Online Student Resources
Student Resources includes information on a variety of academic, financial, student life, and technical support services that can help online graduate students at Miami to be successful.
Online Graduate Student Resources
Miami Online
Miami University offers 12 online graduate degree programs, including 2 hybrid degree programs, in addition to several online graduate certificates.
State Authorization
Miami University is authorized to provide distance learning in many states, but this can vary by state and by the program. Please consult State Authorization if you reside outside of the state of Ohio and are interested in pursuing an online graduate degree at Miami.
Events
Commencement
Commencement is an important tradition, and the culmination of your experience at Miami University. Although attendance at the commencement ceremony is not required, we would love for our online students to come to Oxford for this special event!
Events
In an attempt to include more online graduate students, many of our Graduate School events are offered in an online or hybrid format. Online graduate students can access many university events posted on the Miami University events calendar (those offered virtually are marked with the “Virtual Event” designation).
Funding and Awards
Online graduate students at Miami University are eligible to apply for the Graduate Students' Achievement Award and Graduate Student Research Support Award (if a thesis or dissertation program).
Full-time online graduate students who are not in programs with a comprehensive tuition rate may also be eligible for additional Graduate School awards.
Questions about eligibility for specific awards can be directed to gradschool@MiamiOH.edu.
University Resources, Services, and Centers
Center for Career Exploration and Success
Miami University has a Career Services office on campus that provides free services to students, faculty and staff, alumni, and parents.
Howe Writing Center
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence is a team of faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines who are committed to supporting the learning and teaching of writing at Miami University, and nationwide.
Miller Center for Student Disability Services
The Miller Center for Student Disability Services (SDS) provides services, accommodations, and support to ensure access to an equitable college experience.
Rinella Learning Center
The Rinella Learning Center provides opportunities for students who may need additional support to be successful with the academic rigor of graduate school. They offer workshops on study skills and developing good academic habits, as well as individual counseling sessions (which are offered virtually) on these topics.
Student Counseling Services
Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary-level interventions in an effort to achieve and/or maintain a mentally healthy status for each student and to create a learning environment that facilitates and supports that status.
University Libraries
On Oxford's main campus, there are four library locations. With your student ID, not only are you able to check out books and journal articles from Miami University's libraries, you will have access to OhioLink, and more than 500 other databases.
Groups and Associations
Student organizations are a pivotal component of the Miami University education and experience. With over 300 on campus student organizations available ranging from social and service organizations to athletic clubs, opportunities for involvement are endless. Utilize the Miami University HUB organization directory in order to find the organization(s) that best align with your interests. Below are four campus-wide graduate student-specific associations on campus.
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
The Graduate Student Association is an academic, social, and governance organization that represents graduate students at Miami University. It sponsors a travel assistance fund, advocates for the interests and concerns of graduate students, and organizes several social events each year. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor. The GSA selects student representatives to the University Senate, Graduate Council, and numerous campus-wide committees.
For additional information about the Graduate Student Association, email GSAgrad@miamioh.edu.
Graduate Student Pride Association (GSPA)
Graduate Student Pride Association (GSPA) is first and foremost a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ graduate and professional students at Miami University. Safe spaces cultivate a community for marginalized groups and are thus vital to LGBTQ+ graduate students. Furthermore, GSPA will represent and give voice to the concerns of LGBTQ+ graduate and professional students at Miami University. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor.
International Graduate Student Association (IGSA)
The International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) provides a community for international graduate students who are in the US for their advanced degree. This group also advocates for international students to university leaders and plans social events for graduate students. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor.
For additional information about the International Graduate Student Association, email igsa@MiamiOH.edu.
Miami Alumni Connect
Miami University offers a mentorship and career platform. Miami Alumni Connect helps students succeed during and after their Miami experience through conversations and community. More than 6,000 alumni have signed up, volunteering to advise and mentor their fellow Miamians.
Alumni are eager to hear from potential mentees!
The Graduate School
The Graduate School is committed to advocating and supporting graduate programs dedicated to the pursuit of new knowledge and best teaching practices that cultivate the holistic development of graduate students and faculty.
Contact Us
105 Laws Hall
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
GradSchool@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-3734
Graduate Admission
Nellie Craig Walker Hall
301 S. Campus Avenue
Oxford, OH 45056
ApplyGrad@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-4723
