FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Where do I send my application materials?



• If you are filling out an undergraduate application, send all your materials to:
  Office of Admissions
  145 Martindale
  The University of Mississippi
  University, Mississippi 38677 USA

• If you are a graduate student applicant, you should send your materials to:
  Graduate School
  The University of Mississippi
  University, Mississippi 38677, USA

  Graduate applicants should contact their individual schools or departments to learn if more supporting documents are required.

• English As A Second Language Program (ESL) applicants should send their materials to:
  ESL Program
  P.O. Box 878
  University, Mississippi 39677-0878, USA

• How much does it cost to attend The University of Mississippi?

Expenses will vary among graduate, undergraduate, and English As A Second Language Program students. For more information, please see the following:

Graduate: Cost of Attendance and Proof of Finances

Undergraduate: Cost of Attendance and Proof of Finances

English As A Second Language: Cost of Attendance


• Does The University of Mississippi offer any financial assistance to international students?




Yes, we do! The Univeristy of Mississippi offers several scholarships to undergraduates and assistantships to graduates who are able to meet high standards of academic excellence and demonstrate financial need. Applying for financial aid in no way guarantees that you will be awarded a scholarship or assistantship. Additional financial aid information can be found at the following web sites:

Undergraduate
Graduate



• What does it mean to send official "transcripts" and "official" test reports?

  Official transcripts are the documents issued by your school or university verifying the grades or scores that you achieved at your school. These transcripts only become "official" when they are signed, sealed, and sent directly by your institution to The University of Mississippi. The same is true of "official" test reports or scores. You must request that these documents be sent directly from the testing agency for them to be regarded by The University of Mississippi as official. The university's code number is 1840. Use this number with ETS to have your official test scores sent.

• If I am applying to a graduate school, how can I contact the chair(head) of my department?

You can find the e-mail, phone, and fax number of each university department at:
Search Departments

• When will my application be processed?

The length of the application process varies. The speed at which your application is processed is dependent on your submission of all requested documents and application materials. Each department has its own decision-making process and time line for the acceptance of new graduate students. The Office of Admissions processes applications for undergraduate students while the English As A Second Language (ESL) Office and the Office of International Programs processes applications for ESL students.

• How do I find out about housing?

Housing information will be mailed to you upon your admission to The University of Mississippi. You may contact the Department of Student Housing and Residence Life by email at: information@housing.olemiss.edu

• What is a diploma?

A document or certificate received after successful completion of study.

• What is a major?

The main academic subject or area of a student's curriculum requiring several courses.

• What is a minor?

A secondary academic subject area of a student's curriculum requiring fewer courses than a major.

• What is B.S./B.A?

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree. A certification usually not begun until after 12 years of academic study and usually earned after four years of study at a college or university.

• What is M.S./M.A.?

Master of Science/Master of Arts degree. A master's degree usually requires two years of study beyond the bachelor's degree.

• What is Ph.D degree?

A Doctor of Philosophy degree. A Ph.D usually requires three to five years of study beyond the master's degree.

• What is undergraduate?

Student studying for a B.S. or B.A. degree.

• What is graduate?

Student studying for a M.S. or M.A., Ph.D or other higher degree.

• What is GPA?

Grade-point average. All semester "A" grades count as 4 points. "B" grades count as 3 points. "C" grades equal 2 points, and "D" grades count as 1 point. These "grade points" can be averaged together at the end of each semester to determine a student's GPA or grade-point average, with a 4.0 being the highest GPA one can achieve.

• What is a freshman?

Students in their first year of undergraduate studies.

• What is a semester?

A term or period of study. The spring and fall semester are approximately four months each. The two intensive summer semesters last about a month each.

• What is a transcript?

Documents issued by a school, college or university verifying grades or scores achieved by each student.

• What is a STEF form?

A document that is used to release the students SEVIS number to Ole Miss. This document is used by students who are transferring from US institutions to The University of Mississippi. This form can be found at:
International Student Transfer Eligibility Form