International Viewbook 2018

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Miami University I NTE R NATIO NAL : FI RST-Y E AR AN D TR AN S FE R

OXFORD, OHIO, U.S.A.

2018-2019

A great place

TO CALL HOME

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SAN FRANCISCO

DENVER

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ST. LOUIS

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2018

FOR BEST SALARY POTENTIAL AFTER GRADUATION.

with modern research equipment, learn from

safe, residential campus is located in a beautiful college town. At Miami University, students can choose their own path, gain first-hand experience national experts and mentors, and enjoy first-class housing and dining.

85

countries are currently enrolled at Miami University.

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ATLANTA

17,147

accredited institution offering a world-class education in a classic U.S. collegiate setting. Our

international graduate and undergraduate students from

DALLAS

Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally

TOP PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION

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NASHVILLE

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LOS ANGELES

RECOGNIZED MIAMI UNIVERSITY IN ITS BOOK, COLLEGES THAT PAY YOU BACK: THE 200 SCHOOLS THAT GIVE YOU THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR TUITION BUCK.

COLUMBUS DAYTON WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI DC

OXFORD INDIANAPOLIS KANSAS CITY

MIAMI UNIVERSITY IS RANKED AMONG THE

NEW YORK

DETROIT

Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast Weather June to August: Average of 24˚ C December to February: Average of 1.1˚ C

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undergraduates and

2,305

graduate students attend Miami University’s Oxford campus.

We take your success

PERSONALLY. Although Miami University is a medium-size school, we have a big reputation for giving our students the kind of personal attention and career preparation that is hard to find at a large university. Our top priority is teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

We attract nationally recognized faculty who love to teach. Our faculty will encourage you to get involved — and find out if a major is right for you — by guiding you in creative pursuits, recruiting real-world clients for class projects, and introducing you to internship and career connections.

Miami University creates an engaged learning environment that helps students reach their goals and prepare for a lifetime of success.

PE R U. S . N E W S & WOR L D R E P ORT 2018

#1 PUBLIC FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING NATIONWIDE

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Student organizations are an important part of university life in the United States. Miami University has more than 600 to choose from, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community service, and spiritual. See a complete list MiamiOH.edu/hub.

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International Student Resources International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) ensures international students experience a successful transition to Miami University.

Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the vital role that families play in the university experience.

Howe Writing Center prepares students to excel in the writing they will do at Miami University and after graduation.

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Ensuring Good Luck

UNIQUELY MIAMI UNIVERSITY, UNIQUELY OXFORD. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

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Just behind Warfield and MacMillan Halls resides the Tri Delt Sundial, a gift to the university from Delta Delta Delta sorority.

It’s said that rubbing the heads of the turtles on the sundial brings good luck.

Armstrong Student Center

The Armstrong Student Center serves as the heart of the Miami University student experience.

It offers nine exciting dining concepts, a 500-seat theater for performances, and plentiful office space for student organizations.

Uptown

(never “downtown”) on High Street is where students find a unique menu of restaurants, coffee houses, shops, and clubs.

Avoiding the Seal

The University Seal is embedded into the sidewalk in the center of campus (also called the Hub). Miami University tradition is to avoid stepping on the seal out of respect for Miami University history and values. Tradition says that those who step on the seal will be punished by failing their next exam.

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Miami University prepares you for more.

97.3%

of 2016-2017 graduates were employed or furthering their education by Fall 2017.

Based on research, surveys, and national data of 81.2% of 2016-2017 graduates.

Miami University is a top 10 university for producing Fortune 500 CEOs. — Money Magazine.

ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONSISTENTLY RECRUIT MIAMI UNIVERSITY GRADUATES INCLUDE: Amazon American Red Cross Apple Cardinal Health Deloitte

Eli Lilly and Company Ernst & Young Habitat for Humanity Honda Johnson & Johnson

KPMG Lockheed Martin Nestlé Peace Corps PricewaterhouseCoopers

Procter & Gamble Target Teach for America Textron

Employers conduct

4x as many on-campus interviews at Miami University

A SAMPLING OF

GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI:

Columbia University Duke University Georgetown University Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ohio State Medical School Stanford University The Juilliard School University of California-Berkeley University of California-Los Angeles

University of Chicago University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania Vanderbilt University Yale University

(when compared to peer institutions).

