1. Finalize Your Financial Aid
- Complete any missing steps in your financial aid process.
- Use the Financial Aid Guide for instructions and tips.
Checklist for Success
This checklist is a great tool for you to kick off the academic year at Miami University Regionals. It is designed to help ensure that your stay on top of important tasks like setting up your university email and handling financial aid. By following this checklist, your can feel confident that you're well-prepared, informed, and ready to make the most of your academic experience.
Checklist for Success
2. Pay Your Bill
- All bills are online — no paper bills are mailed.
- Log in to your account to view and pay your balance.
3. Order Your Textbooks
- Some classes need books; others do not.
- You can check and order online through the Miami Bookstore
4. Sign Up for Omnilert (Emergency Alerts)
- Get text alerts for emergencies, weather delays, and campus closures.
- This is for students only — not for family members.
5. Register for Parking
- Parking is free on the Regionals, but you must register your car.
- Registration opens the first week of classes in the Parking Portal.
- Have your license plate number and car info ready.
- No physical parking passes — your license plate is your permit.
6. Set Up Your Navigate Student Account
- Use Navigate to manage deadlines, your class schedule, and campus resources.
- Follow the Navigate Student Guide to sync your schedule and set notifications.
7. Check Your Class Schedule
- Log into myMiami and select “My Courses”.
- Confirm your course details and note that room numbers may change.
- Review Miami’s course delivery methods and codes so you know how each class is taught.
8. Review the Academic Calendar
- Access the academic calendar for the current semester.
- Mark important dates like the first day of classes, breaks, and deadlines.
9. Set Up Your Miami Email on Your Phone
- Miami email is the main way we contact you about classes, emergencies, and important updates.
- Make sure you can check it daily on your phone or device.
10. Download the Canvas Student App
- Access your course materials and assignments from anywhere.
- Get it from Google Play or App Store.
11. Explore Campus Resources and Jobs
- Learn about student services, organizations, and on-campus jobs.
- If you have a disability, contact Student Disability Services to set up classroom or campus accommodations.
Your Success Matters
We are here to support you on your first day, graduation day, and every day in between. Your success at Miami University Regionals starts with being supported academically, in good health, and finding a place where you belong. The faculty and staff are committed to you benefitting from the resources available to you.
