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Mississippi Resident Freshman Competitive Scholarships

We have had many generous donors over the years who have created scholarships to help students achieve their dreams at Ole Miss.  You can see our Foundation Scholarships for students in any major.  Also, please see the Academic Department-Specific awards to view any additional awards specifically for your major. Select each section for additional details!

» University Foundation Scholarships

Stamps scholarship.

• Award Amount:  Up to Cost of Attendance after other awards. The package includes a $12,000 stipend for educational activities outside the classroom, including study abroad, research, and other enrichment pursuits.
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen with exceptional academic and leadership records
• Deadline:  January 10.
• For More Information : Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596, finaid@olemiss.edu

W.R. Newman Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen who are Mississippi residents; exceptional academic and leadership record required
• For More Information : Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi), admissions@olemiss.edu

Robert M. Carrier Scholarship

• For More Information:  Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi), admissions@olemiss.edu

OMWC Scholarships

• Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Scholarships are awarded to young men and women entering the freshman class at The University of Mississippi, unless otherwise designated by specific scholarships. Academic and leadership record is considered. Some scholarships may be need-based.
• Note:  In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. You may complete the FAFSA online at  www.fafsa.gov .
• Deadline: January 10.
• For More Information:  Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596, finaid@olemiss.edu

Ole Miss First Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $18,000 ($4,500 per year)
• Eligibility:  Scholarships are awarded each year to young men and women entering the freshman class at The University of Mississippi, unless otherwise designated by specific scholarships. Academic and leadership record is considered. Some scholarships may be need-based.
• For More Information:  Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596, finaid@olemiss.edu

Luckyday Scholarship

• Award Amount: $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshman from Mississippi with a 3.0 or higher GPA with priority given for remaining financial need after considering other scholarships or grants. Selection is competitive and considers grades, test scores, financial need, leadership, activities, and the Luckyday essay. 80 new freshmen are chosen each year.
• Note:  In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. You may complete the FAFSA online at  www.fafsa.gov by March 1. Awards will be announced by April 1 st . All FAFSA requirements (such as verification and student/parent signatures) must be complete and a valid FAFSA must be on file to be considered for this award.
• For More Information:  Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596, finaid@olemiss.edu

Chancellor’s Leadership Class Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $1,000 (first year only)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen demonstrating strong leadership; must be both nominated by school official and selected by university committee
• Deadline:  January 10.
• For More Information:  Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi), admissions@olemiss.edu

University Endowed/Foundation Scholarships ( Listing )

• Award Amount: $2,000-$40,000 ($500-$10,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Students who meet donor-specific requirements; academic and leadership record considered; some scholarships may be need-based.
• For More Information:  Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596, finaid@olemiss.edu

» Academic Department Specific Scholarships

Public policy leadership scholarships.

Deadline to apply is January 10 . For more information, contact Lott Leadership Institute, 662-915-3189, leader@olemiss.edu .

Lott Leadership Scholarship

• Award Amount:  Amount varies.
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen with exceptional leadership and academic records who are actively pursuing a degree in public policy leadership.

School of Business Administration Scholarships

Deadline to apply is January 10 . For more information, contact the School of Business Administration, 662-915-5820.

Christine and Clarence Day Business Scholarship

• Eligibility:   Entering freshmen who are Mississippi high-school graduates pursuing business degrees. Outstanding academic and leadership record required.

Patterson School of Accountancy Scholarships

Deadline to apply is January 10 . For more information, contact the School of Accountancy, 662-915-7468.

Roger and Susie Friou Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered

McCarty Family Scholarship

• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered

James W. Davis Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  : Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered

Gene Peery Scholarship

Honors college scholarships, smbhc honors scholarship.

• Award Amount:  $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College; must be a Mississippi resident

McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship

• Award Amount:  $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College; must be a Mississippi resident

Doris Raymond Honors Scholarship

• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College

International Studies Scholarships

Croft scholarship.

• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen with strong academic and leadership records who demonstrate an interest in international studies and who are actively pursuing a degree in international studies

Center for Manufacturing Excellence Scholarships

Toyota-haley barbour scholarship.

• Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
• Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are selected as a member of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence; exceptional academic, service, and leadership record required.

Department of Modern Languages Scholarships

Deadline to apply is January 10 . For more information, contact the departments listed.

Chinese Language Flagship Scholarships

• Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year) Army & AFROTC Amount: full tuition or room & board for up to 4 years Study Abroad (regular): Up to $24,000 Study Abroad (Army & AF ROTC): Up to $36,000
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen with strong academic records who demonstrate a commitment to achieve superior proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (unless they place into a higher level, students selected for the Flagship Program will begin with eight weeks of intensive Chinese study in June prior to freshman year, and spend 8 weeks of study in China in summer following their freshman year. They will return to China or Taiwan for the summer following their sophomore year. Unless they go earlier, students will spend a semester at Nanjing University or Beijing Union University in fall semester after senior year, and will complete a full-time internship in China the following spring). U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Late applications may be considered.
• For More Information:  Visit  https://chinese.olemiss.edu/  or call 662-913-7298, chinese@olemiss.edu

Intensive Summer Program Scholarships

• Award Amount: 3-hour tuition scholarship for entering freshmen who join JumpStart. Applicants to the German ISP program may apply for up to $3,500 for summer study on campus and abroad. Applicants to the Japanese and Russian programs should contact the language directors for those programs for details on scholarship options.
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen who intend to minor or major in German, Japanese, or Russian will be considered. Current UM students will also be considered. Most students will begin with summer intensive language study in German, Japanese, or Russian prior to freshman year and will study abroad. Prior language experience is not required, but those with up to two years of high school language background may also apply. Applications will be considered until April 21st. The deadline for students seeking a scholarship in the German program is January 15th.
• For More Information:  Visit  Department of Modern Languages , call 662-915-7298, or email the appropriate department listed below. German: Dr. Corina L. Petrescu Japanese: Dr. Kaoru Ochiai Russian: Dr. Valentina Iepuri

Arabic Language Flagship Scholarships

• Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year) Army & AF ROTC Amount:  full tuition or room & board for up to 4 years Study Abroad (regular):  Up to $30,000 Study Abroad (Army & AF ROTC):  Up to $36,000
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen with strong academic records who demonstrate a commitment to achieve superior proficiency in Arabic. (Unless they place into a higher level, students selected for the Arabic Flagship Program will begin with eight weeks of intensive Arabic study in June prior to freshman year, and spend 8 weeks of study in Jordan in the summer following their freshman year. They will study abroad in Morocco for the summer following their sophomore year. Students will spend a calendar year in Morocco interning, volunteering, and studying Arabic for the Capstone experience, typically during the fifth year of undergraduate study.) U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Late applications may be considered.
• For More Information:  Visit olemiss.edu/arabic/  or call 662-915-7298, arabic@olemiss.edu

School of Engineering Scholarships

Henry c. brevard, jr., engineering scholarship.

• Award Amount:  $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
• Eligibility:  Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science

John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship

Additional engineering scholarship opportunities.

Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence, Elsie & Harper Johnson, Jeff Frederking, George C. Lewis, Jr., Neel-Schaffer Inc., George B. Walker, R. Baxter Wilson, Clarence M. & Kathryne W. Conway, John & Lillie Mae Walker, Arnold W. Carothers, and many others.

Military Science Scholarships

Army rotc scholarship.

• Award Amount:  $12,600-$113,400 ($3,150- $28,350 per year)
• Eligibility:  Scholarships are awarded to young men and women from freshmen to graduate level at the University of Mississippi. Student must have a strong academic background and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and achieving excellence.

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Ole Miss Requirements for Admission

Choose your test.

What are Ole Miss's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Ole Miss and build a strong application.

School location: University, MS

This school is also known as: University of Mississippi

Admissions Rate: 97.4%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Ole Miss is 97.4% . For every 100 applicants, 97 are admitted.

