GREAT START 2024 DATES COMING SOON

If you are experiencing any issues with registration, please make sure that you are allowing pop-ups in your browser. If you are still experiencing registration issues once you allow pop-ups, please e-mail greatstart@miami.edu for assistance.

WEEKS

DAYS

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

About Great Start

Learn More

student taking a selfie with sebastian the ibis

Registration Information

Designed with the specific needs of commuter students in mind, Great Start helps you prepare for a smooth start to your time at the University of Miami and to be successful throughout your college experience. Students can register for Great Start via CaneLink. The program is open to first-year commuter students, admitted commuter students beginning in the spring semester, and new off-campus transfer students. For any questions or concerns, students can e-mail greatstart@miami.edu.

Learn More

Great Start Staff

Great Start places all participants into small groups led by experienced student counselors. These counselors are here to help you through your transition and give you an inside look at life on campus.

Learn More

Give to Great Start

Whether you are a local business looking to get additional exposure or you’re a friend of the Great Start program and looking for ways to give, we have plenty of opportunities for you. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and welcome monetary as well as in-kind donations.