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Miami’s Code of Love and Honor articulates our shared values
and expectations as a university community. The phrase
comes from our fight song chorus, “Love and Honor to Miami.”
International students
Code of Love and Honor.
LET’S CELEBRATE
I am Miami.
I believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of
character and intellect.
YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
I stand for honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral
conduct.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS.
AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY FOR
I respect the dignity, rights, and property of others and their
right to hold and express disparate beliefs.
I defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning.
At this exciting moment as you choose a
I exercise good judgment and believe in personal responsibility.
university, we invite you to take one more
I welcome a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.
opportunity to review the many advantages of a
Miami University education: stellar academics
I embrace the spirit, academic rigor, opportunities, and
challenges of a Miami Experience, preparing me to make the
world a better place.
with strong connections to the professional
world and a lively student experience in the
I demonstrate Love and Honor by supporting and caring for
my fellow Miamians.
ideal university setting. This booklet will guide
you through your next steps.
And because I Am Miami, I act through my words and deeds
in ways that reflect these values and beliefs.
With a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude,
I will Love, Honor, and make proud those who help me earn the
joy and privilege of saying,
“To think that in such a place, I led such a life.”
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STAY ORGANIZED WITH THIS CHECKLIST.
INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTED
Miami University hosts prospective student visitors on campus
Now that you’ve been accepted, here’s a short list of things to do.
throughout the year. Campus visits are optional, especially for
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q Confirm your intent to enroll at Miami University. Go to MiamiOH.edu/accepted and click on the
international students, but a visit may help with your decision-making
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q Connect with a current international student ambassador. Contact us at [email protected]
for more information.
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process. If you can attend, we would be honored to welcome you and
your family or friends to campus.
Please note that you will not register for classes at this time. Registration
takes place when you attend orientation.
After you confirm your enrollment
Events for high school/secondary school students
q Apply for the F-1 student visa (if applicable) at the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy. Read details at
Opportunities to visit campus are available throughout the year. Go to
MiamiOH.edu/international/students/new-students or contact Miami University’s International
MiamiOH.edu/visit for more information and to register.
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Events for transfer students
Go to MiamiOH.edu/transfer for more information about Transfer
Preview Day event dates and registration.
q Connect with the EducationUSA Center (educationusa.state.gov) in your home country about a
predeparture program or workshop, if available.
q Miami University policy requires proof of vaccination of all vaccines on the Ohio K-12 vaccination
schedule. You will receive detailed instructions for submitting this information on your myMiami
admission checklist. To review the Ohio K-12 vaccination schedule refer to the Student Health Center
website at MiamiOH.edu/health or call the Student Health Center at 513-529-3000.
q As soon as possible after graduation, arrange for your high school/secondary school administrator to
send your final transcript with certificate or diploma of graduation to: Miami University, Office of
Admission, 301 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056, USA. You also have the option to submit your final
transcript after your arrival during International Student Orientation. Transfer students must provide
a final college or university transcript before the start of spring semester.
q If you’re buying a new computer before coming to campus, check out Miami University’s student laptop
program at MiamiOH.edu/miaminotebook (with a special hardware, software, and service package).
Miami University has wireless internet access campuswide.
q Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation session in January, where you will register
for classes. Visit MiamiOH.edu/orientation for more information.
Recognized Miami
University in its book,
Colleges That Pay You Back:
The 200 Schools That
Give You the Best Bang for
Your Tuition Buck.
q Check your Miami University email for your tuition and fees bill. It will be sent electronically to this
email address if you register for classes before our billing date. Students who register after our billing
dates (see MiamiOH.edu/billing) will also receive an email. Payment is due by the first day of classes.
q Begin your academic experience on Monday, January 23, the first day of classes.
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CALENDAR FOR SPRING 2017 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Friday, December 16, 2016
Deadline to submit your confirmation deposit to the Office of Admission. Please note that the ACE
Program fills quickly and may close prior to December 16. ACE students are encouraged to confirm as
soon as possible to reserve their place in the program.
Deadline to submit your Residence Hall and Meal Plan contract (for students living on campus).
