1. Discover FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Degree Programs
As an international student, your first step in furthering your education is learning more about the programs we offer within FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Information sessions, open house events, and individual tours are scheduled throughout the year for all our programs. You may connect with our team and visit our campus by going to the Visit Us section.
Still unsure of what program is best for you? Please click your delivery preference below to schedule a meeting with us.
2. Prepare and Apply
Once you have decided on a program, it is time to gather your documents and submit your application. There is a $30 USD application fee, which can be paid via credit card at the time of application. We have provided further information on the application processes below:
Application Process:
If you are not on a valid visa for study in the U.S., you will need an initial I-20. You are not eligible to study on a B1/B2 visa. If you hold another visa type, please contact hospitality@fiu.edu for more information.
FIU creates the I-20 document you will need to take to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your home country. FIU is required by the Department of Homeland Security/US Citizenship and Immigration Services to carefully review the financial ability of each student prior to issuing this document. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the cost of attending FIU and that you have sufficient funds to support yourself.
You may find details about the visa process and the documents required on our admissions website. Your I-20 will be sent via email. If you have not received an email within three weeks of submitting all financial documents, please follow up with hospitality@fiu.edu.
4. Confirm Your Admission, Clear Holds, & Register for Classes
Once you have been admitted, you will need to confirm your intention to enroll. You will receive an email from your program with next steps in the enrollment process. Undergraduate students will be required to submit an admission deposit. (Note that your deposit holds your seat in the program and space fills up quickly.). Please visit the FIU admissions site to find detailed next step information.
All FIU students are required to provide proof of immunization against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, and Meningitis. However, it is possible to waive the immunization requirement for Hepatitis B and Meningitis. The appropriate forms for proof of vaccination and vaccination waivers can be found on the Division of Academic & Students Affairs Immunization website. Students who do not provide this information will not be able register for classes. Please email your immunization documents to immune@fiu.edu.
FIU requires all international students to submit proof of medical insurance. This is not covered as part of your tuition. If you have insurance in your home country that meets the requirements set by the university, you may submit that documentation. Otherwise, students are able to purchase insurance from the university directly. Please visit the Insurance for International Students website for more information on available insurance plans and requirements. You can email your insurance proof to insure@fiu.edu.
Please connect with your assigned academic advisor at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to discuss enrollment. Check your FIU email for messages from your assigned advisor. To pay your tuition, you will log into your myFIU account and pay via check, wire transfer, or credit card. You can also pay in person on campus.
5. Plan Your Arrival
Once you have secured your F-1 visa and confirmed your admission, you should begin planning your travel and housing arrangements.
As an international student, you can arrive in the US no more than 30 days before the first day of classes. It is recommended that you arrive at least one week before your first day of classes to account for any flight delays, orientation, and adjusting to the time difference. Do not enter the US early or without an F1 visa.
Late arrival is not permitted. You must arrive before the Program Start Date (the first day
of classes) listed on your I-20. If you are unable to arrive by this date, you will need to
defer your admission to the next available term.
Students are recommended to attend pre-arrival orientation held by the Office of International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS). Upon arrival, it is imperative that you complete the ISSS arrival check in within 10 days of your arrival in Miami.
6. Take Care of Medical Requirements (Immunizations & Insurance)
- You will not be able to register for classes without submitting this information to Student Health Services (SHS). You are required to have approved medical insurance. There are no exceptions to this policy.
- Refer to the Immunization Requirements on the SHS website.
- Refer to the Medical Insurance Requirements on the SHS website.