Frequently Asked Questions

For information concerning Intersessions please read the Frequently Asked Questions below. If you require further assistance, please email sap.cstudies@miami.edu.

• Where do I find the Intersession dates?

  Once confirmed, Intersession dates can be located on the UM Registrar's Office official academic calendar for the prospective year.

• How is tuition charged for Intersession?

  Intersession credit tuition charges are separate from and in addition to regular semester tuition charges. Tuition credit charges are not included in the full time 12-20 credit hours "flat rate" of the regular semester.

• When is payment due?

  Visit the UM Office of Student Accounts Tuition Drop Credit Schedule webpage for payment information. Payment or arrangements to pay can be made on CaneLink or by contacting the Cane Central office.

• Will my financial aid/scholarships pay for the course?

  Some financial aid and scholarships do apply. You must verify this with your specific funding source prior to class start dates. Please consult with the UM Financial Aid Office.

• What is the registration process?

  Visit the UM Office of the University Registrar for the Academic Calendar and important dates and deadlines. Students who want to enroll in an Intersession course must first consult with their college or school's Academic Advisor and complete the Intersession Enrollment Acknowledgement & Declaration of Understanding Form. 
  

  Once your IEADU Form has been approved, you will recieve an email to the address provided with detailed steps to complete and finalize the enrollment process in Canelink.

• Who is eligible to enroll in Intersession courses?

  Intersession courses are for continuing University of Miami students only. 

• What if I decide to drop the course?

  Students have self-service to drop courses up until the first day of classes. Not attending/not paying does not drop you from the course. Students who are unable to drop through self-service must contact Cane Central. Students must follow the correct procedure to recieve any eligible refunds. No academic drops are allowed after the first day of class. 

• What do I do if my Intersession course is cancelled?

  Please note, courses are subject to change. UM reserves the right to limit enrollment, and/or cancel any courses. Students will be notified of a cancellation via email. Students will be responsible for officially dropping the course in Canelink. If students would like to swap into an alternate Intersession course, they must consult with their college or school's Academic Advisor and complete a new Intersession Enrollment Acknowledgement & Declaration of Understanding Form. 

• If I am a UM employee, are the credit courses I enrolled in covered by the Employee Tuition Remission Benefit?

  If you are a full-time UM employee with tuition remission benefits, please visit UM Human Resources' Education Benefit Web Page for further information.