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For the past 28 years, the University of Mississippi has been bringing academically gifted high school juniors (and some sophomores) to its beautiful campus for a unique summer experience. Students get a head-start on their college career by taking two courses (in a variety of subject areas), earning on average 6 hours of credit transferable to any accredited college or university. Courses are taught by university faculty, and in many cases Summer College students are enrolled in a course alongside Ole Miss freshmen and sophomores.
In addition to the college level coursework, summer college students are given the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and other members of the University community during ‘Exploring Sessions’ which helps them to explore their own academic and career interests as well as to learn a few tips about the college admissions process. Summer College students also experience a taste of college by living in an Ole Miss dorm and eating at one of the campus dining areas. Summer College student even have the opportunity to participate in intramural activities, just like regular college students! This helps participants build long-lasting relationships with their peers in the program.
Session I: May 26-June 24
Session II: June 25-July 25
Preparation for attending college should start early, but students frequently are overwhelmed and do not know how or where to begin. They worry about the adjustment of leaving home and living on a campus, attending classes with strangers, taking college tests, and even taking care of such daily living necessities as laundry and dinner on their own.
Summer College students experience all the opportunities, as well as all the challenges, of college life, and the staff is very aware of the need for nurturing and support. Summer College students are housed in a residence hall designated specifically for them with counselors chosen from the Ole Miss student body. These counselors are hand-picked using a rigorous selection process and then trained to act as mentors to Summer College participants. They act as big brothers and big sisters to the students, answering questions, and providing support.
In addition, the professional staff is available to participants 24 hours a day to counsel, to act as liaison with college professors, to monitor student progress, and to act in lieu of a parent when a parental shoulder is needed. The entire focus of the staff is to ensure a positive experience for the students in their first encounter with college courses. Thus Summer College students have a strong support structure that allows us to guarantee a positive experience for both students and parents.
Finally, while in the care of the Summer College, students must abide by certain rules and regulations designed to give parents the knowledge that their son/daughter is safe at all times. Thus, students get a taste of the freedom they will soon be experiencing as freshmen, but in an environment that is closely regulated and monitored. More importantly, b oth parents and students report that Summer College participants have a greater interest in academics during their senior years in high school and greater success in adjusting to college life as freshmen the following year.
A Summer College student’s day is constructed to approximate the busy schedule of a college freshman during the regular semester. After all, learning to budget time and to meet all obligations is a part of being successful in college. Most Summer College students are in class for approximately 4 hours per day (time in class can vary). During the afternoons, students have the opportunity to participate in our ‘Exploring Sessions’ and ‘Intramural’ activities (creative, academic, and athletic). Time outside of class and outside of Summer College activities should be used for studying, going to the library, going to the computer center, etc. The University’s recreational facilities are also available for students to swim, play racquetball, run, lift weights, work out, play tennis, etc. Then again, some students prefer to just hang out in the dorm or spend time in the Grove (the 10 acre park at the center of campus) with their peers.
Activities are planned on the weekends to entertain, as well as to inform, students. Students may go to Memphis to visit a museum, an exhibition, or maybe a Memphis Redbird’s baseball game. Perhaps we will take a trip to the Mississippi River to catch a ride on the Memphis Queen riverboat for a dinner cruise. Then again, we might stay in Oxford and go to a nearby lake for recreation and a cookout. We will also make arrangements for students to attend the worship services of their choice at one of our local churches (Oxford has a mosque, but it does not have a synagogue).
The Summer College for High School Students offers two sessions. When applying, students should note that some Institutes and Programs are available during only one session.
Session I: May 26-June 24
Session II: June 25-July 25
Students wishing to attend the Summer College for High School Students at the University of Mississippi must meet or exceed the following admissions criteria:
To apply to the Summer College for High School Students you need an application packet, which you can download from our website. If you would prefer to have the application packet mailed to you, email your mailing address to umsummer@olemiss.edu - OR- call us with your mailing information at 662-915-7621.
