University of Miami

University of Miami requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Miami accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Miami has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at University of Miami graduate within six years.

University of Miami offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Miami may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At University of Miami?

University of Miami has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Miami directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Miami

When choosing a major, University of Miami students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Miami.

Student Designed Majors

University of Miami allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of Miami does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of Miami

University of Miami offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Miami

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Does University of Miami Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Miami does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Miami Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Miami has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Miami Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Miami offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Miami Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Miami offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does University of Miami Require Internships?

❌ University of Miami studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Miami

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University of Miami Library

The main library on campus is the Otto G. Richter Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Miami

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Miami offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Law, medicine

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Miami have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Miami has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Miami include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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