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LEGACY ADMISSION
The University of Miami continues its rise to prominence among academic research institutions around the world largely due to the support and contributions of our alumni. As admission to UM becomes increasingly more selective, it is important that we pay special attention to our relationship with alumni and take exceptional care in evaluating legacy applications.
Click here to find and contact your admission counselor! Be sure to let them know you are a legacy applicant!
Graduate Program Legacy Admission Representatives
Interested in a UM graduate medical or business degree? Then contact your graduate legacy admission liaison to learn more about your program of interest.
Miller School of Medicine
Phone: 305-243-3234
Email: med.admissions@miami.edu
School of Business Administration
Kim Migoya, Assistant Director, Admission
Phone: 305-284-3920
Email: kmigoya @miami.edu
Did you know?
Did you know all legacy applicants to the Miller School of Medicine are extended an interview if your parent or grandparent graduated from UM’s medical school?
EVENTS
Legacy Early Move In
One of the perks of being a legacy is early fall move in for freshmen living on campus!
Incoming legacy students that choose to live on campus had the opportunity to move in early on Monday, August 13, regardless of their assigned time.
This benefit allowed students and their families to move in calmly and beat the rush!
Questions regarding housing assignments, roommates, what to bring, or any general housing questions may be directed to the Department of Housing and Residential Life at 305-284-4505.
Visit the Department of Housing and Residential life webpage for more information.
Legacy Welcome Reception
Incoming legacy families were invited to a special reception hosted by the UM Alumni Association as an official welcome to campus on Monday, August 13, 2018. The event included the opportunity to meet other incoming legacy families, hear from UM administrators and meet UM Alumni Association staff. Guests enjoyed refreshments and carnival-style food and games as we congratulated the 2018 legacy scholarship recipient.
See photos from the Fall 2018 reception.
Family Weekend – October 4-7:
This weekend provides families the opportunity to visit and take part in the numerous activities and events that are planned for their enjoyment, including a University of Miami football game against Florida State on Saturday, October 6, 2018!
Contact the Family Weekend staff at (305) 284-5646 or by email at familyweekend@miami.edu with any questions.
Legacy Admission Forum
The UM Alumni Legacy Admission Forum is part of a dynamic schedule of events during the Alumni Weekend celebration. Designed to help students learn how to become a competitive applicant for undergraduate, the session is led by the University of Miami admission officers and cover the basics in terms of the application process, essays, and test scores. Students will get the benefit of personally meeting the admission officers for the University of Miami in a casual setting.
Join us for the Fall 2018 Legacy Information Session:
Undergraduate Legacy Admission Forum
Friday, November 2, 2018
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center, Multipurpose Room
Click Here to Register
Alumni Weekend Campus Walking Tours
Alumni Weekend Legacy campus tours will depart from the Office of Admission during Alumni Weekend on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. (1306 Stanford Drive). Join us!
Click Here to Register
Spring 2019 Legacy Events
Legacy Welcome Breakfasts for Admitted Students
The UM Alumni Association and the Office of Admission want to welcome newly admitted legacy students and their families by hosting them at the Legacy Welcome Breakfast prior to the Future ’Cane Day event. Students and families can walk from the breakfast to the Future ’Cane Day event.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Shalala Student Center
Activities Room North and South Combined
1330 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Sunday, April 7, 2019
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Shalala Student Center
Activities Room North and South Combined
1330 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Graduating Legacy Reception
Graduating legacies, please join us for the Graduating Legacy Reception on May 8, 2019, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at the Newman Alumni Center. The UM Alumni Association officially welcomes graduating students to the family during this special ceremony where the legacy parent/grandparent will have the opportunity to present their graduating legacy with an official UM legacy stole to wear during commencement. Alumni parents and grandparents are invited to join us for the special ceremony celebrating alumni families.
Click here to see photos of the 2018 ceremony.
UM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the UM Alumni Association works with the Office of Admission and Office of Financial Aid to select a freshman recipient of a $5,000 renewable, legacy scholarship. Eligibility for the Legacy Scholarship is automatic for any legacy student who applies for admission and qualifies for financial aid.
To be considered, one need only complete their undergraduate application for admission to the University of Miami and identify the name of their alumni parent/grandparent on the Common Application. The student must also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid through the federal processor, with the University (school code 001536) listed as a recipient of the results.
Recipients are notified over the summer of their selection by a representative of the Office of Alumni Relations.
Read Profiles of Scholarship Recipients
Help a future ’Cane come to the U! Make a donation to the Legacy Scholarship Program
For more information on the Legacy Scholarship, contact:
Amy Betancourt
Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement-Legacy program
305-284-6843
ALUMNI CONCIERGE SERVICES
Legacy families have access to personal concierge services from the Office of Alumni Relations for any questions or concerns you may have leading up to or during your time at the University.
Office of Alumni Relations
(305) 284-2872 or 1-866-UMALUMS (862-5867)
alumni@miami.edu
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