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 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 GRADUATE STUDENTS

02 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH Our name reflects the history of the Miami Tribe who inhabited the area now known as the Miami Valley region of . 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

for undergraduate teaching nationwide 04 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT “BEST COLLEGES 2020” GLOBAL MIAMI PLAN BROAD FOUNDATIONAL COURSEWORK INTERNSHIPI CONNECTIONSI GAIN EXPERIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS CLIENT PROJECTS SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR STUDY ABROADI REAL CLIENTS AS PART OF COURSEWORK PROGRAMS IN 90+ COUNTRIES The formula for success

CUSTOMIZABLE FACULTY MENTORSI RENOWNED FACULTY EDUCATION FOCUSED ON YOU MORE THAN HALF OF STUDENTS COMPLETE 1+ EXTRA MAJOR OR MINOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN A RESEARCH PROJECT

EARN A BACHELOR’S AND Meet Miami’s MASTER’S WITH OUR 30 COMBINED DEGREE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 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. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CAS is home to 60+ majors, 11 co-majors, and dozens of minors HEALTH AND SOCIETY covering a range of subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and In EHS, you’ll conduct research and put it into practice, work humanities. Experiential learning opportunities like Inside Washington closely with schools and community agencies, and learn to and the Undergraduate Research Forum allow you to become a promote well-being in diverse settings. You’ll accumulate critical thinker, effective communicator, and creative problem solver. the industry field experiences employers value by living and working in nearby cities through the Urban Cohort, interning COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS at community agencies, and student teaching abroad. Creativity impacts every academic area and serves as a window to our world. In CCA, you’ll find a creative community that FARMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS integrates a rigorous arts education with a broad liberal arts In FSB, you’ll learn by interning at top firms around the world, foundation. Opportunities like our Digital Innovation Center working on marketing projects for real-world clients in the Highwire programs, international design-and-build projects, and Brand Studio, and launching your business idea through our Institute strong alumni connections lead to many career options. for Entrepreneurship. You’ll lay a strong foundation with our First- Year Integrated Core Curriculum, designed to hone your creativity, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING data analysis, entrepreneurial thinking, and communication skills. 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 THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING beginning your first year, research with faculty members, exists outside of these five divisions and and participate in opportunities like our Lockheed Martin is open to first-year applicants only. Leadership Institute and Engineers Without Borders.

08 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH 96% OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR FURTHERING EDUCATION BY FALL 2019 Major areas of study

Accountancy Economics, Business (Farmer Education Licensure Engineering Management: American Studies School of Business) Programs (cont'd): Electronics and Computing Analytics* Economics, Quantitative (College Mathematics (7-12) Environmental Anthropology of Arts and Science) Music Choral/General Manufacturing Engineering Architecture Education, Health and Society (Pre K-12) Paper Science Art Undeclared Music Instrumental English: Art and Architecture History Education Licensure (Pre K-12) Creative Writing Art Therapy* Programs: Primary (Pre K-5) Literature Arts Management* Art (Pre K-12) Science (7-12) Professional Writing Biochemistry Chinese (K-12) Science and Social Studies Entrepreneurship* Biology English Language Arts (7-12) Middle Childhood (4-9) Environmental Earth Science Botany French (K-12) Social Studies (7-12) Environmental Science* Business Analytics German (K-12) Spanish (K-12) Fashion* Chemistry Inclusive Special Education Studies Film Studies* Classical Studies Education (K-12) Emerging Technology in Finance Communication Design Language Arts and Math Business + Design Food Systems and Food Studies* Comparative Media Studies* Middle Childhood (4-9) Energy* French Computer Science Language Arts and Science Engineering: Games + Simulation Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Biomedical Engineering Geography and Sustainable Data Analytics Language Arts and Chemical Engineering Development Data Science and Statistics Social Studies Middle Computer Engineering Geology Diplomacy and Global Politics Childhood (4-9) Electrical Engineering German East Asian Languages and Latin (K-12) Manufacturing Engineering Gerontology Cultures Math and Science Middle Mechanical Engineering Global and Intercultural Studies* Economics (College of Arts Childhood (4-9) Robotics Engineering History and Science) Math and Social Studies Software Engineering Individualized Studies Middle Childhood (4-9) Information Systems

