Miami University's policy on international programs and educational interchange:

It is essential in today's interdependent world to provide a clear international perspective in the university's curriculum. Citizens of all nations have a growing need to understand their citizenship in terms of global concerns as well as in terms of issues of local or national significance. People who have this awareness are likely not only to recognize and respect the legitimate rights and needs of other nations but also to realize how their own fate is ultimately bound to the fate of all peoples.

In this context, Miami University meets its responsibility to its students and to the state of Ohio by providing educational opportunities that recognize the plurality of cultures, the existence of common concerns, and the need for more effective methods of international and intercultural cooperation. The university is therefore committed to provide to the student body significant educational opportunities with international perspective. To this end, the university encourages the enrollment of foreign students who lend diversity to the campus community and serve as educational and cultural resources. It further encourages specialization in subject areas that have an international/intercultural dimension, such as the undergraduate program of International Studies, and informs students and faculty of overseas study and research opportunities that will enhance their international experience.

The university encourages international programs on campus and research and study abroad in a manner consistent with its policies on academic freedom and nondiscrimination. Believing generally that the interests of education are best served by access to all areas of the world, the university also believes that international education should promote the development of a humane and cooperative world order including respect for internationally recognized standards of human rights. The university seeks to ensure that its exchange programs remain consistent with these goals through regular review of all such programs. Creation of a program by Miami University constitutes no expressed or implied endorsement of the policies of the government of the other country.

John E. Dolibois European Center at the Chateau de Differdange, Luxembourg

The Dolibois European Center, founded in 1968, provides students with an opportunity to live and study abroad while earning Miami credit. The Center is located in the historic castle of Differdange, Luxembourg's third largest city. Situated in the heart of Western Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg retains the charm of its thousand-year heritage while standing in the vanguard of Europe's economic community. Both French and German are spoken.

Students take an in-depth study of Europe in courses and field studies designed to take advantage of the European location. All courses apply Miami standards and offer Miami credit; instruction is in English except in language courses. Faculty is composed of both European professors and Miami professors on assignment from the Oxford and regional campuses. The experience of living with a Luxembourg family and the opportunity to explore Europe during vacation periods are integral parts of the Dolibois European Center concept.

If you intend to apply, you should plan your academic program carefully. One of the advantages of studying at the Center is that you can complete a Miami Plan Thematic Sequence in one semester.

All Miami students with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average are eligible to apply for study at the Center during their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Students from other colleges and universities may also apply, provided they are admitted to Miami as transfer or transient students.

Tuition and fees are the same as at the Oxford campus and you may apply your university scholarships or financial aid. In addition, to offset the higher cost of living in Luxembourg, you may be eligible for a Dolibois European Center scholarship or interest-free loan.

Students enrolled at the Dolibois European Center are sometimes eligible to attend classes at the Centre Universitaire de Luxembourg under an exchange agreement with that institution; French language skills may be required. Also, some music performance majors may be eligible to take classes at the Luxembourg or Esch Conservatory of Music.

For more information and applications, contact the European Center coordinator in the Office of International Programs (513-529-5050).

International Agreements

Agreements for the Exchange of Students

Miami has exchange agreements that provide opportunities for you to enroll directly in academic institutions overseas for a period of one semester or for a full academic year. You must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Miami University to be eligible for application to a university student exchange program. In all cases, students maintain their enrollment by paying the full cost of tuition and fees to Miami, therefore creating a place for an international student to come here. If you receive financial aid, this arrangement allows you to maintain your eligibility. Depending on the terms of the agreement, students may also pay room and board charges to Miami that will, in turn, provide these same benefits when studying overseas. Academic credit for successful study at the overseas institution is guaranteed upon your return. Advance approval for the transfer of credit must be obtained in consultation with your academic adviser and with the Office of International Programs, Langstroth Cottage (513-529-5628).

Student Exchange Agreements

Aarhus University, Denmark

Semester/academic year. Courses offered in English.

Conservatoire de Musique de la Ville de Luxembourg

Semester only. Application is made to the Department of Music.

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

Semester/academic year. Opportunities to choose from more than 100 institutions in approximately 30 countries. Courses of instruction are normally offered in the language of the host country, but some institutions may offer a variety of courses taught in English.

Kansai University of Foreign Studies, Japan

Academic year only. Courses offered in English. Prerequisite: two years of Japanese language study.

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Academic year only.

University of the Americas-Puebla, Mexico

Semester/academic year. Spanish language skills required.

Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Austria

Semester/academic year. German language skills preferred; business courses available in English.

Agreements of Cooperation

Other agreements with overseas institutions provide a general framework for cooperation in all areas related to teaching, study, exchange of scholarship, and joint research. Many of these accords are based on relationships established by individual departments or other academic units of the university. Inquiries should be made to the Office of International Programs to determine if opportunities exist for study abroad. Since agreements with the institutions listed below do not make specific provision for the exchange of students on a one-for-one basis, you may be able to study or conduct research at one of these institutions only by special arrangement. Miami has agreements of cooperation with the following institutions:

• Brazil: University of Brasilia, University of Fluminense, University of Minas Gerais
  
  
• China: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Fudan University, Jinan University, Zhongshan University
  
  
• Czech Republic: Palacky University
  
  
• France: Nantes Atlantique Higher School of Commerce
  
  
• Mexico: University of Tamaulipas
  

 

Summer Study Abroad

Each year, intensive summer programs abroad provide unique learning opportunities.

Language and culture programs include French in Dijon, France; German in Heidelberg and Berlin, Germany; Italian in Urbino, Italy; Japanese in Mishima, Japan; Russian in Novgorod, Russia; and Spanish in Puebla, Mexico. Programs vary from four to eight weeks and may be equivalent to a full year of language study.

Recent workshops and locations include architecture in Luxembourg; marketing practice in London; international business in Korea, Luxembourg, and London; ecology, geology, and botany in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Turkey; sociology in Nepal; arts, culture, heritage, and change in Cuba, Czech Republic, and Ghana.

Information on summer offerings is available from the Office of Continuing Education, Joyner House (513-529-1508).

Other Overseas Programs: Transfer Credit

Many American universities sponsor study abroad programs all over the world. Information is available in the Study Abroad Library at the Office of International Programs, Langstroth Cottage. No student should study abroad without first making certain that the program is approved and that credits will transfer.

Transfer of your credit may be automatic if the overseas program is sponsored by an accredited university, but you should seek confirmation from the study abroad adviser before you apply. If you choose to enroll directly in an overseas institution, you should consult with your academic adviser and the study abroad adviser in the Office of International Programs about transfer credit.

If you are admitted to an overseas program not sponsored by Miami University, obtain a Study Abroad form at the Office of International Programs, Langstroth Cottage (513-529-5628). This office will determine if the credits earned can be transferred back to Miami. After the form is completed, it will be submitted to the Registrar's office so that preregistration material can be sent to you for the next applicable semester. No readmission procedure is necessary if your Study Abroad form is on file at the Office of the Registrar.

University Honors Program

This program provides students a distinctive opportunity for intellectual and personal growth. It includes special seminars, independent research, possibilities for internship and overseas-study experiences, a close-knit learning and social community, and other unique activities.

University Honors students complete the First-Year Core Experience and a minimum of six hours of first-year honors seminars, six credit hours of advanced seminars, and a year of guided independent scholarship that culminates in a thesis. Honors seminars, taught by specially-designated faculty, are small and discussion-oriented.

Those who complete the First-Year Core Experience, six credit hours of honors seminars with grades of B or better, and earn a 3.5 g.p.a. or better are awarded "Freshman Honors," a permanent notation on their transcripts. Students who complete all program requirements the First-Year Core Experience, 12 credit hours of honors seminars, and an honors thesis with a 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. or better are awarded "University Honors" at graduation, which is also a permanent notation on their transcripts.

University Honors students have the option of living in Bishop Hall, a coeducational upperclass residence hall.

    There are several ways to qualify for the University Honors Program:

• A small number of students with exceptional academic qualifications are invited when they are admitted to Miami.
  
  
• Incoming freshmen complete an application during summer orientation.
  
  
• Any student who has earned a 3.5 grade point average after completing 15 Miami semester hours (normally one semester) may apply to participate.
  
  

For more information, contact the Honors Program Office, 102 Bishop Hall (513-529-3399).

Departmental Honors

If you are interested in additional study in your major area, you may enroll in a departmental honors program in most departments. Consult your chief departmental adviser about departmental honors; these programs vary from department to department. You graduate with departmental honors when you complete the program.

President's List, Dean's List

The President's List recognizes undergraduate students who receive a 4.0 g.p.a. for a semester of 12 or more credit hours attempted for grades (A+ through F).

The Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students who receive a 3.5 to 3.9 g.p.a. for a semester of 12 or more hours attempted for grades (A+ through F).