When the application review process is completed, the Summer College Office will notify the student of his or her acceptance, along with instructions for completing the enrollment process. The first round of acceptances is usually made at the end of February. Students will continue to be accepted on a first come basis as long as there is space available. Each program is limited in enrollment to 25 students.
Every Summer College applicant must pay a nonrefundable application/activity fee. This fee covers the University of Mississippi’s one-time application fee and reserves a student’s place in the Summer College. Other costs include tuition, housing, books and course fees, and a required meal plan. Additionally, students will need money for weekend meals, and miscellaneous costs while living on campus (laundry, snacks, etc.). The following is a breakdown of what the 6 hours of college credit programs and institutes would cost (this would be all programs except the Health Professions Institute and the Pre-Med Program):
Cost |
In-State (MS Resident) |
Out-of-State (Non-Resident) |
| SCHS Application/Activity Fee (Nonrefundable) | $100 |
$100 |
| Tuition | $1,233 |
$1,233 |
| Non-Resident Fee | NA |
$741 |
| Housing | $350 |
$350 |
| Meal Plan | $375 |
$375 |
Subtotal |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
| Scholarship* | -$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
* All Summer College for High School participants, once accepted to The University of Mississippi, will receive a partial tuition scholarship valued at $616.5 ($987 for non-residents). You may be able to combine this with other academic or need-based awards.
If you are interested in receiving scholarships for academic achievement or need-basis, an application for financial aid is included in the application packet. Finances should not prevent a qualified student from applying to the Summer College. Additionally, if you have been offered a scholarship through our office or the Office of Academic Competitions, we have record of that offer, and you do not have to complete the financial aid application in order to receive that scholarship.
The Business Administration Institutes provides students with a taste of Business School basics. Students will focus on business law and communication while enrolled in two courses. The first course is BUS 250, Legal Environment of Business; this course focuses on the legal environment in which business and organizations operate. The second course is BUS 271, Business Communication; this course is an oral and written communications course focusing on developing, writing, and presenting business reports, briefings, and multimedia presentations.
Dates |
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Business Administration Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses |
BUS 250 Legal Environment of Business | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| BUS 271 Business Communication | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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The Art Institute is for students with an aptitude or interest in art. Students that enroll in the Art Institute will take two freshman-level art courses. The first course is ART 101 Two-Dimensional Design, which uses reading, discussion, and projects to introduce students to the studio method while exploring the fundamentals of two-dimensional design. The second course is ART 111 Drawing I, which serves as an introduction to traditional drawing techniques and skills with a primary focus on perspective. Because these courses are of an introductory nature, we welcome experienced as well as beginner artists into the program. Art supplies are not covered by tuition.
Dates |
Session II only (June 25-July 25) | Summary of Art Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
(Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses |
ART 101 Two-Dimensional Design | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| ART 111 Drawing I (studio class) | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
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Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
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Additional
Admission
Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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Interested in global issues? Looking for a challenging degree program that prepares its students to work and succeed in a global economy? Then take a look at the Croft Institute at the University of Mississippi. The department’s international studies major combines:
to create a multidisciplinary B.A. degree that will prepare students for a future in international affairs or international business, whether in the private sector, government service, the not-for-profit section, teaching or research.
Students admitted to the Croft International Studies Program will take one 3-hour course of their choosing ( any course listed under the Liberal Arts Institute) and one 3-hour International Studies course (INST 109 Social Networks in Global Perspective ). This second course will be taught by the Assistant Director of the Croft Institute for International Studies, Dr. Kate O’Neil. It is a new course designed specifically for participants in this summer program. Below is a brief description of the course.
INST 109 Social Networks in Global Perspective: What connects people and organizations within countries? How are countries connected to other countries through personal and organizational relationships that transcend national boundaries? In this course we will look cross-culturally and globally, at the informal connections that people rely on for support, help, and information. We will also examine the rise of transnationalism, looking specifically at the ways migrants remain connected to their communities of origin and the role of international non-governmental organizations in development.
