Great Start Registration

Great Start 2024 Weekends

Great Start is a required program for all incoming first-year commuter students. If you plan on commuting/living off campus, you should expect to attend one of the four Great Start weekends this summer. Program registration opens on Friday, May 17. Weekends have a registration cap. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Weekend 1: June 29-30
    • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 25 at 5 p.m.
  • Weekend 2: July 13-14
    • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 9 at 5 p.m.
  • Weekend 3: July 27-28
    • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 23 at 5 p.m.
  • Weekend 4: August 3-4
    • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m.

Register via CaneLink

Program registration will open via CaneLink on Friday, May 17. Students can find the registration link on the bottom right-hand corner of their CaneLink home page.

If you are experiencing any issues with registration, please make sure that you are enabling 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.

Canceling your Registration

If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you will need to e-mail  greatstart@miami.edu.

All cancelations must be submitted by the registration date. You will receive an email confirmation when this has been successfully completed.


Great Start Information Sessions

Want to learn more about what to expect during your Great Start weekend? Attend one of our virtual information sessions. Chat with our Great Start counselors and meet fellow incoming commuter students as you discover all that Great start has to offer. 

Information Session Dates

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm EST

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm EST

Monday, June 17, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm EST

Meeting ID: 553 810 2878
Passcode: GS2024

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