Junior Scholars Program
The Junior Scholars Program provides a total college experience for academically-talented, rising high school seniors during a six-week, summer term in which they do the following:
- Take university courses and earn six to eight hours of college credit (JS_Courses_12.pdf, 160KB)
- Learn from Miami's nationally-recognized faculty
- Reside in a "living-learning" community with other Junior Scholars participants
- Qualify for guaranteed admission to Miami University
Program Details
This year's Junior Scholars program will take place June 24–August 3, 2012.
Eligibility
To be elibigible for the Junior Scholars program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of your junior year of high school by June 24, 2012, and not graduate before January 2013.
- Minimum high school g.p.a. of 3.5 (in most cases) or rank in the top 10 percent of your class.
- Recommendation by a high school teacher, school counselor, or principal.
- Certification of English language skills (e.g., TOEFL or letter from your English teacher) if English is not your native language.
Fees
Costs for room, board, and instructional fees vary, depending on number of credit hours taken and Ohio residency status. A $280 deposit is required to confirm participation. For total expenses, see Program Fees.
Application Requirements
To apply for the Junior Scholars program, please submit the following:
- Junior Scholars Application and Recommendation form (PDF 261 KB)
- Official high school transcript
- Official test scores (ACT or SAT for domestic students; TOEFL for international students)
Application Deadlines:
April 1, 2012: International students
May 15, 2012 (extended deadline): Domestic students
All materials must be sent to the following address:
Miami University
Office of Admission
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Junior Scholars program, please contact us via email or phone at 513-529-2531.
