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GRATULATIONS!CONGRATULATIONS!
At this exciting moment, as you choose a college,
we invite you to take one more opportunity to
review the many advantages of a Miami education:
stellar academics with strong connections to the
professional world and a lively student experience
in the ideal collegiate setting. This booklet will
guide you through your next steps.
LET’S CELEBRATEYOUR ACCEPTANCE TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
WHERE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES WILL
EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
@viewfinder1809
Transfer StudentsFall 2017
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Now that you’ve been accepted to Miami University, here’s a short list of things to do.
While you’re deciding:
q Attend a Transfer Preview Day or Transfer Thursday. For more information, see Page 3 of this packet.
q File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov if you have not already, so you’ll be considered for all need-based scholarships and financial aid awards. Use Miami’s federal school code (003077).
q Request a transfer credit evaluation by emailing [email protected] if you completed additional courses after your initial evaluation.
q Confirm your intent to enroll at Miami and submit your deposit ($425 if you’re living in university housing; $95 if you’re living in non-university housing or commuting) by the date listed in your acceptance letter by going to MiamiOH.edu/accepted and clicking on the Confirm Your Enrollment link or submitting the Confirm Your Enrollment form included in this packet. After you confirm, you’ll receive an email with information on how to access your Miami student email account and will also have access to request university housing.
q Connect with other accepted transfer students by visiting our Facebook page, facebook.com/groups/MiamiOHTransfer1718.
After you confirm your enrollment:
q Miami University policy requires vaccination for all communicable diseases listed on the Ohio K-12 vaccination schedule. To submit your documentation visit the Student Health Center website at MiamiOH.edu/health and click on the link titled “medical form web portal.” Complete the documentation of required vaccinations. For questions, contact the Student Health Center at 513-529-3000.
q As soon as you complete your current term of enrollment at your most recent institution, request that your official final college transcript with your current term grades be sent to: Miami’s Office of Admission, 301 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056.
q Attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation or August Transfer Student Orientation to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes. See Page 12 of this packet for details.
q Check your Miami 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. Transfer students who register after our billing dates (see MiamiOH.edu/billingdates) will also receive an email, and payment is due by the first day of classes.
q If you’re living in university housing, you must complete the Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract. Housing is not guaranteed for students 21 years of age or older or for students who have completed at least two years at another institution. If you’re living in non-university housing, please visit MiamiOH.edu/student-life/off-campus-outreach for more information.
Get excited for your move to Miami! Come to one of our on-campus Transfer Preview Day events designed to help with your decision-making process. Go to MiamiOH.edu/transfer for event dates and to register.
If you attend a Transfer Preview Day, you will go on a campus tour, enjoy a complimentary lunch in a dining hall, and learn about resources important to the transfer process.
If you are unable to attend a Transfer Preview Day, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to meet with a member of our transfer team during Transfer Thursdays. Email [email protected] for more information.
MiamiOH.edu/transfer
STAY ORGANIZED WITH THIS CHECKLIST. CHECK OUT MIAMI AT A TRANSFER PREVIEW DAY.
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February - July If you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year at your current college, you should add Miami’s federal school code (003077) to the School Selection section of your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. If you have not submitted a FAFSA, complete one online at fafsa.gov using Miami’s federal school code (003077).
Submit your confirmation deposit by the date listed on your acceptance letter.
Vaccination: Miami University policy requires vaccination for all communicable diseases listed 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.
Miami University requires health care insurance for all full-time Oxford students. As such, Miami University bills all full-time students for Miami-sponsored Aetna Student Health Insurance. If you do not need this coverage, you must waive this insurance via the Student Health Center website at MiamiOH.edu/health. For questions, call the Student Health Center at 513-529-3000.
Placement tests: Complete math and foreign language placement tests (MiamiOH.edu/orientation) as soon as possible after confirming your enrollment. Once we receive your confirmation deposit, you will receive information on how to schedule an advising session to register for classes. You will also receive information about Transfer Student Orientation.
February - July Financial aid awards are mailed on a rolling basis after you are admitted.
May - August Register for a Transfer One-Day Orientation or August Transfer Student Orientation. See Page 12 of this packet for more information.
May - August Attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation.
Late July Residential students receive their housing assignment, which includes their university housing information, arrival information, roommate information, and confirmation of their meal plan selection.
Tuesday, August 22 or Wednesday, August 23
Move-in day for transfer students attending August Transfer Student Orientation.
Wednesday, August 23 - Thursday, August 24
August Transfer Student Orientation (for students whohave not already attended a Transfer One-Day Orientation).
