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SPRING SEMESTER 2020
Miami’s Code of Love and Honor articulates our shared values
and expectations as a university community. The phrase
LET’S CELEBRATE
comes from our fight song chorus, “Love and Honor to Miami.”
YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
Code of Love and Honor. WHERE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES WILL
I am Miami. EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
I believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of
character and intellect.
At this exciting moment, as you choose a college to
I stand for honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
transfer to, we invite you to take one more oppor-
I respect the dignity, rights, and property of others and their
tunity to review the many advantages of a
right to hold and express disparate beliefs.
Miami education: stellar academics with strong
I defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning.
connections to the professional world and a lively
I exercise good judgment and believe in personal responsibility.
student experience in the ideal collegiate setting.
I welcome a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences. This booklet will guide you through your next steps.
I embrace the spirit, academic rigor, opportunities, and
challenges of a Miami Experience, preparing me to make the
world a better place.
I demonstrate Love and Honor by supporting and caring for
my fellow Miamians.
And because I Am Miami, I act through my words and deeds
in ways that reflect these values and beliefs.
With a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude,
I will Love, Honor, and make proud those who help me earn the
joy and privilege of saying,
“To think that in such a place, I led such a life.”
Transfer Students
Spring 2020
STAY ORGANIZED WITH THIS CHECKLIST. CHECK OUT MIAMI AT A TRANSFER PREVIEW DAY.
Now that you’ve been accepted to Miami University, here’s a short list Get excited for your move to Miami! Come to one of our on-campus Transfer Preview Day events
of things to do. designed to help with your decision-making process. Go to MiamiOH.edu/transfer for event dates
and to register.
While you’re deciding:
If you attend a Transfer Preview Day, you will go on a campus tour, enjoy a complimentary lunch in a
q Attend a Transfer Preview Day or Transfer Thursday. For more information, see Page 3 of this packet. dining hall, and learn about resources important to the transfer process.
q If you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year at your current college, If you are unable to attend a Transfer Preview Day, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to
you should add Miami’s federal school code (003077) to the School Selection section of your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. meet with a member of our transfer team during Transfer Thursdays. Email transfer@MiamiOH.edu
If you have not submitted a FAFSA, complete one online at fafsa.gov using Miami’s federal school code (003077). for more information. Transfer Preview Days are visit opportunities and are separate from the
orientation session that all confirmed transfer students are required to attend.
q If you complete any additional courses after your initial transfer credit evaluation, we encourage you to use
Transferology.com to determine course equivalencies for these courses. If your courses are not available on
MiamiOH.edu/transfer
Transferology, please connect with a member of our Transfer Credit Evaluation office by completing the request form
at MiamiOH.edu/admission/transfer.
q Confirm your intent to enroll at Miami and submit your deposit ($425 if you’re living in university housing; $95 if
you’re living in non-university housing or commuting) by January 6, 2020, by going to MiamiOH.edu/accepted
and clicking on the Confirm Your Enrollment link or submitting the Confirm Your Enrollment form included in this packet.
After you confirm, you’ll receive an email with information on how to access your Miami student email account and will also
have access to request university housing.
q Connect with other accepted transfer students by visiting our Facebook page, facebook.com/groups/MiamiOHTransfer1920.
After you confirm your enrollment:
q All Miami students must submit evidence of the required vaccinations before beginning classes. In addition to the required
vaccines, Miami recommends vaccinations for Meningococcal B, Hepatitis A, and Influenze (annual). You will receive detailed
instructions for submitting this information on your myMiami admission checklist. To review the required vaccinations
refer to the Student Health Services website at MiamiOH.edu/health or contact Student Health Services at shsmiami@
trihealth.com or 513-529-3000.
q As soon as you complete your current term of enrollment at your most recent institution, request that your official final
college transcript with your current term grades be sent to: Miami University, Office of International & Transfer Admission
(OITA), 301 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056. Office of International & Transfer Admission must receive transcripts by
January 13, 2020.
q Attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation or January Orientation to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes. See
Page 12 of this packet for details.
q Check your Miami email for your tuition and fees bill. It will be sent electronically to this email address if you register for
classes before our billing date. Transfer students who register after our billing dates (see MiamiOH.edu/billing) will also
receive an email, and payment is due by the first day of classes.
q If you’re living in university housing, you must complete the Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract. Housing is not
required for students 21 years of age or older or for students who have completed at least two years full time at another
institution. If you’re living in non-university housing, please visit MiamiOH.edu/OffCampus for more information and
help finding housing off campus.