Dates |
Session II only (June 25-July 25) | Summary of Croft Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
(Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses |
INST 109 Social Networks in Global Perspective | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| Additional course of student’s choosing | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
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Additional
Admission
Requirements |
In addition to general admission requirements, student must have a composite ACT score of 24 and no subscores below 22 (or SAT equivalents) | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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The Engineering Program, in its sixth year, is designed to expose high school students to a variety of engineering areas to assist them in making informed decisions about possible college majors. The program is designed for the exemplary high school student interested in applied mathematics, science, and technology. Admitted students will take ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering, which is a course designed to provide students with an introduction to the problem-solving methods that engineers use when applying scientific principles for the creation of realistic solutions to everyday technical problems. Students will conduct experiments, learn the basics of engineering research, and complete projects (such as building a coffee maker or a trebuchet). The second course Engineering Program students will enroll in is CSCI 111 Computer Science I. This course is designed as an introductory course into programming, problem-solving, and algorithm development. In this course, students are exposed to Java, one of the most popular programming languages. ENGR 100 course fee is not included in tuition.
Dates |
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Engineering Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
||
Courses |
ENGR 100 Intro to Engineering | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| CSCI 111 Computer Science I | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
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Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
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Additional
Admission
Requirements |
In addition to general admission requirements, students must have a composite ACT score of 24 and no subscores below 22 (or SAT equivalents). | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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The Health Professions Institute is designed for students with a career interest in a health-related profession such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory tech, etc. The goal of the Institute is to provide a base knowledge in human biology using one of the University’s freshman biology courses along with the accompanying lab. Students will also take a University health course that provides safety instruction and practice in the methods as prescribed by the American Red Cross. In addition to their coursework, students in the Health Professions Institute will also have the opportunity to meet local health professionals and administrators in order to ask questions and network with people in the field.
Dates |
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Health Professions Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses |
BISC 102 Inquiry Into Life: Human Biology | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| BISC 103 Inquiry Into Life: Laboratory I | Tuition/Fees |
$1,438.50 |
$2,303 |
|
| HP 203 First Aid and CPR | Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
|
Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
||
Credit |
7 hours of College Credit | Sub-total |
$2,263.50 |
$3,128 |
Scholarship* |
-$719.25 |
-$1151.50 |
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Additional
Admission
Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Total |
$1,544.25 |
$1,976.50 |
Students interested in a career in journalism would be hard pressed to find a better place to prepare than The University of Mississippi. The Journalism Department has state-of-the-art facilities to train journalism’s leaders of tomorrow in radio, television, and print. Students admitted to the Journalism Institute will enroll in JOUR 101 Introduction to Mass Communication, which is an introduction to traditional mass media (newspapers, magazines, television, radio, public relations, and advertising), the new media, and their importance to and impact on modern society. Students may select any course listed under the Liberal Arts Institute (during the term they plan on attending) as their second course selection. In addition to their coursework, students will have the opportunity to volunteer at the S. Gale Denley Student Media Center. This allows students to earn hands-on experience working with Newswatch 12 (campus television news), Rebel Radio (student-ran regional radio station), or The Daily Mississippian (award winning daily campus newspaper).
Dates
|
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Journalism Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses
|
JOUR 101 Intro to Mass Communication | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| Additional course of student's choosing | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
||
Additional
Admission
Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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The Liberal Arts Institute offers students an opportunity to explore the College of Liberal Arts and get a head start on satisfying college-level general liberal arts requirements. While the other programs of the Summer College offer a specific focus of some type or another, the Liberal Arts Institute’s focus can be whatever the student wishes it to be. This Institute is particularly attractive to the student who has not settled into one specific area of study. It is the ultimate goal of this Institute to give its participants a taste of the subjects they are most interested in and help them to find a direction for their higher education. Each student will enroll in two 3-hour courses from the list to the right. After successfully completing the program, participants will have 6 hours of college credit.
