Campus Visit Guide

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Welcome to the University of MiamiThere’s no better way to know if a university is the right fit for you than to visit, so we’re thrilled to have you on campus. UM students choose from more than 180 majors and programs to design an education that is distinctly their own. During your visit, we encourage you to ask current students about their experience and take the time to picture yourself here.

From where you’ll learn, to where to score the best cafecito, discover the culture, ideas, and opportunities available only at the U!

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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio

180+Majors & Programs

50%Undergraduate courses with 16 or fewer students

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Undergraduate Students

92%First-year to sophomore retention rate

NCAA Division I Championships

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Clubs & Organizations 300+

150,000+Service hours completed by UM students each year

$51kAverage salary six months after graduation for the Class of 2018

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100+Networking/recruiting events held each year by the Toppel Career Center

6,000+ Graduate and Professional Students

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Undergraduate Admission and The NestWelcome to our campus! Admission officers are on hand to answer questions about the University and the admission process. Financial aid advisors are also available upstairs in “The Nest.”

The Thomas P. Murphy Design StudioLEED-certified, the studio includes a fabrications lab and modern workstations designed to enable advanced digital production.

Cox Science BuildingCox is the University’s six-story laboratory building.

Ring Theatre Enjoy fresh interpretations of your favorite musicals and classic plays as well as contemporary productions.

Lowe Art MuseumOne of the Southeast’s most distinguished and diverse permanent visual art collections, it serves the educational and cultural needs of our community.

The Storer AuditoriumThe auditorium hosts events such as the Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, which brings top business leaders to campus.

Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center With the latest technology and a flexible co-working space, students write, edit, design, develop, and create for real-world clients.

Max Orovitz LabsWith the help of state-of-the-art equipment, faculty and students conduct complex research in areas such as aging and human performance.

Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Center of Excellence Collaborative Laboratory The 5,800-square-foot laboratory is a centerpiece of the College of Engineering’s research and education initiatives.

Ungar Building The Ungar Building is a hub for undergraduate classes and advising for students in marine and atmospheric science programs.

Gusman Concert Hall Frost School of Music ensembles and internationally acclaimed faculty and guest artists perform all year round.

Simulation Hospital The Simulation Hospital replicates a hospital as well as a fully functioning health care system, unique among simulation-based health care education programs worldwide.

Residential CollegesAll nonlocal first-year students are required to live on campus. They are supported by peer mentors, faculty residents, and administrative staff.

Food Court An array of dining options is available with menus that include kosher, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Lake Osceola Celebrate Homecoming with the boat burning ceremony and fireworks display around Lake Osceola. Tradition states that if the boat’s mast falls before it sinks, UM will win the Homecoming football game.

Lakeside Patio Stage A popular spot for concerts and events, the stage also hosts the Patio Jams free concert series on Thursdays.

Shalala Student Center Get involved! The Student Center is a hub for activity for our 300+ student organizations.

Farmer’s Market on the Foote GreenWednesdays are abuzz at the weekly Farmer’s Market—serving up a variety of produce, treats, and meals.

Richter Library UM libraries rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America.

Watsco CenterFind excitement at large-scale concerts, lectures, Hurricanes men’s and women’s basketball games, and more!

Herbert Wellness Center Foster a healthy mind, body, and spirit at the gym and with classes in cardio, cooking, yoga, and more.

Sports Fields UM’s world-class athletic facilities include:

— Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field (baseball)

— Cobb Stadium (soccer and track) — Neil Schiff Tennis Center — Carol Soffer Indoor Practice

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Braman Miller CenterThe center is home to UM Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, just one of the many religious groups on campus.

Cosford Cinema Watch contemporary, classic, and foreign films at UM’s very own on-campus art-house cinema.

Toppel Career CenterTrained career advisors will support you every step along your path to career success. Toppel brings more than 1,000 employers to campus each year to recruit our students.

The Launch Pad Bring your entrepreneurship dreams to life with advisors who assist students in launching their ventures.

Top employers of UM graduates include:

Amazon American Express Bank of America CBS Citi Deloitte ESPN Google IBM JPMorgan Chase MicrosoftNielsen Teach for America Visa Yelp

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Find Your Path HereCreate your own college experience and take advantage of the many programs, events, and opportunities available throughout the school year

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School of Nursing and Health Studies

Miami Business School

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Our CampusWith the support of a multicultural community of students and scholars who come together from all over the world, you’ll learn, tackle our world’s most pressing issues, and accomplish more than you ever thought possible.

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E A R LY D E C I S I O N I & E A R LY A C T I O N

Admission November 1

Financial Aid December 1

E A R LY D E C I S I O N I I & R E G U L A R D E C I S I O N

Admission and Financial Aid January 1

All documents must be submitted by the deadline.

Admission Checklist

o Common Application

o Official high school transcript(s) (evaluated by

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., if applicable)

o School Report from your college counselor

o Two letters of recommendation

o ACT and/or SAT scores Self-reported test scores will be accepted for admission review.

Applicants to the School of Architecture and the Frost School of Music may opt not to submit scores. Architecture applicants not submitting test scores must submit a portfolio. All Frost applicants must complete an audition.