10 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH Interdisciplinary Business Nursing** Spanish *Co-Majors Management Nutrition Speech Pathology and Audiology Enrolled students may select a Interior Design Community Nutrition Sport Leadership and co-major to complement their International Studies Dietetics Management primary major. Italian Studies Organizational Leadership Strategic Communication **Nursing is available to Journalism Philosophy Supply Chain and Operations first-year applicants only. Kinesiology Physics Management Latin American, Latino/a, Physics, Biological Sustainability* Pre-Professional Preparation and Caribbean Studies Physics, Engineering Theatre Choose from the majors listed, Linguistics Political Science Undeclared (Undecided) then work with a faculty Management and Leadership, Premedical Studies* Urban and Regional Planning advisor to design your course Human Capital Psychology Women’s, Gender, of study. Marketing Public Administration and Sexuality Studies Mathematics Public Health (College of Arts Zoology Miami offers pre-professional Mathematics and Statistics and Science): preparation in: Media and Culture Health Policy and Undeclared options allow you Dentistry Medical Laboratory Science Administration to explore before choosing Law Microbiology Human Disease and a major — and still graduate Medicine Music: Epidemiology on time. Optometry Applied Music Public Health (College of Pharmacy Composition Education, Health and Society) Physical Therapy Music in Culture Religion Veterinary Science Music Technology Russian, East European, Music Performance: and Eurasian Studies Instrumental Social Justice Studies Voice Social Work Our list of majors continues to evolve; please visit Neuroscience* Sociology MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

MiamiOH.edu / 11 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 MiamiOH.edu/HonorsPrograms PRODESSE SCHOLARS HONORS COLLEGE Work closely with an outstanding Access rigorous courses and funding faculty member and a team of scholars for research, independent projects, and as you engage in one of nearly a dozen study abroad while benefiting from interdisciplinary areas of interest. personalized advising that supports your studies and career goals.

BENEFITS BENEFITS • Annual monetary scholarship • Guaranteed admission to select • Faculty mentoring graduate programs • Customized career counseling • 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 / 13 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. 25 ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS 47 RESIDENCE HALLS 35+ LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES 18 Student Division I varsity groups for sports teams every interest 169 ACADEMIC 168 CAREER/PROFESSIONAL 110 CULTURAL AND DIVERSITY 86 FINE ARTS/PERFORMANCE 21 HONORARY 39 MEDIA/PUBLICATIONS 25 RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, & SECULAR 125 SERVICE 105 SPORTS CLUBS/RECREATION … AND MORE!

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Learn our traditions

RUB THE TURTLE’S HEAD KISS UNDER THE DON’T STEP ON THE SEAL on the sundial overlooking UPHAM ARCH in the center of campus or MacCracken Hall for good luck lantern at midnight and you’ll fail your next exam. on your next exam. you might be destined to Walk around! marry your sweetheart.

18 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH 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 6,064 Amazon / Apple / Cardinal Health / Deloitte / EY ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED, Eli Lilly and Company / Lockheed Martin / Nestlé / Peace Corps ATTENDED A JOB FAIR, OR POSTED PricewaterhouseCoopers / Procter & Gamble / Target 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 MIAMI’S FOUR-YEAR MEDICAL SCHOOL LAW SCHOOL GRADUATION ACCEPTANCE* ACCEPTANCE RATE AMONG PUBLIC (*With at least 3.5 science COMPARED TO UNIVERSITIES 83% NATIONALLY and overall G.P.A., 50th IN THE U.S. percentile score on MCAT) A selection of graduate schools recently attended by Miami alumni Columbia University/ Duke University / Harvard University/ Juilliard / MIT The College of Medicine / Stanford University / UC Berkeley University of Chicago/ University of Oxford / Vanderbilt University /

