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Friday, October 18 | Fall Semester 2019

Speak with ISSS before making any late schedule changes for Fall 2019!

This is a reminder that you must stay enrolled in your courses - do not withdraw. Dropping below full-time enrollment this late in the term could cause you to lose your legal status. If you plan to make any schedule changes, speak with ISSS first.

For under-enrollment, you do not need to schedule an appointment. Come to 214 MacMillan during walk-in hours, which are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm.

Last Chance to Add Classes for Fall 2019
The last group of courses (late six-week sprints) begin Wednesday, October 23rd and the deadline to force-add is Thursday, October 24th. If you need to add additional credits, you must make changes now before these classes begin. You can use the Course List to search for late six-week sprint courses.

Enrollment & Legal Status
If you drop a class after October 24th, it will probably not be possible to add classes to reach full-time enrollment. Loss of legal status is severe and could negatively impact future visa eligibility. Review the enrollment requirements below to ensure that your legal status is safe:

Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits total. Nine of those credits must be in-person (not online).
Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 credits total. Six of those credits must be in-person (not online).
Hybrid courses that are coded as 50% or more online will not count as in-person courses.

Friday | October 18, 2019

Check Midterm Grades
Midterm grades can be accessed in BannerWeb, which is located in your MyMiami account. If your professor did not post a midterm grade please check Canvas or connect with the faculty member for feedback.

Asian Cultural Festival
Uptown Park | 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Head Uptown to watch performances, eat food, and learn about cultures from various Asian countries

Sunday | October 20, 2019

A group walking through the fountains in Washington Park

Bus Trip to Downtown Cincinnati

Shriver Center Bus Stop | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Seats are still available for this wonderful opportunity to spend an Autumn day exploring the Queen City, Cincinnati.

Start out at Washington Park and check out Art on Vine. Head over to Findlay Market for the Fall Food Fest. Stop by Fountain Square to see what’s happening. Take in all the sights, sounds and flavors of downtown Cincinnati.

Buy a ticket to Downtown Cincinnati, $10.

Submit your International Education Week Contest Entries
Deadline to Submit | October 20, 11:59 pm

Has being an international student at Miami been a life changing experience? Have you captured some incredible moments on your phone or camera? Would you like to share your experiences with the Miami community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, don't miss your chance to participate in the International Education Week Writing, Photo, or Video Contest!

Monday | October 21, 2019

Clothing Swap

Armstrong Pavilion C | 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Miami University Fashion and Design is promoting sustainability through fashion. Bring clothes that you are no longer wearing and exchange/swap them with other attendees at this event.

Wednesday | October 23, 2019

Late Six-Week Sprint Courses Begin

The last group of classes for Fall 2019, late six-week sprints, begin on Wednesday, October 23rd. If you are enrolled in a late six-week sprint, please attend! Failure to attend could result in your professor dropping (withdrawing) you from the course. The deadline to force-add a late six-week sprint course is October 24th. After this date, it will no longer be possible to add a class for Fall 2019.

Upcoming Events

Diwali at Lane Library
Sunday, October 26, 1- 3 pm

Deadline to Withdraw from a Full-Semester Course
Monday, October 28

View more upcoming events!

Check BannerWeb for Registration Holds

Spring 2020 registration will open within the next month. If you have a registration hold, it will prevent you from choosing courses. To prepare for registration, login to BannerWeb in your MyMiami account and check your registration hold status. Please also schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss course options for the upcoming semester.

Question: I'm failing one my courses and I want to drop it. What should I do?

Ask and Advisor video: Dropping below full-time

football game action with a player diving to tackle another

Experience the Great American Tradition of Professional Football

One of the (many) great things about being an international student in the US is the opportunity to experience uniquely American cultural traditions. American Professional Football (NFL), the most popular sport in the US, is one of those great cultural experiences.

Witnessing the game day spirit, feeling the energy of 60,000 fans, and taking part in the spectacle of a game at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati is an enriching experience even if you don’t understand all the rules of American football.

ISSS will take a bus trip to an NFL Game, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 10 from 11am to 5pm.

A limited number of tickets are available for $45, which includes transportation. The deadline to register is November 1. Don't miss this opportunity to experience first-hand a great American sporting tradition!

Buy a Ticket

Nominate a Miami staff member who has provided outstanding service or support to international students. Keep in mind that professors and faculty members are not eligible for this award. In addition, staff from Global Initiatives (including ISSS), the ACE program, and the ELC are not eligible.

Learn about the new Dean's Advisory Board and how you can get involved.

Submit a proposal for the Career Discovery Conference.

The legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products in the state of Ohio was raised to 21 on October 17.

Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to international students and scholars at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.

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