New Student Checklist

Students will be prompted to enroll in Duo automatically when accessing a Miami resource (including orientation registration) after confirming admission. If you have questions about Duo, see our IT Knowledge Base (MiamiOH.edu/duo), and/or our IT Services Duo guide (MiamiOH.edu/duofaq).

The Duo Mobile app (iOS; Android) is the easiest way to complete two-factor authentications, which you'll do regularly throughout your career at Miami.

While you're setting up two-factor authentication, set password recovery options for your Miami password (click "I would like to update my recovery options").

Register for orientation. First-year students are required to attend a one-and-a-half-day orientation program on campus between May 28-June 28; 18 program options are available.

Please note:

• Orientation programs fill up on a first-come, first-served basis and do not have waiting lists, so you should register early and be as flexible as possible with your availability.
• One common misconception is that students who attend later orientation programs will have significant difficulty registering for classes. In reality, seats in the most common first-year courses are released for each orientation program, so students who attend later sessions are not at a disadvantage. Every student will leave orientation with a full schedule of classes that will help you on your way to timely degree completion.

Register for Orientation

Check your Miami email regularly and set up your Miami email on your phone or mobile device. This is the official method of communication for most Miami updates and requirements, including communication about orientation.

All students (except those with majors in the College of Creative Arts) are required to take the math placement test. The free, online math placement test is available through your new student portal.

Take your foreign language placement test (if applicable, see below), through the Interactive Language Resource Center. If you do not take your foreign language placement test at least five business days prior to your academic advising appointment, your course registration will likely be disrupted.

• You are required to study a foreign language if your major is in the College of Arts and Science or you are majoring in Teacher Education with a foreign language emphasis.
• If you are planning (or required) to study a foreign language, you should take a placement test in every language you've previously studied - even if you are considering starting a new language.
• Placement tests are taken on the Interactive Language Resource Center for French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.
• Placement advice guides are available for: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese on the Interactive Language Resource Center website.
• Students interested in continuing their study of American Sign Language should communicate with Speech Pathology & Audiology (call 513-529-2500 or email SPA@MiamiOH.edu) for placement information.
• Tests are used for course placement and do not award academic credit.
• Upon completion of each placement test, print or record your score for use during academic advising. 
• If you have questions about the placement tests, please contact the advising office for the college of your major. College of Arts & Science: 513-529-3031; College of Creative Arts: 513-529-2209; College of Education, Health and Society: 513-529-6317; College of Engineering and Computing: 513-529-0700; Farmer School of Business: 513-529-1712.

Miami University requires and strongly encourages a number of vaccinations to promote a healthy community. You must submit proof of required immunizations by August 1, 2024. 

Miami requires that all students are covered by student health insurance. You may opt out (waive) if you have comparable insurance (usually through a family member). Student health insurance information will be available in early July 2024 and is due by August 1.

Students can use their Miami Digital ID upon successful upload of a photo. Contact the Campus Services Center at 513-529-5000 for Digital ID questions.

Learn about Miami’s emergency text message alerts through the Omnilert system. Login to Omnilert to view and update your information or opt out of the emergency text messaging system. 

Pay your bill – it will become available in mid-July and will be due in mid-August. If you have questions about bill payment, please contact the One Stop.

Order course materials now for the fall semester through Miami's Official Online Bookstore, powered by Books by eCampus. Enjoy free one-day shipping to Brick & Ivy Campus Store for convenient on-campus pickup during move-in week. You can order early with confidence knowing you can return books up to 30 days after classes start.

Sign in via myMiami to view a customized list of professor-selected course materials based on your schedule. Miami's Official Online Bookstore has the right books at the right price. Save up to 80% by renting your course materials! Plus, we price match books, guaranteeing you the best price. We recommend ordering books no later than one week prior to the start of the semester."

If you are a student with a disability, request course or campus life accommodations through the Miller Center for Student Disability Services. The Miller Center coordinates accommodations for students with physical, medical, psychological, neurological, learning disabilities, AD/HD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Register for services to receive accommodations. We recommend registering as soon as possible so accommodations can be coordinated in advance.

RedHawk Refunds (direct deposit) is fast, free, and convenient. RedHawk Refunds gives you access to financial aid refunds, student account refunds, or other funds owed to you by Miami. The refund is electronically deposited into your bank account within 24 to 72 hours after processing. Signing up for RedHawk Refunds only takes a few minutes (make sure you have your bank information handy).

Nearly 1 in 5 college students change their majors, and many Miami students don't declare their major until after orientation. Use the Focus 2 online career and education planning tool (access code "redhawks") to find out more about majors and careers that fit best with your skills and interests.