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CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS STARTING SPRING 2020
2019
Sept. 2019 - Jan. 2020 • File or update your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). See Page 2 for more
information.
• Provide proof of required vaccinations. See Page 2 for more information.
• After you confirm your enrollment, you will receive information about orientation and our foreign
language placement test. See Page 12 for more information about orientation.
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020 Financial aid awards are mailed on a rolling basis after you are admitted.
Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2020 Register for a Transfer One-Day Orientation or January Orientation. See Page 12 for more
information.
Early January Residential students receive their housing assignment, which includes their university housing
information, arrival information, roommate information, and confirmation of their meal plan
selection.
2020
January 2020 Attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation.
Monday, Jan. 6 Submit your confirmation deposit by January 6, 2020.
Monday, Jan. 13 Final college transcripts must be received by Office of International & Transfer Admission.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
or Thursday, Jan. 23
Move-in day for transfer students who attend January Student Orientation.
YOUR
Thursday, Jan. 23 -
Friday, Jan. 24
January Orientation for students who have not already attended a Transfer
One-Day Orientation. ADVENTURE
Sunday, Jan. 26 Move-in day for transfer students who don’t attend January Orientation. OF DISCOVERY BEGINS NOW. EXPLORE
Attend the Transfer Student Social. NEW INTERESTS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.
Monday, Jan. 27 First day of classes. Spring semester classes end Saturday, May 9, 2020. WE’LL HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY.
Note: Dates are subject to change.
For any significant journey, we seek out direction
and advice. We look for trusted guides. As you
continue your college journey, consider the expert
guidance of some of America’s finest faculty — the
among state schools
TOP nationwide
professors of Miami University.
25 “most likely to pay off”
M O N E Y M AGA ZI N E
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A THRIVING COMMUNITY — ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
Student-centered. Miami’s top priorities are teaching and
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mentoring undergraduate students, and our faculty are dedicated to
their students both in the classroom and beyond. Geography
professor Amelie Davis taught students to fly a drone to collect
landscape ecology data. They later presented their findings at an
international conference.
Research opportunities abound on campus,
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where more than 2,800 undergraduates conduct
funded research each year. They often team up
with graduate students and professors to master
the research process.
Broadening your horizons is what college is all about. That’s why we
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help you find ways to explore your career path while you explore academics.
Biochemistry graduate Lindsey Klingbeil earned her medical degree
from the UC College of Medicine and is now a practicing surgeon.
She appreciated the insights she gained at Miami by job-shadowing
a Miami-graduate physician, meeting guest speakers, and preparing
Tight-knit. Miami’s alumni network reaches far and
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for the MCAT with guidance from Miami’s Mallory-Wilson Center for
« Globe-trotter. With Miami’s wide. With the support of more than 220,000 loyal
Healthcare Education.
worldwide programs, you can alumni who have internship and career connections
study just about anywhere, with across the globe, you’ll graduate with a powerful
choices that fit your budget and network that is committed to your success.
schedule. Choose from our
monthlong Winter Term to a
spring break class trip, to » Family-focused. The people you
summer, semester or yearlong love should be as enthusiastic about
customized experiences. your college choice as you are. Our
Office of Parent and Family
Programs keeps families up-to-date
on Miami news and events.
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BRIGHT FUTURE.
PREPARE FOR A
ONCE IN A
You’ll be in good company at Miami, where students are goal-oriented and focused. They link
LIFETIME
with professors and with our enthusiastic alumni for leads to that first job and beyond. COMES TO MIND WHEN STUDENTS AND
ALUMNI DESCRIBE THEIR MIAMI YEARS.
The Center for Career Exploration and Success helps students locate internships, maintains
an online internship database, and hosts the Spring Internship and Career Expo.
