A mature student who has been out of school for at least three years and cannot present an acceptable high school record may apply for admission as a Special Student. Special students are not eligible to receive financial aid while they are classified as such. back to top 5. The University of Mississippi accepts many types of credit by examination, including Advanced Placement, CLEP, and International Baccalaureate programs. For more information, please check our Credit by Examination information . The portfolio might include items such as transcripts, the student's own summary of his or her educational experience, and recommendations from people who have insight into the students academic capabilities.
Many students are either undecided about a major or change their minds after enrollment.
In either case, the Academic Support Center will assist you in planning a schedule that will keep options open for as long as possible. Many majors have a large number of interchangeable requirements so a decision about a major can be delayed well beyond the first semester. The BA is awarded in 29 areas ranging from art to biochemistry to journalism to psychology. For a complete listing of the many other degrees the University offers, visit the Academic Majors page. Tell me about the Honors College.