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The University of Miami is one of the great success stories of U.S. higher education. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do has placed us clearly on the map of top-tier institutions that are making a major impact on the world. From pioneering medical breakthroughs to solving complex environmental problems to infusing arts and culture with creative vision—there’s no arena too daunting, no challenge too great. And our students take a leading role in all of it, immersed in learning experiences that reflect their passions and prime them for real-world leadership.
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The secret to happiness? Love what you do, and do what you love.
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At the University of Miami, finding your passion goes beyond the quest for your ideal career path. It’s about tapping into who you are, what excites you, what you care about deeply. Few institutions are as adept at delivering so many academic and extracurricular choices to enhance this process—all in a truly global learning environment. Our campus community is a plurality of races, ethnicities, customs, and faiths located within one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world. From the moment you arrive, your limits will be lifted, your ideas nurtured, and your perspective forever enriched.
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Grabbing a Bite—Whatever you’re craving, day or night, the University’s dining halls, food court, cafés, Rathskeller, kosher deli, and markets can satisfy your hunger in hearty, nutritious ways. www.dineoncampus.com/miami
Seize the Day! How do University of Miami students spend a typical day? By discovering and doing the things that really make them tick. Here are just a few examples of what’s in store for you on campus.
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Making a Difference—
There are more than 40 service organizations on campus that connect you to opportunities for civic engagement. You can also join S.T.R.I.V.E., a community of students who live together with a shared commitment to leadership in philanthropic service. miami.edu/leadandserve
In Class—With an average student-faculty ratio of 11:1, our classes are more focused and personal than classes at larger universities. They are a forum where you can challenge your professors and fellow students with your unique ideas and inquiries.
Living and Learning—Instead of dorms, UM has residential colleges, where you’ll find mentorship and support from resident masters (live-in faculty members), professional residence coordinators, and student resident assistants. Join them for evening activities such as guest speakers, movies, discussion groups, and ice cream socials. miami.edu/housing
Celebrating Diversity—As a UM student, you’ll encounter so many different ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, and belief systems all around you. We are proud of our national reputation for diversity, reinforced by many of our 285 student organizations, including Jews and Muslims, SpectrUM (promoting friendship between LGBT and straight members of the UM community), and the Asian American Student Association. um.collegiatelink.net/organizations
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In the Lab—Mix your reagents and test your hypoth-
eses as you enter the world of a scientific researcher. From biology and chemistry to engineering, architecture, psychology, and more—our undergrads are discovering new knowledge in every field. miami.edu/ugr
Making Headlines—Be a reporter, editor, or photographer
for the award-winning student newspaper, The Miami Hurricane. The student newsroom will join other publications housed in the fully equipped media center in the new 120,000-square-foot Student Activities Center, opening in fall 2013. themiamihurricane.com
of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive university-based fitness centers, the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center houses an indoor lap pool, saunas, spinning and Pilates studios, kickboxing and Zumba classes, cooking instruction, racquetball and basketball courts, massages, and much more! miami.edu/wellness
Quidditch!—The University of Miami is ranked first in the
world out of some 40 colleges and universities registered with the International Quidditch Association. You could be the newest muggle on this championship team! facebook.com/UMquidditch
In her first year at UM, Meera Nagarsheth traveled to Los Angeles as part of UM Alternative Breaks to assist in an HIV/ AIDS prevention program. There she also confronted the human side of the disease, a self-described “catalytic experience” that has made her research on HIV risk behavior at the UM Miller School of Medicine even more meaningful. “When I hear people’s stories, I feel a responsibility to act,” says the microbiology and immunology junior who balances coursework, research, and participation in multiple organizations on campus. “College is not just about getting a degree. It’s a process of self-discovery and an opportunity to pursue all of your interests. UM is the perfect place because there are so many different organizations that challenge your comfort zones and change your mindset toward service and leadership.”
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Freedom to Cross Disciplines No two students are alike, so your education should be as unique as you are. This is the philosophy behind a new, interest-driven curriculum being developed at the University of Miami. Are you an English literature major who has a penchant for business and a fascination with the underwater world? At UM, finding your passion means giving you the freedom to study subjects that are most important to you, no matter how broad the range.
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More Options, More Opportunities Some people decide their college major before they even graduate from high school. Others need to take a few classes and settle into campus life before they discover their calling. Wherever you fall on this continuum, the University of Miami takes the pressure
off by providing resources to guide you. About half of all incoming UM first-year students are undeclared. Our freshman advisors will work with you to design a schedule that offers a sampling of potential majors while keeping you on track for graduation in four years.
As a top-tier research institution that also has world-class schools for law and medicine, the University of Miami offers more than 180 academic majors and programs. We provide more areas of study than any other private research university of comparable size.
Here are some of the ways UM students further enhance their academic experience:
Many UM students broaden their education by pursuing double majors and minors, and some even triple major. For highly motivated students who want to fast-track their route to advanced degrees, we offer several dual-degree programs: Medicine (B.S. and M.D. degrees in seven or eight years) Marine Geology (five-year B.S./M.S.) Latin American Studies (five-year B.A./M.A.) Law (bachelor’s degree and J.D. in six years) Physical Therapy (six-year B.H.S./D.P.T.) Exercise Physiology (five-year B.S./M.S.Ed.) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (six-year B.S./Ph.D.)
Outstanding students who seek a highly challenging course of study are an ideal match for the University’s Honors Program or the Foote Fellows Program. Honors courses are small classes taught as seminars with an emphasis on interactive learning and discussion, enhanced by extracurricular social and cultural activities. Foote Fellows are a very select group of first-year students who receive special academic advising designed to help them explore a wide range of interests across the curriculum. miami.edu/honors
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For students who are particularly committed to shaping the future of science, we offer the
Advanced Program of Integrated Science and Mathematics (PRISM).
This selective program emphasizes an advanced curriculum that prepares freshmen for careers in environmental and biomedical research, medicine, veterinary science, and physical therapy. It’s a vibrant learning environment that includes special events and field trips, small inquiry-based labs, and academic support—all while building a community of student scientists who share a passion for understanding the natural world. miami.edu/prism
Through our new Design-A-Course option, students can take full ownership of their education by teaching their peers about a subject of their own choosing. Students who have an idea for a course can apply for approval to teach once they create a syllabus and select a faculty mentor.
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Exploring Alternative Energies
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Predicting Hurricanes
Mapping Out Distant Galaxies The difference between a student taking a traditional course of study and one doing research is that the former is a receptacle of knowledge and the latter is a creator of it. For undergraduate and graduate students alike, the hallmark of a UM education is a roll-up-your-sleeves, dive-in approach to solving problems of greatest global urgency. Here are just a few of the areas where UM undergraduates are making major contributions.
Charting Racial Perceptions
The University’s many centers and institutes function like living laboratories—places where discoveries are made and innovations are dispatched into the field. Delving into topics as diverse as genomics, the humanities, ecosystem science and policy, and so much more, our undergrads are instrumental in the breakthrough work that earns our centers and institutes worldwide renown.
Battling Depression
All of these opportunities are part of our signature Hands-On, Early On mission, which nurtures exploration of the world outside the classroom while also bringing the world to the UM campus.
