Undergraduate Admission Policy - Application and Selection Requirements

Sep 14, 2026

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Undergraduate admission policy outlining how prospective students apply to Miami University’s campuses and what fees, forms, and supporting documentation are required. Details include international student application channels, age and credential eligibility, submission of official transcripts and GED documentation, and additional materials when applicants lack graduation or sufficient evidence. The policy distinguishes open admission for regional campuses from selective admission for the Oxford campus, including factors such as academics, test scores, essays, recommendations, and student diversity.

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Application for Admission

First Years

Open Admission

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Scholastic Enhancement Program

Undergraduate | Admission | Scope: Who is Covered
All undergraduates and prospective undergraduate students. | by this Policy? | | --- | --- | Policy Application for Admission Application for admission must be filed in the Office of Admission on the campus the student plans to attend. It must be accompanied by an application fee. A registration fee and room deposit, if applicable, is requested when the applicant is accepted for admission. A student applying for admission to Miami University who graduated from high school five or more years prior to application and who has never taken the ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is not required to take such an examination for admission purposes. Information and application forms for prospective international undergraduate students are available online (Information Form, Application Form) . Mail applications to: Office of Admission, 301 South Campus Avenue, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056-3434, U.S.A. Phone: (513) 529-2288 . Fax: (513) [529-0682. Email:goglobal@MiamiOH.edu](529-0682. Email:goglobal@MiamiOH.edu). First Years To be considered for admission, students must ordinarily have earned a high school diploma from a secondary program accredited by their respective state departments of education or the General Education Diploma (GED) of High School Equivalency and beat least 16 years of age. Students who complete their secondary education through an alternative program (graduates of non-state-chartered or non-accredited secondary programs or homeschooled students), and have not earned the GED may be considered for admission by presenting credentials that demonstrate levels of academic achievement, ability, and performance equivalent to that of graduates of state accredited high schools. Candidates for admission to all campuses must present documentation of their academic achievement and performance. Official transcripts of all coursework taken in high school and/or a Certificate of a General Education Diploma (GED) of High School Equivalency must be submitted. Students who have not graduated from a state-chartered or accredited high school ordo not have a GED must also submit a description of the curriculum and educational resources used over the last four years. If sufficient information necessary to assess the academic achievement and ability of the applicant is not provided, applicants may be requested to submit samples of work in such areas as English, mathematics, natural science, social studies, foreign language, and fine arts demonstrating their achievement and ability. All students who have completed their secondary education less than five years prior to their intended enrollment must take the ACT or SAT. The test must be taken on a national testing date at an authorized testing center (students with disabilities may submit test scores utilizing special testing procedures if they present documentation of the need for accommodation) . Applicants to the regional campuses who have graduated from state-accredited high schools or have a GED may be admitted without submitting ACT or SAT scores, but must take one of these and have the scores sent to the appropriate campus in the semester in which they will complete 12 or more credit hours. Open Admission The regional campuses have an open admission policy for first-time college students. Open admission is granted to individuals who have earned a high school diploma from a secondary program accredited by state departments of education or are recipients of the General Education Diploma (GED) of High School Equivalency. Alternatively educated students who have not earned the GED can demonstrate equivalent levels of academic achievement by submitting a description of the curriculum and educational resources used over the last four years and information necessary to assess the academic achievement and ability of the applicant. Admission is for fall or spring semester; ho

FAQs

Where must an undergraduate admission application be filed, and what fees apply?

Applications must be filed in the Office of Admission on the campus the student plans to attend, accompanied by an application fee. A registration fee and room deposit may be requested if accepted.

Who may be exempt from taking the ACT or SAT for admission?

A student applying to Miami University who graduated from high school five or more years prior and has never taken the ACT or SAT is not required to take the examination for admission purposes.

How does admission differ between the Oxford campus and regional campuses?

Regional campuses follow an open admission policy for first-time college students meeting diploma or GED requirements. Oxford campus admission is selective and based on a holistic review including academics, test scores, experiences, personal essay, recommendations, and student diversity.

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