Early entry into the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is offered annually to a maximum of 50 outstanding high school seniors. Applicants who wish to be considered for early-entry status must meet the following minimum criterion:

Best Composite ACT Score + (GPA for grades 10, 11, and 12 x 10) > 65

Note: A minimum ACT score of 25 is required; SAT scores (minimum math + verbal = 1130 OR math + verbal + writing = 1700) will be converted to the equivalent ACT score; GPA is based on a 4.0 scale; weighted GPAs will be used when provided by the high school.

Final consideration regarding candidates for early entry will rely on review of additional criteria, including an interview evaluation of scholastic and non-scholastic leadership and service activities and employment during the 10th – 12th grades. The composite admissions score is based on the following weighted formula with 140 points being the maximum possible.

Admission preference is given to Mississippi residents. However, application by non-Mississippi residents is encouraged with no residency preference being given to the top 25 applicants.

Eligible applicants not chosen for membership in the Early Entry class and who attend the University of Mississippi may be provided the opportunity to join the Early Entry program at the conclusion of either the fall or spring semester of the freshman year. The extension of such an offer is dependent on student attrition from the Early Entry program. Offers would be restricted to students having enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours each semester and who have successfully completed the English, chemistry, and biology courses taken by Early Entry freshmen. Priority would be given to those students having the highest GPA on these and other required Early Entry courses completed, with a minimum requirement of 3.25.