Cognates are groups of courses focused on a specific topic designed to fulfill the University of Miami’s General Education Requirements. Cognates arrange courses into three Areas of Knowledge: Arts & Humanities, People & Society, and Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM). Each cognate is “at least three related courses for at least 9 credits.” Students must select three cognates, each with a different Responsible Academic Unit (RAU). Majors and minors can be used to fulfill a cognate in its respective Area of Knowledge. Several cognates may include the same courses; however, one course cannot be used to complete multiple cognates. Students who pursue a BSN, BSHS, or BSPH degree may apply their major to the following cognate areas:
For more information on cognates, go to http://www.miami.edu/cognates/. |
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Designated course(s) students must take at the same time they take another course(s). These are listed under “Enrollment Information” and/or “Notes” for each course listed in the CaneLink Search for Classes function. Click on a specific course of interest to view this information. | |
Any course(s) that count towards the 120 minimum credits for the BSN, BSHS, or BSPH degree and for which students have the required pre- or co-requisite. These courses are those not needed to complete specific degree requirements. | |
An undergraduate student is considered to be a full-time student if he/she is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits during the fall or spring semester. Students must be full-time to be eligible for financial aid and on-campus housing. | |
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Original records of test scores, transcripts, etc. that are sent directly from a testing body or institution to the University of Miami. Official records often include embossed seals and original, official signatures. These cannot be received directly from students. |
Designated course(s) students must take prior to enrollment in another course(s). These are listed under “Enrollment Information” and/or “Notes” for each course listed in the CaneLink Search for Classes function. Click on a specific course of interest to view this information. | |
CaneLink feature that allows students to set up a mechanism for the system to automatically drop them from a specific course and enroll them into another once the course becomes available. The Office of Student Services recommends all students register for a complete schedule of courses and then use the swap feature to try and get into any courses that may be waitlisted. There is no guarantee a full course will open; however, students can maximize their chances of getting into a waitlisted course by properly utilizing the swap feature. For more information on the swap feature, check out the New Freshmen Registration swap tutorial video, as well as the UASP swap tutorial developed by our colleagues (Note: Be sure to read the information listed under “SHOW MORE” area of the UASP video to learn the specific details of what you must account for when setting up the swap feature in order to utilize it effectively). |
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Unofficial records of test scores, transcripts, etc. printed or produced by students from online resources or original documentation. These are often used as proof students meet specific criteria for enrollment, etc. and to facilitate registration or other processes before original documentation is received by the University. |
CaneLink feature that allows students to set up a mechanism for the system to automatically enroll them into a course once it becomes available. The Office of Student Services recommends all students register for a complete schedule of courses and then use the waitlist feature as needed. Check out “swap” above to learn how it compares to the waitlist feature. For more information on the waitlist feature, check out the New Freshmen Registration waitlist tutorial video. |
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When students drop a course after the initial drop deadline but before the final drop deadline and they receive a “W” (withdraw) on their transcripts. One or two “Ws” are okay. All one or two “Ws” mean is the student withdrew from a course later in a given semester for any one of an infinite number of reasons (e.g., illness). By contrast, a student should avoid more than two “Ws” as it starts to paint a picture the student cannot plan effectively, quits when things get tough, etc. Students who are thinking about withdrawing from a course are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor in the Office of Student Services. |
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When students drop an entire semester of courses and leave the University for a period of time. Students who are considering a withdraw from the University must speak with an academic advisor in the Office of Student Services. |