Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment
Many studies have shown that student employees tend to have higher graduation rates and starting salaries. Thousands of our ’Canes are currently taking advantage of these opportunities in all areas of UM. If your student would like a little more money in their pocket, please have them explore job opportunities on our site now for summer jobs, or in late July for the fall.
Working and saving money is important, yet it is equally important for them to learn how to use their funds to effectively accomplish their short and long-term goals. Since it is Financial Literacy Month, we want to highlight how our Money Management Program can help your ’Canes accomplish just that. Students can take advantage of our Money Talks seminars on topics like taxes, budgeting, credit, investing, and goal setting. If they want a more personalized approach, they could register for 1:1 Undergraduate Peer Financial Coaching, or privately take advantage of Cash Course: Your Real-Life Money Guide. Each of these free personal finance resources can assist them with:
- Creating their Life Plan: A roadmap for their long-term financial success
- Controlling emotional spending and understanding their priorities
- Developing positive strategies that are not influenced by misinformation or the media
- Budgeting with a purpose and not trying to “Keep up with the Joneses”
- Making educated investment choices that help them avoid emotional investing
Many of us wish we had been afforded programming such as this when we were young adults. If you feel that your `Cane would benefit from these free resources, encourage their participation, and help them get a jumpstart on their financial future!
Christopher Magnan, Director of the UM Money Management Program, and Senior Financial Aid Advisor for Financial Literacy Education and OSFAE Departmental Outreach
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Housing & Residential Life
Housing for the Spring 2024 semester closes at noon on Saturday, May 11. Housing & Residential Life has compiled some tips to help your student have a successful move-out experience.
- Be sure to review the Spring 2024 Move-Out Information for important details on move-out dates, guidelines/procedures on how your student can properly move out to avoid charges, information on how they can donate unwanted items, etc.
- Have conversations with your student now about how to prepare in advance of closing so that their stress will be minimized, and they can focus on their academic needs as it pertains to their final exams or projects. Students will receive email notices in addition to information from the student leaders in their Residential College/Community.
- Looking for summer storage options? Contact The UPS Store located in Lakeside Village today!
- Summer housing during summer session C will be offered. More details on how a student can sign up can be also found on Housing and Residential Life's website as well as rate information. Students must apply by May 1 to avoid being assessed a $100 late fee.
For the latest updates, encourage your student to monitor their university email address or to visit miami.edu/housing. If there are any questions or corners, for the best ways to reach out, please visit the Contact Us page on our website.
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Camner Center for Academic Resources
Final exams are closer than they may appear! The last day of classes for the Spring 2024 semester will be Monday, April 29. Final exams will be held Wednesday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 8.
Wondering how support your student from afar? The Camner Center has some tips & resources below!
You can start by reminding your student how much they have already accomplished and how proud you are of everything they have achieved. Send them a care package with snacks and words of encouragement to help get to the finish line. Remind them that cramming is ineffective, sleep is important, and staying active can help with their physical and mental well-being during this time.
The Camner Center for Academic Resources also offers some great resources for students throughout the semester as well as during exams. Students can book free peer tutoring appointments with our Camner Center tutors, and we offer final exam review sessions for our most-requested courses. Students can also book a Learning Specialist appointment to help them with overall academic skills such as time management, organization, effective study strategies, and creating a final exam study plan!
Remind your student that they are not alone! The Camner Center and many other campus resources are available to support them.
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Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education
There are numerous ways that parents and family members can support their college students in prioritizing their well-being as we approach the end of another semester. Here are some tips from The Sandler Center for Alcohol & Other Drug Education to help empower your student to engage in healthy behaviors:
- Foster open communication with your student, where they feel comfortable discussing their concerns and challenges. Listen actively without judgment, offer guidance and encouragement when needed, but also respect their autonomy in making decisions regarding their health and well-being.
- While encouraging independence, it's also essential to establish clear expectations regarding substance use and other risky behaviors. Communicate your expectations openly and discuss the potential consequences of unhealthy choices.
- Lead by example. Model healthy behaviors in your own life, such as maintaining a balanced diet, staying active, managing stress effectively, and seeking support when needed.
- Encourage your student to reach out to campus well-being resources if they feel overwhelmed or need extra support.
For more family well-being resources, check out this page!
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Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement
We are quickly approaching the conclusion of the semester. It is more important than ever that our students maintain their progress and finish strong. Resiliency is important as they continue attending class, completing assignments, studying, and utilizing support resources, like the Learning Commons at the Library, to complete their courses. Our residential college faculty will host Finish Strong, a series of review sessions for large courses. Encourage your student to read the newsletters to find out exact dates and times as well as courses offered. It can be particularly difficult for our students to keep up the work towards the end of the semester. Support from you can be a helpful push to keep them on track to succeed.
For those of you with a student graduating this semester, please let me be the first to share my congratulations! Information about all ceremonies, including 2 graduate ceremonies on Thursday, May 9 and 3 undergraduate ceremonies on Friday, May 10, may be found at commencement.miami.edu.
For those of you with a student who will be continuing, course registration for the fall semester has begun. Students can reach out to their academic advisor or participate in walk-in advising appointments within their school or college with questions. We look forward to seeing you all again in the fall semester.
I hope that you and your family are well. Please reach out if we can help in any way.
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As students ramp their studies back up after Spring Break, it is important for them to continue to engage with campus events both for themselves and the community. As someone who has learned time management to balance my studies and extracurricular activities, I consider participating in social events just as important as studying because being a good student also means maintaining other aspects of my UM experience. This includes staying on campus to study and attend different involvements, which continually enrich my time as a student. Events continue through finals, and it is important to encourage your students to destress and utilize campus resources!
Eliza Lee is a junior majoring in Political Science and Religious Studies with a Pre-Law track. She is a commuter student from Miami, FL. On campus she serves as a Commuter Assistant and Copywriter for Student Government. Additionally, she shares her time and talents as a Staff Writer with The Miami Hurricane.
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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES
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Produced by Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement, the Family Resource Guide is designed specifically for families of current undergraduate students and includes a variety of resources for academics, student life, campus safety, and other critical resources.
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Admissions and Enrollment
Discover how to ask for a letter of recommendation for graduate school and master the art of securing standout recommendations! Dive into our comprehensive guide now!
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Arts and Humanities
The Solidaire Trio, a unique new ensemble created by leading Frost faculty and aimed at expanding the boundaries of contemporary chamber music, debuts this weekend.
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Faculty and Staff
Michael Carlebach: The University of Miami Pays Homage to a Great Teacher and Photographer.
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Grants and Funding
Rebecca Gruby, an expert in ocean conservation policy, was appointed an endowed chair at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and is set to lead its newest endeavor, the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation.
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Health and Medicine
Q&A with a dynamic duo of S.H.A.R.E.® nurse educators.
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People and Community
Biologist and M.F.A. candidate Alyssa Wood explores iguanas as symbols for gender and sexual oppression in her newest exhibit at the University’s Wynwood gallery.
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Science and Technology
University leaders and researchers provided insight and shed light on the many solutions proposed this week at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference.
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