- How long does it take to reach an admission decision
- What if I do not have all of the required college prep
curriculum (CPC) in high school?
- Do you consider weighted GPAs?
- Are there any exceptions for admission?
- Can I earn credit by examination?
- What if I have been home-schooled?
- What if I am undecided about a major?
- Tell me about the Honors College.
- What about study abroad?
- What are the costs?
- How can I get out-of-state tuition and fees waived?
- How large is the University? Where do the students come from?
- What is the town of Oxford like?
- Can I have a car?
- What about crime on campus?
- What about Orientation? When is it? How do I register?
- What about student housing?
- Do I need to bring a computer?
- What about fraternities and sororities?
1. How long does it take to reach an admission decision?
The University admits students on a "rolling" basis as files become complete. After the Office of Admissions receives your application, an official transcript (sent directly from your school to the Office of Admissions), and an official ACT or SAT score sent directly from the testing agency, a decision is mailed to you in most cases in about three weeks. Processing may be noticeably slower from mid-December through late January when University offices are closed for two weeks and the files of applicants for the Spring semester receive first priority.
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2. What if I do not have all of the required college prep
curriculum (CPC) in high school?
Mississippi residents may seek admission by coming to campus
and taking the Mississippi College Placement Examination
(MCPE) on selected days from March through May. You must call Admissions
(toll-free in-state at 1-800-OLEMISS) in advance to make a testing appointment.
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3. Do you consider weighted GPAs?
Your official record at UM as an applicant may include
two GPAs. For Admission we use an unweighted GPA based
solely on the 15 ½ units in the Mississippi CPC (or
on your home state's college prep curriculum). For general
scholarship evaluation, all work from high school grades
9 through 12 is considered and any weight your school
calculates into your GPA is allowed. Your school must
post the weighted GPA for it to be used in scholarship evaluations.
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4. Are there any exceptions for admission?
A mature student who has been out of school for at least
three years and cannot present an acceptable high school
record may apply for admission as a Special Student. "Special" students will be admitted under full status after successfully completing at least 12 semester hours at UM with at least a 2.0 GPA. Important
Note: Special students are not eligible to receive financial aid while they are classified as such.
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5. Can I earn credit by examination?
The University of Mississippi accepts many types of credit
by examination, including Advanced Placement, CLEP, and
International Baccalaureate programs. For more information, please check
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6. What if I have been home-schooled?
Home-schooled students and others who cannot present
standard credentials from regionally-accredited high
schools may be considered for admission by submitting
ACT or SAT results and a portfolio summarizing their
high school experience. The portfolio might include items such as transcripts,
the student's own summary of his or her educational experience, and
recommendations from people who have insight into the students academic
capabilities. In some cases, Mississippians may be asked to take the
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7. What if I am undecided about a major?
Many students are either undecided about a major or change
their minds after enrollment. In either case, the Academic
Support Center will assist you in planning a schedule
that will keep options open for as long as possible.
Many majors have a large number of interchangeable requirements
so a decision about a major can be delayed well beyond the first semester.
Students who pursue the most frequently awarded UM degree,
the Bachelor of Arts (BA), normally may wait two full years without
declaring a major or losing time towards earning the degree. The BA
is awarded in 29 areas ranging from art to biochemistry to journalism
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8.Tell me about the Honors College.
The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College provides
academically versatile students a unique community within
The University of Mississippi to stimulate their varied interests and
support their collegiate experience. The typical Honors student has
an ACT score of 31, a high school GPA of 3.85, and a consistent record
of involvement in school and community activities. For more information
on the Honors College, its programs, and its application procedures,
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9. What about study abroad?
The University of Mississippi offers a wide variety of
study abroad opportunities for its students. Please contact
the Study Abroad Office at abroad@olemiss.edu or visit
the Study Abroad
Web site for more information.
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10. What are the costs?
Cost of attendance information is available here or from
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11. How can I get out-of-state tuition and fees waived?
Partial waivers are available for admitted students who
receive some Academic Excellence Scholarships; service
scholarships from the Band, Chorus, and Orchestra; and
for students who receive departmental scholarships to
major in art, music, and theater. Children of Ole Miss
graduates who are living out-of-state receive up to $1,500
a year towards out-of-state tuition. There are no waivers based on geography,
i.e., awarded to students because they live in a particular place. For
more information, contact the Office
of Financial Aid at (800) 891-4596
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12. How large is the University?
Where do the students
come from?
With just over 11,000 undergraduates, 2,576 first-time
full-time freshmen, and 14,040 students total on the
Oxford campus, Ole Miss is a comfortable size. We are
large enough to provide comprehensive offerings and a
full student life yet not so large as to be overwhelming.
With students from 70 foreign countries, 47 states, and
all 82 Mississippi counties, you'll meet people from
all over. About 35 percent of UM's students are from
somewhere other than Mississippi, 51.5% are female, and
13.8% are African-American.
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13. What is the town of Oxford like?
Oxford is a great community, one of USA Today's top six
college towns. The city blends small town safety and
friendliness with the best of a large metropolitan area: cultural events,
major conference athletics, a lively arts and writing community, and
a classic but updated town square that caters to the needs of students.
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14. Can I have a car?
Students may have cars a long as they are appropriately
registered with the University Police Department and
are parked in designated parking areas.
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15. What about crime on campus?
The Oxford/University college town setting offers a friendly
and easy-going environment that is safer than most college
campuses, and the University's police force reinforces
the situation by sponsoring a complete campus safety
education and awareness program. For more information about campus crime,
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16. What about Orientation?
When is it? How do I register?
Admitted undergraduates register for Orientation beginning
in March. For more information, visit the Office of Orientation
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17. What about student housing?
Once you have been admitted to school as an undergraduate,
the Housing Office will send you information about your
on-campus housing options. Not only is living on campus
convenient and economical, but students who live on campus
tend to be more successful in the classroom than those
who live elsewhere. If you will be a freshman, you should be making plans to live on campus since all freshmen are required to do so.
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18. Do I need to bring a computer?
Although there are a number of computer labs open to
students across campus, students are increasingly bringing
their own computers. All residence hall rooms and faculty offices have
easy (and free!) access to e-mail and the Internet. Many professors
are integrating e-mail into their teaching communications. This past
fall, approximately 85% of the University's new freshmen brought their
own computers, though accessible labs make it possible for all students
to use e-mail and gain access to the Internet.
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19. What about fraternities and sororities?
About 35% of undergraduate women and 25% of undergraduate
men are active in the Greek system as members of social
fraternities and sororities. There are a number of other
Greek-letter organizations that are honorary or service
organizations.
"Rush," the formal process by which people join social
fraternities and sororities, takes place for most groups about six weeks
into the school year and allows students to visit with members of each
participating organization. Other groups defer rush until second semester
after students have already completed at least one term in good standing.
For more information, visit the Office
of Greek Life Web site. back to
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