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General University Information
The University of Miami offers undergraduate on-campus housing
in five residential colleges, an apartment area consisting
of seven buildings, and University Village that is comprised
of seven buildings and two parking garages.
Each residential college has resident faculty members (Masters
and Associate Masters), a student affairs professional staff
member (Residence Coordinator) and student staff who live
in the residential college with the resident students to support
and promote student well-being, safety, academic achievement,
student learning, and development. In addition, numerous social,
educational, cultural, and recreational programs are offered
throughout the academic year.
Special Interest Housing (SIH) is also available within the
residential college system—existing programs, La Casa-The
International Quarter and STRIVE, center around international
languages & cultural immersion and volunteerism &
leadership development. Additionally, for 2009-2010, three
new SIH programs have been established (Canes Advocating a
Substance Temperate Living Environment [CASTLE], Greeks at
the U, and U Live U Learn) which consist of themes related
to supporting a substance free lifestyle, developing a united
community from various Greek organizations, and the promotion
of academic exploration.
• The University has both single and double rooms.
Singles are assigned based on seniority living on campus
and, thus, entering students are assigned to double occupancy
rooms. Effort is taken to assign roommates of similar age,
class standing, and smoking preference.
• All non-local freshmen students are required to
live in University housing for two academic semesters, as
long as space is available. This policy does not apply
to freshmen students living with parents or legal guardians
in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties.
• The Apartment Area on campus offers two and three
bedroom furnished apartments housing four to six students
per apartment. Junior standing or above is required to reside
in the Apartment Area.
• University Village, which is an apartment-style
residential community with 12-month agreements, is an available
option to juniors and seniors. The apartments are
fully furnished and include in-apartment washers and dryers,
full-size kitchen appliances (stove, refrigerator, microwave,
& dishwasher), and free reserved parking. For
general information on University Village, go on the web
to http://www.miami.edu/universityvillage.
• All housing facilities are co-educational with men
and women living on alternate floors or alternating separate
suites or apartments.
• All residential college rooms and apartment bedrooms
are air-conditioned and equipped with a bed, dresser, desk,
chair, trash can, and window coverings. 75+-channel cable
television and local telephone service are also provided.
Each residential college room and University Village bedroom
is wired for internet access and wireless internet access
is available in the Apartment Area.
Admitted undergraduate students, following verification of
acceptance to the University and payment of the enrollment
deposit, can apply for housing on-line in myUM.
myUM
is the University's web-based, interactive information hub.
• Students are encouraged to apply for housing as
soon as possible after paying the enrollment deposit.
New freshmen housing applications should be submitted by
May 1, 2009; applications received from new freshmen after
May 1, 2009 will be accommodated on a space available basis.
• The $250 non-refundable deposit can be paid by credit
card or electronic debit from a checking account at the
time of application.
• Assignments to buildings, rooms, and specific roommates
are made according to the date of application and receipt
of the housing deposit.
• Whenever possible, requests for specific buildings,
rooms, and roommates are honored. However, if specific preferences
are not available, the University reserves the right to
assign students to other locations and roommates.
The 2009-2010 housing agreement is for both fall and spring
semesters (12-month annual agreement for University Village),
unless the applicant is:
- applying only for spring semester housing (not available
in University Village)
- applying only for summer session housing
- graduating in December (and May as well for University
Village)
- participating in a University of Miami study abroad experience
spring semester (or summer for University Village)
- not enrolling in the University spring semester (or for
subsequent fall semester in University Village)
Housing cancellations received through May 31, 2009 will
result in the forfeiture of the $250 housing deposit. Cancellations
received after May 31, 2009 will result in:
• the forfeiture of the $250 housing deposit; plus
• the canceling student remaining responsible for
the fall semester housing charges, unless or until the vacancy
created by the cancellation can be filled by another qualifying
University student
*Note:Written notice of cancellations must be made
to the Department of Residence Halls Office directly.
The dates of housing availability are:
• Fall Semester
August 19, 2009 - December 18, 2009
• Spring Semester
January 12, 2010 - May 15, 2010
The Department of Residence Halls also provides assistance
to students, staff, and faculty with identifying off-campus
housing options. A web-based search engine of community
listings and information about off-campus apartment complex
listings is available along with other resources such as:
• Individual consultations and appointments
• Over-the-phone guidance
• Knowledge of the greater Miami area & specific
neighborhoods where students typically reside
• Roommate search assistance
For more information about housing on campus or assistance
with off-campus housing, please see the Department of Residence
Halls web page at www.miami.edu/housing.
Their office telephone number is (305) 284-4505 and their
e-mail address is housing@miami.edu.
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