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Freshman Admission
Standard Test Results
Please note that standard test results (ACT or SAT) should be sent directly fromthe testing service to the admissions office.
College Preparatory Curriculum
Admission of entering freshmen is based on the completion of the CollegePreparatory Curriculum (CPC) specified below with either a specific minimumgrade-point average (GPA) or both a specific GPA and minimum standard testscore. Students must submit a high school transcript reflecting satisfactorycompletion of the following high school course requirements as well as anofficial graduation date. (Provisional admission may be granted after sixsemesters of high school provided the transcript indicates that courses tocomplete the CPC are under way; final admission will require a completetranscript.)
| Carnegie Subject | Units | Contents and Remark |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | All must require substantial communication skills components (i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking) |
| Mathematics | 3 | Includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. A fourth class in higher-level mathematics is highly recommended. |
| Science | 3 | Choice of biology, advanced biology, chemistry, advanced chemistry, physics, advanced physics, or any other science course with comparable rigor and content. One Carnegie unit from a rigorous physical science course with content at a level that may serve as introduction to physics and chemistry may be used. Two of the courses chosen must be laboratory based. |
| Social Studies | 3 | Courses should include U.S. history (1 unit), world history (1 unit with substantial geography component), government (1/2 unit), and economics (1/2 unit) or geography (1/2 unit). |
| Advanced electives | 2 | Requirements may be met by earning 2 Carnegie units from the following areas/courses, one unit of which must be in a foreign language or world geography: foreign language, world geography, 4th year lab-based science, 4th year mathematics. |
| Computer Applications | 1/2 | Course should emphasize the computer as a productivity tool. Instruction should include the use of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The course also should include basic computer terminology and hardware operation. |
| Eighth Grade Units | Algebra I or first-year foreign language taken in the eighth grade will be accepted for admission provided the course content is the same as the high school course. |
Mississippi Residents
Regular admission will be granted to the following high school graduates:
- All students completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with aminimum 3.20 high school GPA on the CPC.
- All students completing the CPC with a minimum 2.50 high school GPA on theCPC and a minimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 770 on the old SATcritical reading/mathematics or 890 on the new SAT).
- All students completing the CPC with a class rank in the top 50 percent and aminimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 770 on the old SAT criticalreading/mathematics or 890 on the new SAT).
- All students completing the CPC with a minimum 2.00 high school GPA on theCPC and a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT (or 860 on the old SATcritical reading/mathematics or 970 on the new SAT).
- All students who meet certification requirements for the National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA). This option is available to all freshmanapplicants.
In lieu of ACT scores, students may submit equivalent SAT scores. Studentsscoring below 16 on the ACT (Composite) or the equivalent old SAT/new SAT areencouraged to participate in the Year-Long Academic Support Program during theirfreshman year.
Required Admissions Documents for Applicants:
- Completed application
- Six-semester transcript
- Official standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)
- Senior course schedule
Nonresidents of Mississippi (High School Class of 2018)
Nonresident applicants who meet the Mississippi criteria are evaluated foradmission based on the following:
- Standardized test score (ACT or SAT, both are acceptable)
- Core grade point average (GPA)
- Availability of seats in the incoming class
- Rigor of high school curriculum
Successful candidates apply early, as admission is granted on a rollingbasis until the university reaches capacity. It is suggested that candidatesapply early, and not later than April 1 of their senior year, for bestconsideration.
Minimum Test Scores
Students whose ACT subtest score in reading and/or English is less than 17 (orold SAT verbal score is less than 400 or less than 470 on the new SAT) arerequired to enroll in an appropriate developmental course during the firstsemester of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving a passinggrade. Additionally, students whose ACT subtest score in mathematics is lessthan 19 (or old SAT mathematics score is less than 450 or less than 510 on thenew SAT) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental course duringthe first semester of enrollment and to remain in the course until receiving apassing grade or until passing the placement exam administered by the Departmentof Mathematics. Students with ACT subtest scores of 17, 18, or 19 are encouragedto enroll in developmental courses. Those students who enroll in two or moredevelopmental courses also are required to complete two semesters ofDevelopmental Support Lab (see below). Enrollment in developmental courses islimited to students with subtest scores below 20 except with permission of thedepartment. Developmental courses completed at other postsecondary institutionsbefore enrolling at The University of Mississippi may be considered to meetdevelopmental requirements.
