Registration is an exciting time for students! We have compiled information to help guide you with your school-specific registration process for the fall semester and to remind you of other important items to keep in mind.
Last day to change school/major through the Office of Undergraduate Admission | May 15 |
Course registration opens in CaneLink | June 5 |
First billing notification | July 17 |
Payment due date | August 10 |
*Dates may be subject to change.
Information for the spring term will be posted in mid-October.
Each school and college has its own registration process. More specific instructions for the fall semester will be posted in your Applicant Portal in mid-April.
ADVISING As a first-year Fall incoming architecture student, you will enroll in several general education courses. You will join the Architecture Design sequence in the Fall and attend studio orientation in the Summer before Fall. You may call the Office of Academic Services at 305-284-3731, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. to schedule a meeting with your advisor Matthew Fernandez or by clicking this link umiami.campus.eab.com/pal/PoBIVb4gyj. REGISTRATION STEPS LOOKING FORWARD SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Office of Academic Services 305-284-3731
1223 Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
soaugradadmissions@miami.edu
ADVISING In the College of Arts & Sciences, we are committed to supporting your intellectual and personal goals from our earliest interactions through to graduation. We believe you will be most successful by taking ownership of your future and education. Our advisors will provide you with information about University and College requirements that will help you plan, select, and register yourself. The College has over 2500 course offerings designed to meet your interests. Don’t worry if your first class pick is not available, there is something for everybody. With our level of flexibility there are many requirements you can work on during your first year. For example, you may consider starting a language, taking a class in your cognate, or exploring an area of interest (e.g. art, economics, global health) that may become a future minor. We are excited to have you as part of our Arts & Sciences ’Cane community where you can design your one-of-a-kind experience. REGISTRATION STEPS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Student Academic Services, Main Office 305-284-4333
Should you need to make any changes to your schedule, please be mindful of the deadlines listed on the Academic Calendar.
1252 Memorial Drive
Ashe Building, Room 200
Coral Gables, FL 33146
sas.as@miami.edu
ADVISING The Miami Herbert Business School team is eager to welcome you and help you navigate the coming years. You will be assigned a Professional Academic Advisor after you arrive on campus. The registration advisor will guide you during the registration process for the upcoming semester. The registration advisor will send an email to your UM email prior to registration to establish the line of communication. You can stay up to date with items relating to your progress and communication by contacting your registration advisor. Registering for your first semester as a Miami Herbert Business School student is simple because the registration advising team will enroll you in the courses you need. As a first-year student, the advising team will register you in 15-16 credits. A digital Welcome Packet will be shared with you via UM email. This packet provides important information regarding your first-semester schedule and other relevant information. REGISTRATION LOOKING FORWARD MIAMI HERBERT BUSINESS SCHOOL 5202 University Drive Merrick Building, Room 104 305-284-4641
The Welcome Packet will be emailed to your UM email before the first information session. If you cannot locate it, kindly email undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu
Verify that your schedule is complete per the outlined requirements in the Welcome Packet. Confirm schedule is accurate prior to coming on campus.
Coral Gables, FL 33146
undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu
ADVISING Choosing your classes allows you to own your story, ask the right questions, and focus on what matters to you. We’ll give you all the information you need to complete the process, but it is up to you to define your passion, understand the requirements, and make your choices. If you have any questions along the way, our department has a dedicated advisor to assist you. Advisors will be available for walk-ins during the first two weeks of the fall semester. After the walk-in period, you can schedule an appointment by contacting your academic advisor. Advising appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. REGISTRATION STEPS Advertising and Public Relations Communication Studies, Interactive Media and Cinematic Arts Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, and Media Management Undeclared LOOKING FORWARD At ’Cane Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to meet the dean, get to know your fellow students and talk to your academic advisor about your interests, courses to take, and general education requirements. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION 5100 Brunson Drive 305-284-5234
Marilyn Gonzalez
mcastano@miami.edu
Marie Ferguson
marie.ferguson@miami.edu
Mari Salazar
m.salazar5@miami.edu
Luis Herrera
lherrera@miami.edu
Wolfson Building, Room 2037
Coral Gables, FL 33146
communication@miami.edu
ADVISING We believe our most successful students own their education—their classes, their opportunities, and their schedule. To that end, we have scheduled a virtual pre-registration orientation on May 4 from 7-7:30 pm ET. We highly recommend that all new students attend this virtual event. If you encounter any difficulties with this link, you may also join the session using the Zoom information provided in your Applicant Portal. Beginning May 6, advisors will contact students via their UM emails to schedule advising appointments. These meetings take place throughout the summer and are designed to get to know you, learn a bit about your strengths and aspirations which are subsequently used to craft an academic plan. They will suggest classes and discuss any individual advising needs and concerns. This is the first of several opportunities for first-year students to connect with their academic advisors. There will also be open office/walk-in advising Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET for the first two weeks of the semester. The Undergraduate Advising Suite is in the Merrick Building, Room 312 L (third floor). LOOKING FORWARD At ’Cane Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to meet your dean, academic advisors, and fellow students. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 5202 University Drive 305-284-3711
Merrick Building, Room 312
