Parking can be quite limited on campus and students are encouraged to carpool when possible. Permits are required and can be purchased online beginning in August prior to the fall semester start.
Registered commuters are eligible for daily or one- or two-semester commuter permits that allow parking in the commuter section of Chestnut Fields and Millett remote lots at any time (no overnight parking) as well as throughout the campus after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. These lots are considered "Park and Ride" options, and students are encouraged to ride theBCRTA bus system(free with Miami ID card) from the lots. More parking details can be found on our student parking website.
If you happen to live near the Middletown or Hamilton campuses, you can also park with your commuter permit at the regional campuses and ride the BCRTA bus into Oxford for free. Some students choose this option to save gas money, catch up on reading during the ride, or avoid driving in inclement weather.
Some students also choose to purchase a garage permit in addition to the commuter permit. However, you may pay the hourly or daily rate at the garages without a pass.
Buses
Students are encouraged to use theButler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA)system for transportation around campus and the city of Oxford to reduce vehicle traffic that leads to congestion and pedestrian safety issues. The BCRTA is free with your Miami Student ID.
Commuter students are able to purchase an Express Meal Plan throughDining Services. The Express Plan ranges from $100 to $3,000 to meet your needs. You can sign up for the meal plan by logging into theHousing Portal and selecting online forms.
Benefits to the Miami Express Meal Plan
Convenient dining locations near classrooms and campus libraries
Many nutritious choices
Meal plan purchases are tax-exempt—save 6.5%
Save time with various grab-and-go selections
An easy to use declining meal plan balance
Alternatives to the Miami Express Meal Plan
As a commuter, you are not required to participate in an on-campus meal plan. In fact, many commuters regularly pack a lunch and only purchase food on campus when needed. All dining options accept multiple forms of payment and do not require a meal plan (although you often get a discount with the meal plan).
In conditions of bad weather, check your Miami email and the Miami University homepage. Students are always notified about closings and delays via e-mail; however, you can also choose tosign up to receive text message alerts.
If the university is open and you are unable to make it to class due to weather, contact your professors individually and let them know your situation.
Campus Safety
TheMiami University Police Department (MUPD)offers many services and programs to promote the safety and well-being of all Miami University students. Some of the services that may be of particular interest to commuters include:
Miami is required to publish crime statistics on an annual basis, in compliance with the Campus Security Act. Crime Statistics for the Oxford campus can be found on theOxford Campus Report.
MUPD Locations
The Miami University Police Department is a full-service police agency. In addition to the police headquarters located on Oxford-Trenton Rd., four substations on the Oxford campus (Armstrong Student Center 1055, Farmer School of Business 1001, King Library 31, and Yager Stadium 108) allow campus police to be more accessible and available to meet and interact with students.
Request a SafeRide
Use the BCRTA SafeRide service.
Oxford campus: 513-785-5237 or toll-free 855-42-BCRTA (operates from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Sun.)
