Review the New Student Guidebook
The New Student Guidebook is a reference guide that will introduce you to the Global Miami Plan (GMP) and help you navigate advising and registration before, during, and even after orientation. It not only explains the GMP, but lists each course that satisfies GMP requirements.
You will receive an abridged copy of the 2019 - 2020 Guidebook at orientation, but you should review the Guidebook online before orientation in order to be most prepared to register for fall classes at orientation. In particular, we recommend that you focus on the following sections:
- Understanding the Miami curriculum: pp. 16-19
- Preparing for registration: p. 24
- Determining credit earned and course placement: pp. 28-41
- List of courses that meet each Global Miami Plan requirement: pp. 58-75 (with corresponding course descriptions on pp. 76-106)
- Suggested first-year courses for each major: pp. 115-187
As you review the New Student Guidebook, write down any questions you have, and bring those with you to orientation. Many of your questions will be answered during orientation presentations; you and your family can also talk with faculty and staff advisors at/after your Academic College Meeting on Day 1 of your orientation, so you'll be well-prepared to register for classes on Day 2.
