Admitted Bridges Students
Congratulations! You were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and should be very proud. Your participation in the Bridges Program will allow you the opportunity to meet current students, learn about your academic area of interest, experience campus life, and interact with faculty and staff. We are excited to showcase the many opportunities available to you at Miami.
Confirm Your Participation
To be eligible to participate in the Bridges Program, you and your parent/legal guardian must read, complete, sign, and submit the Bridges Program confirmation forms by the deadlines listed below:
- Session 1: Oct. 11, 2024
- Session 2: Oct. 25, 2024
- Session 3: Nov. 1, 2024
- Session 4: Nov. 8, 2024
To access the confirmation forms, you will need to log in to your Applicant Status Page.
Bridges Program Scholarship
Students who complete the Bridges Program, apply, are accepted, and enroll on the Oxford campus for fall 2025 will be eligible to receive the Bridges Program scholarship. Last year, Bridges scholarship values ranged from $2,500 to $5,000 annually. Students can "stack" this scholarship with other Miami awards, which means multiple scholarships can be used for student expenses. In fact, most Bridges participants receive multiple awards, for total values ranging from half to full tuition.
Bridges Program Schedule of Events (tentative)
All times are Eastern Time.
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Sunday
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| Check-In | 12:30-1:45 p.m. |
| Student Welcome | 2-2:15 p.m. |
| Team Building Activity | 2:15-3:45 p.m. |
| I'm the Admission Director, AMA (Ask Me Anything) | 4-4:30 p.m. |
| Campus Tour | 4:30-5:45 p.m. |
| Dinner | 6-7 p.m. |
| Diversity Dialogue | 7-8:30 p.m. |
| Social | 8:30-10 p.m. |
| Residence Hall Dismissal | 10-10:20 p.m. |
| Optional Evening Activities | 10:20 p.m.-Midnight |
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Sunday (Optional Parent and Guest Schedule)
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| Check-In | 12:30-1:45 p.m. |
| Miami University Q&A | 2:00-2:45 p.m. |
| Campus Tour | 2:45-4 p.m. |
| Monday | |
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| Dining Hall Breakfast | 8-8:40 a.m. |
| Morning Welcome | 8:50-9:10 a.m. |
| Academic Modules | 9:20-11:20 a.m. |
| Student Success Fair and Optional Bookstore Time | 11:20 a.m.-Noon |
| Closing Ceremony and Lunch with Leaders | 12:15-1:30 p.m. |
| Check-Out | 1:30-1:45 p.m. |
What to Bring to the Bridges Program
- Form of identification (driver's license, state ID card, passport or birth certificate)
- Blankets, bedding (Twin XL) & pillow(s)
- Toiletries
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Most residence halls have community restrooms.
- Clothing for the duration of the program
- Check the weather so you are prepared.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Use of cars is not permitted during the program.
- There will be a walking tour of campus.
- Pajamas/sleeping attire
- Umbrella or rain jacket
- Homework
- Spending money
- Personal computers
- Valuables
- Large suitcases/bags
- Any items that you cannot carry
Transportation
Round-trip transportation will be provided from select cities for Ohio residents. Round-trip transportation will be provided to out-of-state students from the Cincinnati and Dayton airports. All modes of transportation provided by Miami University will include a chaperone. Once you confirm your participation in the Bridges Program, you will receive additional information on transportation logistics.
| SESSION 1: OCT. 20-21 |
SESSION 2: NOV. 3-4 |
SESSION 3: NOV. 10-11 |
SESSION 4: NOV. 17-18 |
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Akron Columbus |
Chillicothe Cincinnati Toledo |
Cleveland Dayton |
Out of State (via Cincinnati and Dayton airports) |
