University of Miami Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Housing Opt-In, Possible Lottery & Sign-Up Calendar

  - February 5th-19th...housing "opt-in" period via myUM- March 1st...results of the opt-in process and lottery (if needed) announced; for those that are selected, the appointment times would also be available via myUM at that time-based on contract priority number-as well as the tutorial- March 23rd-25th...Keeping the same assignment in University Village as well as "pulling in" requested roommates / apartment-mates Read More

• University of Miami Academic Calendar

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Academics

• Welcome to the University of Miami

  The University of Miami is one of the top teaching and research universities in the world.  All of us – faculty and staff – are dedicated to creating an engaging and exciting learning and living environment. Read More

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Deans’ Offices

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Career Planning

• Patricia and Harold Toppel Career Center

  The Toppel Career Center provides students with the opportunities and resources to get world-class preparation for their careers. An effective career planning process begins the first day a student steps onto campus. The center offers an array of career services, resources, and programs that are available to all degree seeking University students and alumni, as well as information that can enhance the student’s experience as he or she selects a major and seeks employment or admission to graduate school. Read More

• The Launch Pad at Toppel: A Community of Entrepreneurs

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Health & Safety

• Health Services

  The Student Health Service provides primary care, specialty care and pharmacy services to eligible University of Miami students. Read More

• University of Miami Police & Security Departments

• Student Health Service

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Managing Finances

• Tuition, Fees, and Related Expenses

  In the undergraduate schools, the “flat rate” for tuition is applied when the student is enrolled between 12 and 20 credit hours per semester. Read More

• Offices of Student Account Services and of Financial Assistance Services

• Student Employment

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Student Life

• Campus Life

  The Department of Residence Halls is home to an extensive and diverse residential program featuring seven residential communities. The cornerstone of the residential program is a system of five residential colleges that blend the Oxford and Cambridge tradition of live-in faculty with the American commitment to student learning, development, and academic success.  Residential Colleges at UM range in size from 400 to 900 students. The University also offers two apartment areas for almost 1,300 upper class graduate and international students.  With an array of trained staff, faculty, and student programming offered, we continue daily to strive to fulfill our mission. Read More

• Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

• Dean of Students Office

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Maps, Numbers & Info

• Key Offices and Administrators for Each School

• 2009-2010 University Troubleshooters

• Parking

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Transition from High School

• Letting Go: Information on College Transition for Parents

  Like most changes or transitions that produce personal growth, moving away to college may bring pressures, stresses, and challenges-for both students and their parents. During this time, some of the most important life transitions occur. For students, effective adjustment to college requires coping with feelings of loss when moving away from home and finding new friends and relationships. Effective time management and caring for oneself can also be challenging for many students. Support from parents and family is critical to a student's successful transition to college. Read More