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Welcome to the rest of your life.

You’ve worked hard to get into a great university that offers a Watch our FIU Day in the Life video go.fiu.edu/dayinthelife

full collegiate experience — now

it’s time to start living it. New classes. New opportunities. A new place to rest your head at night. And new friends to share it with.

Watch 5 things to make your residence hall feel like home go.fiu.edu/5things

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“Living in Panther Hall allowed me to meet friends and the experience would not have been the same had I not lived here.”

—Nahomi Matos

( ) Panther Hall

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Panther Hall is home to 396 first-year students, with 10 resident assistants.

Accommodations consist of shared, 2-bedroom suites. Students can choose from two meal plans.

Features

Each shared bedroom suite is fully furnished, air conditioned and has: n n n n n

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A refrigerator A desk and chair A dresser Wi-fi HBO Go, Philo TV, Max Go and Showtime Anythime Cable TV Twin extra-long mattresses

Shared bathroom 24-hour front desk staffed by desk assistants n 3 community kitchens n Laundry room n Unlimited access to The Fresh Food Company n n

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College is what you make of it.

You’ve heard it before, and it’s true. At FIU you’ll make friends with people from literally all over the world. Living on campus makes it even easier. Whether it’s an ice cream social or a study session, you’ll have many opportunities to meet people who will become life-long friends.

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Bayview is private student housing that is not owned or operated

by FIU. Bayview is managed by Servitas and owned by NCCD – Biscayne Properties LLC.

} Living at Biscayne Bay Campus Bayview Student Living at FIU is Biscayne Bay Campus’s newest student apartment community. Housing 400 residents and 10 resident assistants, it is an ideal combination of on-campus location, upscale finishes and resort-style amenities that include a fitness room, pool and study lounges. The community features fully-furnished studios and private bedrooms within 2-bedroom 2-bathroom apartments and 4-bedroom 2-bathroom apartments with modern kitchens, complete with granite countertops.

Features

Each bedroom/apartment is fully furnished, air conditioned and has: n

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Full kitchen with dishwasher and built-in bar/table Wi-fi Cable TV Full size mattress Bathroom with modern shower with built-in seat

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24-hour emergency management and maintenance 24-hours laundry room Furnished living room Optional meal plan Sweeping views of Biscayne Bay

To apply for Bayview, visit Bayviewfiu.com

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Lakeview Hall Lakeview Hall is divided into two buildings, where first-year students make up the majority of 800 residents, with 20 resident assistants. Room styles are both shared, 2-bedroom suites and private bedrooms in a 4-bedroom suite. Students can choose from two meal plans.

Features

Each shared bedroom suite is fully furnished, air conditioned and has: n n n n n

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A refrigerator A desk and chair A dresser Wi-fi HBO Go, Philo TV, Max Go and Showtime Anytime Cable TV

Twin extra-long mattresses Shared bathroom n 24-hour front desk staffed by desk assistants n Laundry room n Unlimited access to The Fresh Food Company n n

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Watch our housing olympics video go.fiu.edu/rhactivities

“Living in Lakeview Hall allowed me to bond and connect with new people.”

— Nielah Rainey

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The Honors Hall The Honors Hall is in the east building of the Parkview Housing Complex.

This community features fully furnished private bedrooms within a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom suite with kitchen and living rooms. Parkview Honors Hall is home to 362 first-year and upper-class honors students and 10 resident assistants.

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Full kitchen A desk and chair A dresser Wi-fi Cable TV HBO Go, Philo TV, Max Go and Showtime anytime Full size mattress

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Shared bathroom 24-hour front desk staffed by desk assistants 24-hour laundry room Optional meal plan Furnished Living room Utilities included

Living Learning Communities Living Learning Communities offer you the instant benefit of living with others who share your interests or major. The communities are designed to be places where students easily make friends and excel academically. Research studies show that students who participate in a Living Learning Community are more likely to stay in school, are more engaged with faculty members and have greater satisfaction with the overall college experience. Living in one of these First-Year Residents Succeeding Together (FYRST) communities will provide a unique FIU experience.

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FYRST Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) n Honors Place n

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about housing at graduation and retention rates are higher for those living on campus

Male 43%

Female 57%

34 dining options on campus

Students from all 50 states and from 154 countries

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8communities living learning 100%

guaranteed housing for all first-year students

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Pool Student Health On-campus Pharmacy Library Graham Center Rec Center Owa Ehan Engineering & Computer Science

1,400+

community events each year

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Your days at FIU are going to be full — of classes, friends

and new experiences. Some days are going to be crazy busy. But we make it easy for you to take a break.