MiamiOH.edu / 23 Tuition made transparent While college costs rise nationally, Miami’s Tuition Cost of attendance 2020-2021* Promise ensures that most costs (including tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course TWO SEMESTERS, OXFORD CAMPUS fees) for new undergraduate students will be frozen for up to four years. Scholarships and financial aid Ohio Residents Non-Residents will also retain their value during this period. TUITION (INSTRUCTIONAL FEE $16,224 $36,650 & GENERAL FEE)

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 withinthe College of Engineering and Computing. Farmer School of Business: $110 per credit hour fee for most business school courses. Other courses, such as labs, may include additional fees. Be sure to check the course information Miami’s Tuition Promise when registering. MiamiOH.edu/TuitionPromise Learn more about tuition and fees atMiamiOH.edu/admission/tuition-fees.

24 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION TYPES How to apply AND DEADLINES December 1, 2020, is the priority deadline to be considered for Miami’s merit scholarships and competitive programs EARLY DECISION (BINDING) including Nursing, the Farmer School of Business, and If accepted, applicants are contractually honors programs. Those who apply later will be considered obligated to withdraw applications to for these opportunities as space and resources allow. all other institutions and confirm their enrollment with Miami by January 15. They receive full consideration for MIAMI APPLICATION DATES guaranteed merit scholarships AND DECISION PLANS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS (see page 26). Application Type Application Deadline Decision Notification Confirmation Deadline EARLY ACTION (NON-BINDING) EARLY Applicants are not contractually DECISION Dec. 1 Dec. 15 Jan. 15 (BINDING) obligated to Miami and have until May 1

EARLY to confirm their enrollment. They receive ACTION Dec. 1 By Jan. 15 May 1 (NON-BINDING) full consideration for guaranteed merit scholarships (see page 26). REGULAR DECISION Feb. 1 By Mar. 15 May 1 (NON-BINDING) REGULAR DECISION (NON-BINDING) Admission to some majors is typically more competitive for students who apply TEST OPTIONAL FOR FALL 2021* Regular Decision. Applicants have until Most students applying for Fall 2021 will not be required to provide anACT or SAT test score for admission or scholarship consideration. Learn moreat Common Application May 1 to confirm their enrollment. MiamiOH.edu/test-optional-FAQs. instructions MiamiOH.edu/apply *Miami has not made a decision about being test optional beyond 2021. Scholarships and financial aid

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEE ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Miami offers guaranteed merit scholarships to qualified high school Applicants who don’t meet the criteria for guaranteed merit students who enroll full-time on the Oxford campus beginning fall semester. scholarships will still be considered for merit and need- December 1 is the priority application deadline to be considered for the based scholarships with values up to full tuition. Factors merit scholarship guarantee. Students who apply after this deadline will including diversity, audition, portfolio, academic interest, be considered based on scholarship availability. To earn a scholarship, and athletic ability will be used to award these scholarships. students must apply by the deadline and meet the minimum To maximize scholarship consideration, students should academic criteria. No separate scholarship application is necessary. apply for admission and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1.

FALL 2021 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID Financial need is determined by the FAFSA. To maximize Weighted High Ohio Resident Non-Resident consideration for need-based scholarships and aid, School GPA* Annual Value** Annual Value** students should apply for admission and file a FAFSA $13,000 to $21,000 to by December 1. Students who apply and file a FAFSA by 3.95+ Full Tuition Full Tuition February 1 will also be considered for need-based aid.

3.75-3.94 $7,000-$12,000 $16,000-$20,000

3.60-3.74 $4,000-$6,000 $11,000-$15,000 *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. 3.50-3.59 $1,000-$3,000 $5,000-$10,000 **Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided students meet renewability requirements.

26 / MIAMI UNIVERSITY • Oxford, OH 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.

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