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Which UM Admission Plan is Right for Me?

Application season brings with it the dizzying task of tracking deadlines for all schools on your college list. Let’s go through a bird’s-eye view of first-year fall application plan options at the University of Miami and who could benefit most from each one.
U State from the Foote Green

By UM Admission

Updated in August, 2024. 

Generally speaking, there are four ways first-year students can apply to become a Miami Hurricane in the fall. Before we dive in, a fun fact: All applicants are considered for merit scholarships automatically—there is no separate application.

Looking to apply in the spring or as a transfer? Check out the linked pages for more information.

Fall First-Year Applicants

Binding Plans - If admitted, you’re committed.

  • Great for those who are sure the University of Miami is the place they want to complete their studies.
  • Great for those who are not looking to compare financial aid offers nor merit scholarship offers.
Early Decision I (EDI)
  • Application is due November 1
  • Final credentials are due November 18
  • Decision released mid-December
Early Decision II (EDII)
  • Application is due January 6
  • Final credentials are due January 27
  • Decision released late February

Nonbinding Plans - Apply first, weigh your options later.

  • Great for those who still want options if they are admitted to the University of Miami.
  • Great for those who would like to compare financial aid offers and/or merit scholarship offers.
Early Action (EA)
  • Application is due November 1
  • Final credentials are due November 25
  • Decision released late January
Regular Decision (RD)
  • Application is due January 6
  • Final credentials are due February 10
  • Decision released April 1
Admission checklist for first-year students.

Supplemental Material Deadlines & Requirements

The School of Architecture

A portfolio is required for students who do not submit test scores.

Deadline to submit the portfolio for each admission plan:

  • EDI: November 17
  • EA: December 1
  • EDII: January 19
  • RD: February 16
Frost School of Music

All majors, except for Music Industry (BA), requires a supplemental application, a prescreen, and an audition.

Deadline to submit supplemental materials for each admission plan:

  • EDI: N/A
  • EA: November 1
  • EDII: N/A
  • RD: December 15
Theatre Arts BFA

The College of Arts and Sciences’ Theatre Arts BFA requires a supplemental application and an audition.

Deadline to submit supplemental materials for each admission plan:

  • EDI: November 8
  • EA: November 8
  • EDII: January 20
  • RD: January 20

Looking for more than this bird’s-eye view of admission plans? We recommend checking out all our admission plans and their respective financial aid deadlines. Pro tip: Register for a virtual information session so that you can talk to an admission counselor and a few current ’Canes directly!

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