EdStart

4-week Educ & Human Services
Residential Commuter Option

First Summer 2026

A Summer College Program

Edci 209 / Choose 2nd Elective Course

Discover your future in education with EdStart!

This dynamic program combines engaging coursework and hands-on experiences to explore the roots of American education, highlight influential educators, and reveal diverse career paths in the field.

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Dates
May 25-June 23, 2026

Edci 209/Choose 2nd Elective Course
6 hours of transferrable college credit

Apply By
April 1, 2026

Program Overview

Summer College for High School Students is a four-week comprehensive program designed for high-achieving students eager to experience university life.

Participants can earn college credits and gain dual credit (both high school and college) for courses taken during the summer, all while becoming familiar with the collegiate environment.

All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.

What You'll Do

  • Explore TeachLive, an immersive virtual reality simulation used in the School of Education
  • Participate in educational field trips across North Mississippi
  • Engage in interactive, hands-on learning projects
  • Hear from inspiring guest speakers representing diverse areas of education

What You'll Learn

  • Examine the development of American education through key movements, influential figures, and policy changes in Edci 209, Foundations of American Education.
  • Personalize your experience by selecting a second course from the list of electives
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From the Program

Program Details

Ideal for students:

Interested in Special Education or STEM
Enrolled in a Teacher Academy
Mississippi Residents

Before the Program

Students will start receiving detailed information upon acceptence to the program. Students must attend two online orientation sessions, and will receive detailed information about move-in via email prior to the move-in date.

During The Program

Students in Summer College take two college-level courses taught by University of Mississippi faculty, earning 6–7 transferable credit hours and building a college GPA. Courses follow university grading policies and appear on a permanent transcript. Outside the classroom, students participate in a residential co-curriculum that fosters independence, social skills, and community engagement through activities and service opportunities.

Highlights:

  • Experience college academics and earn transferable credits
  • Develop life skills while living independently and making lasting friendships

End of the Program

Students are required to move out at designated times based on their final exam schedule. More details will be given during one of the online orientation sessions.

Cost of Program

$3,500

What’s Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Meal plan
  • Programming

What’s Not Included

  • Shuttle/van transportation to and from Memphis International Airport (unless requested)
  • Airfare to and from The University of Mississippi
  • Weekend meals
  • Personal spending money

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Pre-College Programs

Office of Pre-College Programs
P.O. Box 1848
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Phone: (662) 915-7621
Fax: (662) 915-1535

About Pre-College Programs

As the Office of Pre-College Programs at Mississippi's first comprehensive, public university, we offer transformative opportunities for learning and development to children and youth across the state, the nation, and the world. The Office of Pre-College Programs changes lives and communities by providing opportunities for the children of Mississippi and beyond to cultivate growth through learning, discovery, and human connection.

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