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How do I get into the University Honors Program as a transfer student?
You must submit both the Honors Application for Transfer Admission and the Miami University Application for Transfer Admission by the stated deadline (May 1 for Fall applicants or Nov. 1 for Spring Applicants). We review applications and send notification on a rolling basis. In general, you should receive your Honors admission decision within two weeks of receiving your admission decision from Miami University. You must gain regular admission to the University in order to be considered for admission to the Honors Program. For questions about Honors transfer admission, contact Erin McKenzie at 513-529-2161 or wheeleen@muohio.edu.
What do I have to do to stay in the Honors Program?
To remain in good standing in the Honors Program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher their first and second year, and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher their remaining two years. Students must also make timely progress toward completing Honors Program requirements. This usually means completing a minimum of 3 Honors Experiences and fulfilling 7-8 of the 30 total competencies each year until all requirements are met.
Will I receive any special treatment or recognition as an Honors student?
As current students will tell you, there are many benefits of the University Honors Program. Honors students have special opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects or as teaching assistants, meet university speakers and lecturers, participate in the Honors community activities, and assume leadership positions both on and off-campus.
Will being in the Honors Program isolate me from other non-Honors students?
No! University Honors students take Honors-designated classes. However, these classes do not constitute your full schedule. Over half of your course schedule each semester will be non-Honors classes. You will not be academically isolated from non-Honors students. Although University Honors students have the unique option of choosing to live in a residence hall community filled with Honors students, there are numerous other on-campus residence halls to choose from. Honors students live in nearly every on-campus residence hall community and participate in a wide range of student organizations.
Do the students in the Honors Program do anything special together?
The University Honors Program provides its students with a plethora of social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities. This year, Honors students have engaged in coffeehouses, debates, community service experiences in Cincinnati, pizza dinners with professors, and other intellectual and social pursuits. Honors students have the option of living in the Honors residence halls, which offer additional social programming specifically for those residents. Some of these programs include intramural sport teams, an annual coed Thanksgiving football tournament with a rival community on Academic Quad, trips to theatrical productions in Cincinnati, a riverboat formal, and various events created by Honors students (i.e. introduction to tae kwon do, massage therapy, film screenings, and trivia nights!).
Is there housing specifically for Honors students?
Yes, first-year students have the opportunity to live in the Honors Living Learning Communities, which are currently located in Tappan and Emerson Halls. Upper-class Honors students may choose to live in Bishop Hall. All halls provide many co-curricular activities and events, so you can make friends and develop a sense of community among your Honors peers.
What are the requirements to graduate with University Honors?
Requirements differ depending on the year you entered Miami. For requirements for this year's entering class, see Academics.
How are University Honors Courses different from other courses? Are they harder?
Honors courses or seminars typically focus on cross-disciplinary and compelling topics. They appeal to students from every major. Most courses use active learning approaches over lectures; assign primary source readings and incorporate opportunities for independent, outside research. Generally, Honors courses are not "harder" than other courses. They are just formatted differently. The small class size allows for deeper discussion and critical thinking. Typically, the professor serves as coach or facilitator and provides students with regular feedback and assessment. Most faculty encourage students to take intellectual risks, meet with the faculty member individually, and involve them in making certain decisions regarding class direction.
May I come to campus and talk to someone about the University Honors Program? Can I visit an Honors class?
All students interested in Miami are encouraged to visit the campus! To register for an Honors Information Session click here. If you would like to visit an Honors class contact Erin McKenzie at 513-529-2161 or wheeleen@muohio.edu.
What is an Honors Experience?
Honors Experiences encompass a broad array of learning opportunities. Honors Experiences consist of honors courses as well as other experiences such as study abroad, independent research with a professor, or a graduate-level course. You can visit our Academics page for more detailed information.
Is there a special Honors orientation for transfer students?
Yes,
transfer students who are admitted to the Honors Program will be required to complete a series of activities designed to orient them to the Honors Program their first semester at Miami including an advising workshop, learning portfolio, a personal advising appointment, and an orientation session.
How many transfer students enter the Honors Program each year?
This number varies widely from year to year depending on the number of transfer application we receive.
Usually we admit approximately 65% of transfer students who apply.
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