Grades 10-12
- Academic Competitions and Special Programs
The Office of High School Academic Competitions and Special Programs serves as the coordinating office for competitive and non-competitive pre-college programs hosted by The University of Mississippi. The Office of High School Academic Competitions and
Special Programs seeks to provide current information on all such programs in one central office.
- Cheer Camp
We are always fired up about the Summer Cheerleading Camps at Ole Miss! Each summer we team up with Universal Cheerleaders Association to bring camps to our campus. Providing a superior cheerleading camp experience has always been our personal mission. From the opening introductions to the final good-byes, we are committed to a successful camp for every team.
- Dual Credit for High School Students
High school students may take UM courses for dual credit at their high schools, either by
attending classes on our campus or by taking a course online or through independent
study. For a complete list of courses offered, visit our website. While most students will
be limited to courses at the 100 or 200 levels, some exceptions may be considered for
advanced students on an individual basis. High school students will take courses with
the same requirements and same grading scale as University students.
- Early Admission
A superior secondary school student may be offered Early Admission at the end of the
third year in high school if the following criteria are met: at least a 3.5 GPA on all
College Preparatory Curriculum courses completed, a minimum composite ACT score
of 25 (or SAT 1120), recommendation by the applicant's high school principal or
guidance counselor, and a passing score on the Mississippi College Placement
Examination (MCPE).
- UM-Independent Study High School
The UM-Independent Study High School currently offers more than 120
accredited correspondence courses in 18 different areas. Visit our website at
for a full listing and detailed course descriptions. Online Courses are now available! UM-ISHS online courses enable students to work at their
own pace within a structured framework.
- Lott Leadership Institute
The Lott Leadership Institute for High School students seeks the nomination of outstanding high school students from throughout the Southeast for its summer program each year. The program is organized with the sponsorship of the Lott Leadership nstitute, named in honor of Ole Miss alumnus and U.S. Senator Trent Lott. The institute is devoted to fostering leadership skills, particularly in young people.
- Summer College for High School Students
The Summer College for High School Students provides opportunities for students entering the 11th and 12th grades in the fall of 2006 to explore academic interests, get acquainted with college life, earn college credit, widen their horizons, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. The dates for Session I are May 26-June 24; for Session II, June 25-July 25.