Miami University policy requires proof of vaccination of all vaccines on the Ohio K-12 vaccination
schedule. You will receive detailed instructions for submitting this information on your myMiami
admission checklist. To review the Ohio K-12 vaccination schedule refer to the Student Health Center
website at MiamiOH.edu/health or call the Student Health Center at 513-529-3000.
Early January 2017
Residential students receive their housing assignments, which includes their local address (residence
hall) and roommate information.
Complete the math placement test (MiamiOH.edu/mstest) before you arrive on campus. All students
must take the math placement test in order to ensure effective advising at International Student
Orientation.
Mid-January 2017
All international students arrive on campus for International Student Orientation. For specific dates
and times, see MiamiOH.edu/international/students/new-students after December 1.
Complete the health insurance waiver, if applicable. Miami University requires that all full-time
students be covered by health insurance. To that end, Miami University bills all full-time students
for health insurance. If you do not need this coverage, you must waive this insurance by emailing
[email protected] or calling the Student Health Center at 1-513-529-3000. If you do not waive
the insurance, you will be responsible for the student health insurance premium. You must waive the
insurance annually.
Monday, January 23, 2017
First day of classes. Spring semester ends Friday, May 12, 2017.
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recognizes Miami University for
its “high caliber of student body”
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YOU WILL FIND MIAMI UNIVERSITY IN THE HEART OF AMERICA.
AS YOU NARROW YOUR
UNIVERSITY CHOICES, KEEP YOUR HORIZONS BROAD.
Traveling to the Miami University campus.
Miami University will give you a wide world of
advantages.
On selected dates, Miami University provides discounted
transportation to campus for international students who fly
2,121
into the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
(airport code CVG), an hour south of Oxford. Details at
MiamiOH.edu/international/students/new-students/arrival. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FROM 83 COUNTRIES
CALL OXFORD, OHIO, HOME!
cityofoxford.org
Oxford has four seasons of weather.
• Summer, fall/autumn, winter, and spring.
• Average of 24°C from June to August (summer).
• Average of 1.1°C from December to February (winter).
IN STUDY
ABROAD
PARTICIPATION
AMONG PUBLIC
DOCTORAL
INSTITUTIONS.
You’ll have an advantage in exploring your career interests
because of our professors’ connections with professionals in the
field, with their former students who are loyal alumni, and with
top graduate programs.
A nationally renowned academic experience: Why do more
employers recruit at Miami University than at other schools our
size? Why do Miami University graduates have outstanding rates
of acceptance to professional and graduate schools? Because
Miami University has a national reputation for a superior
educational experience and professional preparation.
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Student-centered: Our top priority is teaching and mentoring
undergraduate students like you. We attract nationally recognized
faculty who love to teach. They combine expert knowledge with
a passion for exploring that knowledge with their students. They
will encourage you to get involved — and find out if a major is
right for you — by joining their research teams, job-shadowing
at companies, and finding internship opportunities.
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undergraduates work with professors on funded research. You
can, too — starting in your first year. Take this opportunity to
discover your interests and develop impressive credentials for
admission to top graduate schools.
Study abroad: In Miami University’s worldwide programs, you
can go just about anywhere (last year, to 90 countries), and you
have choices that fit your budget and schedule. Not only does study
abroad enhance your education, it also gives you an understanding
of world cultures — a valuable asset in the job market.
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Our study abroad opportunities include semester, year-long,
winter, and summer programs in Europe and all over the world.
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A great value for quality and success: Miami University has
been one of Kiplinger’s 100 best values in public colleges every year
since 1998.
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Miami University:
China
India
South Korea
Vietnam
Brazil
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DRIVING TIMES
TO OXFORD
Smartest Public
Colleges in America.
Miami has more than 208,890 loyal alumni worldwide.
They provide our students with extensive internship and
career connections.
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@L eade r E r i c D Thank you to @M_Modirrousta and
#MiamiOHAbroad for an amazing 5 week academic and culture
adventure in Germany!
