Florida International University Undergraduate Preference Form


Tell us a little bit about yourself. We’ll use your personal information to verify your identity and properly set up your selections.

Please enter your given and family name as they are spelled on your university application.







Your Deposit ID is the eight(8)-digit number on the Payment Instruction section of your Conditional Offer. Please include all zeros at the beginning of the number.




Housing
Browse our comfortable, well-appointed accommodations and choose the housing option that best suit your preferences.

All FIU Global undergraduate students are required to live in program housing for the duration of their program.
All accommodations come fully furnished, with the following included in housing fees: 
  • Utilities
  • After hours resident support
  • On-site Resident Advisor
See a full list of amenities in the specific descriptions below. Speak with your Shorelight enrollment counselor if you have questions about the properties that interest you.
Please rank your top three choices from the housing options below (e.g., 1 for your first choice, 2 for second, 3 for third). Your selections are preferences, not a final booking reservation.

Student's initial housing assignments may be different than their preference selection. These changes can occur due to availability.

Premium apartment living is campus-adjacent housing for undergraduate students close to campus. These shared, furnished apartments come in these floor plans:

Private bedroom / Private bathroom
Private bedroom / Shared bathroom
Shared bedroom / Shared bathroom
  • Utilities
  • After hours resident support
  • On - site resident advisor
  • Full size bed, desk and chair, clothes dresser, and closet
  • Shared kitchen and living room, washer and dryer (in unit)
  • Air conditioning, heat, water, and electricity
  • Cable tv access and wireless internet
  • Lounges, study rooms, gym, resort - style pool, free shuttle to campus
  • Washer and dryer included in every unit
  • Wider variety of meal plans available for purchase at: dineoncampus.com/fiu

On-campus housing for undergraduate students features furnished residence halls that offer common amenities with different bed/bath configurations.
  • Bed, desk and chair, clothes dresser, closet, bed linens
  • Shared bathroom in suite
  • Shared kitchen and dining area with refrigerator
  • Air conditioning, heat, electricity, and water
  • Wireless internet and cable television
  • Study rooms, lounges, game area, and laundry facilities in building
  • Front desk staff
Premium Campus Adjacent Housing
Private bedroom / Private bathroom
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 occupants max
Private bedroom / Shared bathroom
4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 occupants max
Shared bedroom / Shared bathroom
2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 occupants max
On-Campus Housing
Standard
Private room / shared bathroom, 4 occupants max
Global
Private room / shared bathroom, 3 occupants max
Premium
Private room / shared bathroom, 4 occupants max
Essential
Shared room / shared bathroom, 4 occupants max

Bedding
More amenities for your warm welcome! Travel light and arrive on campus with all the essentials covered, ready to go in your accommodations. Request basic linens and toiletries, complimentary for all international students, or add on kitchen and organizational items for an even more streamlined move-in experience.
Browse the bedding and amenities offerings below and indicate your preferences.
On-Campus Dining
Who’s hungry? Browse available student meal plans and choose the dining option that best suits your needs.
Browse the dining offerings below and indicate your preference.
Optional Add-On: Shorelight’s Off-Campus Meal Plan
Shorelight’s Off-Campus Meal Plan allows you to access a wide range of familiar and
culturally relevant foods to meet your dietary requirements, delivered to your home
by Grubhub. The plan includes a Grubhub+ membership for 12 months ($120 value)
and activation. Funds reload automatically every Monday for 17 weeks and function
like a weekly food wallet. Unused funds do not roll over, and any purchases
exceeding the weekly allowance can be covered by a personal debit card. Click here
for more details and how it works. 

Career Premium
Amazing careers start during university! Virtual internships and trainings kickstart your strong future. 

An add-on to Shorelight’s Career Services, Career Premium enables international students to take additional courses that lead to certificates, attend exclusive training workshops, and apply for virtual internship opportunities. Take training courses that lead to certification in Amazon Web Services, Java, Microsoft Azure, and Python, among other in-demand programs. Explore entry-level work in banking, business analytics, data science, digital marketing, finance, gaming, venture capital, and more growing industries. Develop industry-specific skills and cultural competencies, grow your professional network, and be mentored by experts. Plus, international students remain eligible for the full duration of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing Career Premium.
  • Certificates and training – attend online professional bootcamps before your virtual internship starts
  • Coaching and mentorship – receive direct guidance from career coaches and industry experts
  • Apply – work on real-life projects for leading employers and build your portfolio


You will be notified of your housing placement before arrival.

All FIU Global First Year undergraduate students are required to live in FIU Global First Year housing for duration of their program.

* Review the Terms and Conditions for more information about this requirement.  

I have read and agreed to the enrollment contract listed here. I understand the amounts listed for tuition and fees, housing, dining, and insurance are based on projected costs and are subject to change without advance notice. All students are responsible for paying the full balances shown on their final statements of fees as a condition of continued enrollment and progression. 

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