Academics
Fee Payment
Financial Aid
Health
Housing
It's Greek to Me: Questions and Answers about Greek Life
Student Activities/Student Services
Transportation/Parking

Academics

What are the requirements for graduation?

The University of Mississippi is a collection of 14 colleges and schools (nine on the Oxford campus and five at the Medical Center in Jackson), each offering different requirements for graduation. To find out about these requirements, contact the Academic Support Center or the dean of your student’s academic school. If your son or daughter has not declared a major yet, contact the Career Center for help in determining strengths and interests.

How does my son or daughter declare or change her or his major?

A student can declare a major at any time, beginning with the application process. (Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for information concerning criteria for admission to the various UM colleges and schools.) If your student has decided on a major (if he or she was listed as undecided) or changes the major, it is important that he or she declare the (new) major immediately with the appropriate dean’s office (liberal arts, accountancy, applied sciences, business administration, education, engineering, pharmacy) to ensure proper academic advisement toward a timely graduation and to gather degree and career information. Undecided students (students without declared majors) are assigned advisers in the Academic Support Center.

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Fee Payment

My student has a “bursar hold” and cannot use priority registration. How can she get the “bursar hold” released?

“bursar hold” usually means that your student’s account is not current. In other words, the student has university charges that are 30 days past due. To have the hold removed, she will have to pay all past-due charges.

My student has a “bursar hold” but is eligible to receive financial aid for the next semester. Can the current “bursar hold” be released in anticipation of my student’s receiving financial aid?

No. The university will not release a hold based upon expected receipt of financial aid in a future semester.

When does my student pay tuition and fees?

For the fall semester, a bill will be mailed to the student’s billing address shortly after July 31. You should mail your payment so it will be received before the due date of August 15. If payment is not received by the due date, a 1.5 percent service charge will be assessed monthly to the student’s account for any unpaid balance until it is paid in full.

My student receives financial aid that will exceed his tuition and fees. How does he receive excess financial aid?

A Students can choose to have excess financial aid delivered either by direct deposit to their bank accounts (the preferred way) or by checks that are mailed to their billing addresses. The university will process direct deposits and mail checks five days before classes begin. After this initial disbursement, direct deposits and checks will be processed daily.

What are the advantages of direct deposit vs. having a check mailed to a local address?

A Direct deposit offers many advantages:

• Direct deposits are electronically delivered directly to the bank account.
  
• Mailing address problems are eliminated with direct deposits.
  
• With direct deposit, there’s no more standing in line at the bank to deposit the check.
  
• Direct deposit provides protection against theft or time delays caused by lost checks. Lost checks take several weeks to replace.
  
• With direct deposit, there are no worries if your student is out of town or doesn’t have time to pick up the mail.

If my student registers for courses, but his plans change and he won’t be attending The University of Mississippi, what should he do?

A Any student who decides not to attend the university should contact the registrar’s office as soon as her or his plans change and officially withdraw from the university.

• Students who officially withdraw before the first day of classes avoid all financial and grade obligations.
  
• Students who officially withdraw during the first 10 class days of the fall or spring semester will avoid most of their financial obligation (there is a maximum processing fee of $100) and all of their grade liability.
  
• Students who withdraw after the first 10 class days of the fall or spring semester, but before the fifth week of the semester will not receive a refund, but they will not receive failing grades.
  
• Students who officially withdraw after the fifth week of class of the fall or spring semester will not receive a refund and will receive grades (W-withdrawn and passing or F-failure) in each course.

If my student withdraws from the university after registering for classes, will she receive a refund?

Any student who officially withdraws from school during the first 10 class days of the fall or spring semester will receive a 100 percent refund (minus a processing fee of $100 or 5 percent of his or her assessment for tuition, nonresident fee and housing, whichever is less). There is no refund for courses dropped after the first 10 class days.

A student who officially withdraws from school before the first class day of the semester will not be assessed the processing fee.

I am confused because the university has two withdrawal dates. Can you explain the difference?

It is true that the university has two withdrawal dates. When you ask someone, “What is the last date to withdraw?” be sure the person answering your question knows which date you are asking about. There is a date to withdraw to receive a refund, and there is a date to withdraw to avoid receiving grades.

