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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Jody Glassman
Director, University Admissions

Address
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Modesto Maidique Campus, PC 140
Miami, FL 33199

Phone
305-348-2363

Email
admissions@fiu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
The Frost Museum
The Wolfsonian Museum
Steven and Dorothea Green Library
Graham University Center
Biscayne Bay Campus Library
The Recreational Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Everglades National Park
Historical Museum of South Florida
Villa Viscaya Museum
Miami Seaquarium
Zoo Miami

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Academic Year
Times: Mon - Fri; 10a.m. and 2p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Available


Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
N/A

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Class Visits

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available

Arrangements
Other

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Miami International Airport is 8 miles (a 15-minute drive) from the Modesto Maidique campus. Super Shuttles and taxis (305-444-4444 or 305-888-8888) are available for the ride from the airport to the Biscayne and Modesto Maidique. Amtrak trains and Greyhound/Trailways buses serve Miami. Greyhound has several stations in the Miami area, including one in N. Miami Beach. Uber and Lyft options are also available.

Driving Instructions to Campus
To reach the Modesto Maidique Campus from 826 (Palmetto Expressway) take 826 north or south to SW 8th St. exit (Tamiami Trail) and head west. Proceed on 8th St. to SW 112th Ave. Turn left. From I-95 take I-95 north or south to 836 (Dolphin Expressway) and head west. Continue on 836 west to the NW 107th Ave. South exit. Proceed on 107th Ave. to SW 8th St. (Tamiami Trail). Turn right proceed on 8th St. to SW 112th Ave. Turn left. From the Florida Tpke. take the Florida Tpke. to SW 8th St. exit (Tamiami Trail) and head east. Proceed on SW 8th St. to SW 112th Ave. Turn right. To reach the Biscayne Campus from Miami take I-95 north to 135th St. Head east to U.S. 1. Head north to 151st St. Turn right. From Ft. Lauderdale: Take I-95 south to 163rd St. Head east to U.S. 1. Head south to 151st St. Turn left.

Local Accommodations
Florida International University has two campuses: one is in Biscayne and the other, the Modesto Maidique campus, is in the southern part of Miami, just southwest of the airport. Since the primary admissions office is at the Modesto Maidique campus, seek out nearby lodgings focused there. Options include: Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, and La Quinta. There may also be viable Airbnb options available. Check company websites for the best available rates and options for stay.
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Applicants: 19,410
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average HS GPA: 4.00






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