Fall 2027 Admitted Student Pre-Orientation Checklist

Important Note for Fall Enrollment

Miami University is upgrading to a new student information system designed to make managing your Miami experience — everything from course registration to payments and transcripts — simpler and more intuitive. Beginning in late March, students who have accepted their admission offer for fall 2027 will receive access to their Miami account and instructions to complete important next steps. 

All incoming students will receive access to the new system at the same time, with plenty of time to complete required steps before classes begin. We will update this page and email you with everything you need to know before access becomes available.

• Accept your admission offer. You must accept your admission offer to Miami University Regionals on the applicant status page before your Miami student account is created.
• Apply for financial aid by filing your Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA). Need-based financial aid and scholarships are available through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must complete a FAFSA each year to be considered for all need-based scholarships, grants, and federal loans. Miami University's Federal School Code 003077. 
• Submit final transcripts and test scores. Send your final high school transcript, any college transcripts including College Credit Plus work you completed outside of Miami University, and SAT/ACT scores, if applicable. Your academic advisor will use this information to help you select classes. Need help accessing your SAT/ACT scores? Contact Admission at admission@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-2531.
• Transfer and Credit for Prior Learning Credits: Unofficial evaluations are available. Official evaluations begin after the system upgrade in March when student records become available.  Learn more about transferable credit. 

• Claim your Miami student account. After accepting your admission offer, watch for emails from Admission and Miami’s IT Department with your UniqueID, Miami email address, and account claim code. Check your spam folder if you don’t receive them.
  • Use this information to claim your account through the Miami Accounts website, create your password, and set up multi-factor authentication. For step-by-step help, watch the account setup video or contact IT through online chat or at 513-529-7900.
• Set up Duo two-factor authentication. The first time you log in to a Miami resource, you’ll be prompted to enroll in Duo two-factor authentication. Duo helps protect your Miami account and is required when logging in to University systems.
  • We recommend downloading Duo Mobile on your personal mobile device before orientation:
    • Duo Mobile for iPhone
    • Duo Mobile for Android
  • Bring the device you use for Duo to orientation. You’ll need it to log in to campus computers and University systems, including during course registration. Have questions about Duo? Visit the IT Knowledge Base or IT Services Duo Guide.
• Check your Miami email. Your Miami University email is the University’s primary communication tool and we will no longer send Miami related information to your personal email from the time you accept your admission offer through six months after graduation. Check it regularly for important messages, updates, deadlines, and information from Miami.
  • You can access your email through myMiami (mymiami.MiamiOH.edu), the University’s web portal and your starting point for many everyday student activities. From myMiami, you can also register for classes, pay bills, access course materials, view University announcements, and find links to other important resources.
• Step 1: Complete Online Orientation Modules. All incoming students will complete an online orientation course in Canvas. This course is specialized based on your student type (new, transfer, CCP, etc.). The course should take no longer than 60 minutes to complete, and includes information that will help you get to know all about your Miami Regionals experience.
• Step 2: Schedule your SOAR Session, orientation advising appointment, or small group registration session. A requirement for enrollment, student orientation provides a solid foundation for success at Miami Regionals. The next step will depend on your student type.
  • First-Year New to College: you will sign up online for a half-day in person or virtual SOAR session, which will include advising and registration. 
  • Transfer: you will receive an email to your MiamiOH email from Academic Advising with a link to schedule an appointment 3-5 business days after completing online orientation.
  • College Credit Plus (CCP): you will sign up for a virtual small group advising appointment. 
• Take placement tests, or submit ACT/SAT. These mandatory placement tests for first-time new and select transfer students will inform academic advising and course registration.
• Receive an official transfer and Credit for Prior Learning credit evaluation. Learn more about transferable credit.