International Viewbook 2016

FIRST-YE AR AND TR ANSFER UNDERGR ADUATE STUDENTS 2016 -2017

U.S.A.

FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS,

Miami University HAS BEEN KNOWN AS ONE OF PREMIER PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

The Miami University Experience

Focus on undergraduates. Miami University’s undergraduate teaching has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, The New York Times, and Businessweek.

And more than 2,000 undergraduate students work with professors on funded research each year.

Strong outcomes. Our students graduate on time and are wellprepared for the job market or for graduate school. Nearly 100 percent of Miami University students are involved in internships, field work, or co-ops. Employers conduct more on-campus interviews at Miami University than at other universities our size.

Active student life. Nearly all first- and second-year students

live on Miami University’s 2,000-acre campus, and many are actively involved in a variety of recreational, social, spiritual, and cultural organizations. Off campus, the town of Oxford offers plenty for students to do, see, and enjoy.

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THE PRINCETON REVIEW recognizes Miami University as one of the nation’s best schools for undergraduate education.

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Miami University’s name reflects the history of the Native American tribe that once lived in the Miami Valley region of Ohio.

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Beginning in their first year, Miami University students have opportunities to obtain career-related experiences through internships and class projects with real-world clients. Miami University’s reputation for offering outstanding academic and professional opportunities helps our students succeed in the job market and in top graduate programs.

A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS RECENTLY ATTENDED BY MIAMI

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KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE LISTED MIAMI UNIVERSITY AS ONE OF THE

“100 BEST VALUES IN PUBLIC COLLEGES” FOR 2016.

You will have powerful career connections.

You’ll have help in your career preparation and job search from our Office of Career Services, our professors and their workplace connections, and from our enthusiastic alumni.

Our employment and internship databases and on-campus internship and job fairs give you connections to international companies who regularly recruit at Miami University.

Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the vital role that families play in the university experience.

Pre-Semester American Academic Culture (PAAC) provides students with the opportunity to arrive on campus early and prepare for a successful academic career in the U.S.

Howe Writing Center prepares students to excel in the writing they will do at Miami University and after graduation.

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Student organizations are an important part of university life in the United States. Miami University has more than 500 student organizations, including professional, social, Greek, cultural, community service, and spiritual. See a complete list at MiamiOH.edu/hub.

African School Advancement Program African Student Network Asian American Association Association of Latin and American Students China America Business Organization Chinese American Cultural Association Chinese Information Association Chinese Students and Scholars Association Comparative Religion Student Association Diversity Affairs Council Engineers Without Borders Global Business Brigades Global Medical Brigades Guate Bonita Indian Student Association International Business Insights International Justice Mission International Student Advisory Council International Student Organization Japanese Culture and Language Club KidsUganda Korean American Student Association Legacy Lithuanian Club Mi CUP of TEA Miami Ambassadors Creating Change Miami Students for Israel Miami University African Student Union Miami University Chinese Kungfu Organization Miami University Spanish Club Middle Eastern Cultural Club & Arts Model Arab League Muslim Students’ Association Nourish International Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Portuguese Culture and Language Club Russian and Eastern European Club Russian Club Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity SIGNAL Southeast Asian Association UNICEF at Miami Unified for Uganda

A great place

BEST COLLEGE TOWN

OXFORD, OHIO

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Miami University is a mid-sized, nationally accredited institution that offers an extraordinary educational experience in a classic U.S. university setting. Miami University students enjoy outstanding libraries, modern research equipment, first-class housing and dining, a beautiful campus, and the opportunity to get involved in more than 500 student organizations.

Miami University is a safe, residential campus located in a college town. Oxford, Ohio, features a low cost of living and a stimulating

Weather June to August: Average of 24˚ C December to February: Average of 1.1˚ C Getting here Airports closest to Oxford: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG): 1 hour south Dayton International Airport (DAY): 1 hour northeast

mix of restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment venues popular with university students.

2,121 international graduate and undergraduate students from 83 countries are currently enrolled at Miami University.

16,387 undergraduates and 2,520 graduate students attend Miami University’s Oxford campus.

Admission, fees, and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduates Applicant types:

Application requirements:

I-20 requirements:

• International applicants: Non-U.S.

• Application: MiamiOH.edu/apply

• Copy of passport or national

citizens or permanent residents • First-year applicants: Students in their final year of secondary/high school • Transfer applicants: Students previously or currently enrolled at a university

identification card

• $70 application fee

• International Student Financial

• Official academic records • Proof of English language proficiency • Recommendation letter

Support Form • Financial verification

International student scholarships Miami University offers two merit-based scholarships for new first-year international students: International Education Scholarship

University Merit Scholarship

Annual Award Amount

$2,000 - $16,000; renewable up to four years

$500 to full tuition; renewable up to four years

Award Determination

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

Amount determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Miami University at the time of application

GPA

No minimum; GPA will determine award amount

3.50/4.00 U.S. GPA or equivalent (minimum)

Test Score Requirement

No minimum; test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, or SAT) will determine award amount

ACT of 27 or higher OR Old SAT (CR+M) of 1210 or higher OR New SAT (ERW+M) of 1280 or higher

All new first-year undergraduate international students who submit completed applications and meet the requirements for full admission for Fall 2017 are automatically considered for the International Education Scholarship and University Merit Scholarship. Miami University scholarships are highly competitive and, thus, not guaranteed. The academic qualifications determining scholarship awards are dependent on the strength of the applicant pool. No separate application is required.