Outsmarting Cancer Archiving the Arts
Making Beaches Safer
Fighting the Flu
Mentoring Youths
Dedicated to Undergraduate Research The Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach immerses undergraduates of all disciplines in the University’s vast community of researchers and social change agents—from volunteer experiences to more in-depth projects offering course credit or a stipend. The office pairs students with faculty mentors and identifies local and national conferences where they can showcase their work.
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Discovering Genetics of Pain
Unraveling HIV
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Academic Arena It is not unusual for college students to change their major two or three times before graduating. At the University of Miami, you can change your major without having to reapply to the school or college that houses your desired program, thus enabling you to still graduate in four years. Ranked No. 38 on U.S.News & World Report’s 2012 “Best Colleges” list, the University is nationally recognized for both breadth and strength of programs that are highly relevant in a modern and ever-changing world. With our arena of more than 180 undergraduate academic majors and programs in nine different schools and colleges, you have the flexibility to make informed decisions about your future.
School of Architecture Community, character, and sustainability The University of Miami School of Architecture prepares students for successful practice in architecture, urbanism, real estate development, and related fields. Whether designing a public promenade for Miami’s waterfront district, proposing affordable housing for urban neighborhoods, or projecting renewal strategies for a Colombian city, our students dig into real-world learning and community service activities throughout Miami and beyond. The prevailing philosophy of the school is that good design enhances community vitality, elevates quality of life, and plays an important role in environmental sustainability. The school is a leading resource for New Urbanism, a movement that aims to reduce suburban sprawl through development of transit-friendly, walkable, mixed-use communities. Other areas of study include classical architecture, contemporary modernism, health and the built environment, tropical and subtropical coastal design, real estate
development, and historic preservation. Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk is an accomplished architect and founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism. Nearly 75 percent of the school’s fulltime faculty is involved in professional practice. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Faculty and students participate in charrettes, collaborative problemsolving sessions between designers and stakeholders in urban communities that introduce students to the public process and to the preparation of a master plan and final report. Through the school’s Center for Urban and Community Design (CUCD) and Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism program, students work with faculty on master plans and building designs for the South Florida community. UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR
Architecture ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering/ Master of Architecture (offered with the College of Engineering) and Bachelor of Architecture/ Master of Business Administration (with the School of Business Administration).
College of Arts and Sciences Pursue your passion, prepare to make a difference With 20 departments and eight interdisciplinary programs, the College of Arts and Sciences offers degrees in areas as diverse as biology, English, psychology, political science, philosophy, theatre arts, and much more. Our full-time faculty includes editors of prominent journals, fellows of professional societies, prize-winning creative writers, government consultants, and members of international research advisory boards. Led by distinguished analytical and biological chemist Leonidas Bachas, the college takes a holistic approach—crossing disciplines to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. The Center for the Humanities, for example, fosters University-wide dialogue on how politics, economics, culture, race, class, and gender interact in our 21st-century world. Through its Office of Student Academic Services, the college provides special advising services to freshman, senior, transfer, pre-law, and undeclared students. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON From their first semester, students work with faculty in more than 150 labs, participate in law school clinics, study around the globe, and pursue their own intellectual passions. Art students exhibit their work in a dedicated gallery in Miami’s Wynwood arts district. Aspiring chemists work in a nanofabrication facility and have access to modern instrumentation. Theatre students stage Broadway-caliber performances at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre on the Coral Gables campus. Through our Beyond the Book program, undergraduate students apply for a stipend to support an intensive learning project. They’ve done everything from protecting sea turtles in the U.S. Virgin Islands to studying the perception of black America among people of Ghana, West Africa.
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American Studies • Anthropology • Art B.A. (Art History, Studio Art) • Art B.F.A.—portfolio review required (Ceramics, Graphic Design/Multimedia, Painting, Photography/Digital Imaging, Printmaking, and Sculpture) • Biochemistry Biology • Chemistry • Classics • Computer Science • Creative Writing • Criminology • Economics • Ecosystem Science and Policy • English • French • Geography and Regional Studies • Geological Sciences • German • History • International Studies • Judaic Studies • Latin American Studies • Mathematics • Microbiology • Neuroscience (Neurobiology, Psychobiology) • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary) • Religious Studies • Secondary Education • Sociology • Spanish • Theatre Arts B.A. • Theatre Arts B.F.A. —audition/portfolio review required (Acting, Design/Technical Production, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, and Theatre Management) • Women’s and Gender Studies ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS Through an accelerated career-track option, eligible freshmen may be admitted simultaneously into one of the graduate degree programs in medicine, law, Latin American studies, marine geology, and biochemistry and molecular biology. Central advisors for pre-law and pre-medicine students assist in the law and medical school application process.
School of Business Administration Hit the global ground running Global companies turn to the School of Business Administration to hire people who can hit the ground running. Cross-disciplinary academic opportunities, internship placement, researchbacked knowledge, and a culturally diverse learning environment make our graduates highly competitive for job placement. The school partners with programs across campus to deliver interdisciplinary programs in health care, law, real estate, and other industries. All first-year students are enrolled in FIRST Step (Freshman, Integrity, Responsibility and Success through Teamwork). The course introduces students to ethical business practices and civic engagement in today’s global business arenas through case studies, lectures, multimedia presentations, and a team project for a local nonprofit organization. Our Mentor Program pairs juniors and seniors with local professionals for monthly meetings to discuss everything from study habits to career choices. Led by Dean Gene Anderson, marketing specialist and consumer researcher, the school is one of only a select few in the nation that are fully accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in business administration and accounting. A recent study published in Management International Review ranked the University No. 2 in the world for international business research.
HANDS-ON, EARLY ON The school is a model
for entrepreneurship education and research. Students conduct real-world consulting for small businesses while participating in various immersion opportunities, including our $40,000 Business Plan Competition. Internships are available at companies like Citigroup, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, Proctor & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and UBS. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accounting • Computer Information Systems • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Health Sector Management and Policy • Human Resource Management • International Finance and Marketing • Legal Studies • Management • Management Science • Marketing • Real Estate ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS The Accelerated Master of Accounting (MAcc) and the Accelerated Program in Law fast-track qualified students toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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School of Communication Creative, savvy, socially engaged The School of Communication prepares students to navigate the ever-changing information and entertainment arenas with creativity, skill, and social responsibility. Our students interact closely with faculty members who are Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, and Academy Award winners who have worked for top television news networks, newspapers, websites, ad agencies, public relations firms, and magazines. The school’s dean, Gregory J. Shepherd, is a renowned communication theorist and author. Our students produce award-winning, portfolio-building projects using advanced facilities: a motion picture sound stage, digital television and radio studios with broadcast uplink and downlink capability, digital post-production facilities, advanced multimedia labs, a news bureau, and HD video conferencing facilities. Through UMTV, our Emmy-winning cable television station, students are in the driver’s seat for production of news, sports, public affairs, comedy, lifestyle, and arts programs. Journalism and Electronic Media students are immersed in the dynamics of broadcasting and publishing through The Miami Hurricane newspaper, WVUM radio station, Ibis yearbook, and Distraction magazine. Advertising and Public Relations students develop
campaigns for real-world clients in their classes and submit them to national competitions. They also have the opportunity to participate in the school’s student-run agency PRADUM. Motion Pictures majors screen their films and attend festivals around the world. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Students in our Multimedia Journalism program have toted cameras and notepads to regions like Haiti, Sierra Leone, India, China, and Guatemala, working side by side with reporters from major international news networks. Our students are sought-after for high-profile internships at organizations such as the Associated Press, The Miami Herald, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, NBC, Sony Pictures, HBO, and more. Our LA Experience program links students with our vast network of alumni working in Hollywood. Our NY Experience program ensures that our students land the most coveted internships in New York. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Advertising • Broadcast Journalism • Communication Studies • Electronic Media • Journalism • Media Management • Motion Pictures • Public Relations • Visual Journalism ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS Every student pursuing a degree in the School of Communication must also choose a minor in any other school or college at the University. This requirement allows you to pursue outside areas of interest and provides a competitive edge.
