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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 underway; final admission will require a completetranscript.)
| Carnegie Subject | Units | Contents and Remark |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | All must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included. |
| Mathematics | 4 | Algebra I or its equivalent Math higher than Algebra I (2 units) |
| Science | 3 | Biology I or its equivalent Science higher than Biology I (2 units) |
| Social Studies | 3 | U.S. History World History U.S. Government (½ unit) Economics (½ unit) or Introduction to World Geography (½ unit) |
| Art | 1 | Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two ½ units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation. |
| Advanced electives | 2 | Option 1: Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II Option 2: Foreign Language I and Advanced World Geography Option 3: Any combination of English, Mathematics higher than Algebra I, Science higher than Biology I, Advanced Elective category, any AP course, any IB course |
| Technology | 1/2 | A course that emphasizes the use of technology as a productivity tool. Instruction should include utilizing various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize, and publish information. The application of technology as a productivity tool, rather than specific hardware and/or software packages should be the focus of the course |
Notes:
- Pre-High School units: Courses taken prior to high school will be acceptedfor admission provided the course earns Carnegie credit and the content is thesame as the high school course.
- Substitutions: Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate(IB) courses can be substituted for each requirement in the CollegePreparatory Curriculum.
- Course Acceptance: A course may not be used to satisfy more than onerequirement.
- The Required and Recommended College Preparatory Curricula (CPC) are approvedby the IHL Board of Trustees, and the IHL Office of Academic and StudentAffairs maintains a complete list of courses that can be used to satisfy theCPC requirements. See www.mississippi.edu/admissions/. The MississippiDepartment of Education also maintains an online course catalog with CPCclassifications for each course avaliable athttp://www.rcu.msstate.edu/Curriculum/MDECourseCode.aspx.aspx
Admission of Mississippi Residents
Regular admission will be granted to the following:
- Students completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum3.20 high school GPA on the CPC.
- Students completing the CPC with a minimum 2.50 high school GPA on the CPCand a minimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 880 on the SAT).
- Students completing the CPC with a class rank in the top 50 percent and aminimum score of 16 on the composite ACT (or 880 on the SAT).
- Students completing the CPC with a minimum 2.00 high school GPA on the CPCand a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT (or 960 on the SAT).
- Students who meet full-qualifier certification requirements for the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Nonresident Admissions
IHL Board policy regarding the admission of nonresident students was changedeffective for students applying for summer or Fall of 2022 or a subsequent term.The following policy was approved at the March 2011 board meeting:
Any student identified as a nonresident will be qualified for admission to aMississippi institution of higher learning based on equivalent preparation asdetermined by the admitting institution.
If, however, an admitting institution determines that anticipated enrollmentwill exceed the institution’s capacity to adequately serve all prospectivestudents who are otherwise qualified for admission, then the institution maymake appropriate admissions decisions from among the pool of otherwise qualifiednonresident applicants in light of institutional capacity and consistent withconstitutional and other legal requirements, as well as in light of the IHL andthe admitting institution’s values, mission, and goals.
Specific admissions criteria for nonresident students can be found at thefollowing website: www.olemiss.edu/admissions or by contacting the Office ofAdmissions.
Admission Requirements for the Professional Program in Pharmacy and Early Entry Nursing
Freshman admission requirements for the professional program in pharmacy andearly entry nursing differ from general admission requirements. Please see thepharmacy and health professions sections of the catalog for details.
Minimum Test Scores
Students whose ACT subtest score in reading and/or English is less than 17 (orSAT verbal score is 480 or less) are required to enroll in an appropriatedevelopmental course during the first semester of enrollment and to remain inthe course until receiving a passing grade or until passing the placement examadministered by the Department of Developmental Studies. Additionally, studentswhose ACT subtest score in mathematics is less than 19 (or SAT mathematics scoreis 510 or less) are required to enroll in an appropriate developmental courseduring the first semester of enrollment and to remain in the course untilreceiving a passing grade or until passing the placement exam administered bythe Department of Developmental Studies. Students with ACT subtest scoresof 17, 18, or 19 are encouraged to enroll in developmental courses. Thosestudents who enroll in two or more developmental courses also are required tocomplete two semesters of Developmental Support Lab (see below). Enrollment indevelopmental courses is limited to students with subtest scores below 20 exceptwith permission of the department. Developmental courses completed at otherpostsecondary institutions before enrolling at The University of Mississippi maybe considered to meet developmental requirements.
Test Score Minimums as Course Prerequisites
Some courses may require a minimum standard test score as a prerequisite. Forexample, students enrolling in Biology 160/161 must have a 24 subscore on themathematics portion of the ACT (SAT math score of 580) or have completed CollegeAlgebra with a grade of B or higher. Students enrolling in Chemistry 105/106must have one of the following: a 24 subscore on the mathematics portion of theACT (SAT score of 580); completed Chemistry 101 with a grade of C or higher;completed Math 125 (Basic Mathematics for Science and Engineering) with a gradeof B or higher.
Other Admission Criteria
Residents of Mississippi who apply and do not meet the admission requirementsstated above may enter the Comprehensive Academic Screening Program (counselingand testing) held on campus and at other designated locations prior to thebeginning of the first summer session. Such counseling will consider studentinterests, special skills, experiences, and other noncognitive factors. Aftercounseling, students will take a computer- based examination, Accuplacer, toassist 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.
Summer Developmental Program
Mississippi residents who are not successful on the Accuplacer examination maybe admitted to the Summer Developmental Program. This intensive programconcentrates on those high school subject areas (writing, reading, mathematics)that are crucial to success in first-year college courses. Students whosuccessfully exit the summer program may continue in the fall term with therequirement of participation in the Developmental Support Lab during the falland spring semesters. Students who do not pass the Summer Developmental Programare counseled to explore other postsecondary options, including those offered bytwo-year colleges that prepare students for transfer into bachelor’s degreeprograms.
The Developmental Support Lab is designed to assist students with first-yearcollege studies. The goal of this lab is to provide individualized support inintermediate and regular academic courses for marginally prepared students.
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 Croft SummerScholars, and the Summer Institutes in Art, Journalism, and in Music.
Students must have completed a minimum of 14 high school units with a minimum2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, or better on all high school courses, as documented byan official high school transcript; home-schooled students must submit atranscript prepared by a parent, guardian, or custodian with a signed, swornaffidavit to meet the requirement. Students must have an unconditional writtenrecommendation from their high school principal and/or guidance counselor. Ahome-schooled student must submit a parent, legal guardian or custodian’swritten recommendation to meet the requirement. Students may be considered forthe dual enrollment program who have not completed the minimum 14 core highschool units if they have a minimum ACT composite score of thirty (30) or theequivalent SAT score, and have the required grade-point average andrecommendations outlined above.
Summer enrichment programs are administered by the Office of Summer School.
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.
