New Undergraduate Students

You and every incoming student in the College of Engineering are in the IMPACT (Integrated Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Communication Track) program. Students in this program take all/most of the classes together. This helps the first-year students to get to know each other much more quickly than would happen otherwise. This facilitates students seeking each other’s help in learning as well as coping with the transition from high school to university. The students form a learning community, which enhances their university experience and provides a support system during their first year. The class groups are decided based on the mathematics class into which the student has been placed. The mathematics class is decided based on the student’s ALEKS Math Placement Assessment scores.

Mathematics

* Domestic Students – Newly admitted student’s Math Placement will be determined based on the SAT or ACT scores that have been submitted. If you would like to place in a higher level, you may choose to take the ALEKS Math Placement exam. Visit here for the Placement Guide and proctored testing dates and times.

* International Students – International students will be required to complete the ALEKS Math Placement. Knowing that the transition to a US academic setting can be challenging, this will ensure that your enrollment is tailored to your abilities and will maximize your chances of academic success. Visit here for the Placement Guide and proctored testing dates and times.

• In order to be placed in Calculus class, you need a strong background in Algebra and Trigonometry
• Students who already have Calculus I credit from AP, IB (Higher Level), GCE or dual enrollment do not have to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. Please send the engineering advising office a copy of your scores.

• In order to receive credit you must follow the instruction in the link: Undergraduate Admission.
• You may check the AP/IB (HL) score tables online in order to determine the possible exam scores necessary for the awarding of University of Miami credit for specific courses.
• Please send the engineering advising office/ engineering academic advisor the Unofficial scores of the AP/IB (HL) tests you took in your first-year, sophomore and junior year at high school. For the AP/IB (HL) tests you are taking this year, you will need to make a judgment about the potential for receiving credit. To have AP and IB (HL) scores evaluated for UM credit, you must request that your scores be sent directly to the UM Office of Admission from the College Board or from your regional IB office---a notation on the high school transcript is not sufficient

All official test score reports should be sent to: University of Miami, Office of Admission, and P.O. Box 249117, Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117.

Dual Enrollment/Transfer credits

If you took a course for college credit, you must submit official transcripts to the UM Office of Admission from the issuing College or University. A listing on the high school transcript is not sufficient to award college credit. A minimum grade of "C" is required for consideration of credit in all dual enrollment and transfer courses. Please note: All grades earned in these courses are part of your permanent record.

MATES Miami Academic Transfer Evaluation System (Prospective Students)

If you have taken dual enrollment courses or have transfer courses from another university and wish to have your course evaluated, first year and transfer students are expected to send their transcript from the respective university the student completed the course and complete the MATES electronic form . Please learn about the policy about transfer credits and the evaluation process.

Official transcripts for credits earned from any college/university should be sent to: University of Miami, Office of Admission, and P.O. Box 249117, Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117.

You can check on CaneLink for the transfer credits the University has received. Here is the link to Cane Link Student Guide.

Students at the College of Engineering must fulfill the Areas of Knowledge requirement by completing three cognates, one from each of the three areas of the university curriculum: Arts & Humanities; People & Society; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.  For students in the College of Engineering, their engineering major will count as a cognate in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.  These students only must complete a cognate in People & Society and Arts & Humanities.

• All approved cognates are visible in a cognate search engine (a https://cognates.miami.edu/)

For a complete list of classes, you will take in your major by semester, please visit College of Engineering Bulletin and click on the appropriate major.

First-Year Writing I (WRS 105) is a required course for all engineering students.

• Your placement in English Composition in the University of Miami is determined according to your scores on AP or IB tests.
• Should you receive the appropriate AP or IB or GCE scores, you will NOT need to take WRS 105 or WRS 106 and will earn 3 credits each. AP or IB or GCE CREDITS FOR WRS 106 CAN SUBSTITUTE FOR WRS 107 (First-Year Writing II: STEM) IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.

Should you receive an exemption from (not credit in) WRS 105 through appropriate SAT/ACT scores, you will still need to take 6 credits in writing in the COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.

Most engineering students must take at least one Chemistry course with laboratory and at least three University physics courses with two laboratories. During your first year you will take the first physics or chemistry depending on your math placement. You must be placed in Calculus I or above for you to be registered for the first University Physics.