Spring Start

Welcome to the Cane Family! The information below was compiled with newly admitted spring students in mind and will help ensure you stay connected, maximize your time in the fall, and make a smooth transition to college.

What to Do in the Fall

Spring students have myriad options for ways to spend their time before enrolling at the University of Miami in the spring. These include study-abroad programs, taking courses as a non-degree-seeking student, gaining work experience, serving the community, and more.

Cards

Ellie Perrigo

Communication Studies

"I went abroad for four months to study Spanish, participate in community service, and explore Latin American countries and their culture."

Kaylin Yudice

Global Health Studies

"I did a semester as a non-degree-seeking student at Florida International University before coming to UM in the spring."

Laurel Schmidt

Environmental Engineering & Classics

"Before coming to UM, I worked full time, 40-50 hours per week, at a dog day care."

Academic Opportunities to Pursue in the Fall

In addition to internships, community service, and/or work experience, students can participate in one of the following academic opportunities offered by the University of Miami.

Spring Starters have the opportunity to study alongside other UM spring admitted students on this academic program.

Spring Starters who enroll in one of these programs will develop bonds, which can lead to an established network of friends before arriving at the University of Miami in the spring.

These programs are only for Spring Starters who submit their enrollment deposit by May 1, 2025. Space is limited and depositing by the enrollment deadline does not guarantee you will be able to participate in the program.

Spring students who submit their UM enrollment deposit by the May 1 deadline will receive an invitation to apply for one of the Start Abroad programs. The deadline to apply for a Start Abroad program is 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Please review the information on the site or email the Start Abroad team at startabroad@miami.edu for more information.

The University of Miami's Division of Continuing & International Education (DCIE) is offering University of Miami Spring Start students the opportunity to take online non-degree courses in the fall semester.

Start Online at DCIE

Spring Start non-degree seeking students are limited to enroll in ten credit hours in the Fall semester. Space is limited and based on individual class capacity. This option is only available for Spring Starters who submit their enrollment deposit by the deadline.

Note, this program is not available to University of Miami spring start students enrolled in a Start Abroad program.

Once deposited, the deadline to apply for the non-degree fall online course experience is by 11:59 PM ET on June 15, 2025. Spring Starters who enroll in this option agree to acknowledge and adhere to list of terms and conditions. Information and the application to apply for this academic experience will be available in your Applicant Portal after your deposit has been processed.

Additional information is available on the Start Online information page and the DCIE website or you can email the DCIE team at startonline@miami.edu for more information.

Support and Events

Even though your academic journey at UM starts in January, we'll stay in touch and provide resources to help you along the way.

The Spring Start LIVE Series, a series of virtual events, will run from May to December.

Topics include:

  • What to do in the Fall
  • Next Steps
  • Housing and Course Registration
  • Meet your fellow Canes
  • Billing & Payment
  • Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement

We'll also be offering one-on-one appointments with Transitional Guides* over the summer to help with questions you may have about taking classes in the fall. A limited number of appointments will be available from July 14 to August 1 in your Applicant Portal. As a reminder, advising appointments for Spring 2026 registration will be available in mid-October.

If you're participating in the Start Online or Start Abroad program, you'll work with the program liaison(s) to determine your fall classes.

*Transitional Guides are not available for an appointment before July 14.

What to Look Forward To

The official Road to UM kicks off in October. One of the best ways you can prepare for your arrival in January is to check your Applicant Portal often. There, you will find next steps, followed by a personalized checklist that gets posted in mid-October. This will help ensure you are completing tasks on time.

 

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