Admissions Text Messaging Terms and Conditions

The University of Miami Division of Enrollment Management (UM DEM) offers a complimentary SMS/Text update service for applicants and potential applicants to the University of Miami to receive text messages regarding the application process, application updates, general information related to the University of Miami, and various events held at or in conjunction with the University of Miami (the “Service”). 

By checking the box to sign up for, or opt in to, this Service, you (the “Subscriber”) expressly consent to receive non-marketing and marketing texts messages from UM DEM and others texting on its behalf, including automated technology such as auto-dialers, at the telephone number(s) that you provide, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Other divisions, offices, units or departments at or affiliated with the University of Miami may collect and use your information in different ways. Therefore, if you visit other websites or leverage other communications services, you should review the privacy notices for the particular sites you visit.

Access to and use of this Service is subject to the terms and conditions outlined below. Please read them carefully.  UM DEM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to terminate this Service at any time for any reason, including without limitation, your failure to follow the terms and conditions described in these Terms of Service. 

1. Upon your opt-in to this Service, you will receive UM DEM text messages intended to provide you with information about the University of Miami application process, application updates, general information related to the University of Miami, and various events held at or in conjunction with the University of Miami. Message and data rates may apply.
2. To opt-in to receive UMiami updates, text GOCANES to 861925 to receive up to 5msgs/mo. Message and data rates may apply.
3. Persons under 18 years of age must seek parental permission before opting in to this Service.  This Service is not available to persons under 13 years of age. Persons opting in to the Service agree as a condition of use that they are a resident of the United States and either (a) 18 years of age or older, or (b) if under 18, have parental permission to use this Service and are over 13 years of age.
4. Please review the University of Miami’s Privacy Notice pertaining to this Service, which governs collection, use, and disclosure of information sent or received via SMS/text in conjunction with this Service. Any information you provide via the University of Miami website (miami.edu) or any website with the University of Miami domain is governed by the University of Miami’s Privacy Statement.
5. You will receive five text messages per month.
6. UM DEM does not charge for this Service, however, message and data rates may apply to each text message sent or received in connection with this Service. Please contact your mobile telephone carrier for pricing plans.
7. You can cancel this Service at any time. Just text "STOP" to 861925. We will send you a reply message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive messages from us. You will only be unsubscribing from this Service, as defined above.  If you have subscribed to other text alerts provided by the University of Miami, you must separately unsubscribe to those.
8. You can text "HELP" to 861925 for assistance. We will respond with instructions on how to use this Service as well as how to unsubscribe.
9. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Boost, Cricket, MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile, ACS Wireless, Appalachian Wireless, Bluegrass Cellular, Carolina West Wireless, Cellcom, C-Spire Wireless (formerly Cellsouth), Cellular One of East Central Illinois, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Cross (dba Sprocket), Duet IP, Element Mobile, EpicTouch, GCI Communications, Golden State, Hawkeye (Chat Mobility), Hawkeye (NW Missouri Cellular), Illinois Valley Cellular, Immix (Keystone Wireless / PC Management), Inland Cellular, iWireless, Mobi PCS (Coral Wireless LLC), Mosaic, MTPCS / Cellular One (Cellone Nation), Nex-Tech Wireless, nTelos, Panhandle Telecommunications, Peoples Wireless, Pioneer, Plateau, Revol Wireless, Rina – Custer, Rina – All West, Rina – Cambridge Telecom Coop, Rina – Eagle Valley Comm, Rina – Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Rina – Nucla Nutria Telephone Co, Rina – Silver Star, Rina – South Central Comm, Rina – Syringa, Rina – UBET, Rina – Manti, South Canaan / CellularOne of NEPA, Thumb Cellular, Union Wireless, United, Viaero Wireless, West Central Wireless, Leaco, Nemont/Sagebrush. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
10. This Service is offered “as is” without warranty to its performance or efficacy. This Service is intended to be a complimentary service. Information presented through this Service is believed to be correct at the time of the text communication; however, it is not a substitute for your responsibility for meeting all application requirements and deadlines.
11. Neither UM DEM nor the University of Miami nor their agents, officers, trustees, employees, faculty or students makes any warranty with respect to the efficacy of this Service or the results obtained therefrom. UM DEM and the University of Miami expressly disclaim any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied. Each Subscriber assumes full responsibility for meeting all application requirements and deadlines and agrees that in no event will UM DEM and the University of Miami or their agents, officers, trustees, employees, faculty or students be liable for incidental, special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages whatsoever arising out of or related to this Service and/or Subscriber’s use or inability to use this Service, however caused, whether under a theory of contract, warranty, tort, products liability or otherwise, even if UM DEM or the University of Miami have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Delivery of information and content to a mobile device may fail due to a variety of circumstances or conditions. You understand and acknowledge that network services, including but not limited to mobile network services, are outside the control of the UM DEM and the University of Miami. Neither UM DEM nor the University of Miami will be liable for failures or delays in providing this Service, including, without limitation, delayed or undelivered messages, no matter the cause of such failures or delays.
13. For more information or to correct or update your personal information, contact us at admission@miami.edu or call 305-284-6000.