Fall Orientation Schedule
Congratulations to our new 'Canes and welcome to the University of Miami!
Once the enrollment deposit has been paid, new students will be prompted to register for new student orientation through CaneLink.
Registration will open April 1, 2013 and close on June 28, 2013. Upon registration, new students and their parents will start to receive email updates throughout the summer.
A preliminary schedule of events for New Student and Parent Orientation is available below. 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.
New Student Orientation Schedule – Fall 2013
*Preliminary schedule is subject to change*
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
| Residential College Move-In (Last names A-F) | |
| New Student and Parent Orientation Check-In | |
| International Student Orientation | |
| Residential College Move-In (Last Names G-O) | |
| Transfer Student Orientation Sessions | |
| Parent Orientation Sessions for Parents of Transfer Students |
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
| Residential College Move-In (Last names P-Z) | |
| 9:00am-4:00pm | New Student and Parent Orientation Check-In |
| 9:00am-1:00pm | Academic Dean’s Meetings for Transfer Students |
| 9:30am-2:00pm | Mandatory Session for International Education and Exchange Program (IEEP) Students |
| 10:00am-4:30pm | Horizons Programs Sessions |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm | Transfer Student Orientation Sessions |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | First Meeting with Orientation Groups for First-Year Students |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | ‘Cane Kick-Off |
| Evening Activities |
Thursday, August 22
| First Year Orientation Sessions | |
| 10:00am-11:15am | Academic Dean’s Meetings for Parents |
| 11:30am-4:30am | Parent Information Sessions |
| 4:45pm-6:00pm | President’s Reception for Parents |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Interactive Tour for Students |
| 8:00pm-12:00am | Evening Activities |
Friday, August 23
| Academic Dean’s Meetings for First-Year Students | |
| 11:00am-5:00pm | Individual Academic Advising Appointments |
| 11:00am-5:00pm | First-Year Success Series for Students |
Saturday, August 24
| First-Year Orientation Sessions | |
| 8:00am-5:00pm | Individual Academic Advising Appointments |
| 11:00am-3:00pm | First Year Success Series |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm | ‘Canefest |
Sunday, August 25
| First-Year Student Orientation Sessions | |
| 3:30pm-8:00pm | President’s Picnic for New Students |
Monday, August 26
Classes Begin