CaneLink
CaneLink is the University of Miami's online portal for students and faculty. CaneLink is used by students to plan their academic careers, register for classes, view their academic records, and receive communication from the University. Faculty and staff use CaneLink for grade submissions and other student-related functions. Students can use their existing CaneID and password to log in.
Visit canelink.it.miami.edu for an overview of how to use CaneLink.
Registration Process in CaneLink
Below are resources to help guide you through the registration process.
Search for Classes Using CaneLink
CaneLink has a robust search engine for classes.
Cognates Program of General Education
First-year students will complete their General Education Requirements across three areas of knowledge in an exciting format: cognates. Review the cognate concept to better understand the Cognates Program of General Education and how you can explore in-depth, concepts that interest you at the link below.
For more information, visit miami.edu/cognates.
Written Communication Skills
Effective writing skills advance ideas efficiently and persuasively, so the expectation is that students become adept at using writing as an effective communication tool. Students fulfill this requirement by satisfactorily completing WRS 105 together with WRS 106 or WRS 107, or the equivalent. Appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores in English composition may be used to satisfy this requirement. Please refer to the Credit Information page to learn more.
An appropriate score on the SAT or ACT examination may earn a student exemption from, but not credit for, WRS 105.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills in relation to specific rhetorical tasks.
- Construct original, well-reasoned arguments using a range of materials.
- Integrate and synthesize appropriate and relevant primary and secondary sources in their writing.
New students without prior college credit in Written Communication Skills will be placed as follows:
- WRS 103: ACT English score below 18 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score below 430, or TOEFL iBT Writing score below 18.
- WRS 105: ACT English score 18-31 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score 430-690, or TOEFL iBT Writing score 18 or above.
- WRS 106 or WRS 107: ACT English score 32 or above or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Critical Reading score 700 or above.
Math Placement
Visit the Math Placement page to find out how the University determines your math placement for your first semester.
If you have been admitted test optional, review the information for the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment.
AP/IB/CLEP Credits
To have Advanced Placement, College-Level Examination Program, and International Baccalaureate (Level H) examination scores evaluated for University credit request that your scores be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission from the College Board or your regional IB office.
Please refer to the Credit Information page to learn more.