School of Education and Human Development Advocates of well-being, agents of change The School of Education and Human Development shapes the next generation of educators, scholars, and agents of change in multicultural communities. The school has three departments: Teaching and Learning, Educational and Psychological Studies, and Kinesiology and Sport Sciences. Bolstered by the Dunspaugh-Dalton Community and Educational Well-Being Research Center, the school places well-being at the core of its mission. Dean Isaac Prilleltensky, an international authority on community-based approaches to psychological and social health, holds the inaugural Erwin and Barbara Mautner Chair in Community Well-Being. The school participates in about 30 outreach and research-based projects in South Florida that promote healthy, connected communities. These include P-SELL, a teacher development initiative with a hands-on science curriculum for English-language learners; THINK, which engages teens in exercise and nutrition, literacy, career development, and team-building activities; the Kulula Project, in which UM student mentors encourage leadership and respect for heritage among families in black communities; and Project Hope, which provides academic and social services in Liberty City. In Homestead, the school assists migrants and undocumented immigrant children with self-esteem and schooling. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Teaching and Education majors are mentored by UM professors and veteran teachers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Elementary Education majors complete their degree with ESOL endorsement and Exceptional Student Education. Kinesiology and Sport Sciences majors conduct research in cardiovascular function, muscle strength and
power, and biochemistry at our Laboratory of Clinical and Applied Physiology. Students in the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies play an active role in on-site research and implementation of interventions. Undergraduate students in our Athletic Training program complete 1,300 hours of clinical rotations throughout the four years, enabling them to take the NATABOC exam. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Athletic Training • Exercise Physiology • Sport Administration • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • Human and Social Development • Individual and Relational Development • Community and Program Development ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences offers multiple tracks for Exercise Physiology majors, including pre-med, pre-P.A., pre-P.T., and pre-chiropractic medicine. An accelerated program leads to a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology in five years.
College of Engineering Creative innovators of the 21st century Why choose engineering as a major? According to James M. Tien, dean of the College of Engineering and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, “Engineering is a new liberal art for the 21st century; you cannot live life to the fullest without an appreciation for engineering and its products, including medical devices, smart sensors, iPhones, electronic games, and social networks.” Engineers are the problem solvers who will provide solutions for sustainable energy issues, biological advances, and cyber security. They often score very well on entry exams for law, business, and medical programs. The College of Engineering is renowned for its research efforts in health care and technobiology, informatics and risk management, and sustainable systems. Its college-developed Virtual Academic Computing (ViAComp) platform allows students to access educational and research software anywhere they can access an Internet browser. Students can even use an iPhone app to do their homework. The college is recognized nationally for its commitment to expanding diversity in engineering. Female enrollment is 26 percent, compared with a 19 percent national average, while 35 percent of the students are Hispanic and 7 percent are black. Freshmen are matched with peer counselors who provide guidance and make sure new students feel at home.
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HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Engineering has its own placement program, the Career Services Center, which provides career guidance to students throughout their time at UM. Industry partners, including Microsoft, GE, Johnson & Johnson, and many others recruit students for internships and job placement. Students work at the UM Launch Pad, an entrepreneurial support center, and engage in research grants secured by the faculty. They also participate in outreach groups such as Engineers Without Borders, which travels internationally to help build needed infrastructure, and The Society of Women Engineers, which mentors high school students. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Aerospace Engineering • Architectural Engineering • Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Pre-Medical concentrations) • Computer Engineering (Computer Engineering or Software Engineering options) • Electrical Engineering (Audio Engineering or Electrical Engineering options) • Engineering Science • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, or Pre-Medical concentrations) • Mechanical Engineering ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS
All students in the college are encouraged to pursue a B.S. and an M.S. in a five-year, accelerated jointdegree program, since the M.S. is considered the first professional degree for engineers. The college also offers collaborative programs with other UM schools and colleges, including partnerships between the biomedical engineering program and the Miller School of Medicine (including a pre-medical concentration); the architectural engineering program and the School of Architecture; the audio engineering program and the Frost School of Music; and the industrial engineering program and the School of Business Administration.
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Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Dive into the laboratory in your own backyard From sharks to sediment, corals to climate— discoveries about marine life and earth science are made every day at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the only subtropical oceanographic institute of its kind in the continental United States. Our location on Miami’s Virginia Key provides year-round access to the marine environment, where undergraduate students conduct shark tagging and DNA testing, identify fish at our local field station, fly directly into the heart of a tropical storm, and track ocean acidification, among other opportunities. Under the direction of renowned climatologist Roni Avissar, the Rosenstiel School operates several leading initiatives. Through NCORE (National Center for Coral Reef Research), students and faculty mitigate the harmful effects of climate change on coral reef systems. In our Aquaculture Program, the focus is on pioneering sustainable fish grow-out practices. Our NIH-funded National Resource for Aplysia cultures the animals that help neuroscientists explore memory and learning. Our Oceans and Human Health Center is a National Science Foundation/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences resource for studying problems such as algal blooms, seafood contamination, and other marine conditions that affect human health.
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HANDS-ON, EARLY ON At our CSTARS satellitereceiving station, students assess the health of ecological communities and aid relief efforts for environmental disasters such as the Haiti earthquake and Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Through initiatives like the R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program, a partnership with the University’s Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, students conduct independent field research. Our Saltwater Semester submerges students (literally) in South Florida’s “living laboratories.” Our UGalapagos semester abroad program enables students to conduct field studies in one of the most ecologically diverse regions of the world. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Marine Affairs • Marine Science/Biology • Marine Science/ Chemistry • Marine Science/ Computer Science • Marine Science/ Geology • Marine Science/Physics • Meteorology NOTE: The Bachelor of Science degree is designed for students pursuing a graduate degree in marine and atmospheric science or a related technical career. The Bachelor of Arts in Marine Affairs degree is useful to students planning nontechnical careers or graduate studies in law or the humanities. ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS Students can pursue a Master of Professional Science within a reduced time frame in several fields—among them, marine mammal science, marine conservation, broadcast meteorology, aquaculture, fisheries science, and underwater archaeology.
Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Stay in sync with a fast-changing industry One of the most industry-relevant music schools in the nation, the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music ensures that students stay on top of all the changes in today’s highly competitive music profession. The school enrolls all undergraduates in its cutting-edge Experiential Music Curriculum, which integrates performance, theory, history, ear training, and composition in small-group sessions with intensive music technology and entrepreneurship training. Dozens of master classes with notable guest artists and composers take place each year, giving students remarkable insight into what awaits them in the professional arena. Led by internationally recognized pianist, composer, and arranger Shelly Berg, the Frost School combines traditional areas of study with innovative curriculum to offer one of the widest program choices of any music school in the nation, spanning operatic, symphonic, and contemporary music. Frost was the first music school in the nation to offer accredited degrees in music business and music engineering technology to prepare students to work in both recorded and live entertainment fields and in software and multimedia production. The school also was among the first to offer an undergraduate degree in music therapy as well as studio music and jazz. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Through a collaboration with The Cleveland Orchestra, Frost School composition students have the chance to hear their works played by some of the world’s most accomplished professionals. Music business students can cut their teeth at ’Cane Records, the school’s independent, student-run label, and at Cat 5, a full-service student-run music publisher. Performance majors refine their skills in more than 50 ensembles that are ranked among the
nation’s best. Earlier this year, students earned more than a dozen awards from DownBeat magazine in categories ranging from Blues/Pop/ Rock Group to Engineered Live Recording. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Audition required for all majors Bachelor of Music Composition • Commercial Music and Production • Music Business and Entertainment Industries • Music Education • Music Education/Music Therapy Double Major • Music Education/Jazz Emphasis • Music Engineering Technology, also available as B.S. • Music Therapy • Performance: Instrumental, Keyboard, or Vocal; or Studio Music and Jazz: Instrumental or Vocal Bachelor of Arts Music, with minor or double major outside of music, designed for musicians seeking a broad liberal arts education. Four minors are available, including songwriting through the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program. ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Arts in Music works well for students wishing to pursue music and the liberal arts by adding minors or double majors outside the Frost School. Many Bachelor of Music students also choose to add minors or double majors. Popular minors and double majors for Frost School students include programs in business, English literature, communications, and psychology as well as pre-professional programs like pre-med and pre-law. Frost School of Music supplemental application and pre-screening materials are due by December 1.
School of Nursing and Health Studies Standard of excellence in health care education An innovator in global health care education, the School of Nursing and Health Studies provides future health care professionals with a diversified range of undergraduate study options. To this end, the school is in the process of launching the first Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) degree in southeast Florida, which joins its Bachelor of Science in Health Science (B.S.H.S.) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) programs. Students participate in a field practicum that engages them in real-world service to local and global communities. The curriculum also allows for a minor in public health. Led by Dean Nilda Peragallo, one of the nation’s foremost researchers in HIV/ AIDS risk reduction in Latinos, the school is designated a WHO Collaborating Center of Nursing Human Resources and Patient Safety, facilitating research projects with collaborators in Latin America and the Caribbean. Each year, several School of Nursing and Health Studies faculty members are invited to serve on national committees related to health care. The school also runs the Center of Excellence for Hispanic Health Disparities Research (El Centro), an NIH-funded initiative to develop culturally tailored interventions for health conditions that disproportionally affect the Hispanic population in South Florida. HANDS-ON, EARLY ON Students gain realworld clinical experience at health care and social
service partners across South Florida, including hospitals, primary health care centers, community-based organizations, and health departments. Several mini-mester abroad programs offer the life-changing opportunity to experience health care in regions around the world, including Chile, Haiti, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, and Australia. The curriculum integrates evidence-based practice and cutting-edge simulated learning to yield some of the highest certification and state board passing rates in Florida. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Pre-Forensics • Pre-Pharmacy • PrePhysical Therapy • Health Science Business Administration • Health Science General Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional B.S.N. • Accelerated B.S.N. (for those who hold undergraduate degrees in fields other than nursing) • R.N.-B.S.N. (for practicing nurses with an R.N. license) Bachelor of Science in Public Health ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS Through a partnership with the Miller School of Medicine, students may earn both the Bachelor of Science in Health Science and the Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in a six-year accelerated honors program.
Pre-Medicine Prep Preparation for a career in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, or similar health care field begins on day one of your undergraduate education, and we offer services that can strengthen your application to professional schools. Our Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring guides you in academic course selection, community service and campus involvement, research opportunities, and other choices throughout your UM education. When you are ready to apply to professional schools, we can provide you with a committee letter of recommendation that showcases your readiness for the challenges ahead based on your undergraduate experiences. For more information, visit www.as.miami.edu/advising/prehealth.
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Learn from the Leaders Those who can, do—and teach too! UM faculty members are world-class scholars and inspirational educators. They make discoveries that enhance our quality of life, publish books that enrich us, produce films that make us think, compose music that stirs our emotions, and serve as experts on panels that shape public policy.
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“ My hope is that we can help make Miami a more civically engaged city that attracts bright, young people like our students to stay here to work for positive social change.”— Robin Bachin, Ph.D.
Sciences, and last year she also was charged with getting the University’s new Office of Civic and Community
has been a success in its inaugural year would be an understatement. Panel discussions and seminars have
addressed Miami’s affordable housing crisis, and several students completed internships at local government agencies, helping to solve pressing community problems. If any one person can be credited with the office’s success, it is Bachin. But she deflects any accolades, instead heaping praise on those who have partnered with her in the endeavor. “My position gives me a
unique vantage point to see all of the hard work, commitment, and dedication that our faculty, students, and nonprofit organizations bring to their community work,” Bachin says. “My hope is that through our office’s role in forging partnerships and bringing key stakeholders together, we can help make Miami a more civically engaged city that attracts bright, young people like our students to stay here to work for positive social change.”
CONG LI, PH.D.
LAURA KOHN-WOOD, PH.D.
HELENA SOLO-GABRIELE, PH.D.
Most sports fans spend Super Bowl Sunday rooting for their favorite team, but School of Communication Assistant Professor Cong Li, Ph.D., is more interested in the commercials. His 2010 study showed that the order in which commercials air during a Super Bowl broadcast strongly affects viewers’ ability to remember them. A former reporter on Radio Shanghai, Li has long been a media insider. Today he ventures deeper inside the media to discover how advertising messages influence consumers’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. He studies the role culture plays in brand perception, particularly among Hispanic consumers, as well as the fast-growing use of social media as a platform for advertising.
While working her way through school, Laura Kohn-Wood, Ph.D., promised herself that she would one day use her degree to help improve lives. Now she is making good on that promise. As director of the new Community and Social Change program in the School of Education and Human Development, Kohn-Wood prepares graduate students for leadership roles in the service sector. Kohn-Wood also is associate professor and associate chair of the school’s Educational and Psychological Studies Department, as well as a researcher specializing in race-based factors that affect mental health. She extends her commitment to UM students around the clock as a faculty master who lives with her family in Pearson Residential College.
