New Student Registration (First-year & Transfer)

Welcome to the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences!

A team of academic advisors is ready to help guide you towards your academic and professional success.  Our goal is to provide you a solid foundation in understanding and navigating University and College requirements, increasing your knowledge of your chosen majors and minor(s), and connecting you to the many resources and the opportunities across the College.  With many options to choose from, you will choose classes based on your individual interests, goals, and passions.

Monitor your Miami.edu email to review and read important messages.

ADVISING/REGISTRATION STEPS –
To begin your Arts & Sciences experience and course registration, please complete the following steps:

Step 1 – COMPLETE ‘ROAD TO UM’ MODULES

Once you have set up your “Cane email, check your Miami.edu email for access to the ‘Road to UM’ modules.  These modules are located in Blackboard (the University’s online learning platform).  Viewing these modules is critical to navigating the registration process using ‘CaneLink.

Step 2 - VIEW A&S DEGREE RQUIREMENTS VIDEO MODULE and PREPARE FOR PLACEMENT AND EXAMS

Placement Exams & Guidelines: Math Placement Site and Exam Schedule and Modern Language Guidelines

Step 3 – SCHEDULE AND MEET YOUR ADVISOR DURING YOUR MANDATORY ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENT

Check your UM email for instructions on how to meet with a transitional advisor. You will receive an email mid-October with instructions for scheduling your appointment. Appointment slots fill up quickly, so be sure to schedule your appointment early.

Step 4 – GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TOOLS   

Academic Bulletin The Bulletin from the year you entered UM explains all of the University and departmental requirements for all degrees.

Academic Calendars As you begin to attend classes, you may want to adjust your schedule. Be mindful of deadlines listed on the 
ASPIRE  visit page for jobs and internship opportunities or the career page in your department.

Cane Central the One stop shop for all ’Cane needs.  

Cane Link The tool you will use to register and to view a list of courses and their descriptions.

Class Schedule Worksheet

Cognate System

Cognate Search:  Choose your own adventure using our customized search tool to match your interests with our academic programs.

Majors & Minors Explore Choose your own adventure using our customized search tool to match your interests with our academic programs.

 

Academic Resources

Academic Resource Center  The Camner Center for Academic Resources offers a multitude of resources for every constituent of the University of Miami community

Cane Success Center  dedicated to providing you the help and support you need to reach your goal of graduation

Learning Commons offers select in-person and online support for your academic and scholarly projects

Math Lab  Located in the Learning Commons, on the first floor of the Richter Library, the Math Lab provides tutoring to any student enrolled in an undergraduate math

Modern Language Lab Virtual Immersion sessions with classes from other countries, record oral assignments, and watch digitized videos

Toppel Career Center helps you every step along your path to career success

Physics Academy Tutoring lab for students taking physics courses.

Writing Center  offers free, one-on-one assistance with all types of writing concerns

 

University Resources

Advising Compact

Final Exam Schedule

University Refund Schedule & Policy

Residential College Advising

Counseling Center

Undergraduate Repeat Rule Information

Office of Pre-Health Advising & Mentoring

Student Technology Help Desk