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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What are the benefits of taking summer classes?

Miami has an optional Summer Term to provide additional and flexible academic opportunities such as study abroad or away, research, and class opportunities. You have opportunities to take courses that last the entire duration of the 12-week term or shorter sprint courses ranging from four to eight weeks. Check the course list, BannerWeb, and the syllabus for your class for specific meeting times.

Will Summer Term classes be offered on all Miami campuses?

Summer Term classes will be offered at the following locations: Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, Voice of America Learning Center (VOALC), Luxembourg European Center, and online through E-Campus.

Am I required to take Summer Term courses?

No, students are not required to take classes during the Summer Term as it is an optional term. For students not taking classes during Summer Term, the break will last until the beginning of Fall Semester. The extended break allows time for work opportunities, internships and co-ops, and completing job and graduate school applications.

What Miami Services will be available during Summer Term?

Miami University Oxford Campus

Available services during Summer Term include:

Miami University Regional Campuses

Regional campuses are open Monday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some available services may be open later.

Students will have access to the library, computing technology center, academic advising, Career Services, and One Stop. Regional campus bookstores are open during Summer Term Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are closed Friday - Sunday. 

Miami Recreation's regional campus hours during the Summer Term vary. Bennett Recreational Center on the Middletown Campus is open during Summer Term Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Recreational Center on the Hamilton Campus is open during Summer Term Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Regional campus services that will not be available during Summer Term include:

  • The dining hall and coffee shop at the Hamilton and Middletown campuses will be closed.
  • Tutoring is not available.
  • BCRTA bus service does not operate during this time.
Find more information on regional campus services during Summer Term at Miami Regionals. You can also call Middletown at 513-727-3200, Hamilton at 513-785-3000, or VOALC at 513-895-8862.

Who has access to the Rec Center?

Any full- or part-time student that is paying the Oxford Student Fee for the summer term and has no holds on their Bursar account has access to the Rec Center. Any student not paying the Oxford Student Fee for the summer but paid it for the previous fall and spring semester will also have access. Any student who did not or is not paying this fee will have to purchase a membership for access. All students must have their student ID to enter the facility. No other form of ID will allow access.

What are the hours for the Rec Center during the summer?

  • Hours vary for the Oxford Campus recreational sports center facilities. Visit Miami Recreation for more information.
  • Bennett Recreational Center on the Middletown Campus hours are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • The Recreational Center on the Hamilton Campus hours are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

How will I get connected with companies for an internship or job shadowing?

The Career Center will provide guidance and advising to students seeking a Summer Term internship or job shadowing experience. Miami has strong partnerships with many companies and organizations nationally, and the Career Center can help you explore how to connect with employers about Summer Term opportunities. In addition, students may work with the Career Center to have resumes reviewed, schedule in-person or virtual advising appointments, and participate in mock interviews over the summer. The Career Center and other university offices may sponsor career-related events during the Summer Term as well.

For more information on career centers and services:

Can I start at Miami during the Summer Term?

Admission to Miami University (including the Regional Campuses) is only for fall or spring semesters for undergraduate students; however, these students have the option of early enrollment to the preceding Summer or Winter Term.

For more information:

Graduate students can also begin at Miami University during the Winter or Summer Terms. Please contact the Graduate School's Office of Admission for more information.

Registration

When can I sign up for classes and how many credits may I take?

Registration for Summer Term is already open for all students. The credit-hour limit is 16 credit hours for Summer Term, eight credit hours for the six-week summer sprints, and 1.3 credit hours per week for overlapping sprints. Requests for more than 16 credit hours must be made to your academic divisional advising office. For questions regarding course registration, contact One Stop. You can also call:

  • Oxford Campus One-Stop: 513-529-0001
  • Regional Campuses One-Stop: 513-217-4111

How do I register for a workshop format class?