Other Admission Criteria
Residents of Mississippi who apply and do not meet the admission requirementsstated above may enter the comprehensive screening process (counseling andtesting) held on campus and at other designated locations prior to the beginningof the first summer session. The comprehensive screening process will considerstudent interests, special skills, experiences, and other noncognitive factors.After counseling, students will take a computer-based examination (Accuplacer)to assist the University in the admission decision. Students who pass theAccuplacer will be admitted for the fall term and will be encouraged toparticipate in the Developmental Support Lab during the first two semesters ofenrollment.
Admission of Visiting Students
A student who regularly attends another recognized institution and who plans toreturn to that institution may be admitted to the university as a visitingstudent. The applicant must comply with the general requirements for admissionand, in lieu of transcripts of credits, may submit a letter or certificate ofgood standing from an official of the institution that the student regularlyattends. A student admitted to the summer session as a visiting student mayelect to enroll in the university's next regular session. The student canqualify by submitting transcripts of credits from the other institutionsattended and by meeting the requirements applicable to transfer students. If thestudent has attended The University of Mississippi previously, he or she must bere-admissible.
Admission of Students Who Are Not Graduates of Regionally Accredited High Schools
Applicants who are home-schooled or who have not successfully completed highschool must submit standard test scores (ACT composite minimum of 18 or old SATcombined minimum of 860 or 970 new SAT) and successfully complete the Accuplacer(see "Other Admission Criteria" above). Home-schooled students must presentsummaries of their educational experiences, which may include portfolios andtranscripts. Students who are not high school graduates must present qualifyingGED scores or, in some cases, may qualify as undergraduate special students (seebelow). Applicants who have not graduated from a regionally accredited highschool and were not home-schooled must submit qualifying scores on the GeneralEducation Development Test (GED) and any transcripts reflecting academicperformance in high school. Home-schooled students must present portfoliossummarizing his or her homeschool education as well as standard test scores (ACTcomposite minimum of 18 or old SAT combined minimum of 860 or 970 new SAT).Applicants may be required, at the discretion of the admitting IHL institution,to appear for an on-campus interview.
Admission of Undergraduate Special Students
A student who is at least 21 years of age, has been out of school for at leastthree years, and cannot present an acceptable high school record may be admittedto the university for such courses as he or she may be prepared to enter. Thiscategory is reserved for those who have had delays or interruption of thetraditional sequence of educational pursuits. A person admitted as a specialstudent is admitted with the same retention standards as degree-seekingstudents. Special students must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA on 12 hours ofcourse work to become degree-seeking students. After meeting this requirement,the special student may become a regularly enrolled student and the workcompleted while in the special status may be applied toward a degree. Failure tomeet the stated requirements will result in academic suspension. While inspecial student status, a student may not register for more than 12 hours in asemester 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 theuniversity if they desire to take courses for personal or professionalimprovement at the 400 level or below; or are pursuing a second undergraduatedegree. Generally, students pursuing a second undergraduate degree will not bepermitted to take graduate courses, but under certain circ*mstances, with theapproval of the appropriate academic dean, they may enroll as unclassifiedstudents in 500-level courses.
Earning College Credit in High School
In the summer before the senior year in high school, students may earnUniversity credit by attending enrichment programs such as PACE (PromotingAcademic and Creative Excellence) and the Summer Institutes in Art and in Music,if the following criteria are met:
Completion of at least 15 college preparatory courses with a minimum 3.2 GPA onthose courses, recommendation by the applicant's high school principal orguidance counselor, and successful application to PACE or to the SummerInstitute.
Summer enrichment programs are administered by the Division of Outreach &Continuing Education.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.