The last date to withdraw during the fall or spring semester and receive a refund is the 10th class day of the semester. After the 10th class day, there are no refunds.
The last date to withdraw during the fall or spring semester and avoid receiving a failing grade on your transcript is typically the fifth week after the first day of classes.

Does the university automatically drop schedules because of nonpayment of fees?

No. When a student registers for classes, she or he takes up that seat in the course. The university makes the assumption that the student is going to attend that class unless he or she officially withdraws from the course. When a student registers for courses at the university, he or she assumes financial responsibility to pay for the courses, and assumes responsibility to attend class and to successfully complete the course of study as presented by the instructor.

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Financial Aid

Can I check my financial aid/scholarship status online?

Yes! All students must have a Web ID to access financial aid awards and information. Web IDs and e-mail will be the primary means of business communication. You should have received your Web ID and e-mail account shortly after you were admitted to the university. If not, please contact the university’s IT Helpdesk at 662-915-5222.

• To check your status, you may visit our Web site and click on Check your Status.
  
• If you are a first-time user, you must go to Activate Your Account to receive your Web ID. Also, if you are using the UM Web e-mail for the first time, you must change your temporary password.
  
• You can review outstanding issues online and/or confirm our office has received a requirement.
  
• All financial aid awards must be accepted/declined/reduced electronically by accessing you awards at https://secure.olemiss.edu/services/fa-index.html.
  
• Your online status check will guide you through the acceptance and processing of your student loans should you elect to accept Stafford loans.

What is MTAG/MESG, and how do I apply?

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) is a grant of up to $500 per year for Mississippi freshmen and sophomores and $1,000 per year for juniors and seniors. The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) is $2,500 per year for four years.

The MTAG program is for entering freshmen with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum 15 ACT (or equivalent SAT). Transfer students must enter with a 2.5 college GPA. MTAG is prorated for those students who receive Pell grants. One-year Mississippi residency and full-time enrollment are required for this grant.

The MESG program is for entering freshmen designated as National Merit/Achievement Finalist/Semifinalists or a Mississippi resident student who achieved an ACT score of 29 or better (or equivalent SAT) and 3.5 high-school GPA. Full-time enrollment is required for this grant.

MTAG/MESG applications are available from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/default.asp. One application is used for both programs. Submission deadline is September 15 each year.

Funding for the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant MTAG and the Mississippi Eminent Scholarship Grant (MESG) comes from the Institutions of Higher Learning office in Jackson, Mississippi. Eligibility for release of these funds is reviewed each semester before IHL disburses the funds to the school. It generally takes four to five weeks after the start of a semester before IHL will disburse the funds to the school.

If I do not think that I am eligible for federal aid, should I complete the FAFSA anyway?

Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don’t qualify for federal aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. There are sources of aid such as Unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

How do I apply for Pell grants, student loans and work-study?

If you are a senior in high school and it is after January 1, then fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to list The University of Mississippi’s Title-IV code, 002440, on your FAFSA so that we may electronically receive your SAR. Submit the FAFSA to the processor at the address included in the FAFSA instructions. You may submit a paper application or electronically file your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. We recommend that you complete your FAFSA online because electronic processing is much faster.

This begins the financial aid process. If you are not yet in the second half of your senior year, you still have time.

What is a Student Aid Report (SAR)?

If you file your FAFSA on the Web, the U. S. Department of Education will process your FAFSA online with in two to three business days. If you complete the paper application allow five weeks for processing. You will then receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you file your FAFSA online and provided an e-mail address on your FAFSA, the Federal Processing Center will send you an e-mail informing you to review the results of your SAR.

The SAR will reflect the information from your application and, if there are no questions or problems with your application, your SAR will provide your expected family contribution (EFC). This is the number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid. Be sure to list the University of Mississippi Federal Title IV code (002440) on you FAFSA so that we may electronically receive your SAR.

How do I sign up for Federal Work-Study?

Students applying for Federal Work-Study must file a FAFSA yearly to determine eligibility. If you are offered work-study, you will be sent additional information in July regarding job placement. Work-study recipients are paid bimonthly at $6 per hour. If you elect to tutor in one of the local elementary schools, you will receive $8 per hour.

What are Stafford Loans and how do I apply?

Stafford loans—federal loans with fixed interest rate of 6.8 percent—fall into two categories: subsidized and unsubsidized.

