Summer 2023 application is closed.
University of Miami Pre-College offers credit and non-credit programs for high achieving high school students who are active in their communities, leaders in their schools, and examples of integrity.
International students have the opportunity to study in the United States and experience college life on an American campus. While participation in the Summer Scholars Program does not guarantee admission to a college or university, the successful completion of a pre-college program demonstrates the student's potential to study in English at the university level.
Complete and submit the Pre-College Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $75 nonrefundable application fee. You will also need: You are encouraged to apply early – review the application deadline schedule. Pre-College Status Portal Access: After you apply, we will send you an acknowledgment email with instructions on how to log in to the Pre-College Status Portal to track your application. Access to the Pre-College Status Portal will be given 48 -72 hours after you complete Step 1 of your application.
After you apply, we will send you an acknowledgment email with instructions on how to log in to the Pre-College Status Portal to track your application. Access to the Pre-College Status Portal will be given 48 -72 hours after you complete Step 1 of your application.
Upload two essays in your Pre-College Status Portal, answering the following questions: Essay 1 (300 - 600 words): Essay 2 (300 - 600 words) choose from the following prompts:
If you attended high school in the United States, submit your official high school transcripts directly from your high school. A school official may submit them electronically via Slate.org, SCOIR, or Parchment. They can also be emailed directly from your school official to precollege.docs@miami.edu. Applicants can upload an unofficial copy of their transcript to their Pre-College Status Portal.
Upload your most recent report card to the Pre-College Status Portal.
As part of the University of Miami Pre-College application process, we ask that a parent or guardian confirms that they are aware of their student’s application and involvement. The permission form will be sent to the email address of the parent designated as the primary document signatory.
Continuously check your Pre-College Status Portal to ensure you have completed all the required steps. Your application will be reviewed when all required documents are submitted.
Once all of your application materials are received, your application will be reviewed. Should the review committee need additional information, a notification will be sent to the email on your application. Admission decisions will be available after January 15 and then typically two weeks after your application moves in the review status.
All applicants whose native language is not English (U.S. citizens and Non-U.S. citizens) are required to submit official or unofficial results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The language proficiency test scores are required for both the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program. For non-native English speakers submitting the TOEFL or IELTS, competitive applicants generally score above the following: Upload your test score report to the Pre-College Status Portal. For information, visit the University's English Proficiency Requirements page. To request a waiver, complete the Pre-College Request to Waive TOEFL or IELTS Form in the Pre-College Status Portal.
An F-1 student visa is required for non-U.S. citizens* applying to the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit program. Upload a bank letter on official letterhead stating that the person responsible for your living and personal expenses while studying at the University of Miami has a minimum of $9,200 in his/her account, or a recent bank statement showing a balance of $9,200. If you are already studying in the U.S., upload a copy of your student visa and I-20 to the Pre-College Status Portal. * Applicants admitted to the Two-week Non-Credit Program do not require a student visa, however a TOEFL or IELTS score is still required for non-native English speakers.
Priority Deadline - February 1 Scholarship Deadline - March 1 General Application Deadline - May 1 For additional information visit Application Deadlines.
If you have questions about the application process, contact us at (305) 284-5078 or email us at precollege@miami.edu.