Global First Year 3
Global First Year 3
The Global First Year 3-term program is for students seeking an immersive English-learning experience. The program gives students a firsthand practical and cultural understanding of the FIU campus and the Miami area through its contextual curriculum. Upon completion of the program, students progress into year 2 of their undergraduate education with a full year’s worth of academic credits.
Benefits Include:
- Personal advising from your Student Services and Academic Advisors
- Specialized tutoring and academic support tailored to your academic needs, degree and professional goals
- A combination of integrated courses with domestic FIU students and dedicated courses for FIU G1Y students
- English-language labs and workshops designed for you to improve your academic, social and professional language skills
- Unique G1Y opportunities such as the Career Accelerator program, the UNESCO Global Citizenship course and the G1Y Orientation Leadership Career Accelerator program and opportunities to work as an orientation leader for future global Year Students
Program Details
| First-Year Program Length |
Program Curriculum |
Credits Earned Toward Degree |
Progression Requirements* |
Progression Into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 semesters | Flexible | 36 – 38 | Standard Progression** | Year 2 |
*Some FIU majors and colleges may require a higher GPA and additional coursework for admission into their programs. Students are notified of higher GPA requirements upon arrival.
**Varies by degree program.
Entry Requirements
To apply for FIU Global First Year 3, you should meet the following qualifications:
| GPA Minimum | Minimum TOEFL® | Minimum IELTS™ | Minimum Pearson Versant™ | Minimum Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only one of the scores below required | ||||
| 2.8 | 60 no subscore below 12 |
5.0 no subscore below 4.5 |
50 no subscore below 37 |
5.0 no subscore below 4.5 |
Don’t meet these requirements? The Pre-Sessional English Program might be a better fit for you.
Sample Coursework
| Curriculum |
|---|
Depending on their choice of major, students will follow an elective curriculum such as:
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