Subsidized: The federal government pays the interest on these loans as long as the borrower is enrolled at least half-time in the fall and spring semesters. Subsidized Stafford loans are awarded based upon financial need as determined from the FAFSA.

Unsubsidized: These loans begin to accrue interest as soon as they are paid to the borrower. Borrowers have the option to pay the interest while in school or to defer the interest payments until after graduation.
Your eligibility is determined by the Office of Financial Aid. You will be notified of the exact amount you can borrow in the Financial Aid Award Notification. You can never borrow more than the cost of education, less other financial aid received. Below are the maximum amounts you may borrow.

New loan borrowing rates listed below are effective beginning fall semester of August 2007.

If dependent, your combined subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford annual eligibility is as follows:

If independent, your subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford annual eligibility is as follows:

How do I receive my Stafford Loan?

If you have been awarded and choose to accept Stafford loans you must complete each of the following steps:

• Accept the Stafford loans online and choose a lender from the provided lender comparison chart at www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/loans/introlender.html.
  
• Complete loan entrance counseling online at www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/loans/enter/. For your record, print the confirmation page at the end of the online session.
  
• Electronically sign your master promissory note (MPN) with your lender at www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/undergraduate/ElectronicSignature.html.

When and how will I receive my financial aid?

Financial aid awards are normally released at the start of each semester. As a financial aid recipient, your financial aid award funds will first be used to pay your tuition/fees and on-campus housing bills. After all your university bills are paid for the semester, the balance of your financial aid money will be issued to you from the Office of the Bursar. To assist students in receiving refunds in a fast, timely and dependable manner, students are encouraged to use the direct-deposit system. For more information on direct-deposit options, please go to www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/online/DirectDepositInformation.htm.

What expenses can I expect financial aid to cover?

Financial aid is awarded based on an average cost of attendance (COA), which includes appropriate tuition/fees for your educational program, books/supplies and other educational expenses. Other educational expenses consist of living, transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses during the academic year. In some cases, child-care expenses can also be covered through a process called professional judgment.

Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?

Yes. You must apply for financial aid every academic year. Please note that the FAFSA and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid application both must be filed annually. Regarding the FAFSA, you will receive PIN or renewal application from the federal processor. The renewal application contains preprinted information from the previous year’s FAFSA. Note that your eligibility for financial aid may change significantly, especially if you have a different number of family members in college. Renewal of your financial aid package also depends on your making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, such as earning a minimum number of credits and achieving a minimum GPA.

Can my financial aid change?

Yes. As stated in the student award notification, initial financial aid awards are the best estimate of what you are eligible to receive. Your award may be increased, reduced or even canceled if

• Your family financial circumstance changes, causing your need to change. See professional judgment.
  
• You receive any additional outside resource, such as a privately awarded scholarship, which was not listed on your award notification.
  
• You provided incorrect data on your FAFSA or renewal FAFSA.
  
• You do not maintain satisfactory academic progress. (See www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/scholarships/policies/terms.html.)
  
• You are suspended by the university.
  
• You do not enroll for the required number of hours to receive aid through the programs awarded to you.

How is my financial need determined?

The federal processor determines your individual family’s ability to contribute to the cost of education. The expected family contribution (EFC) is calculated by using the information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and a federal formula. The formula considers your parents’ and your income and assets, your family size and the number of family members enrolled in college. The EFC will be the same at any college you attend. After receiving your EFC amount from the federal processor, the Office of Financial Aid then subtracts your EFC from the standard University of Mississippi cost of attendance. The formula used to calculate financial need is:
Cost of Attendance - EFC = Student Financial Need.

For a listing of The University of Mississippi cost of attendance, visit www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/scholarships/policies/cost.html.

When is the FAFSA deadline?

To receive federal aid for the coming fall and spring (2007-08 academic year), you may submit your 2007-08 FAFSA as early as possible, but no earlier than January 1, 2007. The last date to file a 2007-08 FAFSA is June 30, 2008.

If you are planning to attend summer school during 2007, you must also complete the 2006-07 FAFSA with the federal processor no later than July 2, 2007, listing our school code, 002440, on the application.

What is the average cost of attendance?