@m a ri san mur ray Had a great time presenting at the
Undergraduate Research Forum this afternoon on The Impact of
Self Affirmation on the Experience of Regret! #ThinkMiamiOH
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STUDENT LIFE
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CAN BE SUMMED UP IN
ONE WORD:
You’ll have guidance throughout your years at
Miami University.
International Student Orientation
International Student and Scholar Services
provides guidance to
and is held in January before the start of classes. At this program,
accepted students. Highly trained advisors help students with:
you will:
• Visa regulations and procedures
• General advising and referrals to other campus offices
• Review important immigration rules and regulations
necessary for maintaining your legal status in the U.S.
• Acculturation to campus and the local area
• Learn about academic life and register for classes
• Excursions
• Gain knowledge of campus and community resources
After you confirm but before you come to campus
• Meet other new international and domestic students at
Miami University
International Student and Scholar Services sends emails to your
Go to MiamiOH.edu/international/students/new-students for
personal email prior to your arrival. Information includes:
more information.
The International Student Orientation program is mandatory
• Airport pick-up and arrival on campus
• Tuition and money matters
• What to bring to Miami University (clothing, personal items, etc.)
If you have specific questions about your visa application, arrival,
and student orientation, email [email protected] or
call +1-513-529-5628.
Miami University students participate in hundreds
of clubs and activities that define the university
experience. But it’s also the unstructured moments
that you’ll remember: hanging out on the lawn in
front of your residence hall, midnight runs Uptown
for a slice of pizza. It’s life in an American university
International Student Resources
• Orientation and registration the week before classes begin
ACTIVE .
• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) ensures
international students experience a successful transition to
Miami University.
town. It’s life at Miami University.
• Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the vital role
that families play in the university experience.
• Pre-Semester American Academic Culture (PAAC) provides
students with the opportunity to arrive on campus early and
prepare for a successful academic career in the U.S.
• Howe Writing Center prepares students to excel in the
writing they will do at Miami University and after graduation.
SUCCESS AFTER YOUR GRADUATION FROM MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Internships and networking prepare you for a bright future.
PER SURVEYS AND
NATIONAL DATA
You’ll be in good company at Miami University, where students are goal-oriented and
focused. They network with professors and with our loyal alumni to make internship
and career connections. Career Services helps students locate internships, maintains
an online internship database, and hosts the Spring Internship and Career Expo.
OF 2014-2015 GRADUATES WERE
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A SAMPLING OF
GRADUATE SCHOOLS
RECENTLY ATTENDED
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Columbia University
Ohio State Medical School
University of Chicago
Duke University
Stanford University
University of Oxford
Georgetown University
The Juilliard School
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard University
UC-Berkeley
Vanderbilt University
MIT
UCLA
Yale University
@a kat ko 4 I can’t help but smile while walking to and from
classes thinking that this amazing place is where I go to school
#MiamiOH2018 #LoveAndHonor
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8:00 in Tappan Private. Prepare to be astonished! #tappanin
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THE CLASSIC AMERICAN UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE IN THE PERFECT TOWN
WHERE YOU WILL FIND MIAMI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Join in the RedHawk spirit
Your life on the ideal university campus
Miami University competes in varsity athletics at
the national level. For students not involved in
varsity athletics, you have 30 intramural and 50
club sports to choose from.
Miami University is a residential school, with almost all of our
students living on campus or in Oxford, a community of 21,470
people, including students. It’s small enough to see friendly faces
anywhere you turn, and big enough to feel like you’re a world away.
BEST COLLEGE TOWN
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You’ll find a sense of community here that’s hard to describe until
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you live it. In other words, it’s the perfect setting for an ideal
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university experience. It’s life as a Miami University student, 24/7.
Miami University’s varsity ice hockey team
remains the favorite RedHawk sporting event
to attend. Join the cheering crowds at Goggin
Ice Center as they compete against the nation’s
top teams.
Getting around campus
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Miami University partners with the Butler County Regional Transit
Authority to provide transportation around campus and to Oxford
stores and apartment complexes. Go to MiamiOH.edu/metro.
Recreational Sports Center
Miami University promotes a safe environment.
