accomplished?
  • Will this piece of information encourage residency programs to select me for an interview?
  • If I were reading this for the first time and without knowledge of myself as an applicant, would this information be useful?

If you answer "no" to either of these questions, leave the information out. If you are unsure, consult with your Academic Advisor or Career Advisor.

When beginning your CV start by using a template. Here are some formats you can use to begin to structure your CV:

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How should my CV look?

Now that you have seen several examples of CV templates, let's talk about the basics. You want your CV to have a clean, distinctive appearance that attracts attention. The final product should be well organized, look professional and be easy to read. Follow these formatting tips below:

  • One-to-two pages is standard length at this point in your career, but don't reduce the font size, change your margins, or leave out important information just to shorten it.
  • 11- or 12-point Times New Roman font is preferable
  • Stick with one font
  • Headings should be consistent in style, size, and formatting (Bold, Italicize, or Underline)
  • When organizing your CV, utilize bullets to describe your important points.
  • Always check text for spelling or grammatical errors and make sure to have your Career Advisor or Academic Advisor proof read your CV.
  • Keep sentences short and succinct while using active verbs and vivid, precise language.

What should my CV include?

  • Contact Information - Always Listed First
  • Education - Usually Listed Second
  • Honors and Awards
  • Work Experience
  • Extra-Curricular and Community Service Activities
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Professional Memberships
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Personal Information

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Frequently asked questions, connect with advising.

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Connect with an Advisor

The Panther Success Network, accessible through MyFIU , allows you to remain connected to your academic advisor. It includes a record of advising reports and notes that both you and your advisor may view at any time.  Panther Success Network Guide

If you would like to add a second major, you need to make an advisor in the area you are interested in — for example, to add a second major in English, you should meet with an English advisor.  Connect with an Advisor If you are interested in adding a minor in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, you may review minor requirements and submit a request to add a minor.  Please visit our Minors page for more information. 

You can email [email protected]  for an advisor reassignment as long as there is another advisor in your area. Make sure to include your name, PID, and major, along with reason in your email.

To find out more about CASE, visit  Academics , and check  Prospective Student Resources .

Freshman orientation is mandatory; you must  sign up for an orientation . Transfer Orientation is highly recommended . If you are unable to sign up, we encourage you to make an appointment with your assigned advisor .  If your advisor is unavailable, we encourage you to use your Panther Degree Audit as a guide.  View the tutorial here .

Courses & Credit

The issue may be related to an advising hold or a restriction with the course. To check if you have a hold, go to the "Task" tile in  MyFIU . If you do have a hold related to advising you will need to make an appointment with your advisor via the Panther Success Network system.

If the issue is related to a course restriction, you should look at the notes for that course and particular section. When you do a Class Search, click on the blue link and look at the tab called "Enrollment Information." This will let you know if the course is restricted to certain groups or majors and if there are any necessary prerequisites.

Remember to put a space between the prefix and the number of the course.

For courses that have a corequisite, you must enroll in both at the same time for the enrollment to be successful.

If you are still having issues with registering for a course, you can contact your advisor via the Panther Success Network.

The error you receive in the system typically gives you an indication of why you cannot enroll in the course. If the course requires prerequisites that you  have already taken but that are not in FIU's system yet, please visit the Approval section of the Transient Student page. 

You can check for your enrollment appointment date when you click on the "Manage Classes" tile and then click on Enrollment on the left toolbar. Keep in mind that is the date and time you will be allowed to officially register for courses. There is no need to come in to advising at that date and time.

Set by Florida Legislature, Excess Credit Surcharge is a policy that adds on additional fees on attempted credit hours that exceed a set total number of credits. 

Your Excess Credit Threshold and Surcharge Rate depend on when you first began your college education.

Every time you register for a course, and keep it beyond the first week of the semester, commonly known as Add/Drop week, it counts as an attempted course. This includes courses that you've passed, failed, or even earned a "DR" grade for.

You have access to your Excess Credit Counter through MyFIU . Log in and select the "Academic Records" tile, then click "View Excess Credit Hours." This page has a counter of the number of credits you have attempted, by semester. You'll see how many credits, by term, are counting towards Excess Credit Surcharge. It will also show what courses have been excluded. You can click on the "Exemption" tab to see what courses have been petitioned. Contact your assigned advisor with any questions you may have.

