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Fall Open House

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Join us!

Spend the day in Oxford, Ohio, for our Fall Open House and learn more about the opportunities available at Miami University!

You will spend the majority of the day with the academic division you are most interested in (chosen during registration). During the academic session, you will learn about your major of interest; meet faculty, staff, and current students; and see the academic buildings your classes may be in. In the afternoon, there will be optional sessions you can attend, including admission and financial aid presentations, Honors College presentations, campus tours, and residence hall tours.

The Fall Open House is intended for high school students and their families.

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Program Schedule (Tentative)

8-9 a.m. — Check-in

9-9:45 a.m. — Admission Welcome Session

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Academic Presentation (chosen by student at registration); Lunch

1:30-4:15 p.m— Optional Presentations (examples include admission and financial aid presentations, Honors College presentations, campus tours, residence hall tours)

Fall Open House Academic Session Descriptions

During registration, students will have the opportunity to select the academic session that most appeals to their interests. This session will make up most of their visit. 

College of Arts and Science: Discover the Sciences (Biological and Physical Sciences)
Join the College of Arts and Science and learn about our programs in the biological and physical sciences:  Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Geology, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics, Premedical Studies (co-major), and more. Programs in these areas use data to learn the fundamentals of how things work, exist, and interact within both the known and theoretical universe, at all scales from the astronomical to the nano. These majors place a premium on student involvement in faculty research projects, with such opportunities being offered during their very first semester. You will have the opportunity to interact with our faculty and current students, learn about career opportunities, and hear about special programs available to undergrads, including research and scholarship.

College of Arts and Science: Discover the Sciences (Human Behavior, Social Sciences, and Speech Pathology)
Join the College of Arts and Science and learn about our majors in the social sciences: Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Gerontology, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Geography. Within these programs, you will explore individual interpersonal interactions, the behaviors of social sub-groups, and larger cultural and societal norms. For example, in our Speech Pathology and Audiology major, students learn about communication disorders, language development, and hearing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with our faculty and current students, learn about career opportunities, and hear about special programs available to undergrads, such as research and scholarship.

College of Arts and Science: Open House (Humanities: Intercultural Studies and World Languages)
Join the College of Arts and Science and learn about our majors in the humanities: Strategic Communication, Philosophy, History, English Literature, World Languages, Comparative Religion, International Studies, Media and Communication, and more. Our humanities programs examine the human experience, how it is expressed, and how the intricacies of human values have shaped the world around us. You will interact with our faculty and current students, learn about career opportunities, and hear about special programs available to undergrads, such as research and scholarship.

College of Creative Arts: Arts and Design Day
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the arts and design at Miami University. We will showcase why the College of Creative Arts is the destination of the “and.” Learn how to launch a successful career in the areas of Architecture + Interior Design, Art, Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Emerging Technology in Business and Design, Music, and Theatre.

Students have the opportunity to:

  • Talk to faculty and current students about opportunities in Architecture + Interior Design, Art, Arts Management, Art Therapy, Emerging Technology in Business + Design, Fashion, Music, and Theatre.
  • Get advice on developing a competitive visual arts portfolio.
  • Learn about the audition process for theatre and music.
  • Learn about Miami's arts and design-related internships and opportunities

College of Engineering and Computing: Open House
Join the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Engineering and Computing for an in-depth look at our programs. The event will kick off with a short presentation followed by open house demonstrations in each of our four academic departments. Meet some of the CEC faculty and several of our student organizations that will be in the CEC complex ready to answer all your questions. This is your opportunity to learn why earning a technical degree on a liberal arts campus helps create well-rounded engineers and computer scientists who are ready to go out into the working world and have a positive impact on society.

College of Education, Health, and Society: Open House
Please join us for our College of Education, Health, and Society Open House for an in-depth look at our majors, which are housed in six departments: Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Teacher Education; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Family Science and Social Work; and Sport Leadership and Management.

Tour our facilities and labs. Meet with faculty and current students. Learn why these "helping professions" are at the core of addressing society's greatest needs, how our specialties work together to improve individual lives and communities, and how you can be part of it.

Department of Nursing: Open House
Join the Department of Nursing in the new Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness Building! Explore the high fidelity simulation center and skills labs, engage with current Nursing students and faculty, and learn about how our programs prepare the next generation of outstanding nurses to join the profession.

Farmer School of Business: Open House
Join us on campus to learn more about the Farmer School of Business and get an in-depth look at business at Miami University! Tour facilities designed specifically for business students, meet with world-class faculty and outstanding students, and explore the academic opportunities available. Learn more about our signature experiences such as the first year core, internships, and study abroad.