Transfer Acceptance Fall 2016/Spring 2017

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Transfer Students
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LET’S CELEBRATE
YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
WHERE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES WILL
EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
At this exciting moment, as you choose a college,
we invite you to take one more opportunity to
review the many advantages of a Miami education:
Miami’s Code of Love and Honor articulates our shared values
and expectations as a university community. The phrase
comes from our fight song chorus, “Love and Honor to Miami.”
stellar academics with strong connections to the
professional world and a lively student experience
Code of Love and Honor.
in the ideal collegiate setting. This booklet will
guide you through your next steps.
I am Miami.
I believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of
character and intellect.
I stand for honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
I respect the dignity, rights, and property of others and their
right to hold and express disparate beliefs.
I defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning.
I exercise good judgment and believe in personal responsibility.
I welcome a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.
I embrace the spirit, academic rigor, opportunities, and
challenges of a Miami Experience, preparing me to make the
world a better place.
I demonstrate Love and Honor by supporting and caring for
my fellow Miamians.
And because I Am Miami, I act through my words and deeds
in ways that reflect these values and beliefs.
With a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude,
I will Love, Honor, and make proud those who help me earn the
joy and privilege of saying,
“To think that in such a place, I led such a life.”
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STAY ORGANIZED WITH THIS CHECKLIST.
CHECK OUT MIAMI AT A TRANSFER
PREVIEW DAY.
Get excited for your move to Miami! Come to one of our on-campus Transfer Preview Day events
Now that you’ve been accepted to Miami University, here’s a short list
of things to do.
designed to help with your decision-making process. Go to MiamiOH.edu/transfer for event dates
and to register.
While you’re deciding.
If you attend a Transfer Preview Day, you will go on a campus tour, eat a complimentary lunch in a
q Attend a Transfer Preview Day. For more information, see Page 3 of this packet.
dining hall, and learn about resources important to the transfer process.
q File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov so you’ll be considered for all
Please note that you will not register for classes at this time. Class registration takes place when
need-based scholarships and financial aid awards. Use Miami’s federal school code (003077).
you attend Transfer Student Orientation or during a meeting with an academic adviser.
q Confirm your intent to enroll at Miami by the date listed in your acceptance letter by going to
MiamiOH.edu/accepted and clicking on the Confirm Enrollment link or submitting the Confirm Your
MiamiOH.edu/transfer
Enrollment form included in this packet. After you confirm, you’ll be able to access your Miami student
email account and will also have access to request university housing.
q Connect with other accepted transfer students by visiting our Facebook page, facebook.com/groups/
MiamiOHTransfer1617.
After you confirm your enrollment.
q Complete your mandatory three-part medical history form at MiamiOH.edu/studenthealth and submit
it before registering for classes.
q As soon as you complete your current term of enrollment at your current institution, request that your
official final college transcript with your current term grades be sent to: Miami’s Office of Admission,
301 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056.
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q Schedule an academic advising session or attend Transfer Student Orientation to register for classes.
See Page 12 of this packet for details.
q If you’re buying a new computer before coming to campus, check out Miami’s student laptop program
(with a special hardware, software, and service package) at MiamiOH.edu/miaminotebook.
q Attend a Transfer Student Orientation session before the start of classes. See MiamiOH.edu/orientation
for details and dates.
q Check your Miami email for your tuition and fees bill. The Bursar’s Office will send your bill electronically
to this email address if you register for classes before our billing date. Transfer students who register
after our billing dates (see MiamiOH.edu/billingdates) will view their account by going to myMiami, My
Bill and Aid tab. You may not receive an email or an eBill, but fees are due by the first day of class.
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CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS STARTING
FALL 2016.
Feb.-July
If you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year at your current college, you should
add Miami’s federal school code (003077) to the School Selection section of your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. If you have not submitted
a FAFSA, complete one online at fafsa.gov using Miami’s federal school code (003077).
Submit your confirmation deposit by the date listed on your acceptance letter.
Complete and submit your mandatory three-part medical history form (MiamiOH.edu/studenthealth). At orientation, be
prepared to provide the records of your last two MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations.
Complete math and foreign language placement tests (MiamiOH.edu/orientation) as soon as possible after confirming your
enrollment. Once we receive your confirmation deposit, you will receive information on how to schedule an advising session to
register for classes. You will also receive information about Transfer Student Orientation, held the week before classes begin.
