We offer unique living Communities
Who we are We are the Department of Housing and Residential Life
What we have to offer
We offer you a Home away from home!
At Florida International University Our department is composed of the following offices: the Housing Office, the Office of Residential Life, and the Housing Facilities Office. As a strong team, we look forward to providing you with the services, programs, and resources to make your home here at FIU exciting and vibrant. Our team strives to provide residents with an environment that promotes personal growth, academic success, and a sense of community. Our staff transforms our residential areas into caring communities, which we hope to make your home away from home!
The Housing Office
The Office of Residential Life
The Housing Facilities Office
The Housing Office staff provides general housing information, processes housing agreements and room assignments, manages student billing and offers payment assistance. We also provide administrative support for business related functions, such as facilities management, purchasing, and budgeting. Our staff is well trained and ready to assist you with all your housing needs. The Housing Office is located in University Park Towers, Room 121.
The Residential Life staff is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residence halls. Our team of specially trained professionals and student staff are responsible for promoting the personal and academic success of students living in the residence halls. Through services, programs, and activities, our staff members develop positive communities conducive to student growth and success. We are available to assist students with any concerns, including personal, academic, and residential issues. The Office of Residential Life is located in Panther Hall, Room 126.
The Housing Facilities staff oversee and perform all aspects of student housing maintenance and custodial services. Our goal is to create and maintain a clean, safe, efficient residential environment supportive of student learning. We encourage all community members to take pride in their on-campus home and become partners with us in achieving our goal. The Housing Facilities Office is located in Lakeview South, Room 140.
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Student Programming and Academic Initiatives The Residential Life staff is committed to providing an environment for students that is both enjoyable and educational. A variety of social programs are planned to help students meet one another and become acclimated to the University environment. Residents can also choose to attend workshops to learn more about areas such as library research, term paper writing, test advising, and tutoring in the Academic Resource Centers located in both Lakeview South Hall (Modesto Maidique Campus) and Bay Vista Housing (Biscayne Bay Campus). Professional academic tutors and advisors are available to provide individual and group tutoring. Advisors are available to assist students on academic matters. The Residential Life staff also sponsors programs to encourage and recognize academic achievement, such as the annual Dean’s List Gala and the ongoing Brain Bucks program.
Involvement Opportunities
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Living on campus provides students with more than just a place to live. Residents can take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved in the campus and Housing community. There are always programs and activities to attend–many of our residents even help in the planning of events that are of particular interest to them. In addition, there are various organizations in which residents can join. Several of these groups serve as a representative voice for the residents of Housing and also plan various social and community service events. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) provides an opportunity for students to become involved in issues concerning the residence halls through Village/Hall Councils. The Residence Hall Association is the umbrella organization for Towers Council, Everglades Council, Lakeview North Council, Lakeview South Council, Panther Hall Council, University Park Apartments Council, Bay Vista Hall Council, and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). RHA is the voice of residents to the Student Government Association and both the Housing and University administrative staff. RHA is open to all residents and provides students opportunities to create, plan, support, and participate in Housing and campus activities.
The Academic Resource Center is the place to go for all things related to your academic success as a resident. In this state of the art facility, you will find quiet study space, laptops that you can borrow, academic success workshops, and undergraduate academic advising. The ARC is also home to the A-Team, the residential tutors who are here to help you in subjects varying from math, sciences, business, and writing. Take charge of your academic success and visit the ARC* today. The ARC is located at Lakeview South, Room 133. *Hours of operation available at www.housing.fiu.edu
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