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Pathways Program

The Pathways Programs is for students who had a solid academic record in high school but who were not initially admitted to selective majors on Miami University’s main campus in Oxford. Through Pathways, students begin their Miami education as Exploratory Studies students on the Oxford campus.

Advising

Though many Pathways students have a major declared upon entering Miami, they are considered Exploratory Studies students until they complete the Pathways requirements.

Student Success Navigators advise these students during orientation, and throughout their first academic year, to ensure they gain admission to the Oxford campus. After orientation, Pathways students with a declared major are strongly encouraged to also meet with their major advisor early in their first semester to stay on track for graduation.

Pathways students should plan to meet with their Student Success Navigator at least twice a semester during their time in the program.

Schedule an Appointment
A Pathways advisor meets with a student in a lounge.

Advising Appointments in Navigate

Scheduling an Appointment

Visit our Schedule an Appointment in Navigate Student page to learn how to connect with your Student Success Navigator. 

Drop-in Advising

The Student Success Center offers drop-in advising hours to all Exploratory Studies students, including those in Pathways. Meetings will last approximately 10 minutes. If further discussion is needed, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled.

Hours

Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2 – 4 p.m.

Instructions

  1. Log into Navigate.
  2. Select “Get Assistance,” located in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Under Other Options, select “View Drop-In Times.”
  4. Under Appointment type, select “Oxford - Academic Advising.”
  5. Under Service, you should see “Exploratory Studies Drop-in,” and under that an option for “Virtual Drop-In.” Please only select this option.
  6. Click the “Find Available Time” button.
  7. On the next page, ignore the filters on the left, and select the “Exploratory Studies” Academic Advising link to the right.
  8. Click the “Check-in with first available” button.
  9. The next screen will indicate you have successfully checked in, which means you have been added to the queue of students waiting for the next available advisor.
  10. Have your Miami email account open because an academic advisor will email you a Zoom meeting link.
  11. Click on the link you receive to join the Zoom waiting room. The advisor will admit you from there.

Program Requirements

Pathways students are provisionally admitted to Miami. To gain full admission to the Oxford campus, Pathways students must:

Complete two full semesters, each of which must include nine hours of Pathways-designated courses.
Obtain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).
Maintain satisfactory academic and behavior standing at Miami. 

About the Program

Pathways is an intensive learning program designed to set students up for success on the Oxford campus. The only differences between Pathways student experiences and those of other Miami Oxford students are:

  • Most core courses are taught (in Oxford) by Miami faculty who are based on our Regional campuses.
  • Students are placed in the Exploratory Studies program and are advised by a Student Success Navigator.
  • Tuition is at the Miami Regionals rate, not the Miami Oxford rate, until the Pathways program is completed.
After successfully completing Pathways program requirements, students gain full access to Oxford coursework. All coursework is then taught by Oxford-based faculty, and tuition switches to the Oxford rate.
Two students walk down a tree-lined path in the fall with the sun shining overhead.

Preparing to Transition to the Oxford Campus

How do I enroll for courses as a Pathways student?

A Student Success Navigator in the Exploratory Studies program will assist you with the necessary steps for enrollment and course registration. Note that all Pathways students are required to take the First-Year Experience Course: UNV 101 in the fall.

How do I enroll in courses after I’ve completed Pathways?

If you’ve met the requirements, you’ll have full access to register for Oxford classes for the following academic year. You’ll meet individually with your Success Navigator to plan your schedule and select classes.

What happens if I don’t complete the Pathways requirements?

If you don’t complete the Pathways requirements, you won’t be eligible for relocation to the Miami-Oxford campus for the following academic year. You’ll also no longer be permitted to reside in University Housing.

You can continue to pursue relocation through the Regional campuses. After completing 16 total credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA, you can transition to taking part or all of your classes at the Oxford campus.

Am I eligible to participate in fraternity or sorority recruitment?

Yes. To participate, students register online at the Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Eligibility requirements include: 2.50+ GPA, 12 credit hours completed, and full-time student status on the Oxford campus.

 

Contact the Student Success Center

128 Nellie Craig Walker Hall
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-0007