Saturday, August 26 Move-in day (for transfer students who aren’t attending August Transfer Student Orientation).
Monday, August 28 First day of classes. Fall semester classes end Saturday, December 9.
Note: Dates are subject to change.
CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS STARTING FALL 2017
NATIONWIDE
A TOP 10 COLLEGEFOR PRODUCING
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YOUR
ADVENTURE
For any significant journey, we seek out direction
and advice. We look for trusted guides. As you
continue your college journey, consider the expert
guidance of some of America’s finest faculty — the
professors of Miami University.
OF DISCOVERY BEGINS NOW. EXPLORE
NEW INTERESTS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.
WE’LL HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY.
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» Research opportunities abound on campus, where more than 2,000 undergraduates work with professors on funded research each year.
« Globe trotter. With Miami’s worldwide programs you can study just about anywhere, with choices that fit your budget and schedule. Students pictured in this study abroad course in Cuba toured museums, studied Caribbean history, met with healthcare professionals, and even dined with local families in their homes.
» Student-centered. Miami’s top priorities are teaching and mentoring. Honors student Kate Melberg received funding, class credit, and the guidance of Classics professor Steven Tucker while creating a robust guide to the Ancient Sculpture Museum.
» Tight-knit. Miami’s alumni network reaches far and wide. With the support of more than 209,000 loyal alumni who have internship and career connections across the globe, you’ll graduate with a powerful network that is committed to your success.
» Family-focused. The people you love should be as enthusiastic about your college choice as you are. Our Office of Parent and Family Programs keeps families up-to-date on Miami news and events.
A THRIVING COMMUNITY, ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
1st1stSTUDY ABROAD
among public doctoral institu
tions
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» Broadening your horizons is what college is all about. That’s why we help you find ways to explore your career path while you explore academics. Biochemistry graduate Lindsey Klingbeil earned her medical degree from the UC College of Medicine and is now a practicing surgeon. She appreciated the insights she gained at Miami by job-shadowing a Miami-graduate physician, meeting guest speakers, and preparing for the MCAT with guidance from Miami’s Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education.
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UNDERGRADUATETEACHING
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You’ll be in good company at Miami, where students are goal-oriented and focused. They link with professors and with our enthusiastic alumni for leads to that first job and beyond.
The Office of Career Services helps students locate internships, maintains an online internship database, and hosts the Spring Internship and Career Expo.
PREPARE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE.
A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED
BY MIAMI ALUMNI:
Columbia University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
MIT
Ohio State Medical School
Stanford University
The Juilliard School
UC-Berkeley
UCLA
University of Chicago
University of Oxford
University of Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt University
Yale University
organizations recruit Miami students
each year.
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ONCE IN A LIFETIME
At Miami, you can have it all: steller academics AND
the unplanned and unforgettable moments that
happen 24 hours a day. Clubs and activities help
define the college experience. But it’s the unexpected
moments you’ll remember the most: hanging out on
the porch of your residence hall and late-night runs
Uptown for a slice of pizza. Life at Miami means a
life-defining experience.
COMES TO MIND WHEN STUDENTS AND
ALUMNI DESCRIBE THEIR MIAMI YEARS.
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95.5%OF 2014-2015GRADUATES
WERE EMPLOYED
OR CONTINUINGTHEIR EDUCATION
BY FALL 2015.
PER SURVEYS AND NATIONAL DATA
OF UNDERGRADS ACCEPTED TO
MEDICAL SCHOOL COMPARED TO 43.3%
NATIONALLY
ACCEPTANCE RATE OF MIAMI SENIORS INTO
LAW SCHOOLCOMPARED TO AN
86% NATIONALAVERAGE
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Amazon American Red CrossAppleDeloitteErnst & YoungFidelity Investments Habitat for HumanityJohnson & JohnsonJPMorgan Chase
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONSISTENTLY RECRUIT MIAMI GR ADUATES INCLUDE:
Macy’sNestléNielsenPeace CorpsProcter & Gamble Saks Fifth Avenue TargetTeach for AmericaUber
AS MANY ON-CAMPUS
INTERVIEWS(WHEN COMPARED TOPEER INSTITUTIONS).
EMPLOYERS CONDUCT
@Jen_Mills16 A year ago today I found out I got into Miami as a transfer student! Best decision of my life coming here!
@Coll_Gray Officially accepted into Miami University, and couldn’t be happier! So excited to transfer to my dream school!
