FIU Residential Life

The Residential Life staff is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residence halls. Specially trained professionals and student staff are responsible for promoting the personal and academic success of students living in the residence halls. Through services, programs, and activities, our staff members develop positive communities conducive to student growth and success. We are available to assist students with any concerns, including personal, academic, and residential issues.

Student Programming and Academic Initiatives

A variety of social programs are planned to help students meet one another and become acclimitated to the University environment. Residents can attend workshops to learn more about areas such as library research, term paper writing, test advising, and tutoring in the Academic Resource Center located in both Lakeview Hall (University Park Campus) and Bay Vista Housing (Biscayne Bay Campus). Professional academic tutors and advisors are available to provide individual and group tutoring and advise students on academic matters. The Res idential Life staff sponsors programs to encourage and recognize academic achievement, such as the annual Dean's List Gala and the ongoing Brain Bucks program.

Involvement Opportunities

Living on campus provides students with more that just a place to live. There are always programs and activities to attend, many of our residents help in the planning of events. Tthere are various organizations in which residents can join. Several groups serve as a representative voice for the residents of Housing and plan various social and community service events.

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) provides an opportunity for students to become involved in issues concerning the residence halls through Village ⁄ Hall Councils. The Residence Hall Association is the umbrella organization for Bay Vista Hall Council, Towers Council, Everglades Council, Lakeview North Council, Lakeview South Council, Panther Hall Council, Village Council, and National Residence Hall Honarary (NRHH). RHA is the voice of residents to the Student Government Association and both the Housing and University administrative staff. RHA is open to all residents and provides students opportunities to create, plan, support, and participate in Housing and campus activities.