This is more than just a
COLLEGE CAMPUS
It’s where you’ll apply different perspectives to find ways forward in the face of challenges. Where you’ll learn the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world and the leadership qualities to shape it. Where you’ll become part of a community that supports you for the rest of your life. This is where you’ll gain momentum.
WELCOME TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY
A tradition that moves you forward COLLEGE SHOULD BE ONE OF THE MOST INVIGORATING TIMES OF YOUR LIFE. We’ll make sure of it by giving you the support system you need to thrive in a classically collegiate setting that’s inspired ambitious students like you for more than 200 years. It’s what being an original Public Ivy is all about — an exceptional college experience at a public school price.
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GRADUATE STUDENTS
Our name reflects the history of the Miami Tribe who inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley region of Ohio.
Your growth accelerator MIAMI IS A MEDIUM-SIZED SCHOOL WITH A BIG REPUTATION for making undergraduates like you our top priority. That means you’ll be mentored by nationally recognized faculty, involved in hands-on research, and connected to career opportunities. Besides courses in your major(s), you’ll explore a wide range of subjects through the Global Miami Plan, honing skills employers need: superior communication, analytical reasoning, and problem solving.
Top 5
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
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for undergraduate teaching nationwide U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT “BEST COLLEGES 2020”
GLOBAL MIAMI PLAN BROAD FOUNDATIONAL COURSEWORK
CLIENT PROJECTS
INTERNSHIPI CONNECTIONSI GAIN EXPERIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS
STUDY ABROADI
SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR REAL CLIENTS AS PART OF COURSEWORK
PROGRAMS IN 90+ COUNTRIES
The formula for success FACULTY MENTORSI
CUSTOMIZABLE EDUCATION
RENOWNED FACULTY FOCUSED ON YOU
MORE THAN HALF OF STUDENTS COMPLETE 1+ EXTRA MAJOR OR MINOR
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN A RESEARCH PROJECT
Meet Miami’s
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS PERSONALIZED LEARNING LEADS TO EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS Our 100+ majors are organized into five academic divisions that give you a personalized, supportive learning community. You’ll have access to faculty, staff, and advisors who understand the skills and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in your chosen field.
EARN A BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S WITH OUR
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COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE CAS is home to 60+ majors, 11 co-majors, and dozens of minors covering a range of subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Experiential learning opportunities like Inside Washington and the Undergraduate Research Forum allow you to become a critical thinker, effective communicator, and creative problem solver.
COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS Creativity impacts every academic area and serves as a window to our world. In CCA, you’ll find a creative community that integrates a rigorous arts education with a broad liberal arts foundation. Opportunities like our Digital Innovation Center programs, international design-and-build projects, and strong alumni connections lead to many career options.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING Engineering graduates can no longer rely solely on technical skills. In CEC, you’ll receive the well-rounded education employers demand and that the world needs to tackle important problems. That’s why you’ll collaborate on real-world projects, research with faculty members, and participate in opportunities like our Lockheed
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIETY In EHS, you’ll conduct research and put it into practice, work closely with schools and community agencies, and learn to promote well-being in diverse settings. You’ll accumulate the industry field experiences employers value by living and working in nearby cities through the Urban Cohort, interning at community agencies, and student teaching abroad.
FARMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS In FSB, you’ll learn by interning at top firms around the world, working on marketing projects for real-world clients in the Highwire Brand Studio, and launching your business idea through our Institute for Entrepreneurship. By honing your creativity, data analysis, entrepreneurial thinking, and
96%
OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION BY FALL 2019
Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics* Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Art Therapy* Arts Management* Biochemistry Biology Botany Business Analytics Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Design Comparative Media Studies* Computer Science Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Data Analytics Data Science and Statistics Diplomacy and Global Politics East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics (College of Arts and Science)
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Economics, Business (Farmer School of Business) Economics, Quantitative (College of Arts and Science) Education, Health and Society Undeclared Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12) Chinese (K-12) English Language Arts (7-12) French (K-12) German (K-12) Inclusive Special Education (K-12) Language Arts and Math Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Language Arts and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Latin (K-12) Math and Science Middle Childhood (4-9) Math and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9)
Education Licensure Programs (cont'd): Mathematics (7-12) Music Choral/General (Pre K-12) Music Instrumental (Pre K-12) Primary (Pre K-5) Science (7-12) Science and Social Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Education Studies Emerging Technology in Business + Design Energy* Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics Engineering Software Engineering
Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Entrepreneurship* Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science* Fashion* Film Studies* Finance Food Systems and Food Studies* French Games + Simulation Geography and Sustainable Development Geology German Gerontology Global and Intercultural Studies* History Individualized Studies Information Systems
Interdisciplinary Business Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Management and Leadership, Human Capital Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music: Applied Music Composition Music in Culture Music Technology Music Performance: Instrumental Voice Neuroscience*
Nutrition Community Nutrition Dietetics Organizational Leadership Philosophy Physics Physics, Biological Physics, Engineering Political Science Premedical Studies* Psychology Public Administration Public Health (College of Arts and Science): Health Policy and Administration Human Disease and Epidemiology Public Health (College of Education, Health and Society) Religion Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish
Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and Management Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability* Theatre Undeclared (Undecided) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology Undeclared options allow you to explore before choosing a major — and still graduate on time.
