The University of Mississippi is committed to quality education that will enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective life of service in our complex society. In keeping with that philosophy and recognizing the need for expanding the educational opportunities for high school students with exceptional abilities, The University of Mississippi has developed the Summer College for High School Students. The goal for the entire Summer College is to prepare students to succeed in college while broadening their intellectual and cultural foundations through in-depth study in selected fields of interest and exploration of many others. Preparing for the Differences in High School and College. Preparation for attending college should start early, but students frequently are overwhelmed and do not know how to begin.
Many students are anxious about their ability to perform at the college level.
They wonder if their high schools have prepared them adequately. Participation in the Summer College allows students an opportunity to experience college life in all its aspects before making a definite decision as to where they will attend college. As students enter their senior years, they are making major life decisions concerning colleges, majors, and careers. Students who do many things well may find it even more difficult to sort through their options in choosing a college and a career path. Participating in The University of Mississippi Summer College for High School Students allows the student to explore The University of Mississippi as well as the various fields of interest, giving them firsthand experience that can help guide their decisions about college and career.