A University of Miami campus tour takes place on the University’s Coral Gables campus, where you can join an information session and guided tour or plan a self-guided walk. Register for an event or self-guided visit in advance, then choose between visitor parking and Metrorail’s University Station.
- Campus: Coral Gables
- Information session: a 45-minute presentation followed by a campus tour
- Self-guided walking tour: available between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; pre-registration is requested
Plan a University of Miami campus visit
The University of Miami’s undergraduate campus visits are held on its Coral Gables campus. Start by deciding whether to register for an on-campus information session or arrange a self-guided walk, then check the visit details and plan how you’ll get there.
Expect to walk during an on-campus visit. The University recommends walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a small umbrella, and a light sweater or jacket. You can also use the University’s digital campus map to get oriented.
Weekend visits may come with fewer options: some campus areas, including the food court and bookstore, may be closed, and school or college tours are not offered then. Tours can also be canceled because of weather, student schedules, or holiday breaks. On-campus visits and information sessions may be limited or unavailable on some Saturdays during holiday periods.
For a closer look at the surrounding area, pair your campus plans with this Coral Gables neighbourhood guide.
Campus tours and visitor registration
Register through the University’s campus-visit page for an on-campus information session or a self-guided tour. Use the availability calendar to choose an event; visiting students attending an information session must register, and the form allows a maximum of two guests.
An information session includes a 45-minute presentation with an admission counselor and/or current student, followed by a campus tour. Student-led tours are not guaranteed, so check the event description: an event labeled “Self-Guided Tour” does not include a student guide.
The University says visitors can take a self-guided walking tour between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It asks self-guided visitors to pre-register and stop by the Office of Undergraduate Admission for a tour map, or download the digital map.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on weekends; it may also close on some holidays.
For group visits, the University offers tours and field trips to groups of 15 or more from high schools and community-based organizations serving students in grades 9 through 12.
Parking and getting around campus
Pavia Parking Garage at 5615 Pavia Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146, is listed for campus visitors, and paid parking is available elsewhere around campus. Check the University’s parking information before setting out, since visitor parking arrangements and availability can vary.
The University lists short-term parking passes for one to five days at pay machines in Levante Garage, Pavia Garage, the Herbert Wellness Center, and yellow and gray zones. Day passes can also be purchased online. Visitor parking can be purchased through PayByPhone, and metered parking operated by the City of Coral Gables is available in multiple locations around campus.
Parking zones are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students, faculty, employees, and staff may not park in visitor spaces, so use a designated visitor option rather than assuming any open space is available.
How do you get to the University of Miami?
University Station on Miami Metrorail sits on Ponce de Leon Boulevard along the eastern edge of campus. If you’re coming by Tri-Rail, its destination guidance directs riders to take Metrorail southbound to University Station.
For a car trip, use the campus visitor-parking information to choose where to leave your vehicle before you arrive. The campus is about a 13-minute drive from Miami Princess Hotel. For more on local connections, see this guide to Miami metro and public transport.
Before you go: check the official site before you go to confirm registration, tour availability, and parking details.
FAQs
Do you need to register for a University of Miami campus tour?
Registration is required for visiting students attending an on-campus information session. The University also asks people taking a self-guided tour to pre-register.
Are University of Miami tours student-led?
Student-led tours are not guaranteed. Events labeled “Self-Guided Tour” do not include a student guide.
Where can visitors park at the University of Miami?
Pavia Parking Garage is listed for campus visitors, with other paid parking options around campus. The University also lists short-term passes at designated garages and zones.
Can you reach campus by Metrorail?
Yes. University Station is on the eastern edge of campus, on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Tri-Rail’s guidance directs riders to take Metrorail southbound to that station.