Guide for Transfer Students
Why transfer to Miami?
WHEN YOU TRANSFER TO MIAMI, YOU’RE CHOOSING A SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE at a university dedicated to your success. No matter which path you choose — Oxford, Regionals, or Online — we’ll help you discover your own greatness.
MIAMI FOR EVERY STUDENT
A Public Ivy in a classic college town where most students live in university housing or within a one-mile radius . Convenient locations for commuters in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester. Full degree programs plus certificates, Microcredentials, and courses to meet individualized goals and enhance career options.
OXFORD
A Miami degree on your terms
Whether you apply to Miami University Oxford, Regionals, or Online, you can rely on the quality of a Miami education and the high demand for Miami graduates among employers.
DISCOVER ACADEMIC OPTIONS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS.
220+
ACADEMIC OPTIONS, INCLUDING 30+ COMBINED BACHELOR’S/ MASTER’S PROGRAMS
REGIONALS
60+
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MICROCREDENTIALS, ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR’S, AND GRADUATE DEGREES
20+ DEGREES AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES ONLINE
OXFORD
See the Miami difference
WITH MORE THAN TWO CENTURIES OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNDER OUR BELTS, we know that personal attention leads to extraordinary outcomes. That’s why you’ll receive dedicated support for your transition to Miami regardless of which program, campus, or remote option you choose. We offer:
Ɂ Scholarships to reward your hard work.
Ɂ The Honors College to nurture your inner achiever.
Ɂ Expert staff committed to your long-term success.
Learn more MiamiOH.edu/admission-aid
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE SEAMLESS PATHWAYS
Miami partners with community colleges in Ohio and Kentucky to provide students at these schools with a well-defined path to a Miami bachelor’s degree. REGIONALS
Academics: Ready for anything
WHETHER YOU WANT TO LEARN
NEW SKILLS for your current job or prepare for a career that may not even exist yet, Miami can help you achieve your goals. Undergraduate students are among our top priorities. That means you’ll be mentored by nationally recognized faculty and connected with the most rewarding opportunities.
REGIONALS
SHOW EMPLOYERS THAT YOU MEAN BUSINESS
A Microcredential is a short-term program designed to give you in-demand skills. You’ll broaden your expertise and give future employers a way to verify that you stand out from your peers. We offer programs in business, technology, engineering, writing, foreign language, and more. To give you the flexibility you need, transfer credit can apply to Microcredentials, and most programs can be completed 100% online.
The power to do more
AT MIAMI, YOU CAN DO AND BE ANYTHING YOU CHOOSE.
While you’re preparing for a great career or sharpening your job skills, you’ll also lay the groundwork for creating a life that’s meaningful for you. Our versatile curriculum makes it easy to combine all your interests. Our flexible study options ensure that you can meet all of your commitments.
HONORS COLLEGE
Transfer students are eligible for the Honors College, our researchdriven learning environment for high-achieving students.
Oxford : Consideration at the time of admission.
Regionals: Students in the Regionals honors program can apply for the Honors College.
MiamiOH.edu/honors
2,800+
60%
Academic Programs
OXFORD
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Accountancy 1
Anthropology Architecture
Art (BA)
Art (BFA)
Art and Architecture History
Art Therapy 2
Arts Management 2
Arts Management and Arts
Entrepreneurship
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Business Analytics 1
Chemistry
Child Life Specialist 2
Classical Studies
Communication Design (formerly Graphic Design)
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Data Science and Statistics
Diplomacy and Global Politics
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Economics (College of Arts and Science)
Economics, Business (Farmer School of Business) 1
Economics, Quantitative (College of Arts and Science)
Education Licensure:
Grades Pre K-5
Primary
Primary and Special Education (Dual Licensure)
Grades Pre K-12
Art Music Choral/General Music Instrumental
Grades K-12
World Languages
Education (Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish)
Grades 4-9
Middle Childhood
Language Arts and Math
Grades 4-9 cont'd:
Middle Childhood
Language Arts and Science
Middle Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies
Middle Childhood Math and Science
Middle Childhood Math and Social Studies
Middle Childhood Science and Social Studies
Grades 7-12
English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Social Studies
Emerging Technology in Business and Design
Energy 2
Engineering: Biomedical Chemical Computer
Electrical Mechanical Robotics
Smart Manufacturing Software
Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing Paper Science
English: Creative Writing Literature
Professional Writing
Entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Science 2
Exploratory Studies 3 (Undecided)
Fashion 2
Film Studies 2
Finance 1
Food Systems and Food Studies 2
French
Games and Simulation
Geography and Sustainable
Development
Geology
German History
Individualized Studies
Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management 1
Interior Design
International Studies
Italian Studies
Journalism Kinesiology
Linguistics
Management and Leadership, Human Capital 1
Marketing 1
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Media and Communication
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Music: Applied Music
Composition
Music in Culture
Music Technology
Music Performance: Instrumental
Voice
Neuroscience 2
Nutrition:
Community Nutrition
Dietetics
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Premedical and Pre-Health Studies 2
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health: Health Policy and Administration
Human Disease and Epidemiology
Promotion
Real Estate 1
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Social Justice
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Sport Coaching
Sport Communication and Media
Sport Management
Strategic Communication
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Sustainability 2
Theatre
Urban and Regional Planning
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Zoology
Choose from the majors listed, then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.