Miami's News and Public Information Office notifies your hometown newspaper when you are on the President's or Dean's List.

Graduation with Distinction

A student pursuing a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree can graduate with distinction by achieving at graduation a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.5 (cum laude), 3.75 (magna cum laude), or 3.9 (summa cum laude).. See the Other Requirements chapter for more information.

Honor Societies

Phi Beta Kappa, an arts and sciences honorary founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, is the nation's premiere academic honorary. Miami's chapter was established in 1911. Seniors are elected annually. Contact the Office of Student Activities, 356 Shriver Center (513-529-2266), for more information.

First-year students who earn 3.5 grade point averages after one semester on campus may qualify for Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta or Lambda Sigma Society, national academic honoraries. Information is available in the Office of Student Activities, 356 Shriver Center (513-529-2266).

Undergraduate Associates

Outstanding students interested in college teaching or another professional field can become undergraduate associates. Each associate is sponsored by a faculty member. The student and the sponsoring faculty member decide what the associateship should involve.

Students can apply at the beginning of each semester. Information and application forms are available in the University Honors Office, 102 Bishop Hall (513-529-3399).

Undergraduate Research Program

You can apply for a grant to do independent research or other creative endeavor from the Undergraduate Research Committee. Research can be in any discipline. Funding for the grants comes from alumni and friends of Miami.

Approximately $20,000 is available yearly for individual grants. Typically 25 to 35 grants are awarded ranging from $200 to $800 each.

This program is publicized in early fall. For more information, contact the Office for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching (513-529-3734).

Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program

This 10-week summer program enables Miami undergraduates to do research or other creative activities in the summer with the supervision of individual faculty mentors. About 100 awards are available each summer.

You can apply for an award along with a faculty member as a student-mentor pair. For the student, each award includes 10 weeks of summer support payments, 12 hours of academic credit with waiver of instructional fees and tuition, and an allowance for supplies, services, and travel; the faculty mentor receives a modest allowance.

The program is publicized, and applications are due in late fall. For more information, contact the Office for the Advancement of Scholarship and Teaching (513-529-3734).

Science and Engineering Research Semester

Central States Universities, Inc., in conjunction with Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, Illinois, sponsors this program. Qualified majors participate in basic research in physical and life sciences, mathematics, computer science, and engineering, as well as in applied research programs relating to coal, conservation, environmental impact and technology, fission, fusion, and solar energy.

Students receive a stipend from Argonne National Laboratory, housing, and reimbursement for travel from Miami University to Argonne.

To apply for this program, you must have completed your sophomore year, be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien, be 18 years of age or older, and have an overall g.p.a. of 3.0 or better.

For more information, contact the Department of Physics, 133 Culler Hall (513-529-5625) or the Institute of Environmental Sciences, 102 Boyd Hall (513-529-5811).

Students can earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps, or through the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) or the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC).

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC)

For information contact the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps office at 50 Millett Hall (513-529-2031).

AFROTC was established at Miami in 1949 as the Department of Air Science and Tactics. In 1952, a joint university-Air Force agreement resulted in the unit's designation as a senior reserve officers' training corps and the Department of Aerospace Studies.

College Scholarship Program

This program offers highly qualified seniors in high school and freshmen and sophomores in college an opportunity to compete for scholarships on a national level. Awards are four-, three-, and two-year scholarships in a designated field of study and cover tuition, books, and most fees, along with a monthly tax-free subsistence of $150.

You may also defer repayment of Federal Perkins Loans or Nursing Student Loans until three years after you enter active military duty.

Other Scholarships

Several other university (i.e., non-government) scholarships are also available to Miami Air Force ROTC cadets. These privately funded scholarships vary by amount and eligibility criteria and are awarded by the professor of aerospace studies.

Curriculum

The curriculum in aerospace studies is divided into two parts: the General Military Course (GMC), taken during your freshman and sophomore years, and the Professional Officer Course, taken during your junior and senior years.

General Military Course (GMC)

The GMC includes one class hour and two leadership laboratory hours per week. The leadership laboratory extends beyond drill and ceremonies to include briefings by Air Force commands and agencies; you may also visit Air Force bases. You receive eight credit hours for all four semesters. Completion of the GMC is a requirement for admission to the Professional Officer Course; however, a two-year professional course option is possible for those who do not complete the GMC.