There are multiple exceptions to keep in mind:

  • Credits earned through accelerated articulation mechanisms such as AP, IB, CLEP, AICE or dual enrollment
  • Credits earned through internship programs
  • Credits required for declared certification, recertification or certificate programs
  • Withdrawn courses approved for reasons of medical or personal hardship
  • Credits taken for a declared double major
  • Credits taken for a declared second bachelor's degree
  • Remedial and English-as-a-second-language credits
  • Credits taken by active-duty military personnel
  • Credits earned in military science courses that are part of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Transferred credits that are non-degree applicable. Note: Credits earned as part of an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida State College may NOT be excluded

Yes. The only courses that are excluded are courses that count for your second major and NOT part of your current primary major. Courses that "double-dip" will count toward Excess Credit.

Yes, they are. However, if you did your dual enrollment credits outside of FIU, then you'll need to petition them to be exempt from counting toward Excess Credit Surcharge.

Log in to MyFIU . Select the "Academic Records" tile, then click "View Excess Credit Hours." Then click on "Go to Excess Credit Hours Petition" link. Select the course(s) you want to petition, and select the basis for your petition and additional comments as needed. Then hit submit.

Once a petition is submitted, it will go through to the Excess Credit Surcharge Advising team. The total time can vary. If you're concerned, feel free to contact your assigned advisor for follow-up.

Students are notified that they will be facing Excess Credit Surcharge as they approach the threshold. Reach out to your assigned advisor as soon as possible. It's always a great idea that you stay informed and discuss excess credit surcharge every time you come in for advising. It's a great way to check on your progress.

That depends. Remember, the first week of every term is called Add/Drop Week, when you can add/drop courses without financial repercussions. Any courses you drop during this term would NOT count toward Excess Credit Surcharge. However, once that week passes, courses for which you've dropped and earned a "DR" grade WOULD count toward Excess Credit Surcharge.

Transient Requests & Readmission

Go to www.floridashines.org and click on "Take a Course at Another School." You will need your Student ID and your PIN which can be found in MyFIU in the "Profile" tile and click on "Personal Identification Number" on the left-hand toolbar. Make sure to select "College of Arts, Sciences & Education" as your college.

It typically takes 48 to 72 business hours to process your transient request. If you have not received a notification within 72 hours, you can email [email protected] to inquire about the status of your request. Keep in mind that the request must be approved by an advisor and the Registrar's office at both institutions.

Readmission applications are reviewed by college administrators once forwarded from the Admissions office on a weekly basis in order of receipt. Please email   [email protected]  to check on the status of your readmission application.

Graduation & Commencement 

Graduation is the completion of your degree requirements. Commencement is the ceremony celebrating your graduation.

Always visit your academic advisor to discuss your progress towards graduation.  Your Panther Degree Audit (via MyFIU ) itemizes your University, College and Major requirements in one place and even color-codes them to illustrate your progress: Green as satisfied, Yellow as in-progress, and Red as pending. When all of your requirements are Green or Yellow, then you've already satisfied or are completing all of your graduation requirements!

You still need to APPLY for graduation via MyFIU and must do so before the Graduation deadline. Check the Academic Calendar  for graduation deadlines.

There is a timeframe for which you can apply for graduation. Generally, you can apply the semester before your graduation term, up until the first few weeks of your graduation term. For specific dates, please visit the Academic Calendar . So if you're graduation term is Spring, then you can apply in Fall, up until the first month or so of the Spring semester.

Contact your assigned advisor immediately! There may be an opportunity to do a Late Graduation Application. However, commencement tickets may not be available depending on when you apply.

When you meet with your assigned academic advisor, you'll need to discuss your particular situation and address any concerns you have. Then, you'll most likely need to complete a graduation ineligibility form so that you have access to register for courses to complete those requirements the next term.

Yes you can. However, you'll have to reapply to FIU for the subsequent term, either as a non-degree seeking student, or degree-seeking. Speak with your assigned academic advisor with any further questions you may have about this process.

Register for commencement by ordering a commencement pass on  MyFIU .  This is a unique pass that contains your information that you'll need the day of commencement. Log in to your Student Homepage of MyFIU, then click on Academic Records. Then on the left navigation, click on Order Commencement Tickets. Select your major/degree and Confirm that you'll be attending the Commencement Ceremony. Then select your preferred campus for Commencement Fair and to pick up your pass. Continue with the prompts to order tickets for guests.

