Miami University

Miami University requires at least 124 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Miami University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Miami University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Miami University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 81% of students who start college at Miami University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Miami University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Miami University?

Miami University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Miami University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Miami University

When choosing a major, Miami University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Miami University.Miami University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Miami University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miami University

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Does Miami University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Miami University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Miami University Have An Online Program?

✅ Miami University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Miami University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Miami University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Miami University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Miami University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Miami University.

Does Miami University Require Internships?

🟨 Miami University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Miami University

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Miami University Library

The main library on campus is the King Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Miami University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Miami of Ohio offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and Columbia University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Miami University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Miami University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Miami University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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