Monday, Feb. 15
FAFSA priority filing deadline for new transfer students. Submit it at fafsa.gov. Miami’s federal school code is 003077.
Late Feb.-July
Financial aid awards are mailed on a rolling basis after you are admitted.
May-Aug.
Attend an advising session to register for classes (or register for classes at August Transfer Student Orientation).
July
Register for August Student Orientation online by logging in to your myMiami account at MiamiOH.edu/myMiami.
Late July
Residential students receive their housing assignment, which includes their university housing information, arrival information,
roommate information, and confirmation of their meal plan selection.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 or
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Move-in day for transfer students who attend August Transfer Student Orientation.
Wednesday, Aug. 24Thursday, Aug. 25
Attend August Transfer Student Orientation.
Saturday, Aug. 27
Move-in day for transfer students who don’t attend August Transfer Student Orientation.
Monday, Aug. 29
First day of classes. Fall semester classes end Saturday, Dec. 10.
CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS STARTING
YOUR
ADVENTURE
SPRING 2017.
2016
Sept.-Dec.
If you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year at your current college, you should
add Miami’s federal school code (003077) to the School Selection section of your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. If you have not submitted
a FAFSA, complete one online at fafsa.gov using Miami’s federal school code (003077).
Submit your confirmation deposit by the date listed on your acceptance letter.
OF DISCOVERY BEGINS NOW. EXPLORE
NEW INTERESTS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.
WE’LL HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY.
Complete and submit your mandatory three-part medical history form (MiamiOH.edu/studenthealth). At orientation, be
prepared to provide the records of your last two MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations.
Complete math and foreign language placement tests (MiamiOH.edu/orientation) as soon as possible after confirming your
enrollment. Once we receive your confirmation deposit, you will receive information on how to schedule an advising session to
register for classes. You will also receive information about Transfer Student Orientation, held the week before classes begin.
For any significant journey, we seek out direction
and advice. We look for trusted guides. As you
Late Oct. 2016Jan. 2017
Financial aid awards are mailed on a rolling basis after you are admitted.
Nov.- Dec.
Attend an advising session to register for classes (or register for classes at January Transfer Student Orientation).
guidance of some of America’s finest faculty — the
Early Dec.
Register for January Student Orientation online by logging in to your myMiami account at MiamiOH.edu/myMiami.
professors of Miami University.
Late Dec.
Residential students receive their housing assignment, which includes their university housing information, arrival information,
roommate information, and confirmation of their meal plan selection.
continue your college journey, consider the expert
2017
Wednesday, Jan. 18 or
Thursday, Jan. 19
Move-in day for transfer students who attend January Transfer Student Orientation.
Thursday, Jan. 19Friday, Jan. 20Attend January Transfer Student Orientation.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Move-in day for transfer students who don’t attend January Transfer Student Orientation.
Monday, Jan. 23
First day of classes. Spring semester classes end Saturday, May 6.
Note: Dates are subject to change.
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A THRIVING
COMMUNITY, ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND.
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Student-centered. Miami’s top priorities are teaching and
mentoring undergraduate students, and our faculty members are
dedicated to their students both in the classroom and beyond.
Music professor Lian Tan provides leadership opportunities for her
piano students by having them organize annual fundraising
recitals for the students’ choice of charities.
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PREPARE FOR A
ONCE IN A
BRIGHT FUTURE.
LIFETIME
You’ll be in good company at Miami, where students are goal-oriented and focused. They link
COMES TO MIND WHEN STUDENTS AND
with professors and with our enthusiastic alumni for leads to that first job and beyond.
ALUMNI DESCRIBE THEIR MIAMI YEARS.
The Office of Career Services helps students locate internships, maintains an online internship
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database, and hosts the Spring Internship and Career Expo.
Miami is about the whole experience of college life:
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the unexpected moments you’ll remember the most:
A SAMPLING OF
GRADUATE SCHOOLS
RECENTLY ATTENDED
BY MIAMI ALUMNI:
hanging out on the porch of your residence hall and
late-night runs Uptown for a slice of pizza. Life at
Miami means a life-defining experience.
organizations recruit
Miami students
each year.