Submitting ACT and/or SAT scores is optional for students graduating from a secondary school outside the United States.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

o Official TOEFL and/or IELTS resultsAcademically admissible applicants who do not meet the University of Miami’s English proficiency requirements may be offered Conditional Admission.

o International Financial Certification Form

There may be additional requirements for special programs.

miami.edu/apply

Financial Aid Checklist

o CSS Profile

o Free Application for Federal Student Aid (U.S.

citizens and eligible nonresidents only)

o Signed tax returns and W2s

o Noncustodial Parent Profile, if applicable

o Business and Farm Supplement, if applicable

o Government or Employer Earnings Statements,

if applicable

finaid.miami.edu/apply

Application Options & Deadlines

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55%of Fall 2019 first-year students speak two or more languages

11%International students 29% Florida residents71% Non-Florida residents

38,893Total number of applications

27%Admission rate

F A L L 2 0 1 9 A D M I T T E D F I R S T-Y E A R C L A S S P R O F I L E *

11% Black

14% Asian/Pacific Islander

47% Whitenon-Hispanic

4% Two or more races

R A C E / E T H N I C I T Y

19% Latinx

5% Other

$66,588 73%Cost of tuition, fees, housing & meals for undergraduate students living on campus

of Fall 2018 first-year students received financial aid

Questions? Visit miami.edu/faq for more information.

*As of June 2019.

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School of Architecturearc.miami.edu(portfolio required if no SAT/ACT scores submitted)Architecture

College of Arts and Sciencesas.miami.eduAfricana StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArt

— Ceramics — Graphic Design — Painting — Photography — Printmaking — Sculpture

Art HistoryBiochemistry

— Molecular Biology — Nutrition

BiologyChemistryClassics

— Classic Civilization — Greek — Latin — Latin and Greek

Computer ScienceCriminologyEconomicsEcosystem Science and PolicyEnglish

— British Literary History — Creative Writing — Women’s Literature

Exploratory (Undeclared)FrenchGender and Sexuality StudiesGeography GermanHistoryInternational StudiesJudaic StudiesLatin American StudiesMathematicsMicrobiology and ImmunologyNeurosciencePhilosophyPhysics

— Applied — Pure

Political SciencePre-Medical TrackPsychologyPublic AdministrationReligion and Health Care

Religious StudiesSociologySpanishStudio ArtTheatre Arts(audition/portfolio required for B.F.A. applicants)

— Design — Musical Theatre — Performance — Stage Management — Theatre Management

Miami Herbert Business Schoolbus.miami.eduAccountingAccounting and FinanceBusiness AnalyticsBusiness TechnologyEconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceGeneral Business (co-major)Global BusinessHealth Management and PolicyHuman Resource ManagementLegal StudiesManagement MarketingOrganizational LeadershipReal Estate

School of Communicationcom.miami.eduAdvertising

— Creative — Management

Broadcast JournalismCommunication Studies

— General — Intercultural — Organizational — Public Advocacy

Electronic MediaInteractive MediaJournalism

— Media and Journalism Studies — Reporting and Writing — Sports, Travel, and Lifestyle Features

— Visual and DocumentaryMedia ManagementMotion Pictures

— Business — Critical Studies — General — Production — Screenwriting

Public Relations — General — Practice

School of Education and Human Developmenteducation.miami.eduElementary EducationExercise PhysiologyHuman and Social Development

— Community and Program Development

— Human and Social Development Studies

— Individual and Relational Development

Sport Administration

College of Engineeringcoe.miami.eduAerospace EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

— Biomaterials and Tissue — Electrical — Mechanical — Pre-Medical

Civil EngineeringComputer Engineering

— Software EngineeringElectrical Engineering

— Audio EngineeringEngineering ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciencersmas.miami.eduGeological SciencesMarine AffairsMarine Biology and EcologyMarine Science/BiologyMarine Science/ChemistryMarine Science/Computer ScienceMarine Science/Geological SciencesMarine Science/Microbiology and ImmunologyMarine Science/PhysicsMeteorology Meteorology/Marine ScienceMeteorology/MathematicsOceanography

Frost School of Musicfrost.miami.edu(audition/portfolio required)Instrumental PerformanceKeyboard PerformanceMedia Writing and ProductionMusicMusic Business Entertainment

Industries Music EducationMusic Engineering TechnologyMusic Theory and CompositionMusic TherapyMusicianship, Artistry

Development, and Entrepreneurship

Studio Music and JazzInstrumental

Studio Music and Jazz VoiceVocal Performance

School of Nursing and Health Studiessonhs.miami.edu Health Science

— General — Health Management and Policy — Pre-Medical — Pre-Occupational Therapy — Pre-Pharmacy — Pre-Physical Therapy

NursingPublic Health

Pre-Professional TracksPre-professional tracks are open to all students, regardless of major.

— Pre-Chiropractic — Pre-Dental — Pre-Law — Pre-Medical — Pre-Optometry — Pre-Podiatry — Pre-Veterinary

Dual-Degree ProgramsA supplemental application may be required.miami.edu/dualdegree

Majors & ProgramsLet your passions be your guide as you customize an education that reflects your interests. miami.edu/majors

Majors are subject to change. Visit miami.edu/majors for the most up-to-date list.

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Undergraduate Admission305-284-6000admission@miami.eduadmissions.miami.edu

Dining Services305-284-3584diningservices@miami.edumiami.edu/dining

Housing and Residential Life305-284-4505housing@miami.edumiami.edu/housing

International Student and Scholar Services305-284-2928isss@miami.eduisss.miami.edu

Registrar305-284-2294registrar@miami.eduregistrar.miami.edu

Student Account Services305-284-6430 saccounts@miami.edu osas.miami.edu

Student Financial Assistance and Employment305-284-6000ofas@miami.edu finaid.miami.edu

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