Discover college life at UM. Residential students live on the main campus in one of the University of Miami’s residential colleges. Accommodations include internet hookup, desks, beds and bureaus for two students. Study lounges, laundry facilities, and vending areas are located inside the residential colleges. Students have easy access to the University’s outstanding sports and recreational facilities. .

Residential Program includes:

• Instruction - Tuition, lab fees, class trips, textbooks/printed materials 
• Room - Double occupancy room 
• Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (M-F); Brunch, Dinner (Sat & Sun)
• Student Services 
• Student Health Center (doctor’s visits)
• Wellness Center (fitness and intramural facility) 
• UM Identification Card (‘Cane ID)
• Student Activities:  planned programs and excursions, including transportation for off-campus events
  
  

Getting to UM:  Students provide their own transportation to and from Miami.  Housing opens on Saturday, June 22nd and closes on Friday, July 12th.  Airport pick-up is available for students flying to Miami International Airport (MIA).  Please note that residential students are not permitted to bring a car to campus.

The Commuter Program is for students who will live at home with parents or relatives in Miami-Dade or Broward County. 

Summer Scholars is designed for the enjoyment of all students.  As part of the program, commuter students will attend classes, eat lunch on campus and take part in planned SSP activities.  Students who appreciate their experience most participate in the evening and weekend activities. SSP activities give students time to bond with a diverse group of people outside of class and form long lasting friendships. The individual student experience will be shaped by activity choices and level of involvement.

Commuter Program includes:

• Instruction - Tuition, lab fees, class trips, textbooks/printed materials 
• Meal Plan - Lunch provided daily              
• Student Services 
• Student Health Center (doctor’s visits)
• Wellness Center (fitness and intramural facility) 
• UM Identification Card (‘Cane ID)
• Student Activities:  planned programs and excursions, including transportation for off-campus events
  
  

Getting to campus:  Commuter students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from campus.  Parking permits are available for commuter students for an additional fee.

2013 Program fees:
Residential Program:  $6,795
Commuter Program:   $5,721
Alumni/Employee Residential Program:  $6,300
Alumni/Employee Commuter Program:  $5,226

Additional Fees and Payments
Deposit Requirement:   To secure a place in the Summer Scholars Program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required within 10 days of being notified of the admission decision. The deposit is credited toward the tuition fee.

Commuter Parking Permit
Commuter students may purchase a parking permit to park their cars on campus for $114. Residential students are not permitted to bring cars to campus, nor are they allowed to travel in the cars of SSP commuter students.

Other Expenses
Students should bring additional funds for souvenirs and other personal expenses