The average cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the student’s budget) is the amount the university estimates it will cost to attend college for the academic year. Costs include tuition/fees, books and supplies, housing, meals, transportation, clothing maintenance, health insurance and personal expenses. Budgets are calculated for undergraduates, graduate students and professional students. More information on cost of attendance can be found at www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/scholarships/policies/cost.html

When determining eligibility for need-based assistance, what income figure is important (gross, net, adjusted)

The adjusted gross income is used.

Will our savings and other assets be considered when our financial need is being determined?

Family assets, such as stocks and bonds, net business worth and savings are taken into account in determining the student’s expected family contribution toward his or her education. Eligibility for federal financial aid funds is determined by rules set by the government that provide, among other things, allowances for retirement needs in computing this contribution.

How do I become an independent student for federal aid purposes?

You may be considered independent for the 2007-08 academic year if you meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Born before January 1, 1984
  
• Working on a master’s or doctoral program (such as an M.A., MBA, M.D., J.D., Ph.D., or graduate certificate)
  
• Married
  
• Have children who receive more than half of their support from you
  
• Both of your parents are deceased or you are or were a ward of the court until age 18
  
• Have a legal dependent for whom you provide more than half of his or her support
  
• Are currently serving on active duty in the U.S Armed Forces for purposes other than training
  
• Are a veteran of the U.S Armed Forces

I’m going to be married during the school year for which I am applying for aid. Can I fill out my FAFSA as married?

No. You must indicate your marital status as of the date you are completing the FAFSA. Once you have indicated your marital status, you cannot update it for the academic year once you have applied for financial aid.

If my parents are divorced or separated, whose financial data should be used when I’m completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

If your biological or adoptive parents are separated or divorced, use the parent with whom you lived the most in the past 12 months. If you lived with neither parent, or lived with each parent an equal number of days, use the parent who provided the most financial support to you over the past 12 months.

If that parent has remarried, you must also include the stepparent’s financial information on the application. Parent and stepparent should report themselves as married on the FAFSA.

Example: You have been living with your mother and stepfather for the past 12 months. You would use your mother’s income and stepfather’s income, and you would report on the FAFSA the number in the family: yourself, your mother, your stepfather and any other children they support.

What if I have unusual circumstances?

If any of the following circumstances apply to you or your family, refer to our professional judgment policy.

• Divorce of parents, or you from your spouse
  
• Death of parent or spouse
  
• Loss of employment of a major wage earner
  
• Loss of other income or benefits (such as Social Security or child support) by you, your parents or your spouse

What is verification?

Verification is a federally mandated quality-control process in which files are selected for review. The school is required by federal regulations to confirm certain data elements on the FAFSA. If your file is selected for verification, the school is required to compare these data elements with the information on your tax returns to verify their accuracy. Your Student Aid Report (SAR) and/or the school will tell you if you have been selected for verification.

What if I am selected for verification?

You will need to submit to the Office of Financial Aid signed copies of student and parent (if applicable) federal tax returns, W2s, and a completed verification worksheet verifying household size, untaxed income and number in college. If you are selected for verification, the Office of Financial Aid will contact you to visit our Web site and download a verification worksheet. You will also know that you have been selected for federal verification when you check your financial aid status online at https://secure.olemiss.edu/services/fa-index.html under the heading Information/Actions Needed Before Further Awarding Can Occur.

Do I have to pay taxes on the money I earn through Federal Work-Study?

Yes, work-study income is taxable. You will receive a W-2 form from the university at the end of each year, and this form will indicate how much you made from all employment at the university, including work-study employment in the prior year. Note that although you may have to pay taxes on work-study earnings, you should list those earnings as income on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and also report them as Title IV exclusions. When filling out the FAFSA, read the FAFSA booklet instructions for Worksheets A, B and C carefully.

Can I get aid for summer school?

It depends. We consider summer sessions to be “add ons” to the regular academic year. If you have not already used up your full eligibility in the student-loan program or Pell grant program, you may use either (or both) for summer school. Many scholarships are not available during the summer. Work-study is available, but MTAG/MESG is not. Many students use Parent PLUS or private alternative loans to fund summer school cost.

How do I apply for aid for summer school?

The application for summer school financial aid is located on our Web site at www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/. You must complete the application if you want financial aid for the summer. The priority deadline is April 15. If you are requesting federal aid (student loans, work-study or Pell grant), you must have a valid, verified Student Aid Report on file in the Office of Financial Aid. If you have not completed a FAFSA for the current year, contact our office as soon as possible.

