The FIU Global First Year Program combines credit-bearing courses from the first year of a student’s degree with additional support services, instruction tailored to their academic and language level, and cultural experiences to ensure their future success. The program also includes the Career Accelerator program, which provides international students with four semesters of professional development and career guidance, skills-based training, exclusive internship opportunities, unique workshops, real-world experiences, and cross-cultural group work.

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University is recognized as one of the top hospitality programs in the United States. With a reputation for expert faculty, advantageous campus locations, a rich curriculum, and fast-track career opportunities in the international hotel, food service, and tourism industries, the school attracts over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

Undergraduate students at the Chaplin School receive a comprehensive education that includes core requirements and practical experiences to prepare them for careers in hospitality and tourism management. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with six majors available, providing students with a solid foundation in leadership, business, management, finance, marketing, logistics, accounting, operations, and more.