Apply by February 1st

Still time to Apply!
Are you a senior in high school? Miami would love to have your application for fall 2010 and you still have time! Submit your application by February 1st and you will be considered for admission for Fall 2010 and eligible for merit scholarships. All applicants are considered for a Financial Aid package when you file the FAFSA by February 15.



You still have time to apply to the Miami University Honors program! If you have already applied or are a new applicant, you may apply for our amazing Honors program as well by February 1st.. Check out the Honors website listed below to learn more about all the wonderful opportunities available in the Miami Honors Program.

· Apply to Miami online at www.muohio.edu/apply
· Free Application for Federal Student Aid available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
· Apply for Honors Program at https://survey.muohio.edu/Checkbox/HonorsApplication.aspx

What is Miami Doing?

Last week, Haiti was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, affecting over 3 million people and devastating the poverty-stricken country. Organizations across the world have reached out to help this country with monetary donations. One of the great benefits of being part of a college community is the depth of opportunity to which you are able to get involved in relief efforts such as this one. Many students have used their connections within student organizations and leadership positions to assist in these efforts. Miami students started a Facebook group: “Miami University Haiti Relief Efforts” to share their plans and implementation strategies.

Miami has partnered with the World Food Programme (WFP) to send monetary donations to directly distribute food and water to Haiti. Currently, food and water donations cannot be accepted due to logistical complications from the quake. WFP is one of the only organizations who was previously equipped in Port-Au-Prince to distribute food and water supplies, and Miami’s Office of Community Engagement and Service strongly suggests monetary donations to organizations like WFP and the American Red Cross. To donate now, visit https://donate.wfp.org/supporter/donatenow.do?n=gbss&dfdbid=1115409 and choose “Miami (OH)” from the pulldown menu.

Share Your Miami Experience

As you may know, Miami has over 300 student organizations available for students. Two of these organizations work closely with the Office of Admission and share with prospective students their reasons for choosing Miami University. Every spring, we encourage current students to apply to be campus tour guides, who are trained to answer frequently asked questions about the university and share their experiences while conducting tours of campus. These students of course, must brave chilly weather, hot summer days, and the occasional rainfall.

Another organization to look into is called Miami University Student Ambassadors (MUSA). MUSA is a volunteer organization that meets biweekly, gets involved in fund-raiser events, and social events for fun. One of the duties of MUSA is to greet families who are checking in for campus tours and get to talk with them before the campus information session begins. These students also reply to emails, make phone calls to prospective students, and hosts receptions on campus for visitors. If you have any questions for current students, feel free to contact a MUSA member at miami100@muohio.edu.

Both organizations are an excellent way to get to know Miami students and help out students just like yourselves who are searching for the best college. Good luck college shopping!

Junior Scholars

Junior Scholars June 27-August 6, 2010
Spring for high school juniors brings thoughts of college visits and senior schedules. Miami offers a wonderful summer opportunity for juniors to experience college before their senior year called Junior Scholars. With this program you earn college credit which will transfer to any college in the USA and you will be guaranteed admission to Miami! High school students stay in the residence halls and take regular Miami University courses with college students. Students earn college credit while enjoying a fun schedule of social and recreational activities with some of the top high school students from around the world.
Apply by May 1st for USA students and by April 1st for International students
For more information click here for the full brochure: http://www.units.muohio.edu/jrscholars/brochure1.htm

Miami named a Kiplinger "Best Value"

Once again, Miami is included as one of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. The February 2010 issue ranks Miami as 62nd among in-state best values nationwide and 70th for out-of-state public university value. The magazine ranks schools combining outstanding education with economic value, using data such as tuition, average debt after graduation, student/faculty ratio and admission rates. Choosing Miami for your education not only provides four years of great learning opportunities, but also lifelong success. When it comes to investing in your future, Miami has again proven a great bang for the buck!

When it comes to making decisions about where to attend college, it is important to consider these characteristics, but also to ensure that the college that you choose is the right fit for you. Remember, colleges are not one-size-fits-all! The best way to figure out your fit is to visit campuses. Campus visits are not just about the tour! You can sit in on a class, tour specific academic departments, meet with faculty members, and even mingle with current students. You can sign up for any of these opportunities at www.muohio.edu/visit.

Good luck with your upcoming semester!

Happy New Year from Miami!

Happy New Year from Miami University! It’s that time of year when people reflect on the previous year and wait in anticipation of what’s to come. 2009 was especially exciting for Miami as we celebrated our 200th birthday last February. We also saw our Bicentennial Class of 2009 graduate last spring! Several months later, we welcomed 3,327 first year students for the class of 2013, all eager to begin their time at Miami. The university has some important dates to take note of coming up in 2010. Spring orientation will be going on January 7 & 8 for those students beginning their first year or for those who have transferred to Miami. Early Action applicants will receive their application decision notification on February 1, and those applying regular decision have a submission deadline of February 1 with their notification date on March 15. Also, beginning in February, be sure to look into accepted students open house events called “Make it Miami,” which are occurring throughout the spring. These daylong events are designed to help undecided students explore all the great ways Miami University can make a great college experience. Information for these and all other accepted student details will be found on our accepted student web site: http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/acceptedstudents/

We wish you a great New Year’s Day, and make 2010 very memorable!