Campus Regulations
There are rules that every person at Miami needs to live by:
1. It is illegal to purchase or drink alcohol until a person is 21 years old. In addition, you may not buy drinks for others under 21. There are serious penalties if underage students are caught with alcohol. If you have two serious or three minor alcohol infractions, you could be suspended and asked to leave Miami University.
2. Smoking is prohibited everywhere on campus and in public places such as restaurants, airports, etc. in the United States. You could be fined for smoking anywhere on the Miami campus, indoors or outdoors, so you may want to consider quitting smoking now if you are a smoker.
3. Although it is legal to own a weapon in the United States with the right permits, weapons are not allowed on campus. Weapons include firearms, knives, fireworks, pellet guns, BB guns, paintball guns, etc.
There are other rules that you will learn during orientation, but these are three of the most important rules for students coming from outside the U.S. to know.
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- bicycle safety
- campus lighting
- emergency phone towers
- crime prevention tips
During orientation, you will get to meet some MUPD officers and learn more!
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Residence LifeLiving on campus at Miami is an important part of your college experience. Miami students are required to live on campus for the first two years. When you signed the housing contract, you chose one of the many living learning communities which will help enable your academic success, promote your involvement in a community, help you learn more about yourself, and expose you to a variety of cultures, opinions, and life experiences.You will receive an email about your room assignment and roommate(s) from the Campus Services Office. You will get to meet your residence hall staff, including your RA and RD during orientation.
Who is your Resident Assistant (RA)?Your RA is an undergraduate student who lives in your corridor. They are trained to help build a community, support you in your transition to Miami, and help you to solve problems. You will have a one-on-one meeting with your RA at least once a semester.
Who is your Resident Director (RD)?
Your RD is the full-time supervisor (or graduate student supervisor) of your residence hall. They supervise the RAs. RDs have offices in the residence halls and are great resources for any student who has challenges on campus.
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Student Employment Miami significantly values student workers and commits to employing students. Working on campus not only provides income but also cultivates responsibility, enhances time management skills, and offers a learning opportunity. There are student jobs available at dining halls, the campus store, IT center, library, etc.
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Miami welcomes new students to its engaged community of learners through the Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading Program asks all new students to read selected texts during the summer and to be prepared to discuss them with fellow students in small-group sessions on August 23. The 2019 summer reading book, One Size Fits None by Stephanie Anderson, focuses on issues of sustainability, climate change, and regenerative agriculture. You will receive the book when you arrive on campus for orientation. In order to be prepare for the discussion groups on August 23, you are expected to read an excerpt from the book this summer before arrival on campus. We also recommend reading two articles by the author that are on the same topic as the book. Here are the links to the readings:
Discussion Groups and Convocation
Discussion groups will meet on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:15am following the University College Welcomes. Room assignments for the Summer Reading Program discussions will be emailed to students on/about August 22, 2019.
Convocation 2019 will be held on Sunday, August 25, at 3:00 pm. The convocation speaker will be Stephanie Anderson, author of One Size Fits None: A Farm Girl's Search for the Promise of Regenerative Agriculture.
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Undergraduate Student iPOL Profile
When you arrive at Miami University for international student orientation, you will have a designated iPOL to help you throughout orientation. Here are your iPOLs' profiles:
"Hello everyone, my name is Junlei Wang. I'm from Chengdu, China. I'm a sophomore, majoring in Accounting in Farmer School of Business. Currently, I'm an Undergraduate at Miami participating in the CABO organization. I like to try something new every semester because I think it helps me to integrate into campus life and open my horizon. When you first come to Miami, there may be some difficulties. However, I believe that you will learn a lot out of this experience, make many friends, and fall in love with Miami. At last, welcome come to Miami. Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to try."
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"Hey! My name is Liz, I'm a senior International Studies and Epidemiology double major from right here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently involved in ISAC (the International Student Advisory Council) as the director of the mentor and mentee program. I'm involved with ISAC because I love learning about cultures and connecting with other students on campus! If I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to get involved- join clubs, make friends and connections and stay active on campus so you have the most memorable time possible and get the most out of Miami!"
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"My name is Roshika Bhattarai. I am a junior majoring in Medical Laboratory Sciences with Pre-Med and minoring in Neuroscience. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently doing research in reward and addictive disorders lab and serving as the treasurer of minorities association for pre-med scholars. I also work in the Global Initiatives Office. I can't wait to learn more about you guys and remember to enjoy Miami while you are here along with succeeding academically."
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"Hey, this is Wendy! I am from Macau. I'm majoring in Speech Pathology and Audiology, minoring in Child Studies and Youth Development. This coming fall I am becoming a Junior! There are many acquaintances I have made on this campus, and some turned out to become my besties. Mega Fair is happening a few weeks after classes start. Over six hundreds of student organizations set up a table and recruit new members. If you are interested in any of them, do not hesitate to ask questions and try them out! College is about learning and experiencing the best of you! Welcome to Miami!!"
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"Hello! My name is Yunjia Zhang and I’m a rising sophomore majoring in Accounting. I’m from Chengdu, China, but have lived in the US since I was seven years old. Going into college, one of my goals included reaching out and meeting as many new people as possible. This was made possible through the many organizations offered on campus. Currently, I’m involved in several cultural and diversity clubs such as the International Student Advisory Council and China America Business Organization. I think being active on campus, whether through on-campus organizations or community events, is one of the best ways to meet new people and gain new experiences. My advice to you is the following: don’t be afraid to experiment! Don’t hold back from trying new things and figuring out what’s the best fit for you. Welcome to Miami!"
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| Next issue, we will be covering the following topics: Banking, Billing, Campus Resources, EverFi Online Courses, Sign Up for Optional Activities, and iPOL Profile. Stay tuned!
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| Phone: +1-513-529-8600
Email: international@MiamiOH.edu
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