When you order your Commencement Pass, you'll also be prompted for tickets. The quantities available may vary. Generally, you're allowed 2 complimentary tickets for guests, with the option to purchase up to 4 additional tickets at $7 each. Click on the question above for navigation details.

Commencement Fair is your one-stop shop for the graduation ceremony. There are usually multiple Commencement Fairs every term and on every campus, MMC, I-75 and BBC. The preferred campus you selected when applying for your Commencement Pass is where your Commencement Fair will be held. You'll be able to:

  • Pick up your commencement pass
  • Purchase your cap and gown and other graduation gear
  • Pose for formal graduation portrait and get a free 5x7 photo
  • Get a discount on your official FIU class ring
  • Enjoy free refreshment and snacks
  • Make an impact by donating to the 2019 Class Gift

Commencement ceremonies are split up by majors or by schools . The exact dates will be posted online on the Commencement website . You can plan on the ceremony being held during the last few weeks of your graduation term.

Academic Honors are given to students whose academic achievements can be reflected in their cumulative FIU GPAs. To graduate with the following academic honors, you must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours of coursework at FIU.

  • Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 GPA or higher
  • Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 – 3.899 GPA
  • Cum Laude: 3.50 – 3. 699 GPA

Yes, you will! Your name will be printed in the Commencement book under the degree from which you'll be graduating, along with the Academic Honor you'd be receiving. Since the ceremony takes place before the end of your final semester (before grades are posted), your Academic Honors will be determined by your cumulative GPA for the prior term.

Preparing for Graduate School and Careers

Your preparation starts as early as your freshman year! Before committing to a graduate degree, it’s important to explore the coursework to determine that your interests and aptitudes match. Graduate programs will also have required courses or may require a particular degree, so it’s important to meet with an advisor in the discipline to learn more! Keep in mind that all graduate degrees have minimum GPA requirements, so you’ll want to discuss your GPA with your advisor. Visit Career Preparation for more information.

Some careers require specific courses or majors. However, all majors offer something called transferable skills. Transferable skills are those things you learn that can be used in multiple careers, including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication skills, teamwork, leadership, technology, work ethic and professionalism. Speak with your assigned advisor to learn about careers affiliated with your major. Make sure to attend the CASE Career workshops held every semester! Visit Career Preparation for more information.

Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, there are steps you can take at every level to prepare for your career. The important thing to remember is to have as many experiences as you can to help you determine your interests and grow your skills.

  • As a freshman, EXPLORE your interests through coursework, clubs, extracurricular activities and more!
  • As a sophomore, CONFIRM those interests by reflecting on the coursework and experiences you’ve had so far.
  • As a junior, SOLIDIFY your experiences by adding onto your network, connecting with professionals (informational interviews, shadowing, volunteering, joining a research team, etc.) in your chosen area.
  • As a senior, EXECUTE your next steps by finalizing your resume, applications, joining professional organizations, etc.

Check our Career Readiness Milestones at  Career Preparation  to learn more.

Many faculty members have their own research labs. Browse your department’s website to browse the professors and their research interests.

It’s advisable that you reach out to professors with whom you’ve connected, so get to know your professors! You can visit them during their office hours and discuss any challenging material, your progress in their course(s), their own career paths, the industry and more. If there is a particular professor whom you’ve taken for multiple classes, chances are he or she knows you and can attest to your character, performance, and skills. It’s usually a good idea to also supply them with a copy of your resume, so that they can have a more complete vision of who you are as a person. You may also want to approach professors from different academic majors or professionals such as supervisors, volunteer leads, and mentors.

FIU is committed to your success here as an undergraduate student and upon graduation. Whether you need help tweaking your resume, mastering your elevator pitch, or articulating the skills you learned in your various classroom experiences, FIU is here to help!  Visit Career Preparation or  FIU Career and Talent Development for more guidance.

Many of our students work and go to school; however, we really encourage you to budget your time accordingly. If you’re a full-time student enrolled in 12-15 credits, we suggest that your out-of-class commitments including work, clubs, volunteering and shadowing, not exceed 20 hours per week. If you must work full time, then we encourage that you take 6 credits per term. We encourage you to further discuss with your assigned advisor and work together to come up with a plan that really works for you!

