Dean of Undergraduate Affairs

DR. MARIA GALLI STAMPINO

Dr. Maria Galli Stampino is Dean of Undergraduate Affairs. She plays a pivotal role in advocating for students in their curricular and co-curricular endeavors, working with leadership in the colleges and schools to strengthen the various facets of undergraduate education across the University. Her efforts have been focused on improving, creating, and providing effective support for initiatives in key areas, including study abroad, academic advocacy for underrepresented students, career readiness, civic engagement, pre-health careers, undergraduate research, and the honors program.

• Office of Academic Enhancement

  The Office of Academic Enhancement (OAE) fosters a community of support for students that emphasizes academic excellence, campus engagement, and professional development with a core focus on serving underrepresented and first-generation populations. Through mentoring, the OAE connects students to opportunities and resources that maximize their experience at the University of Miami and beyond. Visit their website to learn more.

• Office of Civic and Community Engagement

  The mission of the Office of Civic and Community Engagement is to enhance University-community collaborations by engaging the University’s academic resources in the enrichment of civic and community life in South Florida. The Office connects students, faculty, and community organizations in a collaborative process that translates academic knowledge into civic responsibility to promote positive social change. Visit their website to learn more. 

• Study Abroad Office

  The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to promote and foster international education and multicultural understanding. Through its study abroad and exchange programs, this office strengthens the global perspectives of the campus community at UM. It is the goal of the Study Abroad Office to provide international perspectives as an integral part of the educational experience of every University of Miami student. Visit their website to learn more.

• Toppel Career Center

  The mission of the Toppel Career Center is to prepare students to make educated decisions as they explore the ever-changing landscape of careers. They achieve this through innovation and strategic connections with the University community and beyond. Visit their website to learn more.

• Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring

  The Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring offers pre-professional health advising to University of Miami students who are interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary, optometry, chiropractic, and podiatry programs. Visit their website to learn more. 

• Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach

  The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach is to promote, facilitate, and support undergraduate research in all disciplines for students and faculty across the University of Miami campuses and the broader community. Visit their website to learn more.

• University of Miami Experience (UMX)

  The University of Miami Experience (UMX 100) is a required graded, comprehensive virtual self-paced course specifically designed to assist first-year students, transfer students included, in making a successful transition to the University of Miami. Students are exposed to campus resources, academic and career planning, university traditions, study abroad opportunities, and personal wellness programs, as well as advising and registration. For more information, email Beth Bair at bethbair@miami.edu.