First-Year Spring FAQs

Yes. Each year, we offer a select number of students the opportunity to begin their studies at the University of Miami in January after using the fall to take non-degree courses at a local college, volunteer, or take part in other enriching activities. These students become engaged members of our University community and go on to graduate with their class.

To secure enrollment, you must log in to the Applicant Portal to accept your offer and submit your nonrefundable deposit by the date indicated on your admission letter.

First-year students admitted for the spring semester can apply for housing using the spring-only housing application available in the Housing Portal via CaneLink beginning in late October. Spring housing applications are due December 1. Housing applications received after that date are accepted on a space-available basis.

Your application is labeled as "Incomplete" until we receive your final high school transcripts and official test scores, if applicable. Be sure to send these documents to us immediately after you graduate.

Please note that you are unable to postpone your enrollment from spring to a future entry term.

Due to the competitive nature of UM's admission process, students offered admission in the spring are not eligible for merit-based scholarships.

If you completed the financial aid application process and the University determines you are eligible, you will receive your financial aid award by mid-April, provided all required documents have been received. 

Students who are admitted for the spring semester may use the fall to take non-degree courses at a local college, volunteer, or take part in other enriching activities.

If you enroll at another postsecondary institution as a non-degree-seeking student, we recommend students compare the course descriptions of the courses they register for with the course descriptions in our Academic Bulletin. If the descriptions are similar, those courses will likely transfer. A transfer credit evaluation will be conducted after your official college transcripts have been submitted.

Note that enrolling at another postsecondary institution as a degree-seeking student for the fall will void your spring admission offer.

We will email you important information and reminders throughout the summer and fall. It is important that you monitor your UM email as well as the Applicant Portal for important updates.

Students will be able to register for courses and speak with their academic advisor beginning in late November.

ISSS will start processing I-20 forms in October. You should have your bank letter or online bank statement and all required forms for the I-20 sent to us no later than November 27, 2020. If you don’t adhere to this deadline, we reserve the right to withdraw your offer of admission.