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Applying to Miami University

Applicant types • International applicants: Non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents • First-year applicants: Students in their final year of secondary/ high school • Transfer applicants: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

Application requirements • Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply • $70 application fee • Official academic records • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter

I-20 requirements

Test requirements

• Copy of passport or national identification card

Standardized tests are required for students whose first language is not

• International Student Financial Support Form

English. Please provide one of the following: • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)

• Financial verification

Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2019 admission First-year students

Transfer students

Application deadline

February 1

June 1

Decision and I-20

March — April

Confirmation deadline

May 1

**ACT/SAT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit ACT/SAT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and may also be exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores. Test requirements for previous SAT: Critical Reading is 500 or above.

Consideration for conditional admission through the ACE Program for

• IELTS: 6.5 or above*

previous SAT: Critical Reading is 450-490.

• ACT: English 21 or above** (Institutional code is 3294)

Test scores

• SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550 or above**

No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami superscores, using the highest

*Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79,

test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT,

IELTS 5.5-6.0, ACT English 18-20, or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and

the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a

May — June

Writing 500-540) may be considered for conditional admission through the

combined highest composite score. For SAT, the best Evidence-Based

June 15

American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Go to MiamiOH.edu/ACE

Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math (M) subscores will be used to

to learn more. No separate application is required.

calculate a maximum single score.

Note: The application deadline for the spring semester (January) is December 1.

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A great education made affordable International student scholarships

Estimated cost of attendance

Miami University offers two merit-based scholarships for new first-year international students:

For the 2018-2019 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

International Education Scholarship

University Merit Scholarship

Annual Award Amount

$2,000 - $16,000; renewable up to four years

$1,000 to full tuition; renewable up to four years

Award Determination

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

GPA

No minimum; GPA will determine award amount

3.50/4.00 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)

Test Score Requirement

No minimum; test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, or SAT) will determine award amount

ACT of 27 or higher OR SAT (ERW+M) of 1260 or higher

All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full admission for Fall 2019

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees

$34,895

Housing and Meals (Room & Board)

$13,860

Health insurance and other expenses

$6,161

Total

$54,916

These figures are for degree-seeking students and do not include international airfare, travel expenses within the U.S., course fees, or the cost of Winter Term or Summer Term tuition and/or living expenses. Visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop for up-to-date information on tuition, fees, and scholarships.

are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship. Miami University scholarships are highly

• Priority consideration will be given to first-year students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2018.

• International transfer students will also be considered for transfer scholarship opportunities at the time of admission.

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competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool.

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students, Miami University’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years.

Major areas of study Accountancy American Studies Analytics* Anthropology Architecture Art Art and Architecture History Arts Management* Athletic Training Biochemistry Biological Physics Biology Black World Studies Botany Business Economics Chemistry Classical Humanities Classical Languages (Greek and Latin) Communication Design Comparative Media Studies* Computer Science Critical and Classical Languages and Cultures* Diplomacy and Global Politics Earth Science East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Economics, Quantitative Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K–12) Chinese (Pre K–12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): Early Childhood (Pre K–3) English Language Arts (7–12) French (Pre K–12) German (Pre K–12) Inclusive Special Education (K–12) Latin (Pre K–12) Mathematics (7–12) Middle Childhood (4–9) Music (Pre K–12) Science (7–12) Social Studies (7–12) Spanish (Pre K–12) Energy* Engineering: Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering General Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Science Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science Engineering Physics English: Creative Writing Literature

FOR BACHELOR'S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREES Professional Writing Entrepreneurship* Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science* Family Science Fashion* Film Studies* Finance French Geography Geology German Gerontology Global and Intercultural Studies* History Human Capital Management and Leadership Individualized Studies Information Systems and Analytics Interactive Media Studies Interdisciplinary Business Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics

Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Music Music Performance: Composition Instrumental Voice Neuroscience* Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Medical Studies* Psychology Public Administration Public Health Religion, Comparative Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Leadership and Management Statistics Strategic Communication Supply Chain and Operations Management Sustainability* Theatre University Studies (Undeclared)

Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology “University Studies” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major. *Co-Majors These majors are a special category called “co-majors.” First, you must enroll in a primary major, then you can select a co-major as a complement to your major.

Pre-Professional Preparation Choose from the majors listed then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers preparation in: Dentistry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve, so please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

For more information, go to MiamiOH.edu/admission/international or contact Miami University at GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu.

Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment.

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