This means the school is a nearly open admissions school. They accept nearly all students, so for the most part, you just need to submit an application to get in. But if you don't meet all their application requirements, you'll be one of the very few people who gets rejected.

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Ole Miss GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.6

The average GPA at Ole Miss is 3.6 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.6, Ole Miss requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes. This will show that you're able to handle more difficult academics than the average high school student.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

Ole Miss hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Ole Miss will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

Ole Miss SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1134

The average SAT score composite at Ole Miss is a 1134 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Ole Miss Competitive for SAT test scores.

Ole Miss SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1040, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1220. In other words, a 1040 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1220 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Ole Miss ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Ole Miss likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 25

The average ACT score at Ole Miss is 25. This score makes Ole Miss Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 22, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 29.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 22 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Ole Miss, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 22.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

Ole Miss considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

This school offers nearly open admissions, which means they give almost every student an offer of admission. To be safe, you should aim for a 1040 SAT or a 22 ACT or higher . If you can achieve this, you're pretty much guaranteed a spot in the incoming class.

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Ole Miss here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common Application Not accepted
• Electronic Application Available
• Essay or Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview Not required
• Application Fee $65
• Fee Waiver Available? Available
• Other Notes

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
• SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in Office September 9

Coursework Requirements

• Subject Required Years
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies 3
• Electives 1

Deadlines and Early Admissions

• Offered? Deadline Notification
• Yes Rolling Rolling

Admissions Office Information

• Address: P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38655
• Phone: (662) 915-7211 x7211
• Fax: (662) 915-5869
• Email: [email protected]

Our Expert's Notes

We did more detailed research into this school's admissions process and found the following information:

For Mississippi residents, admission is automatic if you complete the college preparatory curriculum (CPC) with a GPA of at least 3.2, or complete the CPC with at least a 2.50 and get a minimum 16 ACT composite score or 760 SAT score (Critical Reading and Math), or complete the CPC with a 2.00 and get a minimum 18 ACT or 860 SAT, or complete the CPC and are in the top half of your class with minimum 16 ACT or 760 SAT, or meet certification requirements for the NCAA. Non-resident applicants with a 2.50 GPA (2.75 for the high school Class of 2016 and later) or higher on the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) or equivalent CPC of the applicant’s state of residence and a composite ACT score of 21 or higher (or 980 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading/Mathematics only) will be automatically granted admission. Residents of Mississippi who apply and do not meet the admission requirements stated above may enter the comprehensive screening process (counseling and testing) held on campus and at other designated locations before the beginning of the first summer session. After counseling, students will take a computer-based examination. Students who pass the exam will be admitted for the fall term and will be encouraged to participate in a Developmental Support Lab during the first two semesters of enrollment.

For consideration for the Honors College and other scholarships, there is a separate application which can only be filled out once you turn in the general application. Turn in this application by January 5th to be considered for the Honors College, and by February 15th for scholarships. (This means you should plan ahead and submit your general application early.) Learn more here.

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Ole Miss, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Ole Miss.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Ole Miss. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Ole Miss, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Ole Miss, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Ole Miss is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

Data on this page is sourced from Peterson's Databases © 2023 (Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.) as well as additional publicly available sources.

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Freshman application details, special circumstances, scholarships and financial aid for incoming freshmen.

Welcoming a New Class of Freshman Students

Founded in 1848, Ole Miss is the state’s flagship public research university, offering nearly 200 degree programs across a broad spectrum of fields. Each year, we open our doors to a class of motivated individuals with a strong record of accomplishments, eager to embrace the next stage in their educational journey. Prepared to influence while absorbing as much new information as possible, our freshmen classes include multiple valedictorians, salutatorians, and high school class presidents.

Your freshman year represents a transition, and Ole Miss is ready to guide you toward your future:

• Our range of academic programs aligns with a range of interests and strengths. Biology, accounting, digital communications, media, finance, and psychology remain some of our most popular majors, but even if you start with general education, our Undergraduate Program Listing can point you in the right direction .
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• Access a first-rate education at an affordable price , whether you’re in Mississippi and looking to attend college close to home or out of state and seeking a school that challenges your academic drive.