Surf and sand are two great reasons to love Florida, and Helena Solo-Gabriele, B.S.C.E. ’87, M.S.C.E. ’88, Ph.D., wants to make sure these assets are protected. Professor and associate dean for research in the College of Engineering, Solo-Gabriele was principal investigator of a recent National Science Foundation study that determined the level of microbes in beach sand that could pose a health risk. This interdisciplinary researcher holds secondary appointments at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. She focuses on preserving water quality in coastal regions and identifying links between human health and the environment.
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Go Global Access to a dynamic study abroad program is another reason to attend a major research university. Whether you want to spend a week, semester, summer, or whole year immersed in the culture, climate, and experience of a new country, the University of Miami can arrange the best adventure for you.
The University maintains study abroad relationships with more than 79 partner schools in more than 35 countries around the world. Many of our faculty members also lead courses during the summer, winter break, and spring break sessions in areas ranging from Canada to China, Italy to Argentina, and everywhere in between. These are short, intensive learning experiences on topics such as water resources in Vietnam, reconstruction in post-Apartheid South Africa, architecture in Venice, and public relations in England. Many schools and colleges offer industry-focused global programs like the “Mini-Mesters Abroad” intersession courses at the School of Nursing and Health Studies.
Students use their academic breaks to learn transcultural nursing firsthand alongside nurses in Spain, Haiti, Chile, and other countries. Combining global travel with service to a community in need is a great way to spend a summer. Through UM Alternative Breaks, you can participate in the UM International Outreach Program, which takes students and a faculty advisor to Guatemala, where they assist in construction projects in a rural area. Or you can sign up to join Earth Alert, UM’s environmental advocacy organization, on a jaunt to Puerto Rico to boost rain forest conservation efforts. miami.edu/studyabroad
UM ON LOCATION The UM on Location programs are semester-long study abroad opportunities designed specifically for UM students and taught by UM professors along with host institution professors. They combine for-credit coursework, housing, and excursions with the support of an on-site coordinator. SOME EXAMPLES OF UM ON LOCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE
UGalapagos in Ecuador UGalilee in Israel UPrague in the Czech Republic URome in Italy
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Bringing the World to the U Our signature Hands-On, Early On approach is a two-way mission—nurturing exploration beyond the classroom and bringing the world to the UM campus. As such, UM students have a first-class ticket to some of the world’s most noble and notable speakers and special events. Here are some recent guests and ongoing cultural events that are part of a robust UM education.
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When President Barack Obama visits campus, the University makes student access a top priority. At his most recent appearance, which took place during the spring 2012 semester, President Obama discussed his plan for an energy-efficient America.
GLORIA ESTEFAN, A.B. ’78 RECORDING ARTIST
HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA
Professor, author, media commentator, and civil rights activist Cornel West delivered a rousing speech on the body politic as it relates to race, class, democracy, and UM’s own place in civil rights history. This Spring Convocation event also was part of UM’s Unity in Diversity initiative, which celebrated the University’s 50th anniversary of desegregation.
BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
On a Presidents’ Day students will never forget, former U.S. president and lifelong humanitarian Bill Clinton was a surprise guest lecturer in the health care reform class taught by UM President Donna E. Shalala, who served for eight years in the Clinton administration as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. This was Clinton’s third visit to campus, including his stewardship at the third annual Clinton Global Initiative University conference, held at UM in 2010.
Condoleezza Rice, the first AfricanAmerican woman to become U.S. secretary of state, sat down with UM President Donna E. Shalala in 2011 to discuss everything from 9/11 and the war on terror to immigration, education, and Latin America. The Q&A-style lecture drew some 450 students and 300 other attendees.
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JOHN ROBERTS
PROFESSOR AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST
CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES
Bringing the World to the U JIMMY BUFFETT
BILL CLINTON
RECORDING ARTIST
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
RENT AT THE UM RING THEATRE
FAREED ZAKARIA JOURNALIST
ANDY GARCIA ACTOR, PRODUCER, AND DIRECTOR
CONDOLEEZZA RICE FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE NEWS ANCHOR
ANDERSON COOPER
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CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN
DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON, B.G.S. ’95
RECORDING ARTIST
FORMER EPA ADMINISTRATOR
ACTOR AND WRESTLER
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel showcased his talents as musician and storyteller for more than 1,800 UM students, some of whom he invited on stage to sing with him, during a spring 2012 performance and Q&A. Hurricane Productions, a student-run entertainment organization, presented the event free of charge for students.
University of Miami’s theatre arts program concluded its 2010 season with a smashing performance of Rent at the on-campus Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. To the delight of the theatre-going community at UM and in surrounding areas, the Ring delivers about six full-scale productions each year, including
comedies, dramas, and musicals. In 2011 Tony Award-winning directorchoreographer Tommy Tune spent a semester in residence developing a new musical, Fifty Four Forever, which debuted in all its disco-infused glory at the Ring.
Bringing the world to UM also means helping students network with well-known professionals in their field of study. The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences invites famed novelists, poets, and playwrights to campus each year, including recent writers in residence Edwidge Danticat,
Marilyn Hacker, Terese Svoboda, Nilo Cruz, and Jason Nelson. At the Frost School of Music, recent guest artists include Pharrell Williams, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Mark O’Connor, and Dave Holland. The School of Business Administration regularly hosts high-powered executives from major corpora-
tions, such as Deloitte CEO Joseph Echevarria, B.B.A. ’78, BankUnited president and CEO John Kanas, and former president and CEO of Payless ShoeSource Matt Rubel, M.B.A. ’80. Many other schools and colleges host guest lecturers year-round, and all events are open and free to every UM student, regardless of major.
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Baseball Hurricanes baseball, with legendary Head Coach Jim Morris, fills the stands at Alex Rodriguez Park with lifelong fans that include A-Rod himself. In 2012 the four-time national championship team advanced to a record 40th consecutive NCAA Regional competition.
Women’s Tennis The women’s tennis team, led by Head Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews, is consistently ranked among the best in the ACC. Three of the team’s singles players and two sets of doubles players are ranked nationally. The team reached NCAA Quarterfinals six out of the last seven seasons.
Women’s Basketball Completing its most successful season ever, the women’s basketball team, led by Head Coach Katie Meier, netted a 2011 ACC championship and a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament in 2012.
Catch the ’Canes Spirit! Imagine yourself among them. A sea of jubilant faces, all dressed in orange and green, all lifting their hands to the sky with thumb to thumb in the form of a U—the ultimate symbol of Hurricane pride. Becoming a ’Cane means joining the powerful force of school spirit that stems from a first-class education, an exceptional quality of life, and a winning tradition in Division I athletics that includes more than 65 national championships.
Whether it’s at the BankUnited Center (our basketball and special events arena), Sun Life Stadium (home field for our five-time national championship football team), or any other UM athletic venue, there’s nothing like the thrill of a ’Canes game!
Sebastian the Ibis Football UM’s storied program is the birthplace of numerous NFL superstars, and Head Coach Al Golden is bringing Hurricanes football into its next era of greatness. Eight players in 2011 and six players in 2012 were top picks in the NFL draft. hurricanesports.com
No game is complete without a C-A-N-E-S spell-out cheer from Sebastian the Ibis, one of the most recognizable mascots in college sports. The ibis is one of the last animals to take shelter before a hurricane and one of the first to reappear, a sign that clear skies are approaching. Sebastian is part of a rich tradition that unites Hurricanes fans around the world.