We offer multiple on-campus dining options that promise to satisfy your craving, whether it’s a pizza, or hamburger and fries, or something lighter like a salad or sushi. No matter where you are on campus, you’re less than 10 minutes away from all of it.

“Fresh Food is a place you can relax, do homework and not have to worry about cooking on your own.”

— Michelle Theurer

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Dining Services

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With locations all around campus, there are almost endless options for students. If you’re in search of your favorite dish, you’re sure to find it at one of 34 locations on campus.

In addition to the multiple retail venues, students are welcome to dine at the state-of-the-art dining hall, The Fresh Food Company.

Conveniently located in the Graham Center Student Union, the all-youcan-eat restaurant is open seven days a week and offers great variety.

Panther and Lakeview Residence Halls include access to The Fresh Food Company to ensure all first-year students are set up for success.

FIU also has several convenience stores that are open late, providing quick access to snacks, sandwiches, pizza, and grab-and-go items, in addition to more than 280 vending machines offering snacks, ice cream and beverages.

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Residential Life Staff & Academic Resource Center The Residential Life staff is a team of specially trained professionals and student staff responsible for the 24/7 operation of the residence halls. Residential Life staff promote the personal and academic success of students living in the halls through services, programs and activities. Whether you’re living in a Living Learning Community or not, our staff members develop positive relationships and environments conducive to student growth and success. We are available to assist students with any concern, including personal, academic and residential policy issues. The Residential Life staff is committed to providing an environment for students that is both enjoyable and educational.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is conveniently located in Lakeview Hall.

The ARC is home to the A-Team, the residential tutors who are here to help you in a wide variety of subjects, including math, sciences, business and writing.

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( ) “Activities in the residence halls were a gateway to meeting people outside of my roommates.”

— Hermmann Lopez

Be inspired by our residents hall Pinterest board go.fiu.edu/roomdecor

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YOUR DAY DOESN’T END WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN. Whether it’s a movie night in the Graham Center, an evening workout at the gym, a basketball game at FIU Arena or an on-campus concert, the problem isn’t going to be finding something to do.

It’s going to be finding the time to fit it all in.

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Living on campus comes with lots of great benefits that you won’t get in an off-campus apartment. You won’t have any bills for electricity, gas and water, or cable and internet. There’s no need to purchase furniture such as beds, couches, dining table and chairs, or a desk.

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Housing Payment Plan: Breaks down rent into three installments payable throughout the semester.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships: Students may apply financial aid to cover some or all of their housing costs.

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Florida Prepaid University Dormitory Plan: Covers costs for housing with funds from your student’s Florida Prepaid Plan.

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Housing staff can help families pick the best plan suited.

You won’t need to worry about costs going up if a See our 3-D floor plans go.fiu.edu/lakeview go.fiu.edu/pantherhall

roommate transfers or decides to study abroad.

Panthers who live on campus with a food plan get all-you-can-eat access to The Fresh Food Company. That means no cooking for

For more information about costs and payments, visit go.fiu.edu/costs for your individual needs.

you! Lastly, you’ll save plenty by eliminating the need to drive to school every day.

Off-Campus Apartment*

On-Campus Apartment (Panther or Lakeview Hall)**

Rent & utilities

$3,224

Shared Room

$2,700

Single Room

Furniture

$2,000

Furniture

Included

$3,400 Included

Cable & internet $400

Cable & internet Included

Included

Parking

$100

Parking

Included

Included

Groceries

$800

Meal Plan***

$1,899

$1,899

Grand Total

$6,524

$4,599

$5,299

Pricing based on 2016-17 rates. * Based on 4 months of average rent and utilities in a popular off campus apartment complex. ** Cost based on 4 months in Panther and Lakeview Halls. For Bayview rates, visit bayviewfiu.com. ***VIP 7 Plan allows unlimited visits to The Fresh Food Company any day of the week. Also comes with 125 Dining Dollars to use at any Panther Dining location. Tax not included. Students living in Panther Hall and Lakeview Hall are required to have a meal plan.

Housing Checklist: a Complete your admission process to FIU. a Submit your housing agreement and pay processing fee at my.fiu.edu > Campus Resources > Student Housing.

a Get access to My College Roomate app

to select your roommates for fall semester beginning in February.

a In May, pick your room and assign yourself

to it.

a By June 1, receive your assignment and roommate contact information to prepare for your arrival!

Apply by May 1 to be guaranteed housing and participate in roommate selection.

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What are you waiting for?

Apply now at my.fiu.edu

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