Learn more about all Ole Miss has to offer undergraduate students .

See yourself attending Ole Miss for freshman year? Read on for all first-year undergraduate requirements, and learn more about how we evaluate incoming freshmen.

For entering freshmen, admission is based on:

• the submission of an application (the university’s application or the Common Application);
• completion of the required units of the Mississippi College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC); and
• high school core grade point average and either an ACT or SAT test score.

Students must submit a high school transcript reflecting satisfactory completion of the following CPC. Standardized test results (ACT or SAT) should be sent directly from the testing agency.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the university will accept super scores (highest subject tests from ACT/SAT when scores from multiple test dates are submitted) for admission. Subject test scores must be from the same exam type (ACT or SAT) to create a super score.

Mississippi Residents

Mississippi residents are admitted based on meeting one of the following criteria:

• Completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum 3.20 high school GPA.
• Completing the CPC with a minimum 2.50 high school GPA on the CPC and a minimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 880 SAT).
• Completing the CPC with a class rank in the top 50 percent and a minimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 880 SAT).
• Completing the CPC with a minimum 2.00 high school GPA on the CPC and a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT (or 960 SAT).
• Students entering in the 2024-2025 academic year who are unable to access an ACT or SAT exam may be admitted without a standardized test score. Students who complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA on the CPC will be evaluated for admission.*
• Meeting certification requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This option is available to all freshman applicants.

*Although we are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2024-2025 academic year, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs, and for academic placement.

Non-Mississippi Residents

Nonresident applicants who meet the Mississippi criteria are evaluated for admission based on the following:

• standardized test score (ACT or SAT—both are acceptable);
• core grade point average (GPA);
• availability of seats in the incoming class; and
• rigor of high school curriculum.

Successful candidates are encouraged to apply early, as admission is granted on a rolling basis until the university reaches capacity. It is suggested that candidates apply no later than April 1 of their senior year, for best consideration.

Students entering in the 2024-2025 academic year who are unable to access an ACT or SAT exam may be admitted without a standardized test score. Students who complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA will be evaluated for admission.*

*Although we are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2024-2025 academic year, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs and for academic placement.

Minimum Test Scores

Reading and English: Students whose ACT subtest score in reading and/or English is less than 17 (or less than 470 on the SAT) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental course during the first year of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving a passing grade or until passing the placement exam administered by the Department of Developmental Studies.

Mathematics: Additionally, students whose ACT subtest score in mathematics is less than 19 (or less than 510 on the SAT) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental course during the first year of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving a passing grade or until passing the placement exam administered by the Department of Developmental Studies.

Other Test Scores: Students with ACT subtest scores of 17, 18, or 19 are encouraged to enroll in developmental courses. Those students who enroll in two or more developmental courses also are required to complete two semesters of Developmental Support Lab (see below). Enrollment in developmental courses is limited to students with subtest scores below 20 except with permission of the department. Developmental courses completed at other postsecondary institutions before enrolling at the University of Mississippi may be considered to meet developmental requirements.

College Preparatory Curriculum

Admission of entering freshmen is based on the completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) specified below with either a specific minimum grade-point average (GPA) or both a specific GPA and minimum standard test score.

A student’s high school transcript must show satisfactory completion of the following high school course requirements. Provisional admission may be granted after six semesters of high school, provided the transcript indicates that courses to complete the CPC are underway; final admission will require a complete transcript. An equivalent College Preparatory Curriculum from another state may be considered when evaluating nonresident student applications.

High School Course Requirements Beginning with Students Entering In Fall 2023 & Fall 2024

Admission documents.

• Completed application
• Six-semester transcript through junior year
• Official standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) sent directly from the testing agency ( Although we are not requiring a standardized test score for admission for the 2024-2025 academic year, ACT/SAT scores are still very important for scholarships, some aid programs and for academic placement.)
• Senior course schedule

Non-Accredited High Schools

Applicants who are home-schooled or who have not successfully completed high school must submit standard test scores (ACT composite minimum of 18 or 960 on the SAT) and successfully complete the Accuplacer test (see “Other Admission Criteria”).

