There is no formal dress code. However, students should dress appropriately for class the same way they would if they were attending their school during the academic year. Miami is hot and humid during July and all the buildings are equipped with air conditioning. The residence hall and classrooms tend to be cold, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket or sweater for use inside buildings. Outside, students should be comfortable in normal summer attire such as t-shirts and shorts. It will rain so be prepared with an umbrella, waterproof shoes, flip flops, etc.
All Students
- Health Insurance Card
- Personal identification (government issued ID/high school ID)
- Personal medication (prescription or over the counter)
- School supplies (textbooks and other course-specific materials will be distributed when students arrive)
- Book bag/backpack
- Pens/pencils
- Notebooks/paper
- Folder/binder
- Laptop (recommended) + charger
- Business casual attire is suggested for some academic field trips, class presentations, and Pre-College events, including the Student Send-Off Celebrations
- Clothing that is not appropriate when students are required to dress in business casual attire: torn/ripped/baggy clothing, jeans, shorts, flip flops, graphic t-shirts, etc.
- Specific clothing required for your academic specialty, if applicable (see here)
Residential Students
Required
- Clothing including casual clothing for classroom and recreational activities, a swimsuit, and a rain jacket/poncho (it will rain!)
- Clothes hangers*
- Laundry supplies*
- Laundry basket or bag*
- Twin extra-long sheets, pillows, blanket, or comforter
- Toiletries*
- Towels*
For international students only
- Passport
- I-20 form
- Visa (if applicable)
Recommended
- Laptop
- Spending money (approximately $75/week)
- Shower caddy*
- Shower flip-flops*
- Waterproof SPF 30+ sunscreen and sunglasses*
- Gym/work-out clothes
*A trip to Target will be offered to students after student orientation so they can pick up items they forget to pack or prefer to buy locally. Personal items can also be purchased at the campus convenience store. School supplies can also be purchased at the UM bookstore located on campus.
Business, Law, and Global Studies Tracks
Students should pack business/professional attire appropriate for program-specific activities (e.g. classroom presentations, field trips to professional offices, courtroom presentations, etc.). Attire should be professional and fit appropriately.
- Males – slacks, khakis, dress shirt, dress shoes, tie; suit/sports jacket (recommended but not required)
- Females – dress, dress shirts, slacks, skirt, jacket, khakis, dress shoes (closed toe shoes)
Explorations in Architecture Tracks
Students should pack a personal laptop and mouse to follow along in their classes. Students will be required to install course specific software to use throughout the program. Students are discouraged from bringing and using their respective school laptops in the event there are restrictions to downloading and installing external software.
Marine Animal Biology and Marine Conservation Track
Students should pack outdoor gear: a wide-brimmed hat, lightweight long-sleeve shirts/rash guards you can wear on all field trips, reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen (SPF 30+), insect repellant, sunglasses, swimsuits, and towel. For shoes on shark tagging trips, you will need either snorkel booties (black is OK) or old sneakers that you can tie tightly and do not have a black sole (please note flip-flops or Crocs are not acceptable in the field).
Tropical Marine Biology and Oceanography Tracks
Students should pack outdoor and snorkeling gear*: mask, fins, snorkel, wide-brimmed hat, lightweight long-sleeve shirts/rash guards you can wear on all field trips, reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen (SPF 30+), insect repellant, sunglasses, swimsuits, and towel. For shoes for walking in the water and on shark tagging trips, you will need either snorkel booties (black is OK) or old sneakers that you can tie tightly and do not have a black sole (please note flip-flops or Crocs are not acceptable in the field). *Note: snorkeling gear will be provided if students are unable to bring their own.
