University of Miami New Student Registration Webinar Office of the Registrar Phone: (305) 284-2294, E-mail: [email protected] Office of Orientation Phone:

University of MiamiNew Student

Registration WebinarOffice of the RegistrarPhone: (305) 284-2294, E-mail: [email protected]

Office of OrientationPhone: (305) 284-5646, E-mail: [email protected]

Registration & Course Schedules

• All incoming freshmen will view their final course schedules in CaneLink during new student orientation

• The registration process for incoming freshmen and transfer students varies between Schools and Colleges

• New freshmen may register for classes now in CaneLink in the following Schools & Colleges. Click the links for more information:– Arts & Sciences – Communication– Education & Human Development– Nursing & Health Studies

Registration & Course Schedules• The following Schools & Colleges will register incoming freshmen students for

classes based on course preference forms. Registration details and required forms are below:– Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) Students

• Registration Process for RSMAS Students

– Business Students• Registration Process for Business Students• Course Selection Worksheet for Business Students

– Engineering Students• ALEKS Math Placement Test is required• Information Form for Engineering Students• Registration Process for Engineering Students

– Music Students• Registration Process for Music Students• Course Preference Form for Music Students

– Architecture Students• Course Selection Form for Architecture Students• Registration Process for Architecture Students

Wait Lists

Swap a Course

Registration & CaneLink

• The Undergraduate Admission Website offers detailed information about New Freshmen Registration: New Freshmen Registration

• For information about using CaneLink: CaneLink Student Guide

Altering Course Schedules

• Students will receive more information at the Deans’ Meetings on Friday, August 23rd

• After the Deans’ Meetings, students will be able to meet with their advisors to review and change their schedules as needed.

• Individual Academic Advising Appointments– Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th – May continue on Monday, August 26th (First Class

Day)

Altering Course Schedules

• Last Day to Add a Course– Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

• Last Day to Drop a Course w/o “W”– Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

• Last Day to Drop a Course– Monday, November 4th, 2013

Resources to Help Students Decide

• Departmental Websites – Example: Biology Website

• Course Catalog / UM Bulletin– http://www6.miami.edu/umbulletin/index.html

• Undergraduate Majors & Programs– http://miami.edu/index.php/academics/

Resources to Help Students Decide

• ALEKS Math Placement Test• AP Credit Equivalencies• IB Credit Equivalencies• CLEP Policies and Equivalencies• Transfer Credits• Have your scores / transcripts sent to:

University of MiamiOffice of Admission

P.O. Box 249117 Coral Gables, FL 33124-4616

What About Books?

• A student’s schedule is their shopping list• UM Bookstore (miami.edu/bookstore)– Purchase NEW (can be sold back)– Purchase USED (can be sold back)– RENT (cannot be sold back)– Gift Cards

• Book Horizons (bookhorizons.com)• Online Retailers (Amazon, Ebay, etc.)

What’s a Family Member to Do?

• Parent Orientation (Families Welcome)• Family Weekend– October 4-6, 2013

Questions? Contact Us:

• Office of the Registrar– (305) 284-2294– [email protected]

• Office of Orientation– (305) 284-5646– [email protected]