Columbia University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
MIT
Ohio State Medical School
Stanford University
The Juilliard School
UC-Berkeley
UCLA
University of Chicago
University of Oxford
University of Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt University
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OF SENIORS ACCEPTED
TO MEDICAL SCHOOL VS.
42.4% NATIONALLY.
NATIONAL FIRMS THAT CONSISTENTLY
RECRUIT MIAMI GR ADUATES INCLUDE:
MIAMI’S REPUTATION ATTRACTS
EMPLOYERS TO CAMPUS FOR
Amazon
Johnson & Johnson
Peace Corps
Apple
JPMorgan Chase
Procter & Gamble
Saks Fifth Avenue
AT&T
Macy’s
Deloitte
Nestlé
Target
Ernst & Young
News America Marketing
Teach for America
Fidelity Investments
Nielsen
Uber
AS MANY INTERVIEWS COMPARED
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THE CLASSIC COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE IN THE
PERFECT COLLEGE TOWN.
DISCOVER THE LOCAL
Miami is a residential school, with almost all of our students living in university housing or in Oxford’s
Join in the RedHawk spirit
square mile. It’s a place custom-made to call home for your unforgettable Miami years. Small enough to
Miami University competes in NCAA Division I athletics.
For students not involved in varsity athletics, you have
30 intramural and 50 club sports to choose from.
see friendly faces anywhere you turn, and big enough to feel like you’re a world away. You’ll find a sense
of community here that’s hard to describe until you live it.
Find your fit in a living-learning community.
When you live in university housing, it’s not just about the building, it’s really about your community
inside the building. Studies show that students who live in university housing perform better
HOT SPOTS.
Miami’s NCAA Division I hockey team has held the
#1 national ranking in 5 of the last 8 seasons and remains
the favorite RedHawk sporting event to attend. Join the
cheering crowds at Goggin Ice Center as they compete
against the nation’s top teams.
academically and participate more fully in campus life.
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Because of these benefits, full-time transfer students live in university housing unless:
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Recreational Sports Center
• They have matriculated full-time for at least two
The “Rec” features weight training and aerobic
equipment, a climbing wall, world-class
swimming facilities, an indoor jogging track,
and basketball courts. Group fitness classes
are popular and include Pilates, spinning, hip
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• They live with their parent(s), legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children.
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS.
You have the option of living in a Transfer Student
Living-Learning Community. To find out more, email
[email protected].
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not, you can dig into the meals at Miami’s awardwinning dining services. Yes, the food is really that
good! Find out more at MiamiOH.edu/mealplans.
Miami Traditions.
Armstrong Student Center
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The Armstrong Student Center will
become the hub of your Miami
experience. It offers six exciting
dining concepts, a 500-seat theater
for performances, and plentiful
office space for student organizations
and study groups.
Since our founding in 1809, Miami students have created many traditions
that they have passed down to each generation of students. Here are a
few of our more famous ones.
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THE SU N D IAL
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THE UPHAM ARCH
Legend has it that if you rub the heads of the
turtles holding up the Sundial’s base, you’ll enjoy
good luck on upcoming tests.
Students avoid stepping on the Miami University
Seal in the center of campus, believing it keeps
them from failing their next exam.
Many Miami couples attest that if you stand
underneath the Upham Hall arch’s light at
midnight and kiss your sweetheart, you’re
destined to marry each other.
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The nickname for High Street in Oxford, which
has everything you’d expect from a college
town. Here you’ll find your favorite national
restaurants as well as quirky local traditions.
Uptown also features bookstores, clothing
stores, banks, salons and barber shops, and
more. From concerts in the park to people
watching, Uptown is a favorite place to hang
out with friends.
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GETTING STARTED AS A STUDENT
AT MIAMI.
TAKE YOUR
NEXT STEPS.
Academic advising and registration for classes.
You are required to attend an academic advising session before you register for classes.
Your Applicant Status Page identified the academic division to which you have been accepted. If your major is offered by the College of
Arts and Science, they will contact you about their academic advising and registration process. If your major is offered by a different
division, you must contact the division to schedule an individual session.
IT’S TIME TO CONFIRM YOUR
ENROLLMENT AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
If you have questions about the advising and registration process, contact the advising office in your academic division.