*Co-Majors Enrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major. Pre-Professional Preparation Choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study. Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science
Our list of majors continues to evolve; please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions. MiamiOH.edu /
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Honors College BEING AN HONORS STUDENT IS MORE THAN A PRESTIGIOUS TITLE. It’s having access to rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals. Apply by indicating your interest on the admission application and completing the honors supplemental application on your applicant status page. For priority consideration, apply by December 1 for spring enrollment or June 1 for fall enrollment.
BENEFITS
• Guaranteed admission to select graduate programs • Emphasis on research • Priority course registration
Unlock your potential
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Where friends
BECOME FAMILY TREE-SHADED RESIDENTIAL* QUADS PROVIDE A HOME WHERE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS BEGIN. Transfer students who live on campus can connect through the Transfer Affinity Living Learning Community. Dining halls, cafes, specialty restaurants, and convenience markets offer award-winning dining selections for every kind of foodie.
*First- and second- year students are required to live on campus unless they are at least 21 years old; live with parents/guardians, their spouse, or dependents; or have attended another university full-time for at least two years.
OXFORD HAS ENOUGH PLACES FOR STUDENTS TO LIVE WITH
17,000 RENTAL SPOTS
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ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS
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RESIDENCE HALLS
Student groups for every interest 169 168 110 86 21 39 25 125 105
ACADEMIC CAREER/PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL AND DIVERSITY FINE ARTS/PERFORMANCE HONORARY MEDIA/PUBLICATIONS RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, & SECULAR SERVICE SPORTS CLUBS/RECREATION … AND MORE!
View the full list
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18 Division I
varsity sports teams
Learn our traditions
RUB THE TURTLE’S HEAD on the sundial overlooking MacCracken Hall for good luck on your next exam.
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KISS UNDER THE UPHAM ARCH lantern at midnight and you might be destined to marry your sweetheart.
DON’T STEP ON THE SEAL in the center of campus or you’ll fail your next exam. Walk around!
OXFORD, OHIO AN IDEAL SETTING FOR LEARNING AND SELF-DISCOVERY. When the red brick road leads you Uptown, you’ll discover a quintessential college town brimming with metropolitan ideals. From afternoons spent exploring the local shops to pondering life’s big questions over dinner with friends, you’ll experience the transformational effect of this town.
Become
A JOB MAGNET IT’S NO MYSTERY — COMPANIES FLOCK HERE to recruit what they consider our high-caliber students. The Center for Career Exploration and Success is your partner in job readiness, no matter what you’re studying. You’ll participate in one of the nation’s largest collegiate career fairs, prepare with mock interviews, refine your resume with experienced advisors, and make connections in industries that interest you.
A sampling of national organizations that recruit Miami graduates Amazon / Apple / Cardinal Health / Deloitte / EY Eli Lilly and Company / Lockheed Martin / Nestlé / Peace Corps PricewaterhouseCoopers / Procter & Gamble / Target
6,064
ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED, ATTENDED A JOB FAIR, OR POSTED JOBS AT MIAMI IN 2018-2019
OUR RESULTS
speak for themselves MIAMI GRADUATES ARE STARTING BUSINESSES AND SOLVING PROBLEMS. They’re leading Fortune 500 companies and shaping the future of work. They’re founding nonprofits and advocating for the human spirit. They’re using what they learned here to overcome the challenges of an evolving world.
78% 95%
MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE* (*With at least 3.5 science and overall G.P.A., 50th percentile score on MCAT)
LAW SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE COMPARED TO 83% NATIONALLY
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MIAMI’S FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S.
A selection of graduate schools recently attended by Miami alumni Columbia University / Duke University / Harvard University / Juilliard / MIT The Ohio State University College of Medicine / Stanford University / UC Berkeley University of Chicago / University of Oxford / Vanderbilt University / Yale University MiamiOH.edu /
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How to apply Transfer applicants* must have received a high school diploma, earned a GPA of 2.00 or better in college-level coursework, and be in good standing at their current institution. MIAMI APPLICATION DATES AND DECISION PLANS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Semester
Application Deadline
Decision Notification
SPRING
Dec. 1
Rolling, beginning in Sept.
FALL
June 1
Rolling, beginning in Feb.
