Transfer Students

Whether you’re transitioning into the University of Miami from community college, 4-year institution, previous military service or from a number of other unique experiences, our Department tries to acclimate transfer students through a variety of educational programs and services. We encourage all commuter and transfer students to interact with our office and others to learn more about the programs and events that are in place for commuters and transfers during the year.

Explore Transfer Student-Specific Opportunities and Services

First-Year Directions Transfer Section

First-Year Directions Fall 2026:
First-Year Directions (FYD) equips new students at the University of Miami with the skills and promotes the attitudes needed to transition into the academic community and to be successful in their higher education journey at the University of Miami. This 50-minute 1-credit weekly seminar includes topics and themes, such as navigating and utilizing campus resources, promoting health and wellness, growing as a student and a leader, and implementing study skills and goal-setting strategies.

If you are a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Education and Human Development, or School of Nursing and Health Studies, please feel free to enroll in the below sections in your school/college that best work with your schedule.

Arts and Sciences FYD 101 X44-X90 

Communication FYD 101 X10-X19 

Education FYD 101 X04-X09 

Nursing FYD 101 X30-X41 

Transfer students who are not in the schools listed above (AR, BU, EN, MS, MU) should NOT enroll in FYD.

Transfer Assistant Program
The Transfer Assistant Program is a peer mentorship program designed to assist first year off-campus transfer students with their transition into the U. Every off-campus transfer student is assigned a TA during Cane Kickoff. 

Tau Sigma Transfer National Honor Society
Tau Sigma is a nationally recognized academic honor society designed specifically to "recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.

The Association of Commuter Students
ACS is a student organization open to all students. It is intended to provide a home away from home for commuter students through social events and involvement in key University-wide programs such as Homecoming. 

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