Admitted Student FAQs

Please see the question above for instructions on completing your confirmation forms. Submit your signed confirmation forms online by the deadlines listed below:

• Session 1: Oct. 13, 2023
• Session 2: Oct. 27, 2023
• Session 3: Nov. 3, 2023
• Session 4: Nov. 10, 2023

We offer optional programming for family members and guests on Sunday following check-in. This consists of a Q&A session with admission staff and a tour of campus, and it is separate from student programming. Guest programming will conclude by 4 p.m. We do not offer programming for guests on Monday.

Please note that family members and guests are not able to accompany the participating student during the program. Additionally, Miami only provides transportation and lodging for the participating student. Thus, any family members and guests will need to arrange for their own lodging and facilitate their own transportation to and from campus. This includes transportation to and from the Cincinnati and Dayton airports.

We will reimburse only out-of-state students up to $200 for mileage of one vehicle at $0.625 per mile from the student's home address to Miami University's Oxford campus during Session 4 only. Students will be reimbursed for round-trip mileage; for example, if a student lives 32 miles away from campus, they will be reimbursed a total of 64 miles or $40.00. Reimbursement for auto travel does not include food, lodging, tolls, etc. Mileage reimbursements will automatically be calculated by the Office of Admission; no additional information is needed.

If you live more than five hours away from Miami University and are driving, please email admission@MiamiOH.edu to let us know.

We will reimburse up to $300 for the cost of a round-trip airline ticket. This reimbursement is for out-of-state students attending Session 4 only. Only the out-of-state student selected to attend this program is eligible for reimbursement. Airline reimbursement includes the baggage fees for one standard checked bag up to $50.

If someone other than a parent or guardian purchases the student’s ticket, they will be reimbursed according to the same guidelines. Students must provide this information when uploading their receipts to their Applicant Status Page (log-in required). Please see below for exclusions to this rule. All receipts MUST be received by Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Receipts/airline itineraries must include the following:

• Passenger name (circle)
• Total flight amount (circle)
• Proof of payment (circle) that shows the type of payment and the last 4 digits of the credit card number
• Coach class designation
• Dates and cities of travel

The following items are not eligible for reimbursement:

• Travel agency fees
• Flight change fees
• Additional charges relating to seat upgrades and/or seat selection
• Tickets purchased using frequent flyer miles

Please note, if you use sites such as Expedia or Travelocity, make sure the receipt has your method of payment and the last 4 digits of your card number listed. We cannot process your reimbursement without it.

Out-of-state students accepted for Session IV can fly into either of the following airports:

• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (Name), Hebron, KY (Location), CVG (Code)
• Dayton International Airport (Name), Vandalia, OH (Location), DAY (Code)

In order to process your reimbursement, you must complete and upload the following items to your Applicant Status Page (log-in required):

• Reimbursement Certification and Approval Form (This form must be completed and signed by the student.)
• W-9 Form (This form must be completed and signed by the student.)
• Direct Deposit Form
• Receipts

The forms listed above can be found in the logistics email you'll receive after confirming participation in the Bridges Program.