College of Arts and Science, 513-529-3031
College of Creative Arts, 513-529-1517
College of Education, Health and Society, 513-529-6317
College of Engineering and Computing, 513-529-0700
Farmer School of Business, 513-529-1712
Confirm online by visiting MiamiOH.edu/accepted and
clicking on the Confirm Enrollment link, or fill out the
Take advantage of a transfer credit evaluation.
Confirm Your Enrollment form on the next page. If you have
Miami offers prospective transfer students the opportunity to see how credits will transfer from their previous institution(s)
to Miami. A transfer credit evaluation can be requested at any time. Please feel free to email an unofficial transcript to
[email protected] to receive a credit evaluation.
any questions, please email us at [email protected]
or call 513-529-2531.
Our Miami family is eager to welcome you!
Begin your Miami experience at Transfer Student Orientation.
The Office of New Student Programs offers two Transfer Student Orientation programs during the year: in January for students
transferring for the spring semester and again in August for students transferring in the fall semester. Attending a Transfer Student
Orientation program will help you become more confident, comfortable, connected, and curious as a Miami student. You will learn about
campus resources and involvement opportunities, discover Miami’s history and traditions, meet other new transfer students, and connect
with faculty and staff members.
All new transfer students are encouraged to come to Transfer Student Orientation, including those who go directly through an academic
division to receive advising and register for courses. If you are not able to meet with an adviser and register for classes through your
academic division, you must attend Transfer Student Orientation to do so.
When Miami receives your confirmation deposit ($95 for students living in non-university housing or commuting, $425 for students living
in university housing), the office will send you information on how to register for a Transfer Student Orientation program.
Transfer Student Orientation occurs before classes begin for the semester in which you are transferring. If you participate in the
orientation program, you can move into your university housing up to one day before orientation begins. The orientation program
is in the afternoon, followed by social programming in the evening. The following day, you’ll meet with academic advisers and register
for your first semester classes at Miami if you have not already done so. You can find additional orientation information at
MiamiOH.edu/orientation.
If you need additional information about Transfer Student Orientation, call 513-529-9771 or email [email protected].
Special opportunities for transfer students.
Get involved in Miami’s Transfer Ambassador Organization.
Get connected with the Miami community through the Miami University Transfer Ambassador Organization. Through social and
community activities, you’ll meet other new transfer students and learn the ropes from other students who have transferred. For more
information, email [email protected].
Take a one-credit course for transfer students.
Make the most of your Miami experience, learn about ways to get involved, and develop strategies for success. “The University and
the Student” is a one-credit elective course just for transfer students. You’ll get an introduction to the intellectual, social, and cultural
nature of Miami and connect with other new transfers. This optional, discussion-based course meets during the first eight weeks of the
semester and is recorded as credit/no credit. You can sign up by emailing [email protected] or when you register for Transfer
Student Orientation.
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CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
How do I select a meal plan and a living-learning community?
Confirm by the date listed in your acceptance letter.
After Miami receives your confirmation deposit, you’ll be given access to request university housing. We encourage you to complete and
submit this contract within three weeks after being accepted to ensure that your choices are considered when the majority of students
are assigned to their living-learning communities. Students who don’t submit the contract may be assigned to a living-learning
community where space is available and will be assigned the most common meal plan. You can find information about living-learning
communities at MiamiOH.edu/living and meal plans at MiamiOH.edu/mealplans. For information about living in non-university housing,
please visit MiamiOH.edu/accepted.
We are excited about your decision to attend Miami! All new students are required to submit a deposit: $425 if you’re living in university
housing, which includes the $330 Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit and $95 admission fee. It’s $95 if you’re living in
non-university housing or commuting. The Office of Admission does not refund any portion of the confirmation deposit to students
who choose not to attend Miami University. For students living in university housing, the Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit
of $330, less any unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final academic term fees.
Why is a final transcript required if I’ve already been accepted?
Your acceptance is being granted on a provisional basis. You must submit a final transcript of all college work taken prior to the start of
classes at Miami. Your final transcript must indicate that you remain in good standing in all respects with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade
point average. This transcript must be received in the Office of Admission by August 1 for students starting in the fall and January 2 for
students starting in the spring. If you are unable to submit your final transcript by this date, you must contact the Office of Admission
with verification of satisfactory academic progress. Upon receipt of the transcript or verification, if we find you do not meet these
provisions, your acceptance may be canceled and your deposit refunded.