The “Rec” features weight training and aerobic
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swimming facilities, an indoor jogging track, and
basketball courts. Group fitness classes are
popular and include Pilates, spinning, hip-hop,
and more.
Miami University recognizes the concerns of parents and students
when choosing a university. Miami University’s location in Oxford,
Ohio, offers the safety of a small residential community. In
addition, Miami University offers many resources to promote
student safety. The Miami University Police Department is a fullservice agency whose well-trained officers patrol campus 24 hours
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a day. Resident students have access to their secure residence halls
with their Miami University I.D. cards.
Top
things to do on campus
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Throw a Frisbee, kick a soccer ball, or just enjoy the four seasons on Central Quad — the large grassy lawn south of the sundial.
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Attend a free lecture by world figures such as His Holiness
the Dalai Lama and Condoleezza Rice. World and American
leaders come to Miami University throughout the year.
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Best way to enjoy the snow? Go sledding on the hill behind
the Art Museum!
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Take in the free performances at the Armstrong Student
Center’s Wilks Theater. From movies to musicians, comedians,
and authors — you’ll find fun and thoughtful entertainment.
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Play broomball or go to one of the many Moonlight Skate events at Goggin Ice Center.
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Attend or volunteer to help with annual performances for
Diwali, Fall Fusion, and other events sponsored by
international student organizations.
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Enjoy one of the many concerts offered on campus. Past artists include the Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, and O.A.R.
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Work out at the Recreational Sports Center.
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Get tickets for a campus play. With two major theaters on campus, there is always a musical or show to see.
Go to a varsity game. Whether you enjoy hockey, football,
basketball, volleyball, or soccer, you have plenty of choices.
Tickets are free to students.
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Find your fit in a Miami University residence hall.
When you live on campus, it’s not just about the residence hall
building, it’s really about your community inside the building.
First-year students
For spring semester, first-year international students are placed
King Library
King Library is another popular location on
campus where you are bound to see someone
you know. The library offers group study rooms,
laptops, and cameras for check out; the Howe
Writing Center; and King Café with salads,
sandwiches, and those all-important caffeinated
beverages.
in residence halls with other first-year students. Students and
professional staff develop programs together that give you
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activities to participate in throughout the semester.
Transfer students
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Full-time transfer students live in university housing unless:
• They live with their parent(s), legal guardian, spouse, or
dependent children.
• They are over 21 years of age.
• They have matriculated full-time for at least two years at
another institution of higher education.
To learn more, email [email protected].
@viewfinder1809
Fondly called “ Uptown ,” the spirit of
Miami University comes alive on this Oxford,
Ohio, street. Here you’ll find your favorite national
restaurants as well as local traditions. Uptown
also features bookstores, clothing stores, banks,
salons and barber shops, and more. From
concerts in the park to people-watching, Uptown
is a favorite place to go and hang out with friends.
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NEXT STEPS.
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YOU’RE ALMOST THERE.
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JUST A FEW MORE THINGS TO DO.
We’ve got a little more advice. If you have any
questions, please go to MiamiOH.edu/accepted,
email us at [email protected], or call
+1-513-529-2531. And one last thing: turn the page
and confirm your enrollment!
@oxredhawk
@elizabethb731
@TariQLacy
Student organizations are an important part of university life in the United States.
Miami University has more than 500 student organizations, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community
service, and spiritual. Find some that interest you and get involved! See a complete list at MiamiOH.edu/hub.
Internationally focused student clubs include:
African School Advancement Program
International Business Insights
Miami University Spanish Club
African Student Network
International Justice Mission
Middle Eastern Cultural Club & Arts
Asian American Association
International Student Advisory Council
Model Arab League
Association of Latin and American Students
International Student Organization
Muslim Students’ Association
China America Business Organization
Japanese Culture and Language Club
Nourish International
Chinese American Cultural Association
KidsUganda
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Chinese Information Association
Korean American Student Association
Portuguese Culture and Language Club
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Legacy
Russian and Eastern European Club
Comparative Religion Student Association
Lithuanian Club
Russian Club
Diversity Affairs Council
Mi CUP of TEA
Engineers Without Borders
Miami Ambassadors Creating Change
Sigma Lambda Beta International
Fraternity
Global Business Brigades
Miami Students for Israel
Global Medical Brigades
Miami University African Student Union
Southeast Asian Association
Guate Bonita
Miami University Chinese Kungfu
Organization
Unified for Uganda
Indian Student Association
SIGNAL
UNICEF at Miami
The Office of Parent and Family Programs helps keep your family informed.