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Well Connected The best part about being a University of Miami Hurricane is that you’re a ’Cane for life. Our commitment to nurturing your mind, body, and future continues well beyond your graduation, which is why we invest in resources that help you land your ideal job—one that employs the skills you’ve built and the passions you’ve worked so hard to find.
“ I quickly tapped resources available to me to land two incredible internships in California between my junior and senior year.”
The University’s Toppel Career Center matches students and alumni with job prospects through career expos, individual advising, and online resources. The center’s HireACane.com tool offers a searchable database of employers, available positions, on-campus interview opportunities, professional mentors, internships, and much more. Toppel also helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop their ideas through The Launch Pad, which provides coaching, events, workshops, and access to a broad network of
experienced entrepreneurs. Another resource is the University of Miami Alumni Association, which is committed to the lifelong success of all 160,000-plus alumni in 50 states and 148 countries. Through its Alumni Supporting Alumni program, the association provides career advice, industry-focused panels, online networking tools, incentives for patronage of alumni-owned businesses, and much more. miami.edu/toppel; miami.edu/alumni; thelaunchpad.org
“ Several of my UM professors made profound impressions on me and shaped my passion for historic architecture.”
ERIN MOYER, B.S.C. ’01
HERMES MALLEA, B.ARCH. ’78
SUPERVISING PRODUCER FOR NBC DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
CO-FOUNDER OF (M)GROUP
As a supervising producer for NBC Digital Entertainment in Los Angeles, Erin Moyer, B.S.C. ’01, is responsible for the online, iPad, and mobile phone content for many of your favorite sitcoms, dramas, and late-night TV shows. It’s a dream job made possible by her UM academic and internship experiences. “Once I arrived on campus, I immediately got involved in the School of Communication’s television station [UMTV], anchoring a morning news segment as a freshman,” says Moyer, who tapped UM’s
Hermes Mallea, B.Arch. ’78, has seen and created his share of great homes as co-founder of the illustrious M(Group) firm in New York City. But even this worldly architect wasn’t prepared for the awe-inspiring residences he found on the research adventure of a lifetime. A Miamiraised son of Cuban immigrants, Mallea has spent decades delving into the University of Miami’s Cuban Heritage Collection. The resource helped prepare him for his first visit to the island in more than 40 years, a trip that resulted in his 2011 book Great Houses of Havana: A Century
resources to land an internship in Hollywood during her junior year on the General Hospital soap opera and the news magazine show Extra. After graduating from UM, Moyer was hired as a production assistant at E! Entertainment Television. She has worked at NBC for the past six years and remains grateful to her alma mater for her career. “I firmly believe that without the knowledge and experience I gathered as a student at UM, I wouldn’t have been prepared for the opportunities that came along.”
of Cuban Style (The Monacelli Press). “I did so much of my research at the collection, so it was especially moving to share my book with my alma mater,” says Mallea, who presented his book on campus last year. He notes that as a student, several UM professors made profound impressions on him: “Especially a couple of ‘old school’ teachers who nurtured my interest in historic preservation and architectural history. At the same time, I was taught design by some very talented young architects who inspired creativity and lots of hard work.”
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There’s no substitute for setting foot in a new place and knowing instinctively it’s where you belong. That’s why a visit to the University of Miami is the critical first step toward finding your passion.
Only in Miami Miami is unlike any other region in the world. Here the air is sweet with a mix of cultures, flavors, languages, and ethnicities. It’s a place where life is savored and enriching experiences emerge daily.
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When you arrive, be sure to take a campus tour led by members of the President’s 100 organization. P-100s, as they are affectionately
called, are University of Miami students who are happy to answer your questions about all aspects of student life. Also be sure to attend an information session with one of our admission counselors. They will address all of your questions about the admission process. To schedule a visit or for more information, go to: miami.edu/visit.
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Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. *Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. (summer and holidays)
ADMISSION INFORMATION SESSIONS Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. *Saturday: 9:30 a.m.
Just a few blocks from campus, you’ll find South Miami and the Shops at Sunset Place, which offer restaurants, an entertainment complex with a movie theater and bowling alley, boutique shops and anchor stores, coffeehouses, and supermarkets. Nearby, the village of Coconut Grove is home to artists, writers, and musicians. Graced with bicycle paths, charming sidewalk cafés, and
* Please note: There are no Saturday tours or information sessions during Winter Break (mid-December through Mid-January) and Summer Break (end of April through end of August).
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a lively nightlife, the “Grove” is teeming with UM students on weekends. In fact, UM sponsors a shuttle from campus to Sunset Place and the Grove on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Miami’s beautiful subtropical climate makes it the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. You’ll want to spend time on South Beach 1 , known for its idyllic beaches, Art Deco architecture, sidewalk performers, and chic vibe. Perhaps you’ll explore sailing on Biscayne Bay 3 , taking an airboat ride in Everglades National Park 4 , or diving in the Florida Keys 5 .
In addition to on-campus cultural events at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, Lowe Art Museum 7 , and BankUnited Center arena, there are several local venues that host major annual events, including the Ultra Music Festival, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and Art Basel Miami Beach—the most important art show in the United States. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and Broadway Across America. All are just a stone’s throw from campus.
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In addition to visiting campus in person, you may familiarize yourself with the Coral Gables campus before you arrive with our online tour at miami.edu/virtualtour. At this interactive site, you can point your way through the campus map and click to reveal photographs and information for each area of interest. The site also includes video testimonials from students about all aspects of the University of Miami experience. And while you’re on the Web, check out the University of Miami’s Facebook page facebook.com/ universityofmiami for photos, YouTube videos, and University news. Office of Admission Phone: 305-284-4323 miami.edu/visit
facebook.com/UMAdmission twitter.com/@umadmission www.youtube.com/user/ UMUndergradAdmission miami.edu/admissions/flickr
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Financing Your Education It is estimated that University of Miami students will receive $400 million in financial assistance in 2012-2013 There are many ways to make a University of Miami education affordable. Whether your interest is in scholarships, assistance that takes into account your financial situation, or long- and short-term financial tools, there are options to explore. If you think you will pursue need-based assistance,
Academic Scholarships* The University awards academic scholarships to incoming students based on their academic achievements. To be considered for an academic scholarship, students must complete and submit an undergraduate application for admission. There is no separate application for UM academic scholarships. University of Miami freshman academic scholarships range from $5,000 annually to the full cost of attendance. Students considered for an academic scholarship demonstrate substantial academic accomplishment above and beyond the average academic profile of a student admitted to UM’s freshman class. They have prodigious academic success in the classroom, typically taking the most challenging curriculum and performing in the top tier of their high school class. In addition, students considered for scholarship have significant achievement on standardized tests and a minimum requirement of at least a 1350 SAT (math and critical reading sections) or 31 ACT to receive consideration. The Scholarship Committee will make the final determination on all scholarship awards. For more information, visit miami.edu/scholarships. * The FAFSA is not required to be considered for academic scholarships.
