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Liberal Arts News

Greetings from the College of Liberal Arts

Each semester the electronic newsletter for students in the College of Liberal Arts contains important and timely information. Read more.

Greetings from Your ASB Senators on the Senate Academic Affairs Committee

Feel free to contact your ASB senators with ideas, comments, or concerns. Read more.

Need to Choose a Major?

The College of Liberal Arts wants current and prospective students to make informed decisions about their academic careers. To this end, we have developed a web site called Choosing My Major. Read more.

UM Plans to Improve Student Writing

The University of Mississippi will soon devote more attention and energy to improving student writing. Read more.

Revision of Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Several revisions to the Bachelor of Science degree requirements have been implemented for Fall 2008. Read more.

New Degree Program Offered in the Department of Philosophy and Religion

The Department of Philosophy and Religion will begin offering a B.A. in Religious Studies in Spring 2009. Read more.

College of Liberal Arts 2008 Teaching Award Recipients

In May 2008, Dean Hopkins announced the recipients for the two teaching awards in the College of Liberal Arts. Read more.

Dates and Deadlines

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 : May and August 2009 Degree Application Deadline

Students whose last name begins with A-D should submit degree applications for May 2009 and August 2009 in the Dean's Office by Friday, September 19, 2008. Read more.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 : December 2008 Diploma Application Deadline

Seniors who have filed a degree application for December 2008 in the Dean's Office will be notified by e-mail that the Diploma Application form is available online. Students should check their Ole Miss e-mail accounts on a regular basis. The deadline for processing the diploma application is Monday, September 29, 2008.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008 : May and August 2009 Degree Application Deadline

Students whose last name begins with E-K should submit degree applications for May 2009 and August 2009 in the Dean's Office by Friday, October 3, 2008. Read more.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008 : Course Withdrawal Deadline

The last day to drop a class for the Fall 2008 Semester is Monday, October 6, 2008. Read more about the official University policy regarding the course withdrawal deadline.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008 : Incomplete Grade Deadline

The College provides an update for students who received the temporary mark of I. Read more.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008 : May and August 2009 Degree Application Deadline

Students whose last name begins with L-R should submit degree applications for May 2009 and August 2009 in the Dean's Office by Friday, October 17, 2008. Read more.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008 : Academic Advising Begins for Priority Registration

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008 : Priority Registration for Wintersession and Spring 2009

Priority registration is scheduled to open on Friday, October 31, 2008, for the Winter Intersession 2009 and for the Spring Semester 2009. Read more and also view a step-by-step guide for academic advising.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 : May and August 2009 Degree Application Deadline

Students whose last name begins with S-Z should submit degree applications for May 2009 and August 2009 in the Dean's Office by Friday, November 7, 2007. Read more.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Letter to Seniors Planning To Graduate in December 2008

In mid-September 2008, a letter was sent to all senior Liberal Arts students concerning important deadlines for degree applications and diploma applications. Read entire letter.

Steps for Academic Advising

Priority registration is a busy period for students, faculty, and staff. Please schedule an appointment with your advisor as early as possible so that you can register as soon as your time window opens. View the steps for academic advising.

Prerequisite Checking and Priority Registration

Prerequisite checking went live December 2005 and will be active during the upcoming Priority Registration period. Read more.

Online Course Wait List System

Since priority registration in October 2007, students have been able to use a new online wait list system for closed course sections. Read more.

Academic Calendars

• Fall Semester 2008-2009
• Winter Intersession 2008-2009
• Spring Semester 2008-2009
• Summer 2008-2009 (Includes May and August Intersessions)

Exam Schedule

• Fall 2008 Exam Schedule--The College of Liberal Arts strictly adheres to the official University policy concerning final examinations. Read more.