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MBA interest down, but Masters on the rise

By: Anna Radinsky/Assistant News Director   Student applications for Master’s of Business Administration programs dropped throughout the country in recent years. Even elite schools like Harvard and Stanford see a drop in applications, according to the Wall Street Journal. FIU is no exception to this trend. The drop in applications is due to shifts in […]

‘Early fall’ enrollment surpasses fall

By: Ryan Soriano and Joshua Ceballos/PantherNOW Staff   University admissions will be flipped this year as more freshmen are enrolling in the summer rather than the fall. As of the first day of summer B, June 18, 2018, there are 2810 first time in college freshman enrolled before add/drop according to Jody Glassman, the director […]

Students dissatisfied with lack of available summer classes

In August, Shannen Germain will be moving to North Carolina to start her new job. That is, if she can enroll for summer classes.

Priority registration is fair, according to advisor

Certain groups of students are given priority registration dates and can register prior to regular registration, according to the official University procedures.

Editorial: New construction halts the lives of students

Photo by C. Quintana via Flickr FIUSM Staff Florida International University is a place full of traditions and stories that have been passed down to every class since the 1960’s. One that has stood the test of time, unfortunately, is the parking situation that has affected the university for years. Being that this school is […]

Tuition tracker: Low-income students suffering most

According to tuitiontracker.org, sticker price is rising and so has the net price for low-income students, who are receiving less aid.

New funding system spells trouble for master’s programs

Seven master’s programs deemed low performing by the Board of Governors are being scrutinized for their ability to graduate a certain number of students and land them jobs in the future.

Register once, never register again: University introduces block enrollment

A block enrollment program began for freshmen in four majors who will be automatically enrolled in their courses each semester, said to eliminate registration issues and guarantee graduation in four years.

Steady increase in international students follows national trend

According to data collected by the State Department, the United States enrolled the highest number of international students in its history in 2012-2013 – showing a 7 percent increase.

President Rosenberg talks growth and expansion with Student Media

With the University ranking seventh largest in the nation with its estimated fall enrollment, President Mark B. Rosenberg sat down with Student Media on Oct. 7 at Biscayne Bay Campus to discuss fundraising, partnerships and expansion -- internal, online and into UniversityCity.

Excess credit hour policy fines students exceeding their credit limit

In fall of 2009, the Florida Legislature implemented the excess credit hour surcharge policy. Results remain to be seen but the policy is discussed.

Registration problematic at FIU

Staff writer Moises Fuertes is disappointed with the problems that arise during registration.
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