Please note! Not all courses listed on the right will be available during both sessions. Moreover, some courses may have only one or two sections which could cause a time conflict with another course with limited sections. All Liberal Arts Institute students will receive a list of courses once the University finalizes its Summer 2008 schedule (April 2008).
| Liberal Arts Course Options |
| AH 101 Intro to Western Art ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 102 Introductory Archaeology and Biological Anthropology ASTR 103 Astronomy I ASTR 104 Astronomy II CJ 100 Intro to Criminal Justice CSCI 103 Survey of Computing DANC 200 Dance Appreciation ECON 203 Microeconomics ECON 203 Macroeconomics ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GEOG 101 Principles of Geography HP 191 Personal and Community Health HIS 101 History of Europe to 1648 HIS 102 History of Europe Since 1648 HIS 105 The United States to 1877 HIS 106 The United States Since 1877 MATH 115 Elementary Statistics MATH 121 College Algebra MATH 123 Trigonometry MUS 103 Music Appreciation PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy PHIL 103 Logic: Critical Thinking POL 101 Intro to Political Science PSY 201 Intro to Psychology REL 101 Intro to Religion SOC 101 Intro to Sociology SPCH 102 Fundamentals of Public Speaking THEA 201 Theatre Appreciation |
Dates
|
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Liberal Arts Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses
|
Two courses of student's choosing | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
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Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
||
Additional
Admission
Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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The Pre-Law and Legal Studies Program is designed for students with an interest in the law and envision attending law school. One component of the institute is the LA 201 Introduction to Law course, which serves as an introduction to legal terminology and reasoning along with an overview of the judicial system and its component careers. In addition to that overview course, students will enroll in PHIL 103 Logic: Critical Thinking. This course is designed to instruct students in the principles and methods of sound reasoning with an emphasis on the analysis of everyday argument. This course familiarizes students with the critical thinking process needed to prepare for and succeed in law school.
Dates
|
Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Pre-Law and Legal Studies Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session II (June 25-July 25) | (Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses
|
LA 201 Introduction to Law | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| PHIL 103 Logic: Critical Thinking | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
||
Additional
Admission
Requirements |
There are no additional admission requirements for this program. | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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Project PACE is the granddaddy of all our Summer College Programs. PACE (Promoting Academic and Creative Excellence) began in 1980, and has helped hundreds of students become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and communicators. Accepted program participants will enroll in Honors 100 PACE Seminar. This 3-hour course is based on Greek literature as a means for exploring the philosophical roots of western man. By looking at Greek (and Roman) mythology, early Greek drama, and Greek philosophy, students will discover the origin of most thought systems in western culture. They will master the factual information of the course, but they will extend their learning to look at modern societal problems and to propose solutions. The skills emphasized in the course prepare the student for participation in seminar courses such as those offered by the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. In addition, PACE students take one other 3-hour course of their choosing ( Students may select any course listed under the Liberal Arts Institute during the term they plan on attending as their second course selection). Students that choose to attend the University of Mississippi and are admitted to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will be able to count the 3-hour PACE course toward their total required Honors College hours.
Dates
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Session I (May 26-June 24) | Summary of Pre-Law and Legal Studies Institute Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
(Complete cost breakdown is available in brochure) |
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Fees |
MS Resident |
Non-Resident |
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Courses
|
HON 100 PACE Seminar | SCHSS Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
| Additional course of student's choosing | Tuition/Fees |
$1,233 |
$1,974 |
|
Housing |
$350 |
$350 |
||
Credit |
6 hours of College Credit | Meal plan |
$375 |
$375 |
Sub-total |
$2,058 |
$2,799 |
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Additional
Admission
Requirements |
In addition to general admission requirements, student must have a composite ACT score of at least 24 (or SAT equivalent). | Scholarship* |
-$616.50 |
-$987 |
Total |
$1,441.50 |
$1,812 |
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