Florida International UniversityMove-In Guide
Miami, Florida
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1965🔗 www.fiu.edu
Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami houses first-year students mainly in Panther Hall and Lakeview Hall, with move-in assistance concentrated on one August weekend.
Enrollment
58,722
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,800
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 20-22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
64%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Assisted move-in with check-in at Lot 7. Panther, Parkview, Tamiami, and University Towers residents park at the Cuban Memorial Lot; Lakeview/Everglades residents use Lot 5.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
- Check-in location
- Lot 7, for assisted move-in.
- Parking
- Parking is assigned by hall: Panther, Parkview, Tamiami, and University Towers residents park at the Cuban Memorial Lot; Lakeview and Everglades residents use Lot 5.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Panther Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Lakeview Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
University Park Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Florida International University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
First-Year Orientation (overnight residence hall stay included)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 15, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,080
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Transportation›
- Uber - coming soon
- Public Transportation - coming soon
- University Transportation - coming soon
Checklists
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