JumpStart is an opportunity for incoming UM freshmen to come to campus early. Participating students enroll in the Second Summer Session, with a limited number of those students staying for the August Intersession as well. Students get a jumpstart in their University studies, meet faculty, and most importantly, meet new friends and adjust to college life before the rest of the freshman class arrives on campus for the fall semester. The program includes activities and experiences that encourage students to interact with one another while learning to manage the freedom and independence of college life. The 6-hour JumpStart program runs from June 25 to July 25, 2008. The 9-hour JumpStart program runs from June 25 to August 12, 2008.
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During the term of the program you will:
The invitation to participate in JumpStart 2008 is extended to any student who has been admitted to the University as a freshman for the fall of 2008. This invitation is particularly attractive for those students whose class loads would normally be heavy in the first semester (i.e. students enrolling in the SMB Honors College or Croft Institute, students majoring in Pharmacy, Engineering, Accounting, Liberal Arts, Pre-Health, or participating in athletics, the LuckyDay Program, ROTC, University Bands, and other demanding extracurricular activities). The program is particularly helpful for students who might need a basic level course or prerequisite before beginning a multiple course sequence (i.e. someone that wants to take College Algebra before beginning the Calculus sequence).
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YES! All freshmen must attend an Orientation session. Jumpstart participants are encouraged to sign up for one of the early sessions in June in order to get into the courses of their choosing, however all Jumpstart participants must complete their orientation session prior to June 25. The Jumpstart program begins with the expectation that all participants attended and successfully completed an Orientation session.
During orientation, you will meet with your advisor and set your schedule for both the fall and for your Jumpstart session(s). Without a schedule, you cannot participate in JumpStart. Orientation also introduces students to all aspects of the campus and allows both student and parent to familiarize themselves with the inner workings of the University. Additionally, students are afforded the opportunity to meet advisors and important campus personnel. Additional questions about Orientation should be directed to the Office of Orientation Programs.
You will sign up for your classes during your June Orientation session after visiting with an academic advisor. Students choosing the 6-hour JumpStart option choose any two courses offered during the second summer session (must meet course prerequisites). Students choosing the 9-hour JumpStart option choose two courses in the second summer term and one course in the August intersession (again, course prerequisites must be met in order for a study to enroll).
Getting a jumpstart on your degree program is just one reason to participate in the program. It is the goal of the program to introduce students to many aspects of college life. Thus, in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office, we will offer special sessions for Jumpstart students during weekday afternoons, included in the possible topics that will be addressed are building life skills, involvement in student organizations, avoiding substance abuse, time management, etc. The sessions won’t always require you to sit in a room and listen. We’ll also introduce you to campus services such as the reference center in the Library, the Writing Center, and the Galtney Center for Academic Computing.
Of course! We haven’t even covered the best parts of the program, our JumpStart Mentors! JumpStart Mentors are University of Mississippi students, specially selected and trained, who live in the residence hall with JumpStart students, lead peer group meetings, and offer general counsel and guidance about transitioning to university life. Making new friends is part of the university experience, why not get a jumpstart on it, too?
6-Hour Option (June 25-July 25) |
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9-Hour Option (June 25-August 12) |
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| Application Fee | $100 | Application Fee | $100 | ||
| Housing | $350* | Housing | $550* | ||
| Meal Plan | $312 (40 block) | Meal Plan | $468 (60 block) | ||
| Tuition (6hrs) | $1,233** | Tuition(9hrs) | $1,849.50** | ||
Total |
$1,995 |
Total |
$2,967.50 |
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* based on double-occupancy for the term |
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Course fees and books are not included in the price above. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should complete an application for summer financial aid on the University of Mississippi Financial Aid Homepage.
We encourage JumpStart students to pack light for the summer. Students cannot move in to their assigned room for the fall before those residence halls open. Thus, all JumpStart students will have to move out of the residence hall at the end of their JumpStart term. Also, students selecting the 9-hour option may have to move to a second residence hall for the August term of the program.
Registration for the JumpStart program is done online. Once your application has been received, you will be mailed additional materials to complete the registration process. The size of the program is limited (especially for the 9 hour option), so register early!
Questions about the program should be directed to Greg Earnest at gaearnes@olemiss.edu or 662-915-3034.