Professional Officer Course

Enrollment in this program is based upon cumulative grade point average, physical qualifications, leadership, and academic major. Successful completion qualifies you for appointment as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

    To apply for the Professional Officer Course, you must:

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be physically qualified according to the Department of the Air Force standards.
• Be under 30 years of age at time of commissioning, except that pilot and navigator applicants must not be older than 26 1/2 years when commissioned.
• Complete the GMC requirements, a field training course, or have equivalent credit.
• Take and pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test.
• Be in good academic standing with the university.
• Have four semesters of undergraduate or graduate school remaining.
• Sign a written agreement to complete the Professional Officer Course.
• Agree to accept a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and serve at least four years. Pilot, navigator, and pre-med designees incur an additional commitment.
• Be selected by the professor of aerospace studies.
  

Veterans with previous honorable active U.S. military service who wish to enroll in the Professional Officer Course may receive a waiver for the GMC requirement. Veterans who meet all other requirements may be enrolled at the beginning of the junior year.

The Professional Officer Course consists of eight courses taken during the four semesters of your junior and senior years. Three classroom hours of instruction and two hours of leadership laboratory are held each week; 16 semester hours are required. All students receive $150 per month subsistence allowance.

Those selected for pilot category are required to successfully complete the Flight Screening Program (FSP). Each pilot candidate receives 14 hours of flight training to evaluate their qualifications for advanced flying training upon graduation.

Field Training

Applicants for the Professional Officer Course must attend a summer field training course between their sophomore and junior years. Those who complete the GMC are assigned to a four-week training course; however, students who did not complete the GMC must attend a more intensive six-week training period. The Air Force furnishes uniforms, housing, medical care, meals, round-trip travel allowance, and military pay.

Students who successfully complete field training are eligible for the Professional Officer Course. Academic credit may be obtained for field training.

Uniforms and Textbooks

Students enrolled in AFROTC are furnished with uniforms. ROTC textbooks are issued through the unit supply and are returned upon completion of courses or withdrawal. Additionally, scholarship/contract cadets are reimbursed by the Air Force for all textbooks.

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

For information contact the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps office at 67 Millett Hall (513-529-3700).

Naval ROTC was founded at Miami in 1946. With satisfactory completion of naval science and bachelor's degree requirements, graduates are commissioned either Ensign, United States Navy Reserve, or Second Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps Reserve.

All NROTC programs are open to men and women. You may qualify for a scholarship program, college program, or two-year program.

Scholarship Program

Students admitted to Miami as midshipmen in the scholarship program receive a monthly subsistence allowance of $150 per month for all four academic years. The Navy pays all registration and general fees, all tuition and instructional fees, provides textbooks for all courses, and furnishes all uniforms and equipment.

Between academic years, midshipmen participate in summer training periods held throughout the world. During these training periods, you are furnished all meals, housing, medical care, travel expenses, and military pay. Upon commissioning, you serve a minimum of four years on active duty.

You can major in any field of study leading to a bachelor's degree; you can choose Navy option, Navy nurse option, or Marine Corps option.

Navy scholarship option is for a midshipman seeking commission in the Navy as an Ensign. You take 22 semester hours of naval science, one year of calculus, one year of calculus-based physics, one semester of American military affairs or national security policy, and one semester of computer science.

Navy nurse scholarship option is for a midshipman seeking commission as an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps. In addition to the school of nursing requirements, you take nine semester hours of naval science.

Marine scholarship option is for a midshipman seeking commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Your 20 semester hours of Naval Science include the same courses as a Navy option student during your first two years, then you take courses related to the Marine Corps your junior and senior years. You are not required to take calculus, physics, or computer science; however, you must take one semester of national security policy and one semester of American military affairs. You also must complete six weeks of training at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, during the summer between your junior and senior years.

College Program

Selection to this program is made by the professor of naval science, based on evaluation of the applicant's potential to serve as a commissioned officer, ACT or SAT scores, and high school record. You receive books and materials for all naval science courses, uniforms, and $150 per month during your junior and senior years.

Freshmen apply during the Summer Orientation Program. Applications are accepted, however, any time during a student's first two years at Miami. Submit applications to the NROTC Unit, Millett Hall.

 Midshipmen participate in one summer training period, held throughout the world, normally the summer between your junior and senior years. During training, meals, housing, and medical care are furnished, and you receive military pay and reimbursement for cruise travel expenses. After you are commissioned, you serve a minimum of three years on active duty.