96
of 2017-2018 graduates were
MORE THAN
A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE
Miami is about the whole experience of college life:
academics AND the unplanned and unforgettable
moments that happen 24 hours a day. Clubs and
activities help define the college experience. But it’s
employed or furthering their
6,000
SCHOOLS RECENTLY
education by Fall of 2018.
ATTENDED BY MIAMI ALUMNI: the unexpected moments you’ll remember the most:
BASED ON RESEARCH, SURVEYS,
AND NATIONAL DATA OF hanging out on the porch of your residence hall and
74.3% OF 2017–2018
GRADUATES.
ORGANIZATIONS Columbia University
Columbia University late-night runs Uptown for a slice of pizza. Life at
INTERVIEWED, ATTENDED Duke University
Duke University Miami means a life-defining experience.
A JOB FAIR, OR POSTED Georgetown University
JOBS AT MIAMI IN Harvard University
Harvard University
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Stanford University
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Stanford University
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The Ohio of
State University
California-Berkeley
College of Medicine
University of
UC Berkeley
California-Los Angeles
OF SENIOR MIAMI APPLICANTS
WERE ACCEPTED INTO LAW University of
University ofChicago
Chicago
SCHOOL FROM 2015-18
University of Oxford
(COMPARED TO AN 86%
NATIONAL AVERAGE University of Oxford
FOR THE SAME University of Pennsylvania
PERIOD).
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Yale University
Yale University
NATIONA L ORGA N IZ ATIONS TH AT CONSISTEN TLY
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Cardinal Health PricewaterhouseCoopers
Deloitte Procter & Gamble
Eli Lilly and Company Target
Ernst & Young Teach for America
Lockheed Martin
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THE CLASSIC COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE IN THE PERFECT COLLEGE TOWN
DISCOVER THE LOCAL HOT SPOTS.
Miami is a residential school, with almost all of our students living in university housing or in Oxford’s
Join in the RedHawk spirit
square mile. It’s a place custom-made to call home for your unforgettable Miami years. Small enough to
Miami University competes in NCAA Division I athletics.
see friendly faces everywhere you turn, and big enough to feel like you’re a world away. You’ll find a sense
For students not involved in varsity athletics, you have
of community here that’s hard to describe until you live it. 30 intramural and 50 club sports to choose from.
CAMPUS HOUSING
Miami’s NCAA Division I hockey team remains the
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FEATURES
Find your fit in university housing.
favorite RedHawk sporting event to attend. Join the
When you live in university housing, it’s not just about the building, it’s really about your community cheering crowds at Goggin Ice Center as Miami competes
inside the building. Studies show that students who live in university housing perform better against the nation’s top teams.
DIFFERENT academically and participate more fully in campus life.
ROOM TYPES
Because of these benefits, eligible full-time transfer students live in university housing unless:
• They live with their parent(s), legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children.
• They are over 21 years of age prior to the start of classes.
• They have matriculated full time for at least two years at Recreational Sports Center
another institution of higher education. The “Rec” features weight training and aerobic
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DE While housing is not guaranteed for students 21 years of age or older swimming facilities, an indoor jogging track,
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and basketball courts. Group fitness classes
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another institution post-high school, we typically have space to
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house everyone who is interested in living in university housing.
ORGANIZATIONS.
Whether you live in university housing or not, you can dig into the
meals at Miami’s award-winning dining services. Yes, the food is
really that good! Find out more at MiamiOH.edu/mealplans.
Armstrong Student Center
The Armstrong Student Center will
become the hub of your Miami
Miami Traditions
experience. It offers nine exciting
Since our founding in 1809, Miami students have created many traditions
they have passed down to the generations that follow. Here are a few of dining concepts, a 500-seat theater
our more famous ones. for performances, and plentiful
office space for student organizations
and study groups.
Uptown
This is the nickname for High Street in Oxford,
which has everything you’d expect from a
college town. Here you’ll find your favorite
national restaurants as well as quirky local
traditions. Uptown also features bookstores,
1 2 3 clothing stores, banks, salons and barber
shops, and more. From concerts in the park to
TH E S U N D IAL TH E M IAM I S E AL TH E U P HAM ARCH
people watching, Uptown is a favorite place to
Legend has it that if you rub the heads of the Students avoid stepping on the Miami University Many Miami couples attest that if you stand
hang out with friends.
turtles holding up the Sundial’s base, you’ll enjoy Seal in the center of campus, believing it keeps underneath the Upham Hall arch’s light at midnight
good luck on upcoming tests. them from failing their next exam. and kiss your sweetheart, you’re destined to
marry each other.