Your GPA is one of the easiest indicators of subject mastery. Generally, the minimum GPA for graduate school is 3.0, however, some competitive programs (such as medical school, physical therapy master's programs, etc.) may require a significantly higher GPA. Therefore, it’s important to utilize all resources — including tutoring, professors' office hours, the Center for Excellence in Writing , Disability Resource Center , Counseling & Psychological Services and more — to help you keep you focused and performing well! Visit Current Student Resources for more.

We encourage you to express your interests with your assigned advisor to determine whether your current major can accommodate the prerequisite courses for your pre-professional interest. Then we encourage you to contact the appropriate office for further information on entrance requirements, required courses, etc. See below:

  • Medical School
  • Dental School
  • Pharmacy School
  • Veterinary Medical School
  • Optometry School
  • Physician Assistant School
  • Athletic Training
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Pre-Law Advising and Training Office

Speak with your assigned advisor regarding other graduate programs that you could also find rewarding or ways to get started working toward your career now.

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Tough classes, new stresses and lots of uncertainty. College life brings lots of great experiences, but it also presents lots of new challenges. We've all been there and we know everyone needs a helping hand. Explore our support services and get to know how we can help:

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Critical skills.

For the 21st Century

Become a 21st century leader and get the skills you need for the workforce of today and tomorrow.

FIU offers you these free digital badges to add to your online credentials regardless of your major!

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What is a badge?

Badges are digital representations of your learning, designed so that you can display the skills you’ve gained after completing a micro-credential. Micro-Credentials offer you an opportunity to learn critical skills, and give you practice "telling the story" of what you learned to potential employers.

Now, more than ever, employers are looking for professionals with additional skills beyond their degree. FIU's Critical Skills for the 21st Century will make you a triple threat in key subjects shaping our world:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Interpretation
  • Emotional Intelligence

These micro-credentials will make you a triple threat in the subjects shaping our world:

Are you interested in artificial intelligence (AI), but don’t know where to start? Do you find that the superficial materials you can find online do not satisfy your curiosity?

This micro-credential will teach you the fundamental concepts of AI, its core techniques, example applications, and philosophical, ethical and social issues. No high-level math or programming is required.

After completion, you will understand and appreciate the nature of AI, its history, how it works, and its impact. 

Learn more about the AI micro-credential

Wondering if you can effectively interpret your data and convey the ideas? Employers are.  

Thinking and communicating with data have become core skills needed for today's data-rich society. Acquiring these competencies has the potential to impact almost every aspect of your professional and personal life.  

This micro-credential will teach you the basic concepts of data and how to apply these marketable skills to communicate data-driven decisions.  

After completion, you will learn how to summarize, visualize and interpret data analytics; and, how to prepare arguments and stories with analytics while being aware of societal issues related to data privacy, security and ethics.  

Learn more about the Data micro-credential

Want to learn how emotional intelligence can help you stand out in the workforce?

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a skill leading to personal well-being, self-management, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work with others.     

After completing the EI micro-credential, you will learn strategies to recognize and manage emotions, identify negative beliefs and self-talk, listen empathetically and better manage relationships.  

Learn more about the EI micro-credential

Earning your badge made easy

Micro-credentials are offered as part of your curriculum or as standalone courses.

Students can earn badges by enrolling and successfully completing specific curricular offerings that are already part of their academic courses. See each badge's respective page for course offerings. Students can enroll via my.fiu.edu .

Micro-credentials are also offered as standalone courses. Those who register for this are able to work online at their own pace during the semester. If you're interested, fill out the form below.

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There are two ways to sign up for these micro-credentials:

  • As a stand-alone (co-curricular) option.  
  • As part of an FIU course.  

Stand-alone micro-credentials can be completed in 6-8 weeks. For micro-credentials embedded within a course, you will earn the badge at the end of the semester.  

Yes, it is up to you if you take one or more micro-credential.

No, you can take whichever you’d prefer first. You may also take one or two. However, completing the three micro-credentials will provide you with a broader knowledge of these critical skills for the 21st century.

When you complete one of these micro-credentials, you will be awarded a digital badge that validates the knowledge and skills that you have acquired.

You can attach the digital badge to your LinkedIn Profile and resume, adding value to your education and skills. Employers are looking at these additional skills nowadays.

These micro-credentials are available at no additional cost to you.

