International Viewbook 2017

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INTER NATIONA L FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER

2017-2018

FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS,

Miami University

HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE OF THE PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S. PAYSCALE.COM

MIAMI UNIVERSITY IS RANKED AMONG THE

TOP P U BLI C UNI VER SIT I ES I N TH E N ATI ON FOR BEST SALARY POTENTIAL AFTER GRADUATION.

The Miami University Experience

Focus on undergraduates. Miami University’s undergraduate

teaching has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, The New York Times, and Businessweek.

And more than 2,000 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year.

Strong outcomes. Our students graduate on time and are wellprepared for the job market or for graduate school. Nearly 100 percent of Miami University students are involved in internships, fieldwork, or co-ops. Employers conduct significantly more on-campus interviews at Miami University than at other universities our size.

Active student life. Nearly all first- and second-year students

live on Miami University’s 2,000-acre campus, and many are actively involved in a variety of recreational, social, spiritual, and cultural organizations. Off campus, the town of Oxford offers plenty for students to do, see, and enjoy.

THE PRINCETON REVIEW Recognized Miami University in its 2017 book, Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck.

ESTABLISHED IN

1809

Miami University’s name reflects the history of the Native American tribe that once lived in the Miami Valley region of Ohio.

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Beginning in their first year, Miami University students have opportunities to obtain career-related experiences through internships and class projects with real-world clients. Miami University’s reputation for offering outstanding academic and professional opportunities helps our students succeed in the job market and in top graduate programs.

You’ll have help in your career preparation and job search from our Center for Career Exploration & Success, our professors and their workplace connections, and from our enthusiastic alumni.

Our employment and internship databases and on-campus internship and job fairs give you connections to international companies who regularly recruit at Miami University.

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.

I-Hawks Program 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.

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You will have powerful career connections.

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

Asian American Association Association of Latin and American Students Black Beyond Borders China America Business Organization Chinese American Cultural Association

A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY MIAMI

Chinese Information Association

EMPLOYERS CONDUCT

UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

Chinese Students and Scholars Association Comparative Religion Student Association Diversity Affairs Council Engineers Without Borders Global Buddies Leadership Council

Columbia University Duke University Georgetown University Harvard University MIT Ohio State Medical School

AS MANY ON-CAMPUS

INTERVIEWS AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY (WHEN COMPARED TO PEER INSTITUTIONS).

Global Business Brigades Global Medical Brigades Guate Bonita Indian Student Association International Student Advisory Council International Student Organization

Stanford University

International Students Organization of Education

The Juilliard School

Japanese Culture and Language Club

UC-Berkeley

The Justification of Youth KidsUganda

UCLA

Korean American Student Association

University of Chicago

Lithuanian Club

University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania Vanderbilt University Yale University

Money magazine 2016

A TOP 10 COLLEGE FOR PRODUCING

NATIONWIDE

KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE LISTED MIAMI UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF THE

“100 BEST VALUES IN PUBLIC COLLEGES” FOR 2017.

Miami Ambassadors Creating Change Miami Students for Israel Miami University African Student Union Miami University Chinese Kungfu Organization Miami University Model United Nations Miami University Spanish Club Muslim Students’ Association Nourish International Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Portuguese Culture and Language Club Russian and Eastern European Club Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity SIGNAL Taiwanese Student Association UNICEF at Miami Unified for Uganda Vietnamese Student Association Women in Social Entrepreneurship

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A great place

Admission, fees, and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates

TO CALL HOME

SEATTLE

Application requirements:

I-20 requirements:

• International applicants: Non-U.S.

• Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply

• Copy of passport or national

citizens or permanent residents

identification card

• $70 application fee

• First-year applicants: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • Transfer applicants: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

• International Student Financial

• Official academic records • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter

Support Form • Financial verification

International student scholarships

PORTLAND

2,521

NEW YORK

DETROIT

CLEVELAND

CHICAGO

INDIANAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO

Applicant types:

DENVER

COLUMBUS DAYTON WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI DC

OXFORD

2 HRS

KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS

4 HRS

6 HRS

4 HRS

85

countries are currently enrolled at Miami University.

6 HRS 8 HRS

8 HRS

LOS ANGELES

international graduate and undergraduate students from

ATLANTA

16,900

HOUSTON MIAMI, FL

OXFORD, OHIO CITED BY FORBES

2016

International Education Scholarship

University Merit Scholarship

Annual Award Amount

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

$500 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 1280 or higher

Please note: The SAT score listed above is referencing the current SAT (administered March 2016 and after). For students with previous SAT scores on file (administered through January 2016), the equivalent score is SAT (Critical Reading + Math) of 1210 or higher.

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

DALLAS

BEST COLLEGE TOWN

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

undergraduates and

2,386

graduate students attend Miami University’s Oxford campus.

2018 are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship. Miami University scholarships are highly competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool. No separate application is required.

• Priority consideration will be given to first-year students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2017.

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

Test requirements Standardized tests are required for students whose first language is not English. Please provide one of the following: • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)

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

• IELTS: 6.5 or above*

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

*Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79, IELTS 5.5-6.0, ACT English 18-20, or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500-540) may be considered for conditional admission through the American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Go to

Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution U.S. university setting. Miami University students enjoy outstanding libraries, modern research equipment, first-class housing and dining, a beautiful campus, and the opportunity to get involved in more than 600 student organizations.

Miami University is a safe, residential campus located in a college town. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

Weather June to August: Average of 24˚ C December to February: Average of 1.1˚ C

**ACT/SAT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit ACT/SAT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and

Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami University superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship

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 previous SAT: Critical Reading is 450-490.

Test scores consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a combined highest composite score. For SAT, the best Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score. For students with scores from the previous SAT (administered through January 2016), the best Critical Reading (CR) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score. Miami University does not superscore across the previous SAT and current SAT exams.

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MiamiOH.edu/ACE to learn more. No separate application is required.

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For all first-time Oxford undergraduate students, Miami’s Tuition Promise guarantees that tuition, room & board, special purpose fees, and course fees will remain constant for four years.

Estimated cost of attendance For the 2017-2018 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus).

All fees are subject to change.

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees............... $34,198 Housing and Meals (Room & Board)................. $13,202 Health insurance and other expenses.................$5,651 Total............................................................................ $53,051 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.

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Contact Miami University Website: MiamiOH.edu Email: GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu Phone: + 1-513-529-2531 Fax: + 1-513-529-0682 Mailing address: Miami University Office of Admission 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056 USA

Get connected

Important dates for international applicants For Fall (August) 2018 admission First-year students

Transfer students

Application deadline

February 1

June 1

Decision and I-20

March - April

May - June

Confirmation deadline

May 1

June 15

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

Major areas of study for bachelor’s (undergraduate) degrees: 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) Chemistry (7–12) Chinese (Pre K–12) Early Childhood (Pre K–3) English Language Arts (7–12) French (Pre K–12) German (Pre K–12) Inclusive Special Education (K–12)

Education Licensure Programs (cont’d): 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 Professional Writing Entrepreneurship* Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science* Family Science Fashion* Film Studies* Finance French Geography Geology German Gerontology (Social) 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* Nursing 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 Programs

If you plan to attend a professional school after college, choose from the majors listed then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Environmental Studies/Forestry 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.

Accreditation: Miami University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456.

Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment.

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