You can compete for Navy scholarships throughout your first two years in the NROTC program.

Navy college option: 22 semester hours of naval science courses, two semesters of college level mathematics and physical science; one semester of computer science.

Marine college option: 20 semester hours of naval science courses, including courses related to the Marine Corps during your junior and senior years; complete six weeks of training at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, during the summer between your junior and senior years; at graduation, you are commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Two-Year Program

Sophomores can apply for the two-year program at the NROTC Unit, Millett Hall. Selection is based upon your cumulative grade point average and potential as a commissioned officer. If you are selected, you must attend the Naval Science Institute at Newport, Rhode Island, between your sophomore and junior years. You then enter NROTC as a junior in the scholarship or college program. You have the same benefits and take the same naval science courses as other NROTC students.

Other Information

NROTC midshipmen may change from the Navy to the Marine Corps option, or vice versa, anytime during their first three years at Miami provided they are qualified and both services agree.

Scholarship program midshipmen do not incur any obligation until the beginning of their sophomore year. College program midshipmen do not incur any obligation until the beginning of their junior year.

Initial duty assignments depend upon needs of the service and the individual's preference, qualifications, and performance. Navy option midshipmen may choose assignments in naval aviation, nuclear submarines, or surface warfare. Marine option midshipmen also choose from a variety of assignments, including aviation, combat arms, and combat support.

This program provides support to specially admitted students who show academic promise, but whose academic profiles suggest the need for academic and personal guidance to ensure completion of a degree program. Students admitted through SEP are required to follow an individually developed educational plan provided by program coordinators that includes: additional assessment of academic skills, early advising with supervised course selection, personal counseling, and other scholastic activities to assist in their adjustment to Miami.

For more information, contact the Bernard B. Rinella Jr. Learning Assistance Center, 23 Campus Avenue Building (513-529-8741).

Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)

This program attracts first-year students who choose to participate in a semester-long program that introduces them to the complexities of leadership. ELP encourages students to examine their own leadership styles and to develop and hone interpersonal and group processing skills. Faculty, staff, and student mentors rotate the responsibilities of planning and creating each week's activities.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Leadership and Service Learning, 111 Warfield Hall (513-529-2961).

EMPOWER: Leadership and Social Justice Series

This program is a series of interactive seminars and community service projects that helps students understand the contexts that make social inequity a reality and political action a necessity. It encourages students to learn about social justice issues by extending their learning experiences beyond the classroom.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Leadership and Service Learning, 111 Warfield Hall (513-529-2961).

Multicultural Leadership Program (MLP)

This program provides students of color with exposure to opportunities in higher education and professional careers. Activities are provided for high school students, with continuing opportunities for those who enroll at Miami. Participants are encouraged to explore and pursue a variety of academic programs.

This university-wide program, supported by each academic division, provides opportunities that lead to summer internships and experiences in leadership skills development, including team-oriented projects. In addition, students have opportunities to meet professionals from a variety of organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in outreach efforts to help enrich the ethnic and cultural diversity of the campus, including activities for pre-high school and college-bound high school students.

Miami MLP Scholars are selected from the program's pre-college participants, high-achieving incoming students who did not have access to pre-college activities, and top performing upperclass students who display leadership talent. For more information, contact the Multicultural Leadership Program, 30 Campus Avenue Building (513-529-2296).

Peer Education Opportunities

Through peer education programs, students develop knowledge and skills to educate their peers about important student life issues. Offices and programs are listed below.

The Health Education Office (513-529-3438) coordinates SHAPE (Sexual Health Awareness Peer Education), CHANGE (Campus Health and Nutrition Group Educators), and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug Peer Education).

The Student Counseling Service (513-529-4634) coordinates OA (Outreach Assistance) and CA (Career Assistance), and DPE (Diversity Peer Educators) programs. The Office of Student Activities (513-529-2266) offers BLOCS, a program focusing on group and leadership development.

The Office of Greek Affairs (513-529-1462) coordinates the GPE (Greek Peer Educator) program. The Women's Center (513-529-1510) offers WISE (Women's Issues Student Educator) program.

Scholar Leader Program

Upperclass students with 3.0 cumulative grade point averages who are interested in exploring leadership issues through academic and co-curricular activities and who will significantly contribute to a residentially based living-learning community, are encouraged to apply for this program. Applicants must attend an information session. Applications and additional information are available at the Office of Student Leadership and Service Learning, 111 Warfield Hall (513-529-2961).