Summer College for High School Students
Admissions
Eligibility
United States
Prospective students must meet or exceed the following admissions criteria for the University of Mississippi and the Summer College for High School Students program:
- Be a minimum of 15 years old by first day of the program.
- Be in good academic and conduct standing in high school (includes public, private, parochial, or home-educated.)
- Have secured permission from high school principal to attend.
- Meet one of two admissions options listed below:
- OPTION 1: 14 CPC (College Preparatory Curriculum)* high school credits by the end of the current school year AND minimum 3.0 GPA
- OPTION 2: Minimum cumulative score of 30 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent) AND minimum 3.0 GPA
*The University of Mississippi counts high school credits that are part of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC). Most academic courses (including all core classes) fit this description. Examples of credits that are not counted include credit for sports and certain vocational courses. If you are unclear about what UM considers as the College Preparatory Curriculum, please visit the Admissions website for more information.
International
International prospective students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply to residential Summer College programs:
- Minimum 14* years old by first day of the program
- In good academic and conduct standing in high school (includes public, private, parochial, or home-educated.)
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA* or above (based on US Grading System)
- Have a high English proficiency supported by an official language test score equivalent to 79 on the TOEFL iBT OR a proficiency verification letter provided by an English teacher or department supervisor*
*Students applying to take ONLY Intensive English classes can be 14 years old and they are not required to meet a minimum GPA standard or to provide proof of English proficiency. Please visit the International Student page for other accepted Language Proficiency scores.
Due to legal and accessibility matters, not all international students are eligible to participate in Summer College – Virtual Experience. Please send an email to precollegeintl@olemiss.edu to find out if your country allows online coursework from an institution in the United States.
For details on international application and admissions, please contact precollegeintl@olemiss.edu.
Application and Admissions Process
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Submit supplemental documents |
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Receive class registration |
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Complete Interest Form |
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Apply to Program |
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Receive application confirmation |
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Receive admission confirmation |
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Receive class registration |
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What Students are Saying
Former participants have shared their feedback with us. Take a look!
“My counselor was so supportive and understanding. He listened when I was frustrated or stressed, and he even helped me organize my classes for freshman year.”
“Summer College gave me a new point of view on the USA in general, and it was completely different from what I expected. I definitely felt at home here.”
“The impact that Summer College has on me is one that I am forever thankful for. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”