As students arrive back from Thanksgiving break, it's hard to believe we're already in the last week of classes. We hope your student is proud of their semester and is preparing to finish strong. For questions about the finals schedule or about grades after finals, One Stop's Academic Records website is full of helpful information. Over the next couple of weeks, remind your student to strike a good balance between school work and enjoying the final days of the semester with their community.
Check out next month's conversation topics on the Parent and Family Programs website. And as always, review past issues of this newsletter on our Stay in Touch page.
Love and Honor,
Joe Hawkins
Director, Parent and Family Programs
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End of Fall Semester Housing |
Residence halls close and card access ends on Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m. If students need to stay in their room after 7 p.m. on December 9, they must submit a housing request online. After submitting a request, they will be notified by email when their request is approved, and card access will be extended based on their approved dates. Students will be billed their daily cohort rate for each night they remain in campus housing during break. The charge for Friday, December 9 is waived for students who submit their break housing request prior to Wednesday, December 7 at 11:59 p.m. The normal daily break housing rates will apply for students who sign up for Friday after the deadline. There are no housing charges for Heritage Commons residents during break. Students requesting a housing change for spring semester must be completely moved into their new room before they depart for winter break.
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If students need to stay in their room for Winter Term, January 1-21, they must submit an online break housing request and be approved. They can log in to the housing portal to submit a Winter Term housing request. Students taking a winter term course who remain in housing for the full Winter Term have the option to choose a block housing rate of $466. Students not taking a winter term course who are approved to remain in housing will be billed their daily cohort rate for the entire winter term period.
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Spring Semester Move-In/Return to Campus |
Residence halls will reopen on Sunday, January 22 at 9 a.m. If students have a need to arrive prior to opening, we allow them to request to arrive on Saturday. Students who need to arrive early must submit a request online. If approved, they will be charged their daily cohort rate. Students are not permitted to return to campus prior to Saturday, January 21, 2023 without a specific documented need. Students who have travel reasons to arrive early before spring semester hall opening should make arrangements to stay off campus with a friend or make hotel reservations. Students who access their room without approval will be billed at a rate of $55/day.
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Orientation and Transition Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL) team! SOULs are informed, resourceful guides who support new students and their family members throughout the orientation process.
As a SOUL, your student will…
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Represent Miami University and the Office of Orientation and Transition Programs.
- Lead and welcome over 4,000 new students, connecting with them through small group and one-on-one interactions.
- Build their resume by developing skills employers are seeking.
- Receive a salary of $3,500+.
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SOUL applications are open now until January 9. To nudge your student to apply, fill out the family nomination form and they will receive a personalized email with more information about the position.
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The Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg |
Education Abroad is looking to build their next community of MUDEC students! The Miami University Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg is currently accepting applications for summer and fall 2023 through December 1. Spring 2024 applications will open in January with a deadline of May 1. We encourage Miami students to join the legacy of Miami's center in the heart of Europe.
Upcoming General Information Dates:
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More News From Education Abroad |
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Faculty-led spring break and summer 2023 applications are open, with more to come soon. Apply by the January 7 priority deadline to be considered for Global Initiatives scholarships! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and programs may fill prior to the deadline. Most programs have a deadline of March 1, 2023.
- You’ll find upcoming info sessions and more on the education abroad calendar.
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Spring 2023 Registration: IDS 253 |
If your student is looking for a 3-credit hour sprint course that satisfies the Intercultural Perspectives requirement, we recommend IDS 253: Voices Intergroup Dialogue. The goal of this course is to create a setting in which students engage in open and constructive dialogue and explore issues of intergroup relations, intellectual diversity, free speech, conflict, and community. In the process, students learn about themselves and peers with different social identities while gaining valuable skills in cross-cultural communication and team-building. Learn more on the Voices of Discovery website.
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iPOL Leadership Opportunity |
International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs) are undergraduate or graduate students who assist International Student and Scholar Services with welcoming new international students to Miami University. iPOLs play an integral role in shaping a positive orientation experience for new international students and preparing them to achieve success at Miami.
As an iPOL, your student will receive hourly compensation and professional leadership development. They can visit the iPOL website to learn more and apply!
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New Tool to Support Student Mental Health |
The Division of Student Life is bringing a new tool to support Miami University students’ mental health this year. The Togetherall platform is an online peer-to-peer support program, brought to campus by the Office of Student Wellness.
The platform is free to Miami students, anonymous, and monitored by mental health professionals. Students can join groups that resonate, post about their situation, and find support from their peers. For example, one group is dedicated to students who frequently feel homesick. Another focuses on students who struggle with test anxiety. One group encourages participants to share what they are grateful for on a daily basis.
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Togetherall offers students a space to receive support from their peers, even when they are at home or unable to engage with in-person resources on campus. It increases capacity for supporting students on and off campus.
The platform is available now. Students must use their Miami email to register.
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Presidential Career and Leadership Series: Into the Queen City |
We hope your student joins us for Into the Queen City, an immersive trip to Cincinnati during winter term. Your student will have the opportunity to network with some of Cincinnati’s most dynamic and innovative employers. In addition, they will attend two cultural events to gain a greater understanding of the intersection between their future career and their active citizenry in Ohio.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023 |
2 p.m. - Transportation from Miami
3 p.m. - Check in at hotel (Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza)
4 p.m. - Opening session
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Wednesday and Thursday, January 18-19, 2023 |
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Visit employers and networking
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9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Closing session
12 p.m. - Transportation back to Miami
For more information about this unique experience, visit the Into the Queen City page on our website.
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- Spring Career and Internship Fair on February 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Millett Hall.
- Architecture + Design Career and Internship Fair (in-person) on February 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Alumni Hall.
- Sport Career and Exploration Networking Expo (virtual) on February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Handshake.
- Architecture + Design Career and Internship Fair (virtual) on February 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Handshake.
- Teacher Job Fair on March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Millett Hall.
- Education, Nonprofit, and Human Services Fair on March 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Millett Hall.
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Textbook Buyback and Rental Returns Next Week! |
Remind your students to return their textbook rentals and sell their books! Onsite buybacks are December 5-9 at Brick & Ivy from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the second floor. Didn't purchase from us? We buy back books regardless of where or when they were purchased. Need to return a rental? Just drop the book off, no box necessary!
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