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Miami is a residential school, with almost all of our students living in university housing or in Oxford’s square mile. It’s a place custom-made to call home for your unforgettable Miami years. Small enough to see friendly faces anywhere you turn, and big enough to feel like you’re a world away. You’ll find a sense of community here that’s hard to describe until you live it.
Find your fit in a living-learning community.When you live in university housing, it’s not just about the building, it’s really about your community inside the building. Studies show that students who live in university housing perform better academically and participate more fully in campus life.
Because of these benefits, eligible 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 prior to the start of classes.
• They have matriculated full-time for at least two years at another institution of higher education.
You have the option of living in a Transfer Student Living-Learning Community. To find out more, email [email protected] . Housing is not guaranteed for students 21 years of age or older or for students who have completed at least two years at another institution.
Whether you live in university housing or not, you can dig into the meals at Miami’s award-winning dining services. Yes, the food is really that good! Find out more at MiamiOH.edu/mealplans.
THE CLASSIC COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE IN THE PERFECT COLLEGE TOWN
Miami Traditions
THE UPHAM ARCH
Many Miami couples attest that if you stand underneath the Upham Hall arch’s light at midnight and kiss your sweetheart, you’re destined to marry each other.
THE SUNDIAL
Legend has it that if you rub the heads of the turtles holding up the Sundial’s base, you’ll enjoy good luck on upcoming tests.
THE MIAMI SEAL
Students avoid stepping on the Miami University Seal in the center of campus, believing it keeps them from failing their next exam.
Since our founding in 1809, Miami students have created many traditions they have passed down to the generations that follow. Here are a few of our more famous ones.
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DISCOVER THE LOCAL HOT SPOTS.
Join in the RedHawk spiritMiami University competes in NCAA Division I athletics. For students not involved in varsity athletics, you have 30 intramural and 50 club sports to choose from.
Miami’s NCAA Division I 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.
Recreational Sports CenterThe “Rec” features weight training and aerobic equipment, a climbing wall, world-class swimming facilities, an indoor jogging track, and basketball courts. Group fitness classes are popular and include Pilates, spinning, hip hop, and more.
UptownThe nickname for High Street in Oxford, which has everything you’d expect from a college town. Here you’ll find your favorite national restaurants as well as quirky 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 hang out with friends.
Armstrong Student CenterThe Armstrong Student Center will become the hub of your Miami experience. It offers six exciting dining concepts, a 500-seat theater for performances, and plentiful office space for student organizations and study groups.
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Transfer credit evaluationMiami offers transfer students the opportunity to see how credits will transfer from their previous institution(s) to Miami. A transfer credit evaluation is prepared soon after a student is admitted, but an evaluation can be requested at any time. You can email a transcript to [email protected] to receive a credit evaluation.
Transfer Student OrientationThe Office of Orientation and Transition Programs offers two orientation options for transfer students: Transfer One-Day Orientations and August Transfer Student Orientation. Attending orientation will help you become more confident, comfortable, connected, and curious as a Miami student. You will learn about campus resources and involvement opportunities, discover Miami’s history and traditions, meet other new transfer students, and connect with faculty and staff members.
Students attending a Transfer One-Day Orientation will meet with an advisor and register for classes during orientation. Not all academic divisions will be available at every Transfer One-Day Orientation, so you’ll want to make sure you register for a day when your division is present.
If you cannot attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation, you are encouraged to attend August Transfer Student Orientation. Additionally, you will need to contact your academic division to schedule an individual advising session.
To learn more about orientation or to register to attend, please visit MiamiOH.edu/orientation.
Special opportunities for transfer students
Get involved in Miami’s Transfer Ambassador Organization.
Connect with the Miami community through the Miami University Transfer Ambassador Organization. Through social and community activities, you’ll meet other new transfer students and learn the ropes from other students who have transferred. For more information, email [email protected].
Take a one-credit course for transfer students.
Make the most of your Miami experience, learn about ways to get involved, and develop strategies for success. “UNV101: I Am Miami” is an elective course just for transfer students. You’ll get an introduction to the intellectual, social, and cultural nature of Miami and connect with other new transfers. This graded, discussion-based course meets during the first semester.
GETTING STARTED AS A STUDENT AT MIAMI
2016
Recognized Miami in its book, Colleges That
Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for
Your Tuition Buck.
@ b r o o k e _ s k e l l y I love @MiamiUniversity! You just can’t beat this quality of education #LoveAndHonor
@J_Obannon Robert Frost wasn’t wrong when he said this was “the most beautiful campus that ever was.” #LoveandHonor
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TAKE YOUR
NEXT STEPS.