Can I receive aid for independent study courses?

Possibly! If you use independent study course hours in conjunction with classroom hours, you must turn in 50 percent of the lessons to the Office of Independent Study before those hours may be included toward your financial aid. (If you take independent courses only, you will be considered less than half-time and not eligible for certain programs.) Your financial aid will not credit until you have completed the midpoint. Please remember to obtain the blue form from the Office of Independent Study and proceed to the Office of Financial Aid to meet with a financial aid adviser for counseling, and to review award types, terms and conditions for disbursement.

Can audit courses be used to receive financial aid?

No. Audit course hours cannot be used to fulfill your hour requirement for financial aid.

What happens to my financial aid status if I withdraw from school?

Check with your financial aid adviser before withdrawing from school. Depending upon when you withdraw from school, you may be required to repay a specified percentage of any aid you have received in the term in which you are withdrawing.

What effect will dropping a class have on my financial aid?

A Dropping a class may affect your financial aid if you drop during a refund period. Refund periods are assigned by the registrar. The refund period will change yearly based on the number of days in a school semester. To view the Office of Registrar refund policy, go to www.olemiss.edu/depts/bursar/refund.htm.

Financial aid awards, for example, scholarships, grants and loans, are based on full-time enrollment. Should you drop below full-time enrollment before your aid is released, your aid will have to be recalculated based on your new hours of enrollment. Should you drop a class after all aid has released, the Office of Financial Aid will review your semester eligibility based on the registrar’s refund policy. In some cases, it is required by federal Title IV regulations for a student to repay all or part of his or her financial aid for dropping courses or for nonattendance in registered courses. For best advice, always consult with a financial aid adviser before dropping a class.

Why is my tuition reimbursement (for example, bank hours) listed as a scholarship?

All sources of aid that are intended to pay for college costs must be included in your package, but do not have an effect on the determination of financial aid need.

What qualifies a student as a resident of Mississippi?

The Office of the Registrar reviews requests for residency. To see a listing of the current policy for establishing residency, click here.

Can I come to the office and pick up my refund?

No, refunds are mailed or direct deposited from the Office of the Bursar. Financial aid awards are normally released at the start of each semester. As a financial aid recipient, your financial aid award funds will first be used to pay your tuition/fees and on-campus housing bills. After all your university bills are paid for the semester, the balance of your financial aid money will be issued to you from the Office of the Bursar. To assist students in receiving refunds in a fast, timely and dependable manner, students are encouraged to use the direct-deposit system. For more information on direct-deposit options, please go to
www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/online/DirectDepositInformation.htm.

Why does it take so long to get MTAG funds?

Funding for the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and the Mississippi Eminent Scholarship Grant (MESG) comes from the Institutions of Higher Learning office in Jackson, Mississippi. Eligibility for release of these funds is reviewed each semester before IHL disburses the funds to the school. It generally takes four to five weeks after the start of a semester before IHL will disburse the funds to the school.

I keep getting e-mail from the financial aid office saying there are actions that are incomplete on my part. What is that for?

This e-mail is very important in the awarding and disbursement of aid. You are being asked to take action on a requirement. You may be unaware of a scholarship or grant that simply needs your acceptance and review of the terms and conditions. The message may also be to let you know the financial aid office still needs documents from you to determine your student aid. You should never ignore this message, and be sure to frequently go to Check Your Financial Aid Status online. When you review your award package online, pay careful attention to items under the heading Information/Actions Needed Before Further Awarding Can Occur. Here you will see the what actions are required by you to complete.

If my freshman student pledges a sorority or fraternity, will he or she still need a meal plan?

Yes, The University of Mississippi requires that all freshman students have a meal plan. Meal plan options can be viewed by visiting www.olemissdining.com/ways.php

Where do I complete Loan Entrance Counseling?

You may complete Loan Entrance Counseling online at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/loans/enter/.

Where do I complete Loan Exit Counseling?

You may complete Loan Exit Counseling online at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/loans/exit/.

How can I apply for a book voucher?

If your financial aid has not been credited to your account by the first day of class, you may apply for a book voucher at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/voucher.html.