Additional Merit Scholarships
make sure you complete the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web at www.fafsa.gov. The total of all sources of aid, scholarships, grants, loans, etc., cannot exceed the total cost of attendance, and in some cases is limited by need. Learn more at miami.edu/finances.
Average indirect expenses include: Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 Personal Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,030 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 The total of all sources of aid, scholarships, grants, loans, etc., cannot exceed the total cost of attendance, and in some cases is limited by need.
University of Miami Grants – Need- and merit-based
* On-campus residence hall room and board: housing and meal expenses will vary based on actual housing and meal arrangements.
Federal Pell Grant – Need-based Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) – Need-based Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) – For Florida residents, need-based William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) – For Florida residents
Need-Based Loans The federal government supports two loan programs based on the financial need of applicants and the availability of funds: Federal Perkins Loan Program Interest rate of 5% with no interest charged until nine months after graduation or less than half-time enrollment.
National Merit Corporate Sponsored award winners will receive no less than a minimum of a $16,000 scholarship and will continue to receive their Corporate-Sponsored award as long as they meet renewal criteria as determined by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Non-Need-Based Loans
National Merit $2,500 one-time award winners will receive no less than a minimum of a $16,000 scholarship and, beginning their second year of enrollment at UM, will begin receiving a $1,000 or $2,000* institutionally sponsored merit award for no more than three years (or four years if in an approved fiveyear undergraduate program).
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Parents of dependent students can borrow up to the cost of attendance less financial aid at a fixed 7.9% rate.
R.O.T.C. Scholarship Four-year merit-based scholarships of various amounts, up to full tuition, are offered by the branches of the military.
Tuition & Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,980 On-Campus Room & Board* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,882
Also known as gift aid, grants may be based on merit and/or need and are administered by the University of Miami and/or federal and state agencies. These gifts are not repaid.
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan 6.8% fixed rate effective July 1, 2012. No interest is charged until six months after graduation or less than half-time enrollment.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Awarded to Florida residents by the state; application through the high school. www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/BF.htm
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National Merit Scholarship National Merit finalists who are accepted and name the University of Miami as their first choice qualify for no less than a minimum of a $16,000 scholarship and a $1,000 or $2,000* National Merit Award.
* To receive a $2,000 award, students must demonstrate financial need upon submission of a FAFSA prior to each academic year and based on University need-analysis policies.
Estimated Cost of Attendance 2012-2013
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 6.8% fixed rate loan with interest accruing upon disbursement of the loan.
Private Alternative Education Loans Flexible non-government options allowing loans up to the total cost of attendance, less other financial aid. Loan terms vary by lender and borrower’s credit history. The University does not endorse or recommend any private loan product.
Opening Doors to Your Future: Student Employment Being a student employee while attending classes is a common choice for University of Miami students. Working while in school helps students pay for tuition, books, and other expenses. It also provides students with extra spending money and a great learning experience. The University of Miami is at the forefront of employment programs nationally. All of our programs stress the acquisition of good work habits and enhance career development and marketability. The skills obtained complement your academic performance and tell future employers of your ability to succeed in a professional setting. There are two main employment program options at the University of Miami for undergraduate students: the Federal Work Study program and the Student Assistant program.
Federal Work Study Program Federal Work Study (FWS), including Community Service Work Study, is a federally funded need-based financial aid program awarded to students based on their eligibility determined by the FAFSA and other financial aid criteria.
Student Assistant Program Students without federal funding are considered Student Assistants and can find jobs in many of the same departments as Federal Work Study students. Whether a student is hired as FWS or Student Assistant, the pay rates and conditions of employment are the same.
The Miami Commitment Program The Miami Commitment program is a unique program available by invitation to incoming freshmen receiving a University of Miami merit/academic scholarship. The program matches students with employers who can maximize their learning experiences on the job and mentor them over the course of their four years at UM. To be considered, invited students must apply to the program by the published deadline.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.gov FAFSA due for early decision financial aid estimate: November 1 FAFSA filing date for entering freshmen: February 1 FAFSA filing date for transfer students: March 1 Office of Financial Assistance 305-284-5212 ofas@miami.edu miami.edu/ofas Office of Student Employment miami.edu/ose Scholarships miami.edu/scholarships Tuition and Fees The Office of Student Account Services has several payment options available to families including the Monthly Payment Plan, the Tuition Stabilization Plan, and the Tuition Guarantee Plan. Please contact the Office of Student Account Services for more information on payment plans. 305-284-6430 saccounts@miami.edu miami.edu/osas
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Fast Facts National Rankings
No. 38
No. 3
Ranked No. 38 on U.S.News & World Report’s 2012 “Best Colleges” list, the highestranked school in Florida
Rated No. 3 in the country for Race/ Class Interaction and one of the Best Southeast Colleges by The Princeton Review, which also named UM in its “Guide to 322 Green Colleges”
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No. 18 on StudentAdvisor.com’s list of Top 100 Social Media Colleges miami.edu/SocialU
No. 1
The best college radio station in the country, according to mtvU, is our student-run WVUM
Alumni
176,500
160,000
There are more than 176,500 alumni in UM’s history.
160,000-plus alumni live in all 50 states and 148 countries
Student Population Ranges
Students
10,000
TYPICAL MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FULL-TIME, DEGREE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES
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FULL-TIME GRADUATE STUDENTS
Campus Life 285 student organizations 20 fraternities, 14 sororities 40 service groups 25 multicultural student groups
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80,000
Almost 80,000 alumni live in Florida
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51-100
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30 intramural and 45 club sports 6 religious centers 3 performance centers and a cinema 1 art museum and exhibition gallery
CLASS SIZE
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Female
More than 50% of all courses have 16 or fewer students 75% of all courses have 26 or fewer students FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE
RACIAL/ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Asian Black
11% 8% 50% White
29% Hispanic
Number of applications received: 27,700 Number of incoming freshmen: 2,000 Approximately 85% live on campus Approximately 68% are in the top 10% of their high school graduating class More than 50% graduated in the top 5% of their class Average weighted GPA: 4.20 ADMITTED STUDENT MID-RANGE SAT SCORES
75th percentile: 1410 25th percentile: 1270 ADMITTED STUDENT MID-RANGE ACT SCORES
75th percentile: 32 25th percentile: 29
Faculty
11:1 ratio STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
More than 2,500 full-time teaching faculty members 98% hold the highest degree in their fields
Division I Intercollegiate Athletics MEN’S TEAMS
WOMEN’S TEAMS
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Tennis Track and Field
Basketball Cross Country Golf Rowing Soccer
Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
Residential Life More than 4,250 students live on campus, including 85% of freshmen and 41% of all undergraduates. The First Year Experience program houses all freshmen together in a community focused on their successful transition to University life.
Five residential colleges feature a living-learning community with on-site activities. For 780 upperclassmen, University Village offers fully furnished on-campus apartments, including kitchen appliances and washer/dryer.
