Admitted Student Information

Log in to the Pre-College Status Portal to accept or decline your admission offer by completing the Reply to Offer of Admission Form.  

Upon your acceptance of admission, a parent or legal guardian will receive the University of Miami Pre-College Enrollment Confirmation Form via email, which outlines Tuition and Program Fees and Program Policies. 

Once your Enrollment Confirmation Form has been received, you will then be able to submit the $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit via the Pre-College Status Portal. Returning students only: please do not submit your enrollment deposit via CaneLink.

Please note: the $500 enrollment deposit is considered your first payment toward the full tuition program and fees which are outlined in the Pre-College Enrollment Form. 

For detailed information on program costs visit Tuition and Fees.

For refund and cancellation policy please visit the Refund and Cancellation Policy.

An F-1 student visa is required for non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents applying to the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program only* (a B1/B2/ESTA visa cannot be used).

Approximately 1-2 weeks after submitting your non-refundable enrollment deposit, the Pre-College office will email you and your parent/guardian an I-20 form to assist with obtaining your F-1 student visa. Important to note: if you do not obtain an F-1 visa prior to arrival, you will not be able to complete the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and will be withdrawn from the program.

If you have any questions or doubts about the visa process, please email precollege@miami.edu as soon as possible.

*Students admitted to the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program do not require an F-1 student visa. 

International Student Info Session:

Tuition and program fees program will be posted to the student's account once they are enrolled in their courses. Payments will be made in your CaneLink account (the deposit, however, is paid via the Pre-College Status Portal). Note: CaneLink is a separate system from the Pre-College Status Portal. You will receive an email with information on how to access CaneLink at the appropriate time. Please wait until you hear from us to access CaneLink.

Full tuition and program fees are due on May 7, 2025.  

For detailed information on program costs visit Tuition and Fees.

For questions regarding payments visit Payment Information or contact the Pre-College office: (305) 284-4000.

If you are having technical issues or need help with your Cane ID or password, contact the IT Help Desk at (305) 284-6565.

Need help navigating CaneLink? Reference the CaneLink Student Experience quick start guide here. 

The Post Acceptance Documents include our rules and policies that we ask all students review and abide by while they are on campus this summer. These are for your safety, the safety of others, and the effective coordination of the program.

These will be sent via email as soon as they become available. Both the student and parent/guardian (designated signatory noted on the initial application) will be required to review and sign the Post Acceptance Documents by May 15. All forms must be completed to be eligible to attend University of Miami Pre-College.

Note: students that have not submitted their required Post Acceptance Documents will not be permitted to check in on June 28.

Review the University of Miami Pre-College Student Handbook to prepare for your arrival.

Student Handbook 2025

Residential and Commuter students should go directly to Lakeside Village for registration:

Lakeside Village
1280 Stanford Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Telephone: 305-284-6067

For directions to campus visit the following link:

http://welcome.miami.edu/about-um/campuses/coral-gables-map/index.html

Prior to check-in, parents must park in Pavia Parking Garage 5615 Pavia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146. Once the student has received their housing assignment, they may proceed to the Residential College. There is an unloading area in front of the Residential College.

Please note: Residential students are not permitted to have vehicles on campus at any time or permitted to travel in the cars of commuter students.

Students flying unaccompanied to Miami International Airport (MIA) will be met by staff from our residential team at baggage claim (domestic arrivals) or after the students have cleared customs (international arrivals) during the shuttle hours of operation. Students will be transported to campus by shuttle. 

Please note:

• Airport pick-up is not available for students flying to and from Fort Lauderdale (FLL). 
• Students must submit their Airport Shuttle Request Form by the date indicate (option to request a shuttle will be provided on student's Pre-College Status Portal in early May). 

More information available in the Pre-College Student Handbook.

Parking on campus requires a University of Miami parking permit. Parking is enforced 7 days a week/24 hours a day. Hourly passes and day passes are available for purchase.

Parking policy requires all vehicles to park head-in only and register the vehicle license plate with the University's parking system. Parents and commuter students can purchase visitor passes (hourly and day passes) via PayByPhone or at a Pay Station. For information visit Parking & Transportation at https://pt.fop.miami.edu/campus-parking/visitors/index.html.

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.

All Pre-College students, both residential and commuter students, should plan to arrive on campus on June 28. This includes students enrolled in the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and the UM Academies Two Week, Non-Credit Program. 

Residential and commuter students should go directly to Lakeside Village for registration:

Lakeside Village
1280 Stanford Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Telephone: 305-284-6067

Directions to Campus >

Program check-in will take place at Lakeside Village. Residential students will check-in by program, receive their residential hall assignment, and then proceed to their residential hall to receive their room assignment and move in.

Note: if you are flying unaccompanied, you will be checked in upon your arrival. 

*2025 Check-in times TBD *

Commuter students must check in between 11 AM and 12 PM on June 28, at Lakeside Village to receive program materials, attend the student welcome dinner, and participate in scheduled activities.

Note: The second day of Student Orientation is mandatory on June 30, at the Lakeside Expo Center. Commuters should plan to arrive by 9:30 a.m. in front of the Lakeside Expo Center.

Classes conclude on July 10. There will be a UM Academies Student Send Off celebration from 7 pm - 9 pm (optional for commuter students). Commuter students can depart from the program after their afternoon class.

Note: there are no activities for the UM Academies scheduled on July 11.

Residential students will check-out with Pre-College staff on the morning of July 11 in the lobby of their respective residential hall.

Check-out will be from 8:30 am - 11:00 am; all students must depart campus by 11:30 am. Note: there are no activities for the UM Academies scheduled on July 11.

Classes conclude on July 17. There will be a UM Pre-College Student Send Off celebration from 7 pm - 9 pm (optional for commuter students). Commuter students can depart from the program after their afternoon class.

Note: there are no activities for the Summer Scholars Program scheduled on July 18.

Residential students will check-out with Pre-College staff on the morning of July 18  in the lobby of their respective residential hall.

Check-out will be from 8:30 am to 11:30 am by program (schedule will be provided soon). Students must depart campus by 11:30 am. If you are flying unaccompanied, you will be checked-out upon your departure.

Note: there are no activities for the Summer Scholars Program scheduled on July 18.