Miami offers pre-professional preparation in:
Athletic Training
Dietetics
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Veterinary Science
REGIONAL CAMPUSES AND ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Applied Biology
Environmental Biology
Human Biology and Health Sciences
Commerce 4
Digital Commerce 4
Hospitality Management 4
Sales Management 4
Small Business Management 4
Communication Studies
Community Arts and Cultures
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity and Networking 4
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Computer
Electro-Mechanical
Mechanical
Robotics
English Studies 4
Information Technology 4
Integrative Studies
Liberal Studies 4
Nursing 5
Primary Education 5
Psychological Science 4
Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve; please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.
REGIONAL CAMPUSES AND ONLINE
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Applied Business 4
Commerce 4
Computer and Information Technology 4
Computer Technology 4
Computer and IT 4
Criminal Justice
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Computer
Mechanical
General Studies
Prekindergarten Education 4
Technical Studies
MICROCREDENTIALS
Microcredentials allow students to earn market-driven credentials in less time than degree programs. With a focus on working adults, these convenient programs can be accomplished online, in-person, or through hybrid coursework. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/ Regionals/microcredentials
Miami offers direct admission to majors in the Farmer School of Business.
Once you’re in, you’re in!
2 Co-Majors. Enrolled students may select a co-major to complement their primary major.
3 In Exploratory Studies, students explore majors across campus. Academic divisions also offer undeclared options for undecided students interested in opportunities within a specific college or school. All undeclared options allow students to graduate on time.
4 100 percent online option available
5 Visit MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/ academics for supplemental application and requirements.
Pre-Professional Preparation
A career advantage for every student
MIAMI’S CAREER NETWORK GOES BEYOND THE CAREER CENTER to include expert advisors, outstanding professors, and passionate alumni. Our goal is to match you to the career resources that are best for you, whether you’re looking to gain skills to help you in your current position or launching a career in a brand-new field.
REGIONALS
98% POST-GRADUATION
SUCCESS RATE AMONG BACHELOR'S DEGREE RECIPIENTS
TAP INTO THE MIAMI NETWORK
Dedicated career advisors
Consult with an advisor who works exclusively with students in your academic division and knows the industries that recruit students in your major.
Handshake
Power up your career prep with Handshake — a virtual platform where you’ll find jobs and internships, sign up for Miami career fairs, and register for employer-hosted events.
Interview for success
Gain confidence for your job search through interview workshops and mock interviews. Develop stories about your experiences and learn strategies that will help you stand out and claim a competitive advantage.
12,000+
ORGANIZATIONS INTERVIEWED, ATTENDED A JOB FAIR, OR POSTED JOBS AT MIAMI IN 2022-2023
Miami is home
AT MIAMI, YOU’RE PART OF A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES COMMUNITY. It’s how we learn, how we live, and who we are. Whether you’re based on one of our campuses or online, you’ll make connections and build relationships in a supportive environment.
SEE HOW YOUR CREDITS TRANSFER
For an unofficial credit evaluation, use Transferology.com to enter coursework from previous institutions to identify equivalent courses and view course requirements for Miami programs. Upon admission to Miami, you will receive an official credit evaluation. Miami also partners with many colleges in the U.S. and abroad to provide well-defined pathways for students to transfer credit and complete their bachelor's degree at Miami. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/agreements .
RELY ON PREDICTABLE COSTS
Miami’s Tuition Promise ensures that most costs (including tuition, housing, food, special purpose fees, and course fees) for new undergraduate students will be frozen for up to four years.
FILE THE FAFSA
For need-based scholarships, grants, and other aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you’re able. Students should complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1 for priority notification.
An ideal setting for discovery and growth
CLOSE TO MAJOR METROS AND FAR FROM ORDINARY, you’ll find a classic, residential experience and access to lifechanging opportunities on our Oxford campus.
QUICK FACTS
Ɂ 16,500+ undergraduate and 2,300+ graduate students.
