Important Reminders
Miami ID Photo: you will use your Miami ID card for many things on campus. We strongly suggest that you submit your photo now, so you can receive your ID card quickly when you arrive.
Purchase Bus Ticket: bus transportation is available for students from the CVG (Cincinnati airport) DoubleTree Hotel to Miami University in the morning of Thursday, August 15. You must purchase a bus ticket in advance. We strongly recommend arriving to the Cincinnati Airport (CVG) and riding the Miami Airport Bus.
If you submit your ID photo in advance and purchase an airport bus ticket, you will be able to pick up your ID card from ISSS staff directly at the DoubleTree Hotel on August 15.
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Registering for Classes
Most international graduate students register for classes when they come to campus during orientation. If you would like to register for classes prior to your arrival, please contact your graduate program to determine if this is possible and to discuss which classes to register for.
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Academic TranscriptsAll new graduate students must have a final official transcript (original language and literal English language translation) submitted to Miami University's Graduate School from all institutions beginning with your bachelor's degree. Documents should include a consolidated transcript, individual statement of marks (if applicable) and degree certificate. The Graduate School accepts the following as official final transcripts:
- A transcript submitted in a signed sealed envelope to Miami University's Graduate School.
- A transcript that is certified as official by a U.S. Consular official or Ministry of Education. The transcript then should be placed in a signed sealed envelope from the official/authority figure.
Note: You can bring the unopened signed sealed envelope with you when you arrive on campus or have the institution mail this to the Graduate School at the following mailing address:
Miami University Graduate School
102 Roudebush Hall
501 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
For questions about your transcript, please email ApplyGrad@miamioh.edu.
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Official English Test Score Report
If you took an English test (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) you must have an official score report sent to the Miami University Graduate School before you arrive. The score report must be sent directly from the testing service to the Graduate School.
- TOEFL ETS code: 1463
- IELTS & PTE:
Account: Miami University Graduate School
Address: 102 Roudebush Hall
City: Oxford
State: OH
Zip code: 45056
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Graduate Assistantship
If you were awarded a graduate assistantship from your department, you must log-in and complete the acceptance form. During international orientation, graduate assistants will be required to go to the Academic Personnel office and complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Failing to accept your graduate assistantship offer or complete your I-9 form may result in your assistantship being withdrawn. If you have any questions about your graduate assistantship duties and responsibilities, please contact your graduate department.
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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 in dining halls, the campus store, library, Rec Center, etc.
Finding a job on campus requires a series of procedures (such as submitting your resume and cover letter), depending on the position. Check out the Student Employment website for more information.
Note: If you have a full graduate assistantship, you will not be eligible for any additional on-campus employment.
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Two Recent Graduate Student HighlightsJohn Tengatenga
John Tengatenga, from Lilongwe, Malawi, graduated from Miami University in May 2018 with a Master of Arts in Political Science.
According to John, “Miami University has impacted my life in many ways. I met new people who became friends and we explored Oxford and Ohio together. Above all, my M.A. in Political Science has opened new career opportunities because of the writing and analytical skills that I acquired during my time at Miami University. These are the skills that I use every day at my workplace, and they will continue to be crucial in my career." John works as a research associate at the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) in Zomba, Malawi.
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Tasneem Amatullah
Tasneem Amatullah, Ph.D, from Chennai, India, graduated from Qatar University’s Educational Leadership Master’s program in 2014 and joined the Educational Leadership doctoral program at Miami University immediately after that. Four years later, Tasneem graduated with her Ph.D in 2018.
She says, “It is impossible to measure the amount of support and care received during my time at Miami University. Each and every professor has shown immense interest in enhancing my learning experience. The best thing is that, being an international student, my voice was valued and my peers were keen to learn my multicultural experiences. This four-year doctoral program was a life-changing journey that helped me develop as a social justice scholar.”
One of Tasneem’s biggest accomplishments while at Miami was being awarded an honorable mention in the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award representing Miami University. Moving forward, Tasneem now serves as an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling.
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Next issue, we will be covering the following topics: Love & Honor - I am Miami, Documents to bring with you when you travel to the U.S., Customs Form and Port of Entry, How to contact ISSS, Arrival Reminders, Sign Up for Optional Activities, and Graduate Alumni Profiles. Stay tuned!
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