University of Miami Pre-College offers credit and non-credit programs for high achieving high school students who are active in their communities, leaders in their schools, and examples of integrity.
Individuals should be self-motivated and prepared to study an academic discipline in a rigorous scholarly program, while earning college credit.
An F-1 student visa is required for non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents applying to the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program only (a B1/B2/ESTA visa cannot be used). If admitted into Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program, the Pre-College office will send students an I-20 form to assist with obtaining their F-1 student visa. If a student is admitted and does not obtain an F-1 visa prior to arrival, they will not be able to complete the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and will be withdrawn. Applicants admitted to the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program do not require a student visa. However, a TOEFL or IELTS score is still required for non-native English speakers. For any questions or doubts about the visa process, please email precollege@miami.edu as soon as possible.
You are highly encouraged to apply early. Please review the application deadline schedule.
After you apply, you will be sent a confirmation email with instructions on how to log in to the Pre-College Status Portal where you will be able to upload supporting documents and track your application. Note : Access to the Pre-College Status Portal will be available 48-72 hours after you submit the Pre-College Application. Please plan accordingly to ensure both your application and supporting documents are submitted by your preferred application deadline.
Required for international applicants only:
*Summer Scholars applicants only
If you attend high school in the United States, s ubmit your official high school transcripts directly from your high school. A school official may submit them electronically via Slate.org, SCOIR, or Parchment. They can also be emailed directly from your school official to precollege.docs@miami.edu.
Applicants can also upload an unofficial copy of their transcript directly in their Pre-College Status Portal.
Upload a copy of your most recent report card to the Pre-College Status Portal.
As part of the University of Miami Pre-College application process, we ask that a parent or guardian confirms that they are aware of their student’s application and involvement.
The Parent/Guardian Permission Form will be sent to the email address of the parent designated as the primary document signatory on the student's Pre-College Application.
All applicants must fill out the Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Request Form in the Pre-College Status Portal. Students must enter the contact information (i.e. first and last name and email address) for both the teacher and school counselor that will be submitting a recommendation. Once the recommendation request form has been submitted, they will receive an email with a link to fill out their respective recommendation form.
Please note, the Teacher Recommendation should be completed by a current or recent high school teacher, preferably from a teacher that is closely related to the academic specialty your are applying to.
All applicants whose native language is not English (U.S. citizens and Non-U.S. citizens) are required to submit official or unofficial results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The language proficiency test scores are required for both the Summer Scholars Three-Week Credit Program and the UM Academies Two-Week Non-Credit Program.
For non-native English speakers submitting the TOEFL or IELTS , competitive applicants generally score above the following:
For more information, visit the University's English Proficiency Requirements page. To request a waiver, complete the Pre-College Request to Waive TOEFL or IELTS Form in the Pre-College Status Portal.
Continuously check your Pre-College Status Portal to ensure you have completed all the required steps. Once all of your application materials are received, your application will be reviewed. Should the Pre-College Admission Committee need additional information, a notification will be sent to the email on your application. Decision notifications will be sent on a monthly basis beginning in mid-January according to the Admission Plans. Check Your Application Status