Ɂ 49 states and 80 countries represented.
Ɂ 220+ majors and minors.
Ɂ 46 residence halls; multiple libraries, theaters, museums, and dining facilities.
Ɂ Division I athletics, 50+ club sports, intramural sports, and comprehensive student rec center.
Ɂ 600 student orgs, including one just for transfer students.
Ɂ #3 best college town in the nation (Yahoo!).
TRANSFER TO MIAMI’S OXFORD CAMPUS
2025 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply by Aug. 1 for fall or Jan. 1 for spring to receive automatic consideration for merit scholarships. Students who are in their first college semester when they apply will be considered if they earned a cumulative 3.5+ GPA in high school. If you were admitted to Miami Oxford previously and earned a Miami merit scholarship at that time but didn’t enroll, we will reinstate your scholarship if you are admitted as a transfer student.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Q High school diploma (or equivalent).
Q 2.0+ GPA in college-level coursework.
Q In good standing at your current/previous institution.
Q Applicants with the strongest academic records are more competitive for selective programs.
Q Some majors in the College of Creative Arts have portfolio or audition requirements for admission, and the Farmer School of Business has additional, minimum requirements for transfer admission.
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE 2024-2025
STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST COLLEGE SEMESTER
Learn more about admission to Oxford MiamiOH.edu/apply , 513-529-2531
*Amount is based on weighted average and depends upon student options for two semesters.
SPECIAL PURPOSE AND 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: $475 per semester fee for students majoring within the College of Engineering and Computing.
• Farmer School of Business: $125 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 when registering.
Learn more about tuition and fees at MiamiOH.edu/admission/tuition-fees.
Community based, globally minded
WITH SMALL CLASS SIZES, INTERACTIVE LEARNING,
and flexible scheduling, Miami Regionals offers worldclass career preparation and advancement close to home. These commuter campuses with full-service student support offices prepare you for a lifetime of success.
QUICK FACTS
Ɂ 3,500+ students.
Ɂ 1,000+ first-generation students.
Ɂ 240+ international students.
Ɂ 165 veteran or military-affiliated students.
Ɂ 67% of students are full time, and 33% are part time.
Ɂ 60+ majors, minors, and Microcredentials.
ATHLETICS
If you’re an athlete or just seeking overall wellness, we have fully equipped fitness centers, athletic and recreational fields, and facilities — all free for student use.
Both the Hamilton Harriers and the Middletown ThunderHawks are members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, positioning our athletes to compete on a national level.
Locations that serve you and the community
HAMILTON CAMPUS
Ɂ On-campus 18-hole Disc Golf Course.
Ɂ Downtown restaurants and small businesses.
Ɂ Great Miami River and bike trail nearby.
Ɂ Off-campus housing.
Ɂ Nursing Innovation Hub.
Ɂ Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub (opening Jan. 2026).
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
Ɂ On-campus nature trail.
Ɂ 144 wooded acres.
Ɂ Quick and easy access to I-75.
Ɂ Off-campus housing.
Ɂ William and Patricia Schaefer Career Services Suite.
VOICE OF AMERICA LEARNING CENTER, WEST CHESTER
Ɂ Multicultural and international shopping and cuisine nearby.
Ɂ VOA MetroPark with athletic fields, trails, lake, and recreational lodge nearby.
Ɂ Midway between Cincinnati and Dayton in a rapidly growing area.
Ɂ Commerce Innovation Hub.
TRANSFER TO MIAMI REGIONALS — ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE
2025 MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply by June 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring to receive automatic, priority consideration for merit scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIPS
* A portion of merit scholarships (up to $1,000 per year) may be renewable.
• Scholarships are awarded based on full-time enrollment for an academic year. If a student is enrolled less than full time, the award will be pro-rated accordingly.
• Students relocating from the
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Q High school diploma (or equivalent).
Q 2.0 GPA in college-level coursework.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring enrollment: Jan. 5
Fall enrollment: Aug. 1 Learn
COST OF ATTENDANCE 2024-2025
PURPOSE AND COURSE FEES
• Other courses, such as labs, may include additional fees. Be sure to check the course information when registering. Learn more about
Advance your career on your schedule
COMPLETE A MIAMI DEGREE
OR MICROCREDENTIAL ONLINE with the same commitment to education and support our on-campus students have come to expect.
QUICK FACTS
Ɂ 4,000+ students.
Ɂ Committed to online education since 1999.
Ɂ 24/7 help desk tech support.
See pages 24-25 for admission criteria, costs, and scholarships for undergraduate Online students, which are similar to those for on-campus Regionals students . OF OHIO’S BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS U.S.