Confirm online by visiting MiamiOH.edu/accepted and
clicking on the Confirm Your Enrollment link, or fill out the
Confirm Your Enrollment form on the next page. If you have
any questions, please email us at [email protected]
or call 513-529-2531.
Our Miami family is eager to welcome you!
IT’S TIME TO CONFIRM YOUR
ENROLLMENT AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
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1. Why is a final transcript required if I’ve already been accepted?Miami’s offer of acceptance is based upon review of all prior university coursework and your high school transcript, including grades from coursework in which you may be currently enrolled. Also, your final transcript must 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 in the Office of Admission by August 1 for students starting in the fall.
2. What resources and opportunities are available for U.S. military-affiliated students?There are specific resources for military-affiliated students within the One Stop, the Student Success Center, the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, and the Student Veterans of America. The Student Veterans Association at Miami provides a network of support to military-affiliated students, their families, and civilian supporters by working with university administration to meet the needs of current and prospective military-affiliated students, cultivating their concerns, and promoting an understanding of military-affiliated student issues to ease the transition into student life. Additionally, Miami’s Military Assistance Group is a directory of informed and dedicated staff and support offices, both on campus and in the region, for military-affiliated students.
3. What transportation services are available?Students can utilize the Butler County Regional Transit Authority bus service, which runs regular routes on campus and in Oxford. The Miami Metro Shuttle Service offers limited shuttle service to major airports for Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. You can also contact the Airport Shuttle Service at 513-896-6605 for transportation to the Cincinnati or Dayton airport. Oxford Limousine Service provides transportation in and out of Oxford; call 800-891-0064 or 513-523-6840. For more information on transportation services, please visit MiamiOH.edu/parking/transportation.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
New transfer students admitted for either the fall or spring semester will be considered for merit and need-based scholarship opportunities. Eligibility is determined at the time of admission. A student must be eligible to receive federal aid and have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to be considered for need-based scholarships.
Students not meeting the transfer application deadline (June 1 for fall enrollment or December 1 for spring enrollment) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Exact scholarship amounts within each range will be determined by a holistic review of the application for admission. Students enrolled less than full time, those attending a regional campus, and students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
If you have questions about financial aid or transfer scholarships, or to obtain a list of additional scholarships, please call the One Stop at 513-529-0001, email [email protected], or go to MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
More questions? Go to MiamiOH.edu/accepted.
Confirm by the date listed in your acceptance letter.We are excited about your decision to attend Miami! All new students are required to submit a deposit: $425 if you’re living in university housing, which includes the $330 Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit and $95 admission fee. It’s $95 if you’re living in non-university housing or commuting. 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 $330, less any unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final academic term fees.
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.
If you would like to confirm your enrollment via postal mail, please complete the form below and mail it and a check ($425 if you’re living in university housing; $95 if you’re living in non-university housing or commuting) made payable to Miami University to: Office of Admission, Miami University, 301 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056-3434.
By confirming enrollment to Miami, I agree that, unless specifically exempted, I am required to live in university housing* my first and second years at Miami, pay associated costs and fees, and abide by all rules and policies. (For more information about rules and policies, please visit MiamiOH.edu/housing/policies.)
Student signature _______________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
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Parent/Guardian signature (If student is under 18 years of age.)
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Student name Date of birth
Banner ID+ (The number begins with “+” and is located at the bottom of your acceptance letter.)
Mailing address
City, State ____________________________________________________________ ZIP code Country ____________
*Transfer students are required to live in university housing unless one of the following criteria applies: the student is 21 years of age or older prior to the start of classes; commuting from the home of a parent/legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children; or has matriculated at least two years at another institution of higher education or at a regional campus. Please note: students who meet the previously mentioned criteria may request university housing; however, Miami is not able to guarantee availability for these students.
Deferring admission:
Miami University typically allows students to defer offers of admission for military service, medical reasons, or study abroad programs. We will consider other requests. Requests for deferrals should be made via email to [email protected].
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
OHIO RESIDENTS$1,500 - $7,500* per year (renewable)
NON-OHIO RESIDENTS$2,000 - $10,000* per year (renewable)
*For detailed information about scholarship policies, visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
Considerations include:
• Articulation agreements
• Associate degree earned
• Cumulative GPA
• Financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• Honors program participation at previous institutions
• Number of college-level credit hours earned
• Phi Theta Kappa membership
• Rigor of coursework
Additional scholarships may be awarded for factors including diversity, audition, portfolio, intended area of academic interest, and athletic ability.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPSSpring semester: Apply by December 1
Fall semester: Apply by June 1