Libraries Otto G. Richter Library (central library), School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, School of Law, Miller School of Medicine, Frost School of Music, and Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science combined holdings: More than 4 million volumes 630,755 electronic books and databases 83,789 electronic journals 86,740 serials
More than 4 million microforms Federal government documents depository
Computing Power More than 60 computer labs located throughout campus Access to the high-speed research network Florida LambdaRail, providing 10Gb/s connectivity throughout the state, and access to the National LambdaRail
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UNIVERSIT Y OF MIAMI
M I A M I . E D U/A P P LY
Admission Information
Special Programs
The University of Miami actively seeks students who demonstrate academic talent, a strong college preparatory curriculum, personal integrity, and seriousness of educational purpose. Admission is selective and offered to
those applicants whose credentials are academically sound and whose interests, aptitudes, and preparation reflect a well-rounded secondary school experience, inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, visit miami.edu/admission and miami.edu/apply.
How to Apply
Freshman Application Options
Early Action (EA)
Applying online expedites the admission process, reduces errors on your application, and eliminates the potential for losing documents in the mail. The University of Miami accepts only the Common Application (commonapp.org) for admission. We also require the University of Miami Supplement, which can be found and submitted online through the Common Application website. To get started on an application to the University of Miami, please go to the Common Application website and create an account. If you choose to mail in a paper version of the Common Application, you are required to also submit the University of Miami Supplemental Form, available for download and print through the Common Application.
The application for undergraduate admission, your SAT or ACT scores, official high school transcripts, a counselor evaluation form/letter of recommendation, and an essay must be completed and returned by the appropriate deadline. The University of Miami makes use of the math and critical reading sections of the SAT for admission and scholarship eligibility.
Priority admission consideration is given to those applicants seriously considering the University of Miami, who apply by November 1 and who also would like to keep their options open to hear from other schools. If you are admitted under the EA option, you are not required to indicate your intention to attend the University of Miami until the National Candidates Reply Date of May 1.
Early Decision (ED)
Regular Decision (RD)
Priority admission consideration is given to well-qualified freshman applicants whose first choice is the University of Miami. If you apply by November 1 under the ED option, should you be offered admission to the freshman class, you must sign an agreement indicating your commitment to attend the University of Miami and submit an enrollment deposit by January 15.
The final deadline to submit the freshman application for admission is January 1.
Admissions Options and Deadlines November 1
Early Decision Applicants*
Early Action Applicants*
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due FAFSA Due for ED Financial Aid Estimate
Transfer Applicants
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
January 1** Enrollment Deposit Due (**January 15)
February 1
March 1
April 15
Transfer Options
Dual-Degree and Honors Programs UM offers dual-degree and honors programs to mature high school seniors, combining undergraduate and graduate study in exercise physiology, Latin American studies, law, marine geology, medicine, physical therapy, and biochemistry and molecular biology. Submit the application for undergraduate admission and the specific dualdegree honors program application complete with supporting documents by November 1. For more information visit: miami.edu/dualdegree.
To have Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (Level H), and Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education examination scores evaluated for University credit, request that your scores be sent directly to the Office of Admission from the College Board or your regional IB/AICE office. To view AP or IB credit equivalencies, please visit miami.edu/admission/ap, or miami.edu/admission/ib.
Transfer admission may be granted to students who have earned credit from other accredited colleges or universities, who present a strong cumulative grade point average, and who are in good standing at the last institution attended. The faculty of the school or college in which you plan to enroll will determine which credits may be counted toward graduation requirements.
Fine Arts and Architectural Programs Students applying to the Frost School of Music or the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Theatre Arts may apply under the RD option only and are required to submit a supplemental application and an audition or portfolio review. Students applying for Architecture or the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Art must also submit a portfolio but may apply ED, EA, or RD. Supplemental applications for the B.F.A. programs can be downloaded from miami.edu/apply.
May 1
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application)
Programs Honors Programs
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
Enrollment Deposit Due
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application) Application for Undergraduate Admission Due
Undergraduate Admission and Supplemental Honors Program Applications Due
Advanced Standing Credit
To have college-level work completed during your high school years evaluated for University of Miami credit, submit official transcripts for dual enrollment courses to the Office of Admission. A minimum grade of “C” is required for consideration of all dual-enrollment courses, and no more than 60 credits may be accepted from these programs. To have CLEP scores evaluated for University credit, submit an official Test Result Report to the Office of Admission.
Submit an application for transfer admission, your official college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation by the priority deadline of March 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis after this date. The School of Architecture requires a portfolio. Frost School of Music applications are due February 1 and require an audition for all transfer applicants. For more information visit miami.edu/transfer.
Dual-Degree and Honors Programs Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
Application for Undergraduate Admission Due
Regular Decision Applicants
Dual-Degree Honors Program Applicants
December 20
Applying to Special Programs
Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application)
FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application)
Notification of Admission Decisions
Application for Undergraduate Admission Priority Deadline FAFSA Due (Financial Aid Application) Notification of Admission Decisions and Academic Scholarship Awards
Enrollment Deposit Due
Enrollment Deposit Due
Enrollment Deposit Due
*Please note: Candidates for the Frost School of Music or the Department of Theatre Arts B.F.A. degree may apply only via the Regular Decision option for the fall semester. Frost School of Music supplemental application and pre-screening materials are due December 1.
Dual-Degree Honors Programs
Undergraduate Major
Minimum Admission Requirements for Consideration
General Honors Program
Available within all schools and colleges
Honors Program in Marine Geology (HPMG)
Geological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences
Honors Program in Physical Therapy (HPPT)
Health science in the School of Nursing and Health Studies
Honors Program in Latin American Studies (HPLA)
Latin American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences
Honors Program in Exercise Physiology (HPEP)
Exercise physiology in the School of Education and Human Development
• Combined SAT of 1300 or composite ACT 30 • Unweighted GPA of 3.75
Honors Program in Law (HPLW)
Any major in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 • Unweighted GPA of 3.75
Honors Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HPBMB)
Biochemistry and molecular biology (2 tracks) in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 • Unweighted GPA of 3.75
Honors Program in Medicine (HPME)
Any major in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Combined SAT of 1400 or composite ACT 32 • Unweighted GPA of 3.75
• Combined SAT of 1360 or composite ACT 31
• Combined SAT of 1360 or composite ACT 31 • Unweighted GPA of 3.75
Due Date for Applications
Length of Program
Degree(s) Awarded
January 1
Typically 4 years
Bachelor’s with General Honors
November 1
5 years
B.S./M.S.
For all Dual-Degree programs: • 3 letters of recommendation from high school teachers
November 1
6 years
B.H.S./D.P.T.
• Application for admission to the University of Miami (via commonapp.org by November 1)
November 1
5 years
B.A./M.A.
• Supplemental application for the Dual-Degree Honors Programs (Applications can be downloaded from miami.edu/ dualdegree)
November 1
5 years
B.S./M.S.Ed.
November 1
6 years
B.S./J.D.
November 1
6 years
B.S./Ph.D.
November 1
7-8 years
B.S./M.D.
Required Materials Application for admission to the University of Miami
In addition to the above: • SAT subject area tests: mathematics and either biology, chemistry, or physics (minimum score: 600) • Personal interview - upon invitation
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