Confirmed Bridges Students
We are excited for you to participate in Bridges! You were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants and should be very proud. Your participation in the Bridges Program will allow you the opportunity to meet current students, learn about your academic area of interest, experience campus life, and interact with faculty and staff. We are excited to showcase the many opportunities available to you at Miami.
Bridges Program Scholarship
Students who complete the Bridges Program and enroll on the Oxford campus for fall 2027 will be eligible to receive the Bridges Program scholarship. Last year, Bridges scholarship values ranged from $2,500 to $5,000 annually. Students can "stack" this scholarship with other Miami awards, which means multiple scholarships can be used for student expenses. In fact, most Bridges participants receive multiple awards, for total values ranging from half to full tuition.
- Form of identification (driver's license, state ID card, passport or birth certificate)
- Toiletries
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.
- Clothing for the duration of the program
- Check the weather so you are prepared.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Use of cars is not permitted during the program.
- There will be a walking tour of campus.
- Pajamas/sleeping attire
- Umbrella or rain jacket
- Homework
- Spending money (Miami is a cashless campus)
- Personal computers
- Valuables
- Large suitcases/bags
- Any items that you cannot carry
Round-trip transportation will be provided from select cities for Ohio residents. Round-trip transportation will be provided to out-of-state students from the Cincinnati and Dayton airports. All modes of transportation provided by Miami University will include a chaperone. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled bus/van departure times listed below to allow for check-in.
| City | Location | Departure Time Sunday, Oct. 18 |
Est. Return Time Monday, Oct. 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Akron
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Acme Fresh Market 3979 Medina Road (Route 18) Akron, OH 44333 Park at the end of the lot. |
9:15 a.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30- 1:45 p.m.) |
6 p.m. EST |
|
Columbus
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Dick's Sporting Goods 4304 Easton Gateway Drive Columbus, OH 43219 |
11 a.m. EDT (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
4:15-4:30 p.m. EDT |
| City | Location | Departure Time Sunday, Oct. 25 |
Est. Return Time Monday, Oct. 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chillicothe
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Lowe's Hardware 867 N. Bridge St. Chillicothe, OH 45601 |
11 a.m. EDT (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
4:15-4:30 p.m. EDT |
|
Cincinnati
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Target (parking lot) 3245 Geier Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45209 |
12:30 p.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
3:15-3:30 p.m. EST |
|
Toledo
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Walmart Supercenter 10392 Fremont Pike Perrysburg, OH 43551 |
10 a.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
5:45 p.m. EST |
| City | Location | Departure Time Sunday, Nov. 8 |
Est. Return Time Monday, Nov. 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cleveland
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Urban Community School 4909 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 The entrance to the Urban Community School is located off of West 47th Street. Follow the orange arrows on the map. The parking lot has a circular driveway and will be on your right side next to the school building. |
9 a.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
6 p.m. EST |
|
Dayton
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Walmart 1701 W. Dorothy Lane Moraine, OH 45439 |
12:30 p.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
3:30-3:45 p.m. EST |
| Location | Address | Departure Time from airport or bus station Sunday, Nov. 15 |
Return Time to airport or bus station Monday, Nov. 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cincinnati Airport (CVG)
|
Baggage Claim |
12:00 p.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
3:30 p.m. EST |
|
Dayton Airport (DAY)
|
Baggage Claim |
12:15 p.m. EST (Arrive at Miami 12:30-1:45 p.m.) |
3-3:15 p.m. EST |
Check out our transportation FAQs below for tips on booking your travel.
Transportation for students flying into the Cincinnati or Dayton airports will be provided by Miami University. Students will be picked up from the Cincinnati and Dayton airports and transported to Miami University on Sunday, Nov. 15. In addition, we will be providing transportation from Miami University back to the Cincinnati and Dayton airports on Monday, Nov. 16.
Students should schedule their flights based on the times below. Miami University will not be responsible for picking up or dropping off students outside of the times listed below. Please keep in mind the time it takes to complete airport security, boarding and exiting the airplane, and gathering luggage.
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AIRPORT
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ARRIVE BEFORE
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DEPART AFTER
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15
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5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16
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Dayton International Airport (DAY)
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12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15
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5:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16
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Tentative Schedule of Events
Sunday1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - Check-in at Admission Visit Center
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Welcome and Miami Information Session
3:00 - 4:45 p.m. - Team Building Activities
4:45 - 6:00 p.m. - Campus Tour
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - College Life Workshop
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Social at Red Zone
9:45 p.m. - Dismissal to Hotel with Ambassador
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Optional Activities in Hotel
MondayBy 7:30 a.m. - Meet Ambassador in Hotel Lobby
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Dining Hall Breakfast
8:45 - 9:10 a.m. - Morning Meeting
9:20 - 11:20 a.m. - Academic Module
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Student Success Fair
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Q&A with the Director of Admission
12:30 pm. - 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Closing Ceremony
1:45 p.m. - Check-out