TIPS TO TRANSFER TO MIAMI • Use MiamiOH.edu/transfer as your go-to resource for admission criteria, transfer credit, deadlines, scholarships, transfer visit programs, and more. • Complete an online Credit Evaluation Request Form for a preliminary evaluation of how your college credit will transfer.
• For full consideration for scholarships and need-based aid apply by the posted deadline (above) and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1. (See Page 26 for more information about scholarships and financial aid.) • Contact us directly: 513-529-2531, transfer@MiamiOH.edu, MiamiOH.edu/transfer (online chat)
*You must apply as a transfer student if you have registered for at least one college course at another institution after high school graduation (regardless of whether credit was granted) or entered the military. If you earned AP, IB, or college credit as a high school student or during the summer before attending Miami, you are not a transfer student.
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Some academic programs are more competitive and have additional admission requirements. A comprehensive list is available online, MiamiOH.edu/ admission/transfer/application.
FARMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Requirements for direct transfer student admission: • 30 graded credit hours after high school graduation • 3.50 GPA • Completion of Miami’s MTH 151 and ECO 201 equivalents More information is available online, MiamiOH.edu/bus-apply.
COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS
• Students must submit a portfolio, concept document, and/or audition or interview by the application deadline for the following programs: Architecture, Art, Art Education, Communication Design, Games + Simulation, Interior Design, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, and Theatre.
More information is available online, MiamiOH.edu/arts-apply.
Community College Partnerships We partner with community colleges to provide pathways to complete a bachelor’s degree at Miami. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/admission/transfer/partnerships or reach out by email or phone. Office of International and Transfer Admission MiamiOH.edu/transfer transfer@MiamiOH.edu 513-529-2531
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A smart investment MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
Miami awards merit scholarships to qualified transfer students. To maximize consideration, apply by December 1 for the spring semester or June 1 for the fall semester.
For need-based scholarships and other aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you’re able. If you’re receiving financial aid at another institution and plan to enroll at Miami during the same academic year, you must update the School Selection area of your FAFSA using the Miami-Oxford school code, 003077.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS* College GPA**
Ohio Resident Annual Value
Non-Resident Annual Value
3.80+
$8,000
$14,000
3.50-3.79
$6,000
$12,000
3.25-3.49
$4,000
$10,000
*Scholarship criteria and values are subject to change based on availability. **GPA is at time of application and based on 12 or more semester credit hours of college-level coursework after high school graduation. Students who apply to transfer to Miami while still in their first term at another institution may qualify for transfer scholarships based on their high school performance. Visit MiamiOh.edu/transfer to learn more.
TRANSFER CREDIT Within one week of admission, transfer students receive a report of how their previous college credit transfers to Miami. Prior to admission you may visit MiamiOH.edu/transfer to request an unofficial transfer credit evaluation, or visit transferology.com to enter your coursework to see how it would transfer.
See how your credits transfer MiamiOH.edu/transfer
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Tuition made transparent While college costs rise nationally, Miami’s Tuition Promise ensures that most costs (including tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees) for new undergraduate students will be frozen for up to four years. Scholarships and financial aid will also retain their value during this period.
Cost of attendance 2020-2021* TWO SEMESTERS, OXFORD CAMPUS Ohio ResidentsS
Non-Residents
TUITION (INSTRUCTIONAL FEE & GENERAL FEE)
$16,224
$36,650
HOUSING AND MEALS
$14,510*
$14,510*
TOTAL
$30,734
$51,160
*Amount is based on weighted average and depends upon student options for two semesters.
SPECIAL PURPOSE & COURSE FEES
College of Creative Arts: $50 per semester fee for students majoring in Architecture, Interior Design, Music, Music Education, or Music Performance. College of Engineering and Computing: $400 per semester fee for students majoring within the College of Engineering and Computing. Farmer School of Business: $110 per credit hour fee for most business school courses.
Miami’s Tuition Promise
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Other courses, such as labs, may include additional fees. Be sure to check the course information when registering. Learn more about tuition and fees at MiamiOH.edu/admission/tuition-fees.
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Explore Miami
IN 360° WE OFFER A VARIETY OF VISIT OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS AND SCHEDULE. While you’re waiting for your student-guided campus tour, take a virtual tour, attend a transfer preview day, or chat one-on-one with a transfer coordinator.
DETROIT CLEVELAND
CHICAGO
OXFORD INDIANAPOLIS
CINCINNATI
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2 HRS
ST. LOUIS 4 HRS
NASHVILLE 6 HRS
8 HRS
ATLANTA
Explore visit options MiamiOH.edu/visit
Don’t miss opportunities for transfer scholarships. Apply by December 1 for spring enrollment or June 1 for fall enrollment. Apply today
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OFFICE OF ADMISSION (MSC1003) 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056-3434
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