New Student Information

Welcome to the University of Miami! In order to prevent any issues with your registration or financial account, review the information below and complete all requested forms prior to the stated deadlines.

Immunization forms must be received by the following deadlines:

  • Fall: July 25
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: April 15

Health insurance waivers must be received by the following deadlines:

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: January 10
  • Summer: May 25

Before Arriving

  • Review, complete, and submit required immunization documentation. Failure to comply with these immunization requirements prior to the beginning of your first semester will result in a registration hold. 
    • Nursing, physical therapy, and medical (M.D) students are required to obtain additional immunizations and tuberculosis screening. 
    • Immunization information must be uploaded to MyUHealthChart.com prior to arrival on campus. New undergraduate students may not have access to MyUHealthChart until one week after payment of their admissions deposit.
    • Immunization information may be provided to the State of Florida FLORIDA SHOTS immunization registry.
    • Please allow 24-72 hours for your immunization compliance to update in Slate.
  • Review the information on health insurance and choose whether to waive or maintain the University-sponsored insurance plan. Students with limited out-of-area coverage or otherwise inadequate coverage are urged to carefully review their options before waiving the University-sponsored insurance plan. Domestic students can waive the University-sponsored insurance via the Aetna Student Health waiver portal. You or your designee will need your student ID starting with a 5, date of birth, and health insurance ID card in order to submit a waiver request. You will receive a waiver approval or denial from Aetna Student Health within 5 business days of waiver submission.
  • If you are under 18, you and a parent/guardian need to fill out and submit the minor consent form.
  • Arrange for your prescriptions to be transferred to the Walgreens Pharmacy at Lennar.
  • Students with on-going chronic or serious medical conditions should contact the Student Health Service at studenthealth@miami.edu to arrange care and transfer records prior to arriving on campus.
  • Review the Student Health Service website and related policies. 

Academic Year 2023-2024 - New Student Information and Forms

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