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GETTING STARTED AS A STUDENT AT MIAMI.
TAKE YOUR
NEXT STEPS.
Transfer credit evaluation
Miami offers transfer students the opportunity to see how credits will transfer from their previous institution(s) to Miami.
Your transfer credit evaluation will be posted to your Applicant Status Page one week after admission.
If you complete any additional courses after your initial transfer credit evaluation, we encourage you to use IT’S TIME TO CONFIRM YOUR
Transferology.com to determine course equivalencies for these courses. If your courses are not available on
Transferology, please connect with a member of our Transfer Credit Evaluation office by completing the request form at ENROLLMENT AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY.
MiamiOH.edu/transfer. You can also visit this website to chat live with a transfer admission representative.
Transfer Student Orientation Confirm online by visiting MiamiOH.edu/accepted and
The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs offers two orientation options for transfer students: Transfer One-Day clicking on the Confirm Your Enrollment link, or fill out the
Orientations and January Orientation. Attending orientation will help you become more confident, comfortable, connected,
Confirm Your Enrollment form on the next page. If you have
and curious as a Miami student. You will learn about campus resources and involvement opportunities, discover Miami’s history
and traditions, meet other new transfer students, connect with faculty and staff members, and register for classes. Not all any questions, please email us at transfer@MiamiOH.edu
academic divisions will be available at every Transfer One-Day Orientation, so you’ll want to make sure you register for a day or call 513-529-2531.
when your division is present.
If you cannot attend a Transfer One-Day Orientation, you are required to attend January Orientation. Our Miami family is eager to welcome you!
To learn more about orientation or to register to attend, please visit MiamiOH.edu/orientation.
Special opportunities for transfer students
Get involved in Making Moves.
Connect with the Miami community through Making Moves. Through social and community activities, you’ll meet other new
transfer students and learn the ropes from current students. For more information, email transfer@MiamiOH.edu.
Take a one-credit course for transfer students.
Make the most of your Miami experience, learn about ways to get involved, and develop strategies for success. “UNV101: I Am
Miami” is an elective course just for transfer students. You’ll get an introduction to the intellectual, social, and cultural nature
of Miami and connect with other new transfers. This graded, discussion-based course meets during the first semester.
Meet other new transfer students before classes start at the Transfer and Relocation Student Social.
Each semester, new transfer and relocation students are invited to the Transfer and Relocation Student Social, which
takes place the Sunday before classes begin. You’ll have the opportunity to meet other new transfer students as well
as current students who have previously transferred to Miami.
Recognized Miami in
TRANSFER its book, Colleges That
HONOR ROLL Pay You Back: The
2019 200 Schools That Give
You the Best Bang for
Your Tuition Buck.
2019
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT.
1. Why is a final transcript required if I’ve already been accepted? Confirm by January 6, 2020.
Miami’s offer of acceptance is based upon review of all prior university coursework and if applicable, your high school transcript, including We are excited about your decision to attend Miami! All new students are required to submit a deposit: $425 if you’re living in university
grades from coursework in which you may be currently enrolled. Also, your final transcript must demonstrate your consistent effort in housing, which includes the $330 Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit and $95 admission fee. It’s $95 if you’re living in
maintaining your grade point average (GPA). It is understood that you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all college coursework. non-university housing or commuting. The Office of International & Transfer Admission does not refund any portion of the
If your final transcript shows that you did not meet this expectation, if you are suspended, dismissed, or placed on probation by your confirmation deposit to students who choose not to attend Miami University. For students living in university housing, the Residence
school, or if you are convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic incident or such charges are pending against you prior to Hall and Meal Plan Contract Deposit of $330, less any unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final academic term fees.
your attendance, Miami University reserves the right to withdraw the offer of admission. Your transcript must be received in the Office
of International & Transfer Admission by January 13, 2020 for students starting in the spring. Please note, you can also confirm your enrollment online at MiamiOH.edu/accepted. Choose your student type, then click on the
Confirm Your Enrollment link to submit your confirmation deposit online.
