Chit Chat

Making use of FIU's panther chat can save you a ton of "hold" time on the phone. Panther chat is available for undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, financial aid, registration, technology services and housing. Although you will be waiting the same time as you would should you have called in, you don't need to be hanging off the phone (think of all those minutes saved). This is also helpful if you need to contact one of the above departments during work hours or while you are in another class and cannot be on the phone. Another great option for panther chat is that you can have the transcripts of the conversation sent to your email. Note that panther chat is only available during office hours, so no one will be able to help after 5 or 6 in most departments, and also note that if you use this option during peak times (registration at the beginning of a term) you will be on hold for a while. Well hope this can be helpful :)