In order to partake in an exchange program at the University of Miami, you must currently be enrolled as a student at one of our partner institutions. Please click here to see if your school is on the list of UM partner institutions. If your school is on the list, you should contact the Office of International Relations, Mobility, or Education Abroad at your home university for application information.
Exchange students can study at UM as non-degree seeking students through our exchange program for a maximum of 2 semesters. This is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Students should contact their home university for additional information.
On-campus housing is extremely limited and is not guaranteed. Students should seriously consider and research off-campus options, even when applying to on-campus housing. To apply for on-campus housing, students require a unique CaneID and access to CaneLink. If a student submits a complete application, they will receive their CaneID approximately 6-8 weeks after the application deadline. Incomplete applications will cause delays in receiving a CaneID and access to the on-campus housing application. Once students have access to CaneLink, they can apply for on-campus housing if the link to the application is available. This link will be available on the Student Home page once housing applications open. Students should review information found at Apply for Housing: New Students.
You should not make plans to come to Miami until you have received acceptance notification directly from your UM Study Abroad advisor. Then, you will be able to find your arrival date on your acceptance letter. As a reminder, students must attend the compulsory Exchange Student Orientation session during ‘Cane Kickoff. Students entering the U.S. on an F-1 visa can arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start date listed on their I-20.
Academic advisors at your home university can help you plan your course enrollment in advance. Students must assume the responsibility, in conjunction with their home academic advisor, of selecting courses that are at the appropriate level for their corresponding year. UM advisors are not familiar with the degree requirements at our partner universities, which places responsibility for finding a curricular match on the student and their university. Exchange students and their home university advisors should keep in mind that an important benefit of studying abroad is to experience a new educational system and to have the opportunity to take courses different from those taught at home. Within the U.S. higher education system, students are encouraged to take classes outside their major field of study.
If you do not have a hold on your account, we will order a transcript and send to your institution automatically. For the fall semester, these are typically sent by the late January/early February. For the spring semester, these are typically sent by the end of June. If you need additional copies of your transcript, now or in the future, you can order official copies through CaneLink or from the Office of the Registrar for a fee.
Note: A hold on your account prevents us from obtaining your transcript; our office is not able to intervene or override holds. If you have any questions about the holds on your account, please contact Cane Central.