Catalog for The School of Engineering

General criteria and procedures for admitting students

General requirements for admission to the University of Mississippi are published in the Undergraduate Catalog. Admission requirements to the School of Engineering, which encompass and exceed these requirements, are given below:

1. Admission of Freshmen

   An applicant to the freshman class in the School of Engineering must submit the following:
   1. The applicant's academic record from an approved secondary school, which includes at least the following units:
      MINIMUM SUBJECT UNITS
      

      English 4
      Mathematics 4
      Natural science 3
      Social science 3
      Advanced electives, including foreign language (one language) 2
      Computer applications 0.5
      Total (secondary school units) 16.5
      

      Note:
      • English must have substantial writing components.
      • Mathematics must include Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry.
      • Natural science must be selected from biology, chemistry, and physics, with at least one unit laboratory-based.
      • Social sciences must include U. S. history and American government.
   2. All students completing the University-required College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of 3.5 high school GPA on the CPC.
   3. All students completing the CPC with a minimum of 3.0 high school GPA on the CPC and a score of 18 or higher on the ACT (composite).
   4. All students completing the CPC with a minimum of 2.0 high school GPA on the CPC and a score of 20 or higher on the ACT (composite).

2. Admission of Transfer Students

   An overall "C" average in coursework taken at other approved colleges is required for transfer into the School of Engineering. In unusual cases, the rule may be waived with the approval of the appropriate department chair and the dean.

3. Admission of International Students

   International undergraduate applicants must have received a high school diploma with a "B" average or better and have completed a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary education. Those prospective students whose native language is other than English must submit evidence of ability in English by a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer-based). Those students transferring from other colleges and universities must have an overall B average or better on all courses taken.

1. Freshman applicants deficient in the above secondary school requirements may be admitted with the provision that these deficiencies be removed during the first year of enrollment. It should be noted that such deficiencies may necessitate additional time required for a candidate to obtain a degree in engineering. Students who fail to meet the requirements shown above will not be admitted to the School of Engineering except through approval of a petition, directed to the dean of the School of Engineering, to be reviewed by an Engineering Admissions Committee. Such a petition should be based on evidence of superior promise, especially in the areas of mathematics and the physical sciences.
2. Transfer students who do not meet the minimum overall 2.0 GPA requirement may petition and be admitted to the University and the School of Engineering on probation. The demonstrated performance and capabilities in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering subject matter will be determining factors in the approval of their petition. To remove the probation status and be admitted in good standing, they must enroll in and complete at least twelve (12) semester hours of course work with a 2.0 GPA during their first semester at the University.
3. International students who fail to achieve a TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer-based) may apply for admission to The University of Mississippi Intensive English Program. This program is designed for students at the intermediate and advanced levels of English proficiency and not for beginners. Applicants may be admitted to the Intensive English Program in one of the following categories:
   1. Admission to an academic program with the provision that the intensive English course first be successfully completed with acceptable TOEFL results.
   2. Admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP) with a review of admission to the academic program after successful completion of English courses. Successful completion of IEP does not guarantee admission to The University of Mississippi.

1. Advanced placement for freshmen and 3 semester hours of credit are awarded in American history, art, biology, calculus, chemistry, classics, computer science, English (literature/composition), European history, French, German, mathematics, music, political science, physics, and Spanish to students who participate in the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Program offered through their high schools, and who earn scores of three or higher on the final examinations.
2. International undergraduates who have completed three or more GCE "A" levels in academic subjects or 15 or more hours of university level academic courses with a "B" average may be awarded transfer credit and will not be required to take the ACT or SAT.
3. The assistant dean of engineering and the respective engineering department chairs working in consultation are responsible for the evaluation and acceptance of course credit earned at either this institution or elsewhere by students transferring into programs in the School of Engineering. Information relative to course content is obtained from catalog descriptions, curriculum, and course syllabi, and personal interviews with transferring students. The director of international programs is consulted as to the quality and content of international programs in which students have participated. Particular scrutiny is given to the quality and content of engineering courses that students present for possible transfer.

1. An overall "C" average in course work taken at other approved colleges and universities is required for transfer into the School of Engineering. In unusual cases, the rule may be waived with the approval of the appropriate department chair and dean of engineering.
2. International students transferring from other colleges and universities must have an overall "B" average or better in all courses taken.
3. Credits of students transferring from approved U.S. colleges are accepted at their original values for credit toward a degree in engineering, subject to the condition that the last grade received in each subject is "C" or better. The Office of Admissions and the Office of the Registrar provide each transfer student with an evaluation of the credits acceptable to the University. The dean of the School of Engineering informs the student the extent to which such credits apply toward the degree sought. Acceptance of junior college work is limited to one-half the total requirements for graduation in a given four-year curriculum. Course work completed at international schools, colleges, and universities is carefully evaluated as to its quality and content for equivalency to University of Mississippi courses. Credit is given and recorded on the student's academic record for such equivalent University courses with a grade of "Z."
4. The School of Engineering works very closely with community/junior colleges in the state to ensure that articulation problems are eliminated so that students may transfer with a maximum of credit and that content of required courses taken is equivalent to University of Mississippi courses.
5. The School of Engineering currently has a Three-Two Transfer Program in effect with Jackson State University and Tougaloo College. These schools have predominantly black student bodies and do not have engineering programs.