

Welcome to the Department of Political Science website! We are a large and growing department with over 1,000 declared majors, minors, and graduate students. With 20+ full-time faculty and staff, we offer our students a wide variety of courses and opportunities. Prospective students can find information about majors and what you might study as a Political Science student at Miami University. Current students can find information about your professors, office hours, major and minor requirements, internships, fellowships, jobs, and upcoming current events. Alumni can find information about what other alumni are doing and learn how you might be able to Make a Difference. We are very proud of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Please feel free to look around and you will understand why.
Dr. Bryan Marshall, Chair
Spring 2021 Calendar
- Jan 25: Spring Semester begins
- Feb 11: Last day to drop without grade
- Apr 1: Last day to drop with "W"
- May 10-15: Final Exams
- May 15-16: Commencement Weekend
Spring 2021 Waitlist
POL will be using Banner Waitlist to process force add requests. Please visit the One Stop webpage (link below) that explains how Waitlist works. Waitlist will be available when open registration begins on November 16.
Please do not email course instructors requesting a force add. No force adds will be completed prior to the Open Registration period. We know POL courses are in high demand and are working hard to meet this demand in a efficient and equitable manner.
Internship Search
The Center for Career Exploration & Success offers many tips and tools to assist you in your search for internships and jobs. Be sure to check out their very valuable services.
Spring 2021 Wellness Days
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Wednesday, Feb 17: No Classes
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Tuesday, Mar 9: No Classes
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Thursday, Mar 25: No Classes
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Monday, Apr 12: No Classes
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Friday, May 7: No Classes