SOLD OUT for July 10-12, 2024
Grandparents College is now SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Kathryn Myles at Kathryn.Myles@MiamiOH.edu.
Generations Together
What is Grandparents College?
Grandparents College is an exciting opportunity to share three memorable and fun days with your grandchildren living the college life! Stay in a residence hall, eat in the dining hall, choose a major, go to class and participate in engaging and hands-on activities! Grandparents College gives you a chance to relive your college days, see what’s new on campus and show your Miami pride to your grandchildren, all while creating lifelong memories! Grandparents College is open for children between ages 8-12 who are accompanied by at least one grandparent(s) or older adult relative(s) who graduated from Miami. Please be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information!
Frequently Asked Questions
Majors
Grandparents College offers three “majors” taught by MU faculty and staff from disciplines across campus. You and your grandchild will stay together in the same major for the entire three-day program. An adult must accompany each child at all times during the activities related to the major.
It’s not all about the classroom during Grandparents College! We have large group activities planned at different locations across campus. The levels of physical activity required to participate in these activities vary.
New this year: In an effort to be as fair and equitable as possible to both new and returning guests, all participants will be asked to rank their preferences of major (STEM, Arts and Culture, Miami Plan) during the registration process and will be assigned a major. Major assignments are no longer made on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Courses listed are subject to change
Arts and Culture
Miami excels in the arts! Sample a variety of courses related to the arts and the various cultural opportunities Miami has to offer. Past classes have included instruction in voice acting, playing the steel drums, and cell phone photography!
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Miami is a leader in STEM instruction, and we are excited to share some of our best STEM activities and courses with our participants! Past classes have included instruction in paper making, chemistry, and mathematics puzzles!
The Miami Plan
Do you remember “Common Curriculum” courses or “Liberal Education Requirements” from your Miami days? Today, all Miami students are required to take a variety of liberal arts courses under the university’s “Miami Plan”. Experience our own Grandparents College Miami Plan by taking classes that cross all disciplines. Past classes have included instruction in creative writing, languages, and geology!
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