Home-schooled students: Home-schooled students must present summaries of their educational experiences, which may include portfolios and transcripts, as well as standardized test scores (ACT composite minimum of 18 or 960 on the SAT).

Not completed high school: Students who are not high school graduates must present a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or, in some cases, may qualify as undergraduate special students (see below). Applicants who have not graduated from a regionally accredited high school and were not home-schooled must submit a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma and any transcripts reflecting academic performance in high school.

All applicants may be required, at the discretion of the admitting IHL institution, to appear for an on-campus interview.

Undergraduate Special Students

A student who is at least 21 years of age, has been out of school for at least three years, and cannot present an acceptable high school record may be admitted to the university for such courses as he or she may be prepared to enter.

This category is reserved for those who have had delays or interruption of the traditional sequence of educational pursuits. A person admitted as a special student is admitted with the same retention standards as degree-seeking students.

Special students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on 12 hours of coursework to become degree-seeking students. After meeting this requirement, the special student may become a regularly enrolled student, and the work completed while in the special status may be applied toward a degree. Failure to meet the stated requirements will result in academic suspension.

While in special student status, a student may not register for more than 12 hours in a semester or summer session and will not qualify for financial aid programs.

Unclassified Students

Applicants who have already received a baccalaureate degree may enroll in the university if they desire to take courses for personal or professional improvement at the 400 level or below or are pursuing a second undergraduate degree.

Generally, students pursuing a second undergraduate degree will not be permitted to take graduate courses, but under certain circumstances, with the approval of the appropriate academic dean, they may enroll as unclassified students in 500-level courses.

Visiting Students

A student who regularly attends another recognized institution and who plans to return to that institution may be admitted to the university as a visiting student.

The applicant must comply with the general requirements for admission and, in lieu of transcripts of credits, may submit a letter or certificate of good standing from an official of the institution that the student regularly attends. A student admitted to the summer session as a visiting student may elect to enroll in the university’s next regular session. The student can qualify by submitting transcripts of credits from the other institutions attended and by meeting the requirements applicable to transfer students. If the student has attended the University of Mississippi previously, he or she must be re-admissible.

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Summer College for High School Students  is a four-week academic program for high-achieving high school students who want to experience university life.

Participants in Summer College have the opportunity to gain dual credit (high school and college) for classes taken during the summer. This program is offered in both residential and virtual formats.

Students must meet the following criteria to qualify:

• Be a minimum of 15 years old by first day of the program.
• Be in good academic and conduct standing in high school (includes public, private, parochial, or home-educated.)
• Have secured permission from high school principal to attend.
• OPTION 1:  14 CPC (College Preparatory Curriculum)* high school credits by the end of the current school year  AND  minimum 3.0 GPA
• OPTION 2:  Minimum cumulative score of 30 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent)  AND  minimum 3.0 GPA

For more information about Summer College and other dual credit programs, visit the Office of Pre-College Programs .

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Residents of Mississippi who apply and do not meet the admission requirements stated above may enter the comprehensive screening process (counseling and testing) held on campus and at other designated locations prior to the beginning of the first summer session.

The comprehensive screening process will consider student interests, special skills, experiences, and other non-cognitive factors. After counseling, students will take a computer-based examination (Accuplacer) to assist the University in their admission decision.

Students who pass the Accuplacer test will be admitted for the fall term and will be encouraged to participate in the Developmental Support Lab during the first two semesters of enrollment.

As you complete your application for freshman admissions, be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for grants, loans, work study, and scholarships.

Ole Miss seeks to promote educational opportunities through several merit-based scholarships for first-year undergraduate students. Designed to acknowledge your achievements, these programs do not require an additional application, and students applying for freshman admission will automatically be evaluated for awards based on their GPA and standardized test scores.

