Summer Scholars FAQ
Summer Scholars FAQ
Students who have submitted their Intent to Enroll form and $350 enrollment deposit* via their Applicant Status Page will see the remaining balance for Summer Scholars program fees appear on their Applicant Status Page 48 hours after confirming enrollment. Program fees must be paid in full no later than two weeks prior to the start of the program.
*Scholarship recipients must submit their Intent to Enroll form but not the enrollment deposit, and no program fees will be assessed.
*Scholarship recipients must submit their Intent to Enroll form but not the enrollment deposit, and no program fees will be assessed.
Two payments are required for the Summer Scholars Program.
- $350 Enrollment Fee: This amount is due at the time of enrollment and must be submitted along with your Intent to Enroll form. The enrollment fee is waived for scholarship recipients.
- $730 Program fee: This amount is due two weeks before the start of a student's Summer Scholars session. It becomes available to pay 48 hours after a student confirms their enrollment. The program fee is waived for scholarship recipients.
All fees can be paid via your Applicant Status Page.
While it is helpful for you to have your own laptop, it is not required. There are a variety of Windows-based and Mac computers available at King Library. These are all equipped with popular software applications and Internet access. Visit the University Libraries website for summer hours and information.
You will attend class most weekdays from approximately 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes are taught by leading faculty and are designed to be interactive and engaging with a range of different activities each day. You will typically have a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. After dinner, you will participate in special workshops designed to prepare you for the competitive college application process. Later each evening, activities and optional programming will be hosted in the residence hall, facilitated by our dynamic team of Summer Scholars counselors.
No, our academic modules are designed to provide a rich academic experience where you can make personal connections with top faculty and delve deeply into a specialized area of interest. We aim to promote meaningful learning through which you will experience university academic life without the stress of formal assessment. However, attendance and active participation are required.
Students typically have ample time to complete academic assignments during class sessions so that homework is not necessary.
Attendance at all class sessions, workshops, and formally sponsored program activities and events is mandatory. Exceptions will be made only in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Summer Scholars Program team.
Your meal plan will be attached to your ID card, which you will receive at check-in. ID cards are used as swipe cards for payment at university dining locations. You will have a balance of $175 to use like a debit card at summer dining locations, including Garden Commons and all Armstrong Student Center dining locations. Visit MiamiOH.edu/dining for more information.
For $20 you can purchase a pass to use the aquatic and fitness facilities at the Miami Recreational Sports Center, and your ID card will also allow you access throughout your Summer Scholars Session. However, the Summer Scholars daily schedule is very full, and on most days you will only have time to use the center between 6-8 a.m. Passes may be purchased via credit card on move-in day. A separate Climbing Wall Waiver must be completed via your Applicant Status Page if you intend to use that apparatus.
A separate parental consent form is required if you want to use the climbing wall at the Recreational Sports Center. Participation is voluntary and no experience is required, so if you think you may want to participate please remember to submit the online Climbing Wall Waiver form via your Applicant Status Page.
Miami offers printing services across campus in all the libraries. Charges for printing may apply.
No. Because the program is limited to one week, it is important for students to be present for the entire time to maximize their experience. Students will not be permitted to leave and return during the program.
We cannot guarantee a single room, as they are limited and reserved only for extenuating circumstances. However, we will evaluate availability and consider requests submitted in advance. There is an additional charge for single room occupancy. To request a single room, please email summerscholars@miamioh.edu.