2. What resources and opportunities are available for students who are military-affiliated? If you would like to confirm your enrollment via postal mail, please complete the form below and mail it and a check ($425 if you’re
In partnership with the Student Veterans Association, Miami provides a network of support to military-affiliated students. We work to meet living in university housing; $95 if you’re living in non-university housing or commuting) made payable to Miami University to: Office of
the needs of student veterans and prospective student veterans; cultivate student veterans’ concerns through scheduled meetings, advocacy, International & Transfer Admission, Miami University, 301 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056-3434.
social opportunities, and recreational activities; foster esprit de corps among student veterans; promote an understanding of student
By confirming enrollment to Miami, I agree that, unless specifically exempted, I am required to live in university housing* my first and
veterans’ issues; and provide a resource for student veterans to ease the transition into student life. Students are also able to meet with
second years at Miami, pay associated costs and fees, and abide by all rules and policies. (For more information about rules and policies,
members of our Student Success Center staff to help with the transition to Miami. Visit MiamiOH.edu/transfer/veterans for more information.
please visit MiamiOH.edu/housing/policies.)
3. What transportation services are available?
Student signature________________________________________________________________________ Date________________________
Students can utilize the Butler County Regional Transit Authority bus service, which runs regular routes on campus and in Oxford. It also
offers limited shuttle service to major airports for Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. You can also contact the Airport
Shuttle Service at 513-896-6605 for transportation to the Cincinnati or Dayton airport. For more information on transportation services, Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________________________________________ Date________________________
please visit MiamiOH.edu/parking/transportation. (If student is under 18 years of age.)
Student name _____________________________________________________________________ Date of birth________________________
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Banner ID+___________________________________ (The number begins with “+” and is located at the bottom of your acceptance letter.)
OHIO RESIDENTS
New transfer students admitted for either the fall or spring semester $1,500 up to $10,000* per year (renewable)
will be considered for merit and need-based scholarship opportunities. Mailing address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Eligibility is determined at the time of admission. A student must be NON-OHIO RESIDENTS
eligible to receive federal aid and have submitted a Free Application $2,000 up to $15,000* per year (renewable)
City, State _____________________________________________________________ ZIP code__________________ Country_____________
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to be considered for Scholarships are based upon availability and subject
need-based scholarships. to change.
Students not meeting the transfer application deadline of December *For detailed information about scholarship policies, *Transfer students are required to live in university housing unless one of the following criteria applies: the student is 21 years of age or
1 for spring enrollment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. visit MiamiOH.edu/OneStop. older prior to the start of classes; commuting from the home of a parent/legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children; or has
Exact scholarship amounts within each range will be determined by a
Considerations include: matriculated at least two years at another institution of higher education or at a regional campus. Please note, students who meet the
holistic review of the application for admission. Students attending a
previously mentioned criteria may request university housing; however, Miami is not able to guarantee availability for these students.
regional campus or who have already earned a bachelor’s degree are • Articulation agreements
not eligible. • Associate degree earned Deferring admission:
If you have questions about financial aid or transfer scholarships, • Cumulative GPA Miami University typically allows students to defer offers of admission for up to one year for military service, medical reasons,
or to obtain a list of additional scholarships, please call the • Financial need (determined by the FAFSA) study abroad programs, or other specific reasons. We will consider other requests. Requests for deferrals should be made via
One Stop at 513-529-0001, email OneStop@MiamiOH.edu, or go to email to transfer@MiamiOH.edu.
• Number of college-level credit hours earned
MiamiOH.edu/OneStop.
• Phi Theta Kappa membership
• Rigor of coursework
Additional scholarships may be awarded for factors
including diversity, audition, portfolio, intended area
88%
PHI THETA KAPPA
of academic interest, and athletic ability.
SCHOLARSHIPS PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR
OF CURRENT TRANSFER
STUDENTS RECEIVE RANGE FROM SCHOLARSHIPS
SOME FORM OF
$10,000 TO $15,000. Spring semester: Apply by December 1
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE. Fall semester: Apply by June 1
*Scholarships are based on availability and are
subject to change.