• Priority consideration will be given to first-year students completing all admission requirements by December 1, 2016.

• International transfer students will also be considered for transfer scholarship opportunities at the time of admission.

Test requirements Standardized tests are required for students whose first language is not English. Please provide one of the following: • TOEFL iBT: 80 or above* (Institutional code is 1463)

• Old SAT: Critical Reading 500 or above** (Institutional code is 1463)

• IELTS: 6.5 or above*

• New SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 550 or above**

• ACT: English 21 or above** (Institutional code is 3294) *Students with lower English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT 65-79, IELTS 5.5-6.0, ACT English 18-20, Old SAT Critical Reading 450-490, or New SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500-540) may be considered for conditional admission through the American Culture and English (ACE) Program. Go to MiamiOH.edu/ACE to learn more. No separate application is required. **SAT/ACT scores are encouraged but not required. Students who submit SAT/ACT scores may be considered for additional scholarship awards and may also be exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores.

TEST SCORE: No preference is given for ACT or SAT; Miami University superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest from different exams will determine a combined highest composite score. For Old SAT, the best Critical Reading (CR) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score; for New SAT, the best Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math (M) subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score.

PLEASE NOTE: Old SAT refers to the SAT examination administered through January 2016; New SAT refers to the examination administered March 2016 and after. Miami University does not superscore across the Old SAT and New SAT exams.

Important dates for international applicants

Estimated cost of attendance

For Fall (August) 2017 admission.

For the 2016-2017 academic year (two semesters, Oxford campus). All fees are subject to change.

First-year students

Transfer students

Application deadline

February 1

June 1

Decision and I-20

March - April

May - June

Confirmation deadline

May 1

June 15

Note: The application deadline for the spring semester (January) is December 1.

Non-Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees...............$32,555 Housing and Meals (Room & Board)................. $12,454 Health insurance and other expenses................ $5,367 Total........................................................................... $50,376 These figures are for degree-seeking students and do not include international airfare, travel expenses within the U.S., course fees, or the cost of Winter Term or Summer Term tuition and/or living expenses. Visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop for up-todate information on tuition, fees, and scholarships.

Contact Miami University Website: MiamiOH.edu Email: GoGlobal@MiamiOH.edu Phone: + 1-513-529-2531 Fax: + 1-513-529-0682 Mailing address: Miami University Office of Admission 301 South Campus Avenue Oxford, OH 45056 USA

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Major areas of study for bachelor’s (undergraduate) degrees: College of Arts and Science American Studies Analytics (Predictive)** Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Physics Biology Black World Studies Botany Chemistry Classical Humanities Classical Languages (Greek, Latin) Comparative Media Studies** Critical and Classical Languages and Cultures** Diplomacy and Global Politics Earth Science East Asian Languages and Cultures Economics Economics, Quantitative Energy** Engineering Physics English: Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing Environmental Earth Science Environmental Science** Film Studies** French Geography Geology German Gerontology (Social) History Individualized Studies International Studies Italian Studies Journalism Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies Linguistics

Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Media and Culture Medical Laboratory Science Microbiology Neuroscience** Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Medical Studies** Psychology Public Administration Religion, Comparative Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies Social Justice Studies Sociology Spanish Speech Pathology and Audiology Statistics Strategic Communication Sustainability** University Studies (Undeclared) Urban and Regional Planning Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Zoology

College of Creative Arts Architecture Art (and Art Education) Art and Architecture History Arts Management** Graphic Design Interactive Media Studies Interior Design Music (and Music Education) Music Performance: Composition Instrumental Voice Theatre

College of Education, Health and Society Athletic Training Education Licensure Programs: Art (Pre K-12)* Chemistry (7-12) Chinese (Pre K-12) Early Childhood (Pre K-3) English Language Arts (7-12) French (Pre K-12) German (Pre K-12) Latin (Pre K-12) Mathematics (7-12) Middle Childhood (4-9) Music (Pre K-12)* Science (7-12) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (Pre K-12) Family Science Kinesiology Nutrition Public Health Social Work Special Education (K-12) Sport Leadership and Management

* Administered by the College of Creative Arts College of Engineering and Computing Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management: Electronics and Computing Environmental Science Manufacturing Engineering Paper Science General Engineering Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering

Farmer School of Business Accountancy Analytics (Business)** Business Economics Finance Information Systems Interdisciplinary Business Management Management and Leadership Marketing Supply Chain and Operations Management “University Studies” is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major.

**Co-Majors These majors are a special category called “co-majors.” First, you must enroll in a primary major, then you can select a co-major as a complement to your major.

Pre-Professional Programs If you plan to attend a professional school after college, choose from the majors listed then work with a faculty advisor to design your course of study.

Miami offers pre-professional preparation in: Dentistry Environmental Studies/Forestry Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Veterinary Science

Our list of majors and minors continues to evolve, so please visit MiamiOH.edu/majors for details and descriptions.

Accreditation: Miami University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahigherlearningcommission.org), 312-263-0456.

Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment.

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