First-Time Freshmen, Welcome to Miami University Hamilton!

Congratulations, you've been admitted to Miami University Hamilton. Now there are some vital steps you must take in order to be ready to register for classes. (If you get stuck at any of these steps, call 513.785.3139 for help.)

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1.	The following steps are all done via the Internet on the Miami Oxford website. Click the links below and follow the online instructions. (A new browser window will open. Close the new window to return to this page.) • Find your UniqueID • Change your default password and create a secret question & answer.
2.	Make an appointment with Learning Assistance to take your COMPASS assessment test: Call 513.785.3139. NOTE: Any student with a disability who may require accommodations for the COMPASS test should contact the Coordinator of Disabilities Services, Stephanie Dawson, at 513-785-3211 or dawsonsd@muohio.edu to schedule a meeting regarding your needs. The meeting should take place at least two weeks prior to the date on which you plan to take the COMPASS test. Appropriate documentation of your disability will be necessary for accommodations to be provided. Once you have taken your COMPASS Test, an appointment will be made for you to see an adviser and register for classes...but you're not done yet!	The results of your COMPASS Test determine placement in English and Math and directly affect which classes you must take. How can I practice? Use the COMPASS practice test resources below to prepare. Writing skills: www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/writing.pdf Reading Skills: www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/reading.pdf Mathematics Skill, Part 1: www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf Mathematics Skill, Part 2: www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/geometry.pdf Need more help with Math? Check out online Math resources.
3.	When you have successfully created your secret question/answer, continue to the myMiami portal, an intranet that can only be accessed by the Miami community. Log in using your Unique ID and password. Click the link to BannerWeb in the My Favorite Links section.	...because it's the gateway to all sorts of useful things, such as accessing your Miami email, checking your bursar bill, class schedule and more.
4.	Click the Student Services & Financial Aid link on the Main Menu.
5.	Click the Registration link. The ePromise Agreement appears automatically. Read the ePromise information. If you agree to the statements, click the "I Agree" checkboxes and click the Submit button. The Update Emergency Contacts page appears automatically.
6.	Add information for a New Contact and click the Submit button.
7.	Click the Exit button to leave the BannerWeb system, then close out your browser for security. Register for Student Orientation at www.ham.muohio.edu/orientation
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