Florida International University

Florida International University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Florida International University has the Students for Community Service. In fact, more students participate in the Students for Community Service than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Florida International University include Black Student Leadership Council, Hospitality Management Student Club, Hispanic Students Association and Haitian Students Organization.

Florida International University students' favorite campus traditions are Relay for Life (fund-raising event), Dance Marathon (fund-raising event) and Welcome Week.

Florida International University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Florida International University.

Florida International University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Florida International University students live on campus. In 2023, 7% of undergrads at Florida International University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 93% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Florida International University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Florida International University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Florida International University Athletics

At Florida International University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Florida International University:

Is Florida International University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Florida International University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Florida International University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Florida International University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Florida International University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Florida International University, take Florida Turnpike to Miami, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Miami International airport.

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