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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 WILL 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.

17,246 2,217 UNDERGRADUATES

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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 beginning your first year, research with faculty members, and participate in opportunities like our Lockheed Martin Leadership Institute and Engineers Without Borders.

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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. You’ll lay a strong foundation with our FirstYear Integrated Core Curriculum, designed to hone your creativity, data analysis, entrepreneurial thinking, and communication skills.

THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING exists outside of these five divisions and is open to first-year applicants only.

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*

Nursing** 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. **Nursing is available to first-year applicants only.

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.

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Honors opportunities BEING AN HONORS STUDENT IS MORE THAN A PRESTIGIOUS TITLE. It’s having unparalleled opportunities to take a deeper dive into research alongside world-class faculty and other high achievers, traveling across the globe to put theory into practice, and developing new knowledge that can change the world.

First-year students can apply for honors opportunities by submitting a supplemental application during the admission application process. For priority consideration, complete your admission application by December 1.

Unlock your potential

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PRODESSE SCHOLARS

HONORS COLLEGE

Work closely with an outstanding faculty member and a team of scholars as you engage in one of nearly a dozen interdisciplinary areas of interest.

Access rigorous courses and funding for research, independent projects, and study abroad while benefiting from personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals.

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

• Annual monetary scholarship • Faculty mentoring • Customized career counseling

• Guaranteed admission to select graduate programs • Emphasis on research • Priority course registration • Residential college with faculty in residence

PRESIDENTIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM Participate in exclusive programming and receive a four-year renewable scholarship covering tuition & fees and room & board as well as a one-time $5,000 academic enrichment fund.

BENEFITS

• Miami’s premier scholarship, covering tuition & fees and room & board for up to four years • $5,000 academic enrichment stipend • Exclusive programming for Presidential Fellows MiamiOH.edu /

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Where friends

BECOME FAMILY You’ll live in campus residence halls clustered around tree-shaded quads your first two years. It’s where you’ll form the friendships that last a lifetime.

WHERE YOU EAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHERE YOU LIVE. With an award-winning selection of dining halls, cafes, specialty restaurants, and convenience markets, there’s something for every type of foodie.

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ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS

47 35+

RESIDENCE HALLS

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

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% #21

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

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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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 Residents

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.

How to apply

UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION TYPES AND DEADLINES

December 1, 2020, is the priority deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and competitive programs including Nursing, the Farmer School of Business, and honors programs. Those who apply later will be considered for these opportunities as space and resources allow.

EARLY DECISION (BINDING) If accepted, applicants are contractually obligated to withdraw applications to all other institutions and confirm their enrollment with Miami by January 15. They receive full consideration for guaranteed merit scholarships (see page 26).

MIAMI APPLICATION DATES

AND DECISION PLANS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Application Type

Application Deadline

Decision Notification

Confirmation Deadline

EARLY DECISION

Dec. 1

Dec. 15

Jan. 15

EARLY ACTION

Dec. 1

By Jan. 15

May 1

REGULAR DECISION

Feb. 1

By Mar. 15

May 1

(BINDING)

(NON-BINDING)

(NON-BINDING)

TEST OPTIONAL FOR FALL 2021*

Most students applying for Fall 2021 will not be required to provide an ACT or SAT test score for admission or scholarship consideration. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/test-optional-FAQs. *Miami has not made a decision about being test optional beyond 2021.

Common Application instructions

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EARLY ACTION (NON-BINDING) Applicants are not contractually obligated to Miami and have until May 1 to confirm their enrollment. They receive full consideration for guaranteed merit scholarships (see page 26).

REGULAR DECISION (NON-BINDING) Admission to some majors is typically more competitive for students who apply Regular Decision. Applicants have until May 1 to confirm their enrollment.

Scholarships and financial aid MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEE

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Miami offers guaranteed merit scholarships to qualified high school students who enroll full-time on the Oxford campus beginning fall semester.

December 1 is the priority application deadline to be considered for the merit scholarship guarantee. Students who apply after this deadline will be considered based on scholarship availability. To earn a scholarship, students must apply by the deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

Applicants who don’t meet the criteria for guaranteed merit scholarships will still be considered for merit and needbased scholarships with values up to full tuition. Factors including diversity, audition, portfolio, academic interest, and athletic ability will be used to award these scholarships.

To maximize scholarship consideration, students should apply for admission and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1.

FALL 2021 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Weighted High School GPA*

Ohio Resident Annual Value**

Non-Resident Annual Value**

3.95+

$13,000 to Full Tuition

$21,000 to Full Tuition

3.75-3.94

$7,000-$12,000

$16,000-$20,000

3.60-3.74

$4,000-$6,000

$11,000-$15,000

3.50-3.59

$1,000-$3,000

$5,000-$10,000

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NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID Financial need is determined by the FAFSA. To maximize consideration for need-based scholarships and aid, students should apply for admission and file a FAFSA

by December 1. Students who apply and file a FAFSA by February 1 will also be considered for need-based aid.

*Miami recalculates each applicant's GPA, adding weight based on coursework difficulty. If your school already weights your GPA, your recalculated and high school GPAs likely will be similar.

If your school does not add weight and you have taken rigorous classes, your recalculated GPA likely will be higher than your high school GPA. **Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements.

Important contact info The Office of Admission can help answer any questions regarding your application. Contact the One Stop with any questions about financial aid, tuition and fees, or scholarships.

Office of Admission MiamiOH.edu/admission admission@MiamiOH.edu 513-529-2531

One Stop MiamiOH.edu/OneStop OneStop@MiamiOH.edu 513-529-0001

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