INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FACT SHEET
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
EXCHANGE COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION
ALL APPLICATIONS SENT TO:
Farmer School of Business Contact:
Miami University Exchange Coordinator
Ms. Jenni Kim
Ms. Karla Guinigundo
Office of International Education
FSB International Programs
1022 Farmer School of Business
216 MacMillan Hall
800 East High Street
531 E. Spring St.
Oxford, Ohio 45056 USA
Oxford, OH 45056 USA
guinigkm@muohio.edu
jenni.kim@muohio.edu
Phone: (513) 529-5628, Fax: (513) 529-7383
Phone: (513) 529-1916, Fax: (513) 529-6466
http://www.muohio.edu/international
www.fsb.muohio.edu/programs/international-study
IMPORTANT DATES
2013-2014 Academic Calendar: http://www.units.muohio.edu/reg/calendars/
FALL SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR
Application Deadline: April 1, 2013
Expected Arrival Dates: August 10-11, 2013*
Expected Orientation Dates: August 12-25, 2013*
Fall Semester Calendar:
Classes Begin: August 26, 2013
Labor Day Holiday: September 2, 2013
Mid-term Break: October 11-13, 2013
Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov 27-Dec 1 , 2013
Classes End: December 6, 2013
Final Exam Period: December 9-14, 2013
SPRING SEMESTER
Application Deadline: October 1, 2013
Expected Arrival Dates: January 20-21, 2014*
Expected Orientation Dates: January 22-24, 2014*
Spring Semester Calendar:
Classes Begin: January 27, 2014
Spring Break: March 24-30, 2014
Classes End: May 9, 2014
Final Exam Period: May 12-17, 2014
*Arrival and orientation dates will be confirmed in admission letters.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Exchange applicants apply online at: http://muohio.edu/study-abroad/exchange-application
Exchange coordinators are asked to send the following hard copy documents for all applicants in a single
express mail package to Karla Guinigundo. Applicants can download the forms from the online application.
Application documents received after the deadline can delay the issuing of immigration documents and course
pre-registration.
A. Exchange Student Financial Form, including bank statement or balance verification
B. Signed Disciplinary Questionnaire
C. Official Transcript (must be an original document issued by the institution and include an original
institutional stamp, signature or seal)
D. Copy of Passport photo page
E. Class Selection Form
F. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores
• Minimum for general university is 80 iBT or 6.5 IELTS
• Minimum for Farmer School of Business is 89 iBT or 7.0 IELTS (these scores are required to
enroll in all courses with prefixes ACC, BUS, BLS, BTE, ECO, ESP, FIN, ISA, MGT, and
MKT)
COURSE OFFERINGS
Students typically take between 12-16 credits during each exchange semester. Students can access course
descriptions and prerequisite information at the following website (select ‘Courses of Instruction’):
http://www.miami.muohio.edu/academics/general-bulletin.html.
Students can search course offerings by term at http://www.admin.muohio.edu/cfapps/courselist/.
*IMPORTANT! Students who meet language requirements and prerequisites for business classes (ACC, BUS, BLS, BTE,
ECO, ESP, FIN, ISA, MGT, and MKT) are eligible to take up to three business courses only, no more than two from the
same department. A surcharge of $100 per credit hour is assessed for business courses and is not covered by exchange
benefits. Contact Jenni Kim at jenni.kim@muohio.edu for questions concerning this fee.
HOUSING
Exchange students are housed in on-campus residence halls. Rooms are generally double occupancy.
Residence hall options can be found at: http://www.hdg.muohio.edu/Housing/
On-campus Rate: $2,625-$4,884 per semester, with a $330 non-refundable security deposit. Rates by room
type can be found at https://www.hdg.muohio.edu/Housing/Rates/. Rates are subject to change.
Off-campus Option: Students who are 21 years or older or have completed two full years of university study
have the option of living off-campus with home university approval. Students choosing to live off campus are
responsible for finding their own accommodations.
Temporary housing is provided during orientation and prior to the official opening of the residence halls at a
fee of $33/night. Students will also incur a fee of $26/night if they stay in dorm rooms during Thanksgiving
break, winter break or spring break. These periods are not covered by housing contracts. Rates are subject to
change.
DINING
Miami University offers its exchange students living on campus the Diplomat Meal Plan at various levels
tailored to the individual’s needs. There are five all-you-can-eat dining halls along with dozens of cafes and
restaurants on-campus. Dining options can be found at http://www.hdg.muohio.edu/EatingAtMiami/.
Diplomat Meal Plan costs range from $2,386 - $3,486. Rates are subject to change.
Please note that dining halls will have limited openings or may be closed during break periods and orientation.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Miami University requires all students to carry some form of major medical insurance. A basic student health
insurance policy is available and costs $358* for Fall Semester and $504* for Spring/Summer Semester is
available through the Student Health Service. http://www.units.muohio.edu/saf/shs/Insurance.htm
The Miami University policy can be waived with proof of an acceptable policy meeting the following minimum
requirements:
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Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness
Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500
Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home
country in the amount of $10,000
A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.
J-1 Visa Requirements: Sponsors are to require that their participants (and any dependents entering the
United States as holders of a J-2 visa) have insurance in effect during the period of time they are in the
sponsor's program. An insurance policy secured to meet the benefits requirements must be underwritten by
an insurance corporation with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd.
(ISI) rating of "A-I" or above, a Standard and Poor's Claims Paying Ability rating of "A-" or above, or a Weiss
Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above. Alternatively, the sponsor may ascertain that the participant's policy is
backed by the full faith and credit of the government of the exchange visitor's home country.
*Health insurance minimum requirements and costs are subject to change.
ARRIVAL TRANSPORTATION AND ORIENTATION
Miami University offers a $30 bus service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for all
incoming international students and has arranged a discounted airport hotel rate for those who need it.
Additional information on the bus service and hotel can be found by clicking ‘Arrival to Oxford’ at
http://www.units.muohio.edu/internationalprograms/admitted.php.
A comprehensive orientation is provided to all incoming exchange students that will include sessions on
immigration, American classroom culture, academic integrity, support services at Miami, and social activities
with other exchange and international students. Students arriving for the fall semester are also able to
participate in Miami’s Welcome Week activities for all new Miami students.
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