First-Year Student Application Requirements

Everything You Need to Know

Start Your Application

To apply as a first-year college student, you will need:

• The Common Application or The Coalition Application
• High school transcripts (can be unofficial at the time of application).
• Select "Miami Fee Waiver" on the undergraduate application to waive our $50 application fee when you apply by Dec. 1.
• At least one recommendation from a school counselor or academic teacher.
• Optional ACT or SAT test scores. See our test-optional FAQs.
• Portfolio, audition, or video for some majors in the College of Creative Arts (CCA).
• Confirmation of interest in the Miami Honors College and Presidential Fellows Program on your admission application.

After You've Applied

Once you have submitted your application, make sure you do the following:

• Check for an email from Miami with a link to access your personalized Applicant Status Page.
  • Applicant emails begin sending in late August, after which new applicants should receive this message within 24 hours.
• Use your Applicant Status Page to monitor your application checklist and other important messages to confirm Miami has received all materials that are required to complete your application.
• On your scheduled admission decision release date, check your status page for a digital copy of your admission decision letter.
• Research costs, scholarships, and financial aid.