How do I contact the Office of Financial Aid?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your financial aid, please call our toll-free Help Line at 800-891-4596, or send an e-mail to finaid@olemss.edu. You are welcome to drop by our office and talk with a financial aid adviser in person. We are located in Room 257 of the Martindale Student Services Center. Our offices are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.

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Health

What if my student becomes ill?

If your student becomes ill, he or she can seek treatment at the Student Health Center on campus, which is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford is open extended hours on weekdays and weekends, and the emergency room at Baptist Memorial Hospital is open 24 hours a day.

What type of student health insurance is offered at Ole Miss?

Student health insurance is offered for any student who is not covered by insurance. The Student Health Center staff strongly advises uninsured students to purchase health insurance from the university. Other qualifying students will receive a brochure in the mail from the insurance company. Please read the brochure to determine coverage offered. For more information, please contact Student Health Center Director Barbara Collier at 662-915-7275 or bcollier@olemiss.edu.

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Housing

Where can I find information about housing?

Information about student housing can be obtained from the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life located in Miller Hall or by calling 662-915-7328, e-mailing housing@olemiss.edu or by visiting the housing Web site at www.housing.olemiss.edu/housing.

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It’s Greek to Me
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IFC? NPHC? Panhellenic?

All three are the governing bodies of the fraternities and sororities at Ole Miss affiliated with the North American Interfraternity Council (NIC), National Panhellenic Council (NPC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). IFC and Panhellenic participate in Formal Recruitment, while NPHC groups have Intake. The organizations on campus send representatives to these meetings where important issues concerning the Greek community are discussed.

What and when is Intake?

Intake is the process of membership selection used by groups belonging to the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). NPHC at Ole Miss is made up of eight historically and traditionally African-American fraternities and sororities. Those eight groups are Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Omega Psi Phi, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc.

A student does not have to register with the Greek life office to participate. While the process is different for each organization, all groups do require that students selected for membership have a certain number of academic and community service hours and certain grade-point averages. For more information on when each group will be holding its Intake or what the specific criteria to join are, contact the Greek life office at 662-915-7247 or visit www.greeks.olemiss.edu.

What and when is Formal Recruitment?

Formal Recruitment is the official process to get into a fraternity or sorority affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) or the North American Interfraternity Council (NIC).

Sororities affiliated with the NPC are Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, and Pi Beta Phi. Fraternities affiliated with the NIC are Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Psi, Delta Psi, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Tau, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
You must be registered with the Office of Greek Life to participate in recruitment. Applications were given out during orientation. If you did not receive one, call Greek life at 662-915-7247 or visit www.greeks.olemiss.edu

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Student Activities/Student Services

What kinds of student activities are available for students?

Students can become involved in myriad activities while attending Ole Miss. The Division of Student Life oversees all student activities registered on campus. The Undergraduate Catalog and online M Book contain lists of all student activities. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 662-915-7247.

Where can we get information about social sorority and fraternity organizations?

There are 16 inter/national fraternities and 13 inter/national sororities on the Ole Miss campus. The National Pan-Hellenic Council governs fraternities and sororities that historically and traditionally comprise African-American students. The Interfraternity Council governs the other fraternities, and the National Panhellenic Conference governs the other sororities. For more information about Greek life, go to www.olemiss.edu/greeks/ or call 662-915-7247.

How does my student get football tickets?

Students who join the UMAA Foundation have the first opportunity to purchase student season football tickets before they go on sale to the general student body. There are 7,400 student seats in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and any remaining tickets that are not sold through UMAA Foundation student memberships will go on sale to the rest of the student body at a later date.

How do I obtain a UMAA Foundation student membership?

A Once a student/prospective student has enrolled for a fall semester class, he or she will be able to register online. For more details about obtaining a UMAA Foundation student membership, visit www.umaa
foundation.com and click on the link for Student Membership.
Benefits of Student Membership:

• Priority to obtain student season tickets
  
• Ability to earn UMAA Foundation priority points
  
• UMAA Foundation merchandise

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Transportation

Does my student have to register his vehicle?

Yes. If your student intends to park his or her vehicle on the university campus, it must be registered. Parking stickers are available at class registration each semester as well as through the University Police Department. Parking stickers (which were $40 for the 2006-07* year) will be available in August. For more information, contact the University Police Department at 662-915-5371.

* These fees are subject to change for the 2007-08 academic year.

Is there shuttle service to and from the Memphis International Airport?

Not at this time.

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