GOGO Charters can help you find a charter bus rental in Miami<\/a> or compact minibus<\/a> with air-conditioning, reclining seats, and even free WiFi to keep your students comfortable while you travel. Draw up your itinerary and then give us a call at 305-547-8457<\/strong> so we can help you explore these South Florida schools.<\/p>\n University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s impossible to talk about colleges in Miami without talking about the city\u2019s most famous and most selective university. The University of Miami was ranked the #2 school in all of Florida by U.S. News & World Report<\/em> in 2020, and it attracts students from around the world with its acclaimed business, biology, pre-med, and engineering programs.<\/p>\n The University of Miami isn\u2019t just about the academics, though. It consistently ranks high for student life too, due in large part to its beloved sports teams, the Hurricanes. The school has a strong \u201cwork hard, play hard\u201d mentality, so if you\u2019re with a group of high-achieving students, you\u2019ll definitely want to make time to check out this school.<\/p>\n You can request a group tour for 15-48 high school students and chaperones here<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to send in your request at least 10 days before you plan to visit campus, and you\u2019ll need at least 1 chaperone for every 15 students. UM only offers group tours Mondays through Fridays at 10:30 a.m., and tours typically last about 1 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Your group will need to check in at the Whitten University Center by 10:15 a.m., so make sure your schedule allows enough time for you to reach the campus. Your charter bus rental can drop you off in front of the University Center, but it will have to park in Lot 42, which is across from the baseball stadium on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. If you have trouble finding the lot or the student center, you can call the admissions office at 305-284-5672.<\/p>\n Image Source: Jenstew2012<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199<\/em><\/p>\n Although many people don\u2019t realize it, the University of Miami is a private school. If you\u2019re looking for an exceptional public school in the Miami area, you\u2019ll want to look at Florida International University.<\/p>\n As its name suggests, FIU embraces Miami\u2019s multicultural milieu and welcomes many international students. Thanks to its high ranking for social mobility from U.S. News & World Report<\/em>, it\u2019s also a popular choice for middle-class or lower-income students who want an exceptional education but can\u2019t afford UM\u2019s pricey tuition.<\/p>\n Florida International University offers more than 190 majors and is especially known for its programs in psychology, biology, criminal justice, hospitality administration, and international business management. It\u2019s also known for its diverse student body and two spacious campuses dotted with palm trees.<\/p>\n Modesto A. Maidique is FIU\u2019s main campus, and the Biscayne Bay Campus houses the Communication & Journalism, Health Services Administration, Marine Biology, and Hospitality & Tourism Management departments. If your students aren\u2019t sure what they want to major in or have a variety of opinions, you\u2019ll want to visit MMC. If you\u2019re with a more targeted organization, like a journalism class, you could consider a tour of BBC.<\/p>\n Both campuses offer group tours for 8-40 students at a time. At MMC, these tours take place Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. At BBC, they take place on Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. You can make your reservation here<\/a> and request parking for your bus when you reserve your trip.<\/p>\n 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431<\/em><\/p>\n Like Florida International, Florida Atlantic University is a large public college with a deep dedication to research. In fact, FAU spends an average of $62 million on undergraduate and graduate research each year.<\/p>\n Florida Atlantic also boasts the most racially diverse student body of any public university in Florida. The school is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Pell-eligible, first-generation, African American and Hispanic students all graduate at higher rates than the student body as a whole.<\/p>\n Groups of up to 20 high school students can receive a private tour Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays at 11 a.m. during the academic year. You must complete a group visit form<\/a> at least 3 weeks before you arrive on campus and give the admissions office 3 to 5 days to confirm your visit.<\/p>\n Request parking when you make your reservation, and don\u2019t forget to store umbrellas, sunscreen, and water in your bus\u2019s overhead storage space. Miami\u2019s weather can quickly shift from pouring rain to oppressive heat, and you want your group to be prepared. After your tour, you can enjoy the bus\u2019s AC during your drive home.<\/p>\n 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314<\/em><\/p>\n Nova Southeastern University, affectionately known as Nova, actually has a fairly large enrollment thanks to its satellite campuses in Puerto Rico and throughout Florida. However, its main campus in Fort Lauderdale<\/a> creates the feeling of a small school by welcoming only a few thousand students.<\/p>\n Nova specializes in the health sciences and is especially known for its nursing program. You also may want to visit Nova if you have students interested in biology, psychology, business, or education or if you have students who crave small classes and lots of individual attention.<\/p>\n Group tours at NSU last about 2 hours and include an admissions presentation and a walking tour of campus. The walking tour covers a lot of ground, so remind your students to wear comfortable shoes and let the admissions office know if anyone in your group has mobility-related disabilities. (GOGO Charters can provide an ADA-accessible bus<\/a> if you need one.)<\/p>\n Group visits are normally available from June through December for groups, and you must request your tour at least 10 business days in advance by emailing the Group Visit Coordinator. The coordinator\u2019s contact information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401<\/em><\/p>\n Palm Beach Atlantic University lies about 2 hours outside of Miami in West Palm Beach<\/a>, so you\u2019ll want to request free WiFi or flat-screen TVs on your bus to keep your youth group<\/a> or students entertained while you travel there. Deeply dedicated to a Christian worldview, this university offers programs in Biblical leadership, medical missions, and Christian public policy in addition to standard academic classes.<\/p>\n You can request a group visit<\/a> to PBAU for groups of at least 10 junior or senior high school students. Because the school is so small, you can even customize your group visit with special requests. Make sure to mention that you will be traveling via charter bus when you make your reservation so the school can direct you to a designated bus parking location.<\/p>\n 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054<\/em><\/p>\n This small private school welcomes less than 1,000 students each year, making it ideal for people who crave small class sizes and one-on-one interaction with their professors. St. Thomas is also known for its Catholic values and its commitment to economic diversity. Roughly half the students at the school receive funding from Pell Grants, and The Economist <\/em>ranked St. Thomas as the fifth-best value of all schools in Florida.<\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-on-campus-tour.jpg\")
<\/p>\nLarge research universities:<\/h2>\n
University of Miami<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFlorida International University<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n
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\nImage Source: DaveBenRoberts<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\nFlorida Atlantic University<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n
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\nImage Source: Kmgcoolguy4<\/a>, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\nSmall private schools:<\/h2>\n
Nova Southeastern University<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n
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\nImage Source: Butnotthehippo<\/a>, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\nPalm Beach Atlantic University<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n
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\nImage Source: Nick22aku at English Wikipedia<\/a>, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\nSt. Thomas University<\/h3>\n
Group tours<\/h4>\n