Please note you can also confirm your enrollment online at MiamiOH.edu/accepted. Choose your student type, then click on the
Confirm Enrollment link to submit your confirmation deposit online.
If you would like to confirm your enrollment via postal mail, please complete the form below and mail it and a check ($425 if you’re
living in university housing; $95 if you’re living in non-university housing or commuting) made payable to Miami University to: Office of
Admission, Miami University, 301 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056-3434.
By confirming enrollment to Miami, I agree that, unless specifically exempted, I am required to live in university housing* my first and
second years at Miami, pay associated costs and fees, and abide by all rules and policies. (For more information about rules and policies,
please visit MiamiOH.edu/housing/policies.)
Student signature _______________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian signature ________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
(If student is under 18 years of age.)
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID.
New transfer students admitted for either the fall or spring semester
will be considered for merit and need-based scholarship opportunities.
Eligibility is determined at the time of admission. A student must be
eligible to receive federal aid and have submitted a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to be considered for
need-based scholarships.
Students not meeting the transfer application deadline (June 1 for fall
enrollment or Dec. 1 for spring enrollment) will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Exact scholarship amounts within each range will
be determined by a holistic review of the application for admission.
Students enrolled less than full time, those attending a regional
campus, and students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree
are not eligible.
If you have questions about financial aid or transfer scholarships,
or to obtain a list of additional scholarships, please call the
One Stop for Student Success Services at 513-529-0001, email
[email protected], or go to MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.
Student name ____________________________________________________________________ Date of birth _______________________
OHIO RESIDENTS
$1,500 - $7,500* per year (renewable)
Banner ID + _________________________________ (The number begins with “+” and is located at the bottom of your acceptance letter.)
NON-OHIO RESIDENTS
$2,000 - $10,000* per year (renewable)
Mailing address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
*For detailed information about scholarship policies,
visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
City, State ____________________________________________________________ ZIP code _________________ Country ____________
Considerations include:
• Articulation agreements.
• Financial need (determined by the FAFSA).
*Transfer students are required to live in university housing unless one of the following criteria applies: the student is 21 years of age or
older prior to the start of classes; commuting from the home of a parent/legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children; or has
matriculated at least two years at another institution of higher education or at a regional campus. Please note: students who meet the
previously mentioned criteria may request university housing; however, Miami is not able to guarantee availability for these students.
• Honors program participation at previous
institutions.
Deferring admission:
• Associate degree earned.
• Cumulative GPA.
• Number of college-level credit hours earned.
• Phi Theta Kappa membership.
• Rigor of coursework.
85%
OF CURRENT TRANSFER STUDENTS
RECEIVE SOME FORM OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Miami University typically allows students to defer offers of admission for military service, medical reasons, or study abroad
programs. We will consider other requests. Requests for deferrals should be made in writing to: Office of Admission, Miami University,
301 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056-3434.
Additional scholarships may be awarded for factors
including diversity, audition, portfolio, intended area
of academic interest, and athletic ability.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS.
Spring semester:
Apply by Dec. 1
Fall semester:
Apply by June 1
More questions? Go to MiamiOH.edu/accepted.
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PRIVACY RIGHTS
In sources like our online phone directories, Miami University routinely makes available information about our students such
as campus and home addresses and phone numbers. This page tells you how to review your privacy rights and keep your
personal information confidential.
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The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA, establishes the privacy rights of students
regarding their educational records maintained by Miami University. Please see MiamiOH.edu/general-counsel/ferpa.
Directory information may be released to anyone without the student’s consent; Miami University has designated the
following as directory information:
1. Name, campus address, home address, telephone listing, and campus email address
2. Age and date of birth
3. Name and address of parent(s) or guardian(s)
4. Major field(s) of study, including the college, division, department, or program in which the student is enrolled
5. Classification as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
6. Dates of enrollment and current enrollment status
7. Degrees (including date of graduation) and honors awarded, including Dean’s List, honorary organizations, and grade
point average of students selected
8. Most recent educational institution attended
9. Photographic, video, or electronic images taken and maintained by the university
10. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
11. Weight and height of members of athletic teams
A student has the right to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the categories of directory information. Any student
wishing to exercise this right must inform the Registrar in writing on or before July 15 of the categories of personally
identifiable information that are not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student.
(Registrar, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056)