First-Year Admission

The University of Miami offers the following first-year admission plans: Early Decision I; Early Decision II; Early Action; and, Regular Decision.

Early Decision admission plans are designed for qualified applicants who have decided that the University of Miami is their first-choice institution. Two Early Decision admission plans are available: Early Decision I has a deadline of November 1, and Early Decision II has a deadline of January 5. Early Decision I candidates are notified by mid-December, whereas Early Decision II candidates are notified by late February. Decisions of admit, defer, and deny are rendered in Early Decision. Students admitted in Early Decision I and Early Decision II must submit the required nonrefundable deposit to confirm their enrollment to the University of Miami by the deadline stated on their admission letter and, upon submitting the nonrefundable deposit, withdraw their admission applications to other postsecondary institutions. The Office of Undergraduate Admission reserves the right to withdraw its offer of admission if a nonrefundable deposit is not submitted by this deadline. Deferred candidates will be reconsidered under the Regular Decision admission plan.

The application deadline for Early Action is November 1. Early Action candidates are notified by the end of January. Decisions of admit, defer, and deny are rendered in Early Action. Students admitted under Early Action must submit a nonrefundable deposit by May 1 to confirm their enrollment to the University of Miami. To be given strongest consideration under the Regular Decision admission plan, deferred Early Action candidates must opt-in via form submission by mid-February. Early Action candidates who have been deferred may opt-in to be reviewed under Early Decision II. They must opt-in via form submission and submit an Early Decision Agreement Form by the stated deadline.

The application deadline for Regular Decision is January 5. Regular Decision candidates are notified of their admission decision by April 1. Decisions of admit, spring admit, waitlist, and deny are rendered in Regular Decision. Students admitted under Regular Decision must submit a nonrefundable deposit by May 1 to confirm their enrollment to the University of Miami.

First-year fall applicants admitted to the spring term must submit a nonrefundable deposit by May 1 to confirm their enrollment to the University of Miami. Nonrefundable enrollment deposits received from first-year fall applicants admitted to the spring term will be accepted on a space available basis after the May 1 deadline. 

Waitlisted candidates will be considered on a space available basis beginning in April. Students who have been admitted from the waitlist will have at least five days to submit their nonrefundable deposit to confirm their enrollment to the University of Miami.

The University of Miami does not require specific secondary school coursework in order to be admitted as an undergraduate applicant; however, the Office of Undergraduate Admission recommends that applicants complete 20 units of secondary school coursework in the following five academic areas: English, mathematics, science, social science, and foreign language. Competitive applicants for admission meet the recommended units of secondary school coursework and typically have taken four units in a combination of all five academic areas at the highest levels available in their school settings.

Though not a part of the admission review process, the University of Miami expects enrolling first-year students to meet minimum computer requirements. These requirements may differ by school or college and can be found online.

Applicants must have the secondary school send an official transcript, including completed coursework, courses in progress, and the school report form. Applicants who have taken postsecondary coursework must provide an official college transcript directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation.

First-year applicants may self-report SAT or ACT scores on the Common Application or through the Applicant Portal after submitting the application. The Office of Undergraduate Admission super scores the SAT and ACT. There is not a preference for either test. For those who submit both SAT and ACT, the Admission Committee will use whichever test is comparatively strongest. The University of Miami neither recommends nor requires the optional writing section for either the SAT or ACT. The University of Miami does not require the science section of the ACT. Applicants can super score the Classic version of the ACT with the Enhanced version of the ACT.

Applicants who self-report scores will be required to submit official score reports if they are admitted and choose to enroll at the University of Miami.

Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. All forms are accessible online. The nonrefundable application fee must accompany the application for admission.

Non-native English speakers are required to submit test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Admitted students who wish to adjust their senior year courses in the five academic areas (i.e., English, mathematics, science, social science, and foreign language) must request approval from the Admission Committee before making any changes. 

School-Specific Admission Requirements

First-year students applying to performance-based academic programs in the Frost School of Music may apply under test optional admission. Regardless of whether a first-year student applies to the Frost School of Music with or without test scores, all Frost School of Music applicants must complete an audition as part of the evaluation process. First-year students applying to nonperformance-based majors in the Frost School of Music must apply with test scores.

First-year students applying to the School of Architecture may apply under test optional admission. If a first-year student applies to the School of Architecture without test scores, they must submit a portfolio as part of the evaluation process.

First-year students applying to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences may apply under test optional admission. If a first-year student applies to the Art BFA program without test scores, they must submit a portfolio as part of the evaluation process. Regardless of whether a first-year student applies to the Theatre Arts BFA program with or without test scores, all Theatre Arts BFA applicants must complete an audition or submit a portfolio as part of the evaluation process.

Spring Admission

Each year, there are a limited number of spaces available for first-year applicants seeking admission for the spring semester. Completed applications for spring admission should be submitted by November 1; decisions for those who apply by the November 1 deadline will be posted beginning in December. Spring applications and/or supporting documents submitted after the November 1 deadline will be considered on a space available basis. A nonrefundable enrollment deposit is required to hold a space in the incoming spring class.