Miami University’s Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the vital role that families play in the university experience.
@_ Je n n n ayyyy Officially committed to my dream school,
Miami University #MiamiOH2019
The friendly staff will help you stay informed. They’re here to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. Go to
@b rooke_skel ly I love @MiamiUniversity! You just can’t
beat this quality of education #LoveAndHonor
MiamiOH.edu/parents, email [email protected], or call +1-513-529-3436.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
For first-year students
Deadline to confirm: December 16, 2016
How do I select a meal plan?
After Miami University receives your confirmation deposit, you’ll be given access to the online Residence Hall and Meal Plan contract. We
encourage you to complete and submit this contract by December 16, 2016. Students who don’t submit the contract by the deadline will be
assigned a meal plan. You can find information about meal plans at MiamiOH.edu/mealplans.
Please note that the ACE Program fills quickly and may close before December 16. ACE students are encouraged to confirm as soon as possible to
reserve their place in the program.
Do I need to send Miami University my final grades and proof of graduation?
If you have not yet graduated from high school/secondary school, your acceptance to Miami University is conditioned upon your graduation and
the submission of your final high school/secondary school transcript. It is understood that you must maintain a high level of academic
achievement and personal conduct during your last year. If your final transcript shows that you did not perform to a high academic level, if you are
suspended, dismissed, or placed on probation by your school, or if you are convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic incident or
such charges are pending against you prior to your attendance, Miami University reserves the right to withdraw the offer of admission.
If you would like to confirm your enrollment via postal mail, please complete the form below and mail it and a check (USD $425 if you’re living in
university housing; USD $95 if you’re living in non-university housing) made payable to Miami University to: Office of Admission, Miami University,
301 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056-3434, USA.
We are excited about your decision to attend Miami University! Please note you can also confirm your enrollment online at MiamiOH.edu/accepted.
Choose your student type, then click on the Confirm Your Enrollment link to submit your confirmation deposit online.
Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Date of birth ______________________________
Banner ID + __________________________________ (The number begins with “+” and is located at the bottom of your acceptance letter.)
Please ask your high school/secondary school administrator to send the Office of Admission your final transcript with the certificate or diploma of
graduation included as soon as possible after graduation. You also have the option to bring your final transcript with you to Miami University.
Mailing address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For transfer students
City, State _____________________________________________________________ ZIP code__________________ Country____________________
How do I select a meal plan?
Complete and submit the online Residence Hall and Meal Plan contract by December 16, 2016. You can find information about meal plans at
MiamiOH.edu/mealplans.
First-year students
Why is a final transcript required if I’ve already been accepted?
It is required because our offer of acceptance is based upon review of all prior university coursework and your high school/secondary school
transcript, including grades from current completed coursework in which you may be enrolled. Also, your final transcript should demonstrate your
consistent effort in maintaining your grade point average (GPA). It is understood that you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all college
coursework. If your final transcript shows that you did not meet this expectation, if you are suspended, dismissed, or placed on probation by your
school, or if you are convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic incident or such charges are pending against you prior to your
attendance, Miami University reserves the right to withdraw the offer of admission. Your transcript must be received before the start of classes. To
get an idea of how your credits will transfer, please refer to the International Transfer Student Supplement included in your acceptance packet.
Steps are outlined on how to use transferology.com or request a transfer credit evaluation.
For first-year and transfer students
How do I change my major?
