UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
🎓 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI — FIRST-YEAR ADMISSION
📌 ADMISSION PLANS & DEADLINES
1. Early Decision I (Binding)
Application Deadline: 1 November
Decision Released: Mid-December
Overview: Designed exclusively for candidates who have selected the University of Miami as their top choice.
Commitment: Admitted candidates must submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit by the deadline indicated in their admission letter and immediately withdraw all applications submitted to other postsecondary institutions.
2. Early Action (Non-Binding)
Application Deadline: 1 November
Decision Released: By the end of January
Overview: Offers an early decision timeline without a binding commitment.
Outcomes: Admit, Defer, or Deny. Admitted candidates must submit a nonrefundable deposit by 1 May.
Deferred Applicants: May opt in for Regular Decision consideration or request conversion to Early Decision II by submitting the required form and agreement before the designated deadline.
3. Early Decision II (Binding)
Application Deadline: 5 January
Decision Released: Late February
Overview: A second binding pathway for applicants who consider the University of Miami their primary choice.
Commitment: Admitted candidates must submit the nonrefundable enrollment deposit by the letter deadline and withdraw applications to all other institutions.
4. Regular Decision (Non-Binding)
Application Deadline: 5 January
Decision Released: By 1 April
Outcomes: Admit, Spring Admit, Waitlist, or Deny. Admitted students must confirm enrollment by 1 May.
🌸 SPRING ADMISSION OPTION
A select number of places are allocated for first-year students seeking entry in the spring semester:
Application Deadline: 1 November
Decisions Released: Beginning in December
Applications or supporting credentials submitted after the deadline will be reviewed strictly on a space-available basis. A nonrefundable deposit secures placement.
📚 ACADEMIC PREPARATION
While specific secondary school coursework is not explicitly mandatory, competitive applicants are strongly recommended to complete ~20 secondary school units across core disciplines:
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Foreign Language
Note: Successful applicants typically pursue these course distributions at the highest rigor available within their secondary schools.
📄 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
First-year candidates must submit the following credentials:
Common Application
Official Secondary School Transcript (including complete and in-progress coursework)
School Report Form
Letter of Recommendation (Minimum of 1)
Official College Transcript (if postsecondary credit has been undertaken)
SAT or ACT Scores (Optional for select programs; see details below)
English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores for non-native English speakers)
Application Fee (Nonrefundable)
📊 STANDARDIZED TESTING POLICY
Self-Reporting: Applicants may self-report SAT or ACT scores directly via the Common Application or through the Applicant Portal post-submission.
Superscoring: The university superscores both the SAT and ACT without preference for either test.
Optional Sections: The SAT/ACT Essay section and the ACT Science section are not required.
Verification: Enrolling students who self-reported scores must submit official score reports prior to matriculation.
🎨 SCHOOL-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
School / ProgramTesting RequirementAdditional Materials Required
Frost School of MusicPerformance: Test-Optional
Non-Performance: Test RequiredAudition required for performance majors
School of ArchitectureTest-OptionalPortfolio required if applying without test scores
Arts & Sciences (Art BFA)Test-OptionalPortfolio required if applying without test scores
Arts & Sciences (Theatre BFA)Test-OptionalAudition or Portfolio required for all applicants
ℹ️ CRITICAL GUIDELINES & COMMITMENTS
Binding Terms: Early Decision I and II agreements represent a legally binding commitment. Admitted students must enroll and immediately withdraw all other university applications.
Waitlist Considerations: Reviewed on a space-available basis starting in April. Admitted waitlist candidates are given a minimum of 5 days to submit their enrollment deposit.
Technical Setup: Incoming students must comply with minimum computer and technology specifications, which vary by school or college.
🔗 HOW TO APPLY
All first-year prospective students must complete and submit their application through the Common Application.
Official Source & Portal: University of Miami Undergraduate Admission