For more competitive academic scholarships and programs, incoming students must additionally fill out and submit the Special Programs & Scholarships Application. Not only does this expand your eligibility for certain undergraduate scholarship opportunities, it’s required for those interested in enrolling in the following academic or enrichment programs:

• Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College;
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Learn more about scholarships and financial aid awards for first-year undergraduate students .

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2) Writing, painting, performing, debating, and designing solutions to complex equations are only a few of the media through which people convey their thoughts, emotions, and aspirations. How do you express the inner workings of your mind to the larger world? How does the world around you respond?

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Ole Miss baseball postseason outlook: What must the Rebels do to get back to a regional?

OXFORD ― Eighteen games into its SEC slate, Ole Miss baseball has a path to the postseason ‒ but it's a narrow one.

The Rebels, who lost two of three games at Georgia last weekend , sit at 21-18 overall and 6-12 in SEC play.

It's an improvement on the 3-15 mark they held at this stage of conference play last season. But more progress is required to get Ole Miss back to an NCAA regional after its national title defense in 2023 didn't even lead to a spot in the SEC Tournament.

What do the Rebels need to do over the final four weeks of their schedule? Here's what history tells us.

Where Ole Miss baseball must finish in the SEC standings

Generally, the magic number for NCAA Tournament consideration is 13 SEC wins.

Since the SEC expanded to 14 teams for the 2013 season, only Alabama has made a regional while winning fewer than 13 regular-season SEC games. In 2021, the Crimson Tide went 12-17, won a pair of games at the 2024 SEC Tournament in Hoover and snuck into the field.

In the 14-team SEC, teams that win 13 conference games own a 5-for-12 success rate when it comes to receiving regional bids.

The odds improve considerably with a 14th SEC win. At that benchmark, SEC teams are 9-for-12 getting in. Interestingly, SEC teams that finish 15-15 are 6-for-9 – a slightly worse bid rate. However, it should be noted that a 15-win SEC team hasn't missed out since 2016, when the committee spurned both Alabama and Kentucky.

Through six weekends of conference play, the Rebels have six wins to their name. History says they'll need to pick up seven victories in the season's final four weekends to give themselves a shot.

A look at the Ole Miss baseball RPI

Here's the good news for the Rebels: Nobody in college baseball has played a more difficult schedule.

Ole Miss' opponents hold a 919-483 overall record, as of Monday ‒ the highest mark of any team in the country. The Rebels' SEC schedule is brutal, with crossover series against Kentucky (32-7), Tennessee (33-7), Georgia (29-10) and South Carolina (27-13) compounding the usual SEC West gauntlet. All of the Rebels' remaining foes are SEC West teams.

The season-long outcomes for some of the Rebels' nonconference opponents have been kind to their metrics as well. With a non-conference slate schedule devoid of top-tier foes, Ole Miss has also managed to avoid résumé tankers. A matchup with North Alabama on Tuesday (11 a.m., SEC Network+) will be the Rebels' first against a sub-200 RPI foe this year. They've played at least seven such games in each of the last three years.

All of these components have combined to keep the Ole Miss' RPI ranking of No. 24 in healthy shape relative to some of its peers. LSU, which finds itself in a similarly uncomfortable position, sits 39th. Florida and Mississippi State ‒ with two and four more SEC wins than the Rebels, respectively ‒ rank 35th and 45th.

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Looking at Ole Miss baseball's path ahead

None of this matters if the Rebels don't find a way to win some games.

Their road series against Georgia was the first of three consecutive sets against SEC teams with losing conference records. The Rebels failed to make it count.

Alabama (7-11 SEC) comes to Swayze Field this weekend, followed by a trip to Auburn (2-16 SEC). The Rebels close out their season by hosting Texas A&M (13-5 SEC) and visiting LSU (5-13 SEC).

That's a combined 27-45 SEC mark for Ole Miss' remaining opponents. In other words: It's manageable. But it's also potentially damaging to the positive RPI position the Rebels have built for themselves if they don't play well.

David Eckert covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach him on Twitter @davideckert98.

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