A separate process is required to register for most workshops through the Office of Global Initiatives to process registrations. For questions about workshop registration--including study abroad/away programs, credit workshops, and non-credit/non-travel workshops--contact the Office of Global Initiatives at 513-529-8600 or by email at Global@MiamiOH.edu.

What opportunities are available during Summer Term?

Academic experiences will include, but are not limited to, on-campus, online, or hybrid courses including studying abroad or studying within the U.S., conducting research, completing a Miami Plan class, or fulfilling an upper division major's class.

What kind of research will be available?

Research projects will vary by department and academic division. Students are encouraged to meet with professors during the semester to set up research projects to work on during Summer Term. Students should consider applying for one of 100 Undergraduate Summer Scholar awards with a faculty mentor.

For assistance in identifying other summer research opportunities, contact the Office of Research for Undergraduates. You can also visit the office in King Library or call 513-529-2455.

Will there be final exams for Summer Term?

Final examinations are expected in all classes unless other evaluative substitute procedures have been approved by the department chair or dean of the academic division. Consult the class syllabus.

Can I graduate following Summer Term?

Students may graduate from any of the four terms at Miami University by following the University graduation process.

Tuition and Fees

What are the tuition and fees for Summer Term?

Tuition will be charged on a per-credit hour basis, based on the student's campus. A Regional campus student will pay Regional campus tuition and fees, unless taking the majority of hours at Oxford, in which case Oxford tuition and fees apply.

Workshop fees for study abroad/away programs fall under workshop fees and tuition.

All current Summer Term tuition and fees information may be found on One Stop.

How will I be notified of my Summer Term charges and when are they due?

All students registered for Summer Term will receive an email to their MiamiOH.edu email in April notifying them of their Summer Term charges. This email links the student to their account where all charges are itemized and payment can be made. The email will also alert the student of the due date.

Will financial aid be available?

Starting in April, students will be notified of their eligibility for summer aid upon registering for summer classes if they have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Miami and if they have completed all outstanding financial aid requirements.

Summer financial aid is generally based on any remaining aid eligibility the student has from the current academic year.

Students who are eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the Department of Education, and enroll for at least six credit hours in the summer, may be eligible to receive a third disbursement of Pell Grant in the summer.

Students are only eligible for additional federal student loan funds if they have not exhausted their yearly loan eligibility during fall and spring semester or have the number of hours required to advance in grade level by the end of the spring semester. If all federal student loan eligibility has been exhausted, the student may want to consider a Federal Direct PLUS loan or a private loan.

Students cannot use their Miami scholarships for summer session(s) unless the scholarship was awarded specifically for summer study.

Find more information regarding financial aid at One Stop.

Campus Facilities

May I live in the residence hall during Summer Term?

Yes, on-campus housing is available and optional during the Summer Term for students who are taking class(es) in Oxford. Students will be housed in Summer Term-specific halls for all summer sessions.

If you have further questions regarding housing during Summer Term, contact the Campus Services Center at 513-529-5000.

What dining locations are open during Summer Term?

For a full list of Oxford dining locations and their hours of operation during Summer Term, visit Dining Services. Regional campuses dining services are not open during Summer Term.

What are the Summer Term hours at the Regional campuses?

The Regional Campuses are open Monday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during Summer Term.

Services like the library may be open later. 

Will libraries be open to students during Summer Term?

Yes, Miami University Libraries will have limited hours during Summer Term. The hours of operation are as follows:

King Library

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:15 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Wertz Arts and Architecture Library

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Amos Music Library

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Gardner Harvey Library (Middletown Campus)

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rentschler Library (Hamilton Campus)

  • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit Miami University Libraries for more information on locations and hours.

Will parking be available for students or visitors?

Parking is available in our paid facilities such as parking garages or by parking meters by paying the hourly rate.

For more information regarding parking:

Additional Resources

Advising
Course Offerings
Credit Workshops
Regional Campuses Summer Programs
Study Abroad or Away
Summer Scholars
Youth Programs
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