All students are welcome to register to get these badges.

All micro-credentials are available online. The micro-credentials that are embedded in an existing course may offer additional delivery modes depending on the course; however, a faculty member will facilitate your learning. The stand-alone micro-credentials are online, and your learning will be facilitated by a faculty member.

These micro-credentials are offered every semester.

You can find other micro-credentials by clicking on this link.

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Hospitality students and alumni supersized their resumes at Super Bowl LVIII

By Ivonne Yee-Amor

February 13, 2024 at 2:18pm

Twenty FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU Online students studying Mega Event Management , along with FIU alumni worked several NFL events in Las Vegas over Super Bowl weekend.

But before they got to work, they participated in an alumni reunion and received three exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of The Sphere, Caesar's Forum and the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, all perks of attending a top-rated hospitality school.

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FIU hospitality students pose for a picture outside Allegiant Stadium, site of Super Bowl LVIII.

Samantha Wagner, who is getting her master's degree in mega event management, has worked at a variety of large events, including Art Basel and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®. Wagner and her fellow students and alumni signed up to join the NFL's "Teammate Program." Teammates support activities related to the Super Bowl guest experience at a number of NFL and Super Bowl events.

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FIU students, including Samantha Wagner (second from left), take a minute for a selfie at the NFL Experience.

Wagner says despite her past work experience at massive venues, being a part of the Super Bowl activities was still eye-opening as nothing compares to America's favorite pastime. We caught up with her to find out why.

How many Super Bowl events did you work?

I worked three events throughout the week. On Wednesday, we worked the Shannon Sharpe Super Bowl Kick Off Party, where we helped with the Red Carpet and directing the guests into the event. On Saturday, we worked the Super Bowl Experience and Sunday we were at Allegiant Stadium assisting with Exterior Fan Services.

What was the atmosphere like in Vegas?

The atmosphere was incredible to be around! There were so many fans representing their teams and you could feel the excitement everywhere we went.

What was your favorite part of the trip?

My favorite part of the trip was the bonds I made with the other students who went. Being able to work an event that I had always dreamed about while working with friends was an amazing experience.

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A group of FIU alumni, who founded events management club Back of House, traveled with students to Super Bowl LVIII.

Miiranda Ghirimoldi, who graduated in 2023 and founded the Chaplin School's events management club called Back of House, says Super Bowl weekend is one of the highlights on her resume.

The alumni reunion that preceded it reiterated how FIU has prepared her for a career in the field. "We had insightful discussions about the Las Vegas and Miami markets and shared contacts for future collaborations," she said. "I love the idea of Panthers working together in the industry and look forward to collaborating with them in the future." 

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FIU students and alumni posing alongside the NFL's Vince Lombardy Trophy given to the winning team.

Ghirimoldi has worked three Super Bowls to date and says she can't get enough of the experience. We had a short Q&A with her to find out why. 

What did you do at the Super Bowl?

I worked as part of the ENGIE team, which focuses on sustainability initiatives at the Super Bowl. My role involved encouraging recycling at pre-game parties and during the game. The ENGIE team is a new addition to the event and is implementing numerous sustainable measures. These efforts include not only waste recycling, but also finding new homes for banners, carpets, and materials used for the pre-game events and the game.

How is working at the Super Bowl different from other mega events you've worked on? Is it harder or easier?

Working at the Super Bowl is a unique experience. The logistics involved in executing such a large-scale event are incredibly complex, and the intensity of the week is unmatched. Despite the long hours and little sleep, I find it to be a rewarding experience. This was my third Super Bowl, and each time, I learn so much about events and marketing initiatives. While it's challenging, I love being a part of such a prestigious event and am grateful for the opportunity.

Do you think having the experience of working at the Super Bowl as a student helped you as an alumna, giving you connections for working the game?

Absolutely! Each year I work the Super Bowl, I gain more connections and opportunities in the industry. It's been a great way to meet new professionals and reconnect with those I've met in the past. Working the game has opened doors for me and helped me build a strong network in the industry.

Both students and alumni who participated in Super Bowl LVIII agree that being part of one of the world's most watched sporting events is "an experience of a lifetime."

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Left to right: FIU Hospitality alumni Dulvanese Innecco, Dominika Rocco, Marijose Umana Noriega and Miranda Ghirimoldi worked on the sustainability team at Super Bowl VIII.

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