2025 - 2026 IDH 3999 Application Request

ELIGIBILITY

IDH 3999 is a zero-credit internship course that does not count towards your upper division requirements but will appear on your FIU transcript.

It is available for Honors students pursuing an internship and who would like to enroll in a zero-credit course.

Students must properly research and vet an internship site before confirming participation and requesting credit. Please note, the University has no control or oversight of the internship site.

To be eligible, the internship must:

1) Consist of hands-on, practical experience that incorporates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom.
2) Provide skills and knowledge transferable to other opportunities.
3) Center around defined learning objectives related to professional/personal goals.
4) Be supervised by an established professional.
5) Take place during the entire duration of the academic semester and be between 30-40 hours a week.

For domestic students, it is critical that you submit this application as soon as you have confirmation that you secured an internship the semester before you request to take this course.

For international students, it is critical you understand that this course is zero-credits and does not count as an internship course toward your CPT application .

If you are seeking a credit-bearing internship course, please speak with your major academic advisor to see what options your department has. If your academic department does not offer an internship course for credit, apply to request to enroll in our IDH 3940 course.

The application deadline is 10 business days before the start of the new semester.

For Summer C 2025, the deadline is April 28.

For Fall C 2025, the deadline is August 11.

For Spring C 2026, the deadline is December 8 taking into consideration the holiday break.

Note: There is a late fee assessed by the Registrar’s Office for students who register after the second day of class in a new semester.

The application is multipart; all parts must be submitted before the application will be considered.

A complete application includes

1) The application form below;

2) Your offer letter that confirms your internship position, your job description & responsibilities, the total number of hours per week you will work, and the exact start and end date of the internship. Alternatively, your supervisor can also reach out to Andrea Cuadra with this information at ancuadra@fiu.edu

APPROVAL/DENIAL

Approval is not guaranteed. The internship and GPA will be considered.

Shadowing, part-time jobs or internships, and internships consisting of only clerical duties do not qualify for this credit. Your Supervisor may not be a family member.

You will be notified of your status within 4 business days of receiving a completed application.

GRADING

Grading is based on a Pass or Fail scale. The career specialist, Andrea Cuadra, will be reaching out to you at multiple points in the semester to check-in on your internship progress. Failure to communicate with Andrea during these check-in points may result in a failing grade.

INQUIRIES

After reading the application thoroughly, direct all questions to Andrea Cuadra at ancuadra@fiu.edu