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GRADUATE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Requirements

Admission to the University is administered under policies established by state law, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and the University's faculty. Admission requirements are subject to change without notice at the direction of the Board of Trustees.

Admission to the Graduate School is determined by the dean of the Graduate School after evaluation and approval of credentials and recommendation by the faculty of the academic discipline concerned. The Graduate School at The University of Mississippi recognizes the necessity of using multiple criteria in making the admission decision. These criteria include an applicant’s previous academic performance and scores on standardized tests and may include research and practical experiences, evidence of skill (e.g. writing sample), letter of recommendation, and, in the case of applicants whose native language is not English, scores on an English proficiency exam such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Students may apply for admission before a baccalaureate degree is completed but may not enroll as a graduate student until the baccalaureate degree is conferred. Meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission to a degree program. The selection process is competitive, and admission decisions take into consideration the availability of space and resources within a department. To assure full consideration for admission, all application materials must be received by the deadline dates.

Applicants for graduate admission should have at least a B average in previous university/college studies and appropriate undergraduate preparation in their fields of study. Students should also possess or be in the process of completing a baccalaureate degree or equivalent. Applicants for master’s and Ph.D programs in most disciplines should submit official test results of the general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prior to consideration for admission. Applicants for graduate study in business and accountancy are required to submit official results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Applicants should request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send official test scores directly to the Graduate School. The university code number is 1840.

While GRE is sufficient for most academic disciplines, some academic departments require other standardized test scores as part of their application process. For example, some departments in the School of Education require the Praxis Exam. Please check the School of Education web site for this information http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/educ_school2/.

Requirements for Transfer Students

In addition to the above requirements, transfer students from U.S. institutions must submit a completed School Transfer Eligibility Form (STEF). This form can be found at: School Transfer Eligibility Form

Language Requirements – TOEFL & IELTS Exams

All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit official scores received from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

TOEFL & IELTS will not be required if the graduate school applicant has studied in a U.S. institution for 8 consecutive semesters (4 years). Neither the TOEFL nor the IELTS admission requirement will be waived if the applicant has been previously enrolled in an English as a Second Language or Intensive English Program.

TOEFL

TOEFL results can be reported through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) HERE. Student applicants must request that the TOEFL testing center send the results to the Graduate School at the university. TOEFL test scores will be automatically sent without extra cost to the Graduate School if, during testing, the student writes The University of Mississippi’s four-digit code (1840) in the space provided on the TOEFL test answer sheet. Please note the following restrictions:

Full admission will be granted with the following TOEFL score: Internet Based (IB) 79-80, Computer Based (CB) 213, or Paper Based (PB) 550 (Some departments require higher results).

Students whose score falls below will be required to enter the English As A Second Language Program prior to academic enrollment. Once an acceptable TOEFL result has been submitted and all other admission requirements are met, the student can be enrolled in the academic program of the university.

All students with TOEFL scores of IB 79-80 to 99, CB 213 to 249, and PB 550 to 599 will be re-tested with The University of Mississippi English Placement Test prior to registration to determine if the student must enroll in the special English course (EFS-100) during their first semester of enrollment.

IELTS

IELTS results can be reported through by IELTS – English for International Opportunity http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx

Please note the following restrictions:

Full admission will be granted with an IELTS score of 6.

Students whose score falls below will be required to enter the English As A Second Language Program prior to academic enrollment. Once an acceptable IELTS or TOEFL result has been submitted and all other admission requirements are met, the student can be enrolled in the academic program of the university.

All students with IELTS scores of 6 - 7 will be re-tested with The University of Mississippi English Placement Test prior to registration to determine if the student must enroll in the special English course (EFS-100) during their first semester of enrollment.

ENTRANCE EXAMS: GRE, GMAT, & PRAXIS

GRADUATE RECORD EXAM - GRE:

Most graduate programs require the GRE.

Programs accepting either the GRE or GMAT:

Master of Arts - Economics
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics
Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration - All areas
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacy Administration
Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy Administration

GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST - GMAT:

Programs requiring the GMAT:

Master of Accountancy
Master of Taxation
Master of Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy – Accountancy

Programs accepting either the GRE or GMAT:

PRAXIS I & II

Programs requiring the Praxis I and Praxis II:

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction- Teacher Corps
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction - All Areas
Specialist in Education - Curriculum & Instruction - All Areas
Doctor of Education - Education - Elementary
Doctor of Philosophy - Education - Secondary Education
(Note: The GRE is required for the Master’s Programs in Education: Curriculum & Instruction - TESOL emphasis; Higher Education and Student Personnel; Educational Leadership; and Counseling; and in Ph.D. Programs in Education: Secondary Education, and TESOL emphases; Higher Education and Student Personnel; Educational Leadership; and Counseling, whereas other Education programs require the Praxis I and II.)

How to have your score sent to UM.

To send your score to the University of Mississippi, make sure to select the school name or code 1840 when you begin to take your exam. The GRE will allow up to four schools to receive your score, while the GMAT allows five and PRAXIS will allow for three.

To order additional scores:
You may order additional scores from GRE by phone (1-888-473-7267). There is a US $6 service fee per call and a US $15 fee for each score recipient. To request more than 8 score recipients, please call again.

For the GMAT, go on line at www.mba.com and click on Take the GMAT to register and then the appropriate on line form to request this information to be sent. The cost to have GMAT scores sent to additional schools is $28.00 each.

For the PRAXIS I & II, you may request that ETS send your PRAXIS scores by phone (1-800-772-9476) and pay by credit card. The fee per score recipient is $30. A customer service representative will take your information, and your additional score report will be issued within 10 working days of your call. You will automatically receive a copy of your score report confirming it was sent.

Contact Information:

Listed below are some of the most widely used tests by various universities/professional schools. Registration materials, test dates and deadlines are available in the graduate division or advising center of most universities or you may write directly to the test services for this information.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 955
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-9000
www.gre.org
FREE Tutorial: GRE Power Pep software: http://www.gre.org/pprepdwnld.html.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Contact info, Pending.
www.gmat.org
FREE Tutorial: GMAT PowerPrep software:
http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/ToolsToHelpYouPrepare/ GMATPrepProducts/GMATTutorialsSoftware.htm

Praxis
Teaching and Learning Division
ETS
PO Box 6051
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051
(609) 771-7780
1-800-772-9476
praxis@ets.org
www.ets.org/praxis/index.html