More questions? Go to MiamiOH.edu/accepted.
Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment.
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION • Jennifer Gilbert, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Women Administrator,
Building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community is an integral is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, and is
part of the University’s mission and success. As described in Miami responsible for matters related to equality of treatment and opportunity
University’s Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination, available at in Intercollegiate Athletics, including athletic financial assistance,
https://MiamiOH.edu/policy-library/index.html, the University strongly accommodation of interest and abilities, and equity of athletic program
opposes and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on the basis of benefits. Ms. Gilbert may be reached at 513-529-3113 or
age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, gilberj2@MiamiOH.edu. Ms. Gilbert’s business address is Millett Assembly
military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056.
orientation, or protected veteran status in its activities, programs, admission,
• Gabrielle Dralle, Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Response Coordinator,
and employment. The University also does not permit, and takes action to
is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to sexual
prevent, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
harassment, sexual misconduct, and interpersonal violence involving
Kenya Ash, Director of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, is students on the Oxford and Luxembourg campuses. Ms. Dralle may be
responsible for handling matters involving discrimination or harassment reached at 513-529-1870 or dralleg@MiamiOH.edu. Ms. Dralle’s business
based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic address is 104 Warfield Hall, 451 E. Spring St., Oxford, OH 45056.
information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual
• Bennyce Hamilton, Regional Director of Diversity and Multicultural
orientation, and protected veteran status. Ms. Ash may be reached at
Services, is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and is responsible
513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu. Ms. Ash’s business address is Hanna
for matters related to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and
House, 219 E. Spring St., Oxford, OH 45056.
interpersonal violence involving students at the University’s Regional
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, SECTION 504 OF THE campuses, including the Greentree and Voice of America campuses. Dr.
REHABILITATION ACT, AND WEB ACCESSIBILITY Hamilton may be reached at 513-785-3283 or hamiltbe@MiamiOH.edu.
Dr. Hamilton’s business address is 117 Rentschler Hall, 1601 University
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011.
of 1973 are federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment, CLERY ACT
admission, treatment, or access to its programs or activities. The University’s
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime
ADA and Section 504 Coordinator is Kenya Ash, Director of the Office of
Statistics Act (commonly known as the Clery Act) is a federal law that requires
Equity and Equal Opportunity. Requests for reasonable accommodations for
colleges and universities in the United States to disclose campus security
disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@
information including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding areas.
MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-3560. Students with disabilities may contact the
It was first enacted by Congress in 1990 and most recently amended in 2013 by
Office of Student Disability Services, 304 Shriver Center, 513-529-1541 (V/TTY)
the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
and 513-529-8595 (fax). All other requests should be directed to Ms. Ash.
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe
Miami University is committed to Web accessibility and strives to provide
living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read the
an accessible Web presence that enables all University community members
University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at http://MiamiOH.edu/
and visitors full access to information provided on its websites. Questions
campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information
regarding Web accessibility may be directed to Sean Poley, Director of
about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and
Accessible Technology, at 513-529-1225 or poleysa@MiamiOH.edu. Mr. Poley’s
prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and
business address is 312X Hoyt Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056.
distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and
TITLE IX activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies
designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made
discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities in federally
to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is provided
funded schools at all levels, including colleges and universities. Title IX
to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the report may be
protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and
obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2225.
other persons from all forms of sex discrimination. The University strongly
opposes and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on the basis of an PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS
individual’s sex.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) provides students
The University’s Title IX Coordinators are identified below: in attendance at the University with a right of access to their education
records, permits such students to challenge the accuracy of the records,
• Kenya Ash, the Director of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, is and prohibits the non-consensual release of such information except in
the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Ms. Ash is responsible for matters limited circumstances. Miami’s FERPA policy is online at
related to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or interpersonal violence MiamiOH.edu/policy-library.
involving employees. Ms. Ash may be reached at 513-529-7157 or
ashkd@MiamiOH.edu. Ms. Ash’s business address is Hanna House, 219 E.
Spring St., Oxford, OH 45056.You can also read
