L C O M E W E T O MIAMI UNIVERSITY 2 Guidebook, 2017-2018 | MiamiOH.edu L C O M E W E T O MIAMI UNIVERSITY Guidebook, 2019-2020 | MiamiOH.edu 3 4 WHAT IS MIAMI ALL ABOUT? 42 CHOOSING YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM(S) Understand Our Mission & Focus on Academic List of Miami Academic Programs, 2019-2020 Learning Not Finding What You Want? Abide by the Code of Love & Honor Respect Differences 55 SELECTING COURSES Promote a Healthy Environment Choosing Between Different Levels of Courses Differences Between High School and College 7 ADVISING AT MIAMI Courses Your Academic Advisor First-Year Success Courses Orientation Advising: Incoming Credit Foundation Courses Worksheet Intercultural Perspectives Courses First Semester Advising Session Worksheet Course Descriptions Additional Advising Help Additional Forms of Academic Support 107 BEGINNING YOUR ACADEMIC PLAN Key Tips 16 UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERGRADUATE Student Class Schedule Worksheet CURRICULUM Weekly Class & Study Schedule Global Miami Plan Information about Divisions & Suggested First- Divisional Requirements Year Schedules Major Requirements Co-Major and Minor Requirements 188 TIPS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF Electives STUDENTS Other University Requirements University Honors Program & University Living Learning Community Courses Academic Scholars Program Students International Students 23 ACCESSING KEY E-INFORMATION SOURCES Regional Campuses myMiami Portal Transfer Students One Stop Undecided (University Studies) Students 24 PREPARING FOR REGISTRATION 198 FAQS Semester Course Load Adjusting Your Schedule 202 KEY OFFICES Course Information Oxford Campus Changing Sections of the Same Course Regional Campuses Registration Instructions (After Summer Orientation) 207 BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS Oxford Campus 28 DETERMINING CREDIT EARNED AND Regional Campuses COURSE PLACEMENT Placement Guides Advanced Placement Program (AP) 208 GLOSSARY International Baccalaureate Program (IB) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Transferring College Courses to Miami 2 Guidebook, 2019-2020 | MiamiOH.edu WELCOME TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY Congratulations on making the decision to attend Miami as the catalog (called the Miami General Bulletin) or the policy University, the tenth-oldest public university in the nation handbook (which is available in an online policy library). It with a long history of excellence in undergraduate liberal also is intended to supplement, rather than replace, the many arts education. From its beginning, Miami has emphasized a conversations we hope you will have with your academic deep and abiding commitment to our students’ growth and advisor, residence hall director, and other academic support academic success. staff-persons with whom you will form a special relationship and about whom you will read more later in these pages. In just a few short weeks, you will be joining the more than 3,500 other incoming first-year students to initiate The Miami community is rich with a wide range of your new life as a Miami student. The academic advising opportunities that will be new to you. Many students are community has prepared this guidebook which gathers in reluctant to admit they do not know something. Taking one place essential and useful information for new students. the initiative to seek counsel is a sign of maturity and a willingness to explore new opportunities—traits that I encourage you to review this guide carefully during and Miamians hold dear. So, I encourage you to seek out your after summer orientation and continue to use it as a reference advisor and ask plenty of questions. Through thoughtful throughout your first academic year. questions, careful reflection, and purposeful searching for The guidebook should answer many of your academic information, your Miami experience will be more rewarding questions, including curricular matters (e.g., “Which and meaningful. courses should I complete by the end of my first year? What I wish you well and hope your transition into our requirements do I need to meet for graduation?”) as well as extraordinary community is successful and satisfying. practical matters (e.g., “How do I learn who my advisor will be? Where should I go if I need support to succeed in my classes?”). Sincerely, This book is meant as a guide in the true sense of that term Phyllis Callahan and not as a substitute for other University publications such Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Guidebook, 2019-2020 | MiamiOH.edu 3 WHAT IS ALL ABOUT? Understand Our Mission & Focus on Academic Learning Miami University, a student-centered public university and to society by the creation of new knowledge and art. founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering The University supports students in a highly involving commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education and residential experience on the Oxford campus and provides the active engagement of its students in both curricular and access to students, including those who are time- and place- co-curricular life. It is deeply committed to student success, bound, on its regional campuses. Miami provides a strong builds great student and alumni loyalty, and empowers its foundation in the traditional liberal arts for all students, and students, faculty, and staff to become engaged citizens who it offers nationally recognized majors in arts and sciences, use their knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion business, education, engineering, and creative arts, as well to improve the future of our global society. as select graduate programs of excellence. As an inclusive community, Miami strives to cultivate an environment where Miami provides the opportunities of a major university diversity and difference are appreciated and respected. while offering the personalized attention found in the best small colleges. It values teaching and intense engagement Miami instills in its students intellectual depth and curiosity, of faculty with students through its teacher-scholar model, the importance of personal values as a measure of character, by inviting students into the excitement of research and and a commitment to lifelong learning. Miami emphasizes discovery. Miami’s faculty are nationally prominent scholars critical thinking and independent thought, an appreciation of and artists who contribute to Miami, their own disciplines diverse views, and a sense of responsibility to our global future. Respect Differences Respect for human diversity is an essential element of the or offensive working, educational, or living environment. Miami University community. Miami University strongly This policy also prohibits discrimination in employment opposes and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on genetic information as prohibited by the Genetic on the basis of sex (including sexual harassment, sexual Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). violence, or sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking), race, color, religion, national origin, The University is dedicated to ensuring access and equal disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, opportunity in its education programs, related activities, military status, or veteran status. This prohibition extends to and employment. Retaliation against an individual who has harassment or discrimination based on the protected status raised claims of illegal discrimination or cooperated with an listed above, including the creation of an intimidating, hostile, investigation of such claims is prohibited. 4 Guidebook, 2019-2020 | MiamiOH.edu Abide by the Code of Love & Honor Want to know what Miamians value? Read and follow Miami’s Code of Love & Honor: I Am Miami. I believe... that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character and intellect. I stand... for honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. I respect… the dignity, rights, and property of others and their right to hold and express disparate beliefs. I defend... the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning. I exercise... good judgment and believe in personal responsibility. I welcome... a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences. I embrace... the spirit, academic rigor, opportunities, and challenges of a Miami Experience, preparing me to make the world a better place. I demonstrate... Love and Honor by supporting and caring for my fellow Miamians. And because I Am Miami, I act... through my words and deeds in ways that reflect these values and beliefs. With a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude, I will... Love, Honor, and make proud those who help me earn the joy and privilege of saying, “To think that in such a place, I led such a life.” Guidebook, 2019-2020 | MiamiOH.edu 5 Students should bring questions or concerns to the attention of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, 513- 529-7157 (V/TTY) and 529-7158 (fax). Students with disabilities may contact the Office of Disability Resources, 304 Shriver Center, 529-1541 (V/TTY) and 529-8595 (fax). Title IX Coordinator: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in higher education. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Ms. Kenya D. Ash, Director of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, Miami Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students : University, Oxford, Ohio 45056. Ms. Ash may be reached at Dr. Bennyce Hamilton, Regional Director of Diversity and 513-529-7157 (V/TTY) or