If you are now prepared to choose a major or if you wish to change your major in the College of Arts and Science; the College of Creative Arts (Art
and Architecture History or Interactive Media Studies); the College of Education, Health and Society; or the College of Engineering and
Computing, you may make that change during orientation. However, you must complete and meet other admission requirements if you want to
change your major to the Farmer School of Business (for Accountancy, Analytics, Business Economics, Finance, Interdisciplinary Business
Management, Information Systems, Management and Leadership, Marketing, or Supply Chain and Operations Management), or the College of
Creative Arts (for Architecture, Art, Art Education, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, or Theatre). These
areas of study have special requirements for admission and students are admitted on a space-available basis.
When will I receive information about merit scholarships?
All admitted international students are automatically considered for merit-based awards during admission review. These scholarships are competitive,
and no additional application is necessary. If you have received a scholarship, the award is indicated on the I-20 document and in a separate
scholarship award letter included in this packet. Please note that Miami University does not offer need-based scholarships or financial aid to
international students, therefore, please budget your finances accordingly.
What do I need to do if I plan to go to another institution and decline the offer of admission from Miami University?
You may discard the I-20 document and notify the Office of Admission. Send an email with subject line “Decline Admission” to
[email protected].
All new students are required to submit a deposit (USD $425 if you’re living in university housing; USD $95 if you’re living in non-university
housing) which includes the $330 Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit and $95 admission fee. The Office of Admission does not refund
any portion of the confirmation deposit to students who choose not to attend Miami University. For students living in university housing, the
Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit of USD $330, less any unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final academic
term fees.
By confirming enrollment to Miami University, I agree that, unless specifically exempted, I am required to live in a residence hall my first and second
years at Miami University, pay associated costs and fees, and abide by all rules and policies. (Please visit MiamiOH.edu/housing/policies for more
information about rules and policies.)
Student signature________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
(If student is under 18 years of age.)
Transfer students
Students in year one and two, or less than 21 years old in January 2017, are required to live in university housing and complete and pay the USD
$425 confirmation and housing deposit on or before the deadline, and submit the housing preference and contract online. Other students may
choose to live in privately owned housing that surrounds the university. Students living in non-university housing pay the USD $95 confirmation
fee. Exceptions may be granted by the Housing Office. Contact [email protected] or call +1-513-529-5000. The Office of Admission does not
refund any portion of the confirmation deposit to students who choose not to attend Miami University. For students living in university housing,
the Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit of USD $330, less any unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final
academic term fees.
By confirming enrollment to Miami University, I agree that, unless specifically exempted, I am required to live in a residence hall my first and second
years at Miami University, pay associated costs and fees, and abide by all rules and policies. (Please visit MiamiOH.edu/housing/policies for more
information about rules and policies.)
Student signature________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
(If student is under 18 years of age.)
Can I defer admission?
Miami University typically allows students to defer offers of admission for military service or medical reasons. We will consider other requests. Requests
for deferrals should be made in writing to the Office of Admission at [email protected].
I have more questions! Who should I call?
The Office of Admission will be happy to answer your questions or refer you to the appropriate office. Contact the office via email at
[email protected] or call +1-513-529-2531 to speak with a member of the international recruitment team.
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PRIVACY RIGHTS
In sources like our online phone directories, Miami University routinely makes available information about our students such
as campus and home addresses and phone numbers. This page tells you how to review your privacy rights and keep your
personal information confidential.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA, establishes the privacy rights of students
regarding their educational records maintained by Miami University. Please see MiamiOH.edu/general-counsel/ferpa.
Directory information may be released to anyone without the student’s consent; Miami University has designated the
following as directory information:
1. Name, campus address, home address, telephone listing, and campus e-mail address
2 . Age and date of birth
3. Name and address of parent(s) or guardian(s)
4 . Major field(s) of study, including the college, division, department, or program in which the student is enrolled
5. Classification as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
6 . Dates of enrollment and current enrollment status
7. Degrees (including date of graduation) and honors awarded, including Dean’s List, honorary organizations, and grade point average of students selected
8 . Most recent educational institution attended
9. Photographic, video, or electronic images taken and maintained by the university
10. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
1 1. Weight and height of members of athletic teams
A student has the right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the categories of directory information. Any student
wishing to exercise this right must inform the University Registrar in writing on or before July 15 of the categories of
personally identifiable information that are not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student.
(University Registrar, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056)