Admission of Visiting Students
A student who regularly attends another regionally-accredited
institution and who plans to return to that institution may
be admitted to the University as a visiting student for work
in the summer session. The applicant must submit a regular
application but, in lieu of transcripts of credits, may submit
a letter or certificate of good standing from the institution
which 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 but may not extend
attendance beyond that. The student can qualify for full
admission 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 fully qualify for
re-admission. A student may not use credits earned while
classified as a visiting student to qualify for regular admission.
Admission of Students Who Are Not
Graduates
of Regionally-Accredited High Schools
An applicant who has not completed high school
must submit ACT or SAT results, submit qualifying GED scores
or be home-schooled, and successfully complete the Mississippi
College Placement Exam (see Admission
with Deficiencies).
Home-schooled students must present portfolios which summarize
their educational experiences. Students who are not high
school graduates may also qualify as Undergraduate Special
Students.
Admission of 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 of a 2.0 GPA on 12 hours
of course work 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.
Admission of Unclassified Students
Applicants who have already received the 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.
Admission of Graduate Students
An applicant who has completed all requirements
or has received the bachelor's degree from an institution
accredited by a regional or recognized professional accrediting
association may be admitted to the University as a graduate
student for a program leading to an advanced degree, or as
a graduate student with nondegree status for enrollment in
graduate course work. Applicants desiring to enroll in the
Graduate School should consult the Graduate
School Catalog for admission requirements and procedures.
Admission to the University Medical Center
(Jackson Campus)
After completion of the undergraduate prerequisites,
applications for enrollment in medicine, nursing, dentistry,
and health-related professions are submitted to the Division
of Student Services and Records, The University of Mississippi
Medical Center, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.
Students should consult the Medical School Catalog for admission
requirements and procedures.
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