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Beyond Bananas and Breadfruit

Whether or not you’ve visited the Caribbean, you’ve likely   consumed the fruits of the region—and not just the bananas and breadfruit, which…

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Congratulations to our new 'Canes and welcome to the University of Miami!

New Student Orientation marks a new beginning and serves as the foundation of the UM experience for undergraduates. It is our hope to provide you with the information necessary for a successful transition into your life at UM. Below are some important dates for 2010, and additional information is available through the tabs on the right.

SPRING 2010
New Student Orientation:

Undergraduate students enrolling in the spring semester 2010 - freshman, transfer, international and exchange - are invited to participate in our Spring Orientation program. New Students will receive a complete schedule via email no later than early December. Please click here for details about the program.

January 11 Residential College Move-in begins for international students
January 12 International Student Pre-Orientation Program
January 12 Residential College Move-in begins for new students
January 13-14 Spring Orientation

FALL 2010
A preliminary schedule for New Student and Parent Orientation will be posted in December 2009. Please return to this page for program dates at that time.

The Department of Orientation is excited to welcome you to campus and anxiously awaits your arrival. In the meantime, should you require any assistance, please contact our office at 305-284-5646 or via email at orientation@miami.edu.