Coral Gables, FL 33146
a.campos@miami.edu
ADVISING Our experienced advisors are instrumental in creating a learning community—a place where our students work together to achieve excellence. As an incoming student in the College of Engineering, you will be placed in the IMPACT (Integrated Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Communication Track) Program. Classes are selected by your advisor, and you take all or most of your classes with other engineering students. Our unique registration process brings students together to work through their prerequisite courses and support each other as they transition to college life. Our advisors are available at advising@eng.miami.edu or at 305-284-3100, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. ET. All advising at this point will be virtual. Your advisors will send you the Zoom link for their virtual advising rooms. REGISTRATION STEPS LOOKING FORWARD At ’Cane Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to meet the dean, speak with academic advisors, and get to know fellow students. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 1251 Memorial Drive 305-284-3100
Coral Gables, FL 33146
advising@eng.miami.edu
As a new student in the Frost School, you must register for courses before orientation. Further instructions, including the Frost Course Registration Guide, will be emailed to you. The Frost Course Registration Guide will walk you through the registration process. If you qualify to place out of a course due to audition results, test scores, or transfer credits, you will have the opportunity to revise your schedule during orientation in August. Each email is personalized, so please enroll only in the courses and sections listed. REGISTRATION STEPS LOOKING FORWARD At Frost Orientation, you will have the opportunity to audition for ensembles and complete required theory, skills, and keyboard placement assessments. Classical, contemporary, and jazz keyboard students are exempt from taking the keyboard studies placement exam. You will also have the opportunity to make changes to your fall schedule, if necessary. You can schedule an appointment with your advisor on miami.edu/navigate. FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC 5499 San Amaro Drive
Patricia Louise Frost Studios North, Suite 108
Coral Gables, FL 33146
ADVISING Every semester is an opportunity to own your education, your classes, your schedule, your success—and our school is here to help you along the way. In May, you will receive our registration email. It will include a list of recommended first-semester courses and explain the registration process step by step. Please review ALL of the following steps in order to ensure a successful registration process for your first semester: Transfer Credits, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, CLEP, or Cambridge Pre-U If you applied with test scores and are not satisfied with your placement based on your SAT/ACT scores, you may opt to take the ALEKS Assessment to attempt a higher placement. (Click here for placement based on SAT/ACT scores) If you are a part of one or more of the following student groups, please send an email to marsci@miami.edu so that we may take note: (This may affect the classes that we recommend for your first semester) Enroll in courses recommended for your major Meet with your Advisor at Orientation: LOOKING FORWARD At ’Cane Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to meet the dean, speak with academic advisors, and get to know fellow students. Beginning the third week of the semester, advisors will be available to you during their advertised office hours. ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE, ATMOSPHERIC, AND EARTH SCIENCE 1365 Memorial Drive 305-284-2180
Math Placement
If you place into MTHO99 or MTH101 after your first proctored ALEKS attempt, you MUST follow the steps below:
Review Registration Information and Recommended Courses:
All students should use the Schedule Builder on CaneLink to select their courses.
Ungar Building, Room 210
Coral Gables, FL 33146
marsci@miami.edu
undergraduate.earth.miami.edu
ADVISING Every semester brings you one step closer to graduation and you should own every part of the journey. From registration to graduation planning, we want you to take charge of your education. The process below will help you understand your degree requirements, select your courses, and plan for your academic future. In line with our mission to empower and educate you to take charge of your education, we developed a comprehensive plan to help guide you through the registration process. To begin, we recommend reviewing the steps below where we will teach you about your degree requirements. You will then be directed to complete the Academic Reference Form (ARF) which can help you plan your first semester schedule. There are numerous combinations of courses you can choose from to put together your first semester schedule. It is important you select courses that allow you to pursue your own academic interests as you work through your degree requirements. REGISTRATION STEPS MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISING TEAM Pamela Salemi, Senior Academic Advisor - Psalemi@miami.edu Laura Gonzalez, Academic Advisor - Lxg604@miami.edu LOOKING FORWARD At ’Cane Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to meet the Dean, your academic advisors, and your fellow classmates. If you have any questions, please forward them to Sonhs@miami.edu. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES 5030 Brunson Drive
Note: A separate email will be sent with instructions on how to schedule your advising appointment before your registration begins.
Schwartz Center, Room 142
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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. Below are resources to help guide you through the registration process. CaneLink has a robust search engine for classes. 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. 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: New students without prior college credit in Written Communication Skills will be placed as follows: Visit the Math Placement page to find out how the University determines your math placement for your first semester. If you are an international student or have been admitted test optional, review the information for the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. Students can change their school and/or major through the Office of Undergraduate Admission until May 15, 2022. If you are interested in changing schools and/or your major, please fill out the form in your Applicant Portal. 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.CaneLink
Registration Process Using CaneLink
Search for Classes Using CaneLink
Cognates Program of General Education
Written Communication Skills
Math Placement
Change of School & Program Process
AP/IB/CLEP Credits