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Office of International Programs

International Recruitment Partners

Handbook / 2014-15


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331 Martindale

Oxford, Mississippi 38677

www.international.olemiss.edu

http://www.international.olemiss.edu/

International Recruitment Partners Handbook June 2014

O f f i c e o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r o g r a m s

Dear International Marketing/Recruitment Partner,

We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with you towards our shared objectives of enrolling qualified

international students at the University of Mississippi - affectionately known as “Ole Miss”.

Our International Recruitment Partners Handbook provides an overview of all aspects of our University and

points you to the information pertinent to international students. This handbook will be regularly updated so you

have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. We always welcome your input so we may be able to

help you help us – as partners.

Established in 1848, the University of Mississippi it is the oldest and

leading public university in the state of Mississippi. The University

comprises 15 academic divisions and 21,000 students. Located on its

main campus in Oxford are the College of Liberal Arts; the schools of

Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education,

Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Pharmacy and Law; and the

Graduate School. The University offers more than 200 academic degree

programs and its research enterprise is renowned internationally.

The University of Mississippi is a founding institution of the American International

Recruitment Council (AIRC). Consequently, the University of Mississippi’s Office of

International Programs partners with agencies which have earned full AIRC certification

status. We expect that our International Marketing and Recruitment Partners will work in

accordance with American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) standards to promote

and publicize the University and its programs to qualified international students to

encourage their application and enrollment.

Pursuant to the University creed, the Office of International Programs voluntary adheres to AIRC guidelines for

institutional members, signifying its commitment to engaging in marketing, recruitment and student support

practices that are truthful, ethical and transparent, and which meet with the highest levels of professionalism.

The University of Mississippi, in collaboration with its International

Marketing and Recruitment Partners seeks to promote the enrollment of

qualified full-time international students in its undergraduate degree

programs (bachelor level) at its Oxford campus, with the exception of

online and distance education programs. While the University of

Mississippi welcomes qualified students to its graduate degree programs

also, the scope and purpose of our partnership with you is for

undergraduate student enrollment only.

Looking forward to continuing working together,

Greet Provoost

Director

June 2014



Table of Contents Page

PART I: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

1. What Makes the University of Mississippi Unique? 6

2. The University of Mississippi’s reputation 6

3. Applying for Admission to a Degree Program 7

Undergraduate (Bachelor)

o Online Application

o Application Deadlines

o Recommended Time to Apply

o Is SAT / ACT required of international students?

o Application and Admission Requirements for International Students

o English Proficiency Requirements

o Affidavit of Financial Support

o How long will it take to know if I am admitted?

Graduate (Master and Doctoral)

o Online Application

o Application Deadlines

o Recommended Time to Apply

o Application and Admission Requirements for International Students

o English Proficiency Requirements

o Affidavit of Financial Support


TABLE 1: Freshman Undergraduate Requirements 11

TABLE 2: Transfer Undergraduate Requirements 12

4. Costs of Study 13

5. Scholarships and Funding

Undergraduate International Scholarships

o Academic Excellence Scholarships – International

o International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

Graduate Funding

o Graduate Assistantships

o Other funding opportunities

TABLE 3: Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students 14



PART II: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. About the University of Mississippi 17

Accreditation

Noteworthy Points

Virtual Campus Tours

Campus Live Cams

Campus Map

History of the University

2. About Oxford and Mississippi

About Oxford

Why Mississippi?

Facts about Mississippi

3. Academics and Research

Undergraduate Majors

Graduate Programs

Colleges and Schools

o College of Liberal Arts

o School of Accountancy

o School of Applied Science

o School of Business

o School of Education

o School of Engineering

o School of Journalism and New Media

o School of Pharmacy

Academic and Research Opportunities

Intensive English Program

4. Information for Newly Admitted Students

Nearest Airport: Memphis International Airport

Getting to Campus and Arrival Support for International Students

Housing

o Housing Options

o On Campus Housing

o Off Campus Housing

Local Transportation

o OUT

o Zimride Ride Share

o Zip Car

o Rebel Pedals (Bicycle Program)

o Outreach Shuttle

o Taxi

5. International Student Support Programs 18


International Student Orientation

International Student Programs



Writing Center

Student Health Center

Recreation Center

Counseling Center

Office of the Dean of Students

Student Organizations

Ole Miss Volunteer Services

University Police Department

6. Facts and Statistics

Student Consumer Information Disclosures

o General Institutional Information

o Educational Program

o Health and Safety

o Student Outcomes

Facts and Statistics

7. Promotion and Marketing Resources

Social Media

o Facebook - University of Mississippi Facebook

o Facebook - Office of International Programs

o Twitter – Office of International Programs

o University of Mississippi News

Videos

Pictures

PowerPoint Presentation

Slides for Promo Events

Quiz Questions for Promo events

Logo and Style Guide

PART III: More Information? Contact Information 19



PART I: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

1. What Makes the University of Mississippi Unique?

Top notch education at such an affordable price

The first public research university in the state of Mississippi (est. 1848)

Consistent high rankings

Degrees are globally respected

Academic prowess and accomplished students

Internationally and nationally renowned faculty

Beautiful and safe campus

Focus on leadership and service

Engaged student body

Southern hospitality

Coolest college town

Proud traditions and heritage

Culturally rich environment

Tailgating in the Grove

Affectionately known as “Ole Miss”

Inspired recent Hollywood movies such as The Blind Side and The Help

2. The University of Mississippi’s reputation

HIGH RANKINGS

o The Public Accounting Report gives Top 10 ranking to the University’s undergraduate, master’s

and doctoral Accountancy programs. The undergraduate and master’s program are both ranked

No. 9 nationally, and the doctoral program comes in at No. 8. Both the master’s and doctoral

programs lead the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in the rankings, with the undergraduate

program No. 2 in the SEC.

o Forbes and The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Universities in the USA rank the University of

Mississippi resp. as a Best Buy and as a Top University.

SAFE CAMPUS

o News Site TheDailyBeast.com named the University of Mississippi one of the 10 Safest

Campuses in the Nation.

o Education Encyclopedia StateUniversity.com named it The Safest Campus in the South Eastern

Conference (SEC).

COOLEST COLLEGE TOWN

o The University of Mississippi, located in Oxford, Mississippi, is often referred to as a

“quintessential American college town”. Smithsonian Magazine named Oxford one of the Top 20

Small Towns in the USA, and Travel and Leisure Magazine named it one of The Coolest College

Towns.

o In town public transportation is easily available to get to shopping malls, entertainment and food

stores, while the international airport and cultural food markets are located in nearby Memphis.

o The University of Mississippi inspired recent Hollywood movies including The Blind Side (with

Sandra Bullock) and The Help (with Viola Davis).

o In 2008, the campus hosted the first presidential debate between John McCain and now President

Barack Obama.

o Newsweek recently named the University Most Beautiful Campus.



STRAIGHTFORWARD FRESHMAN ADMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

o The University of Mississippi looks for academically qualified students.

o Our freshman admission and scholarship requirements are simple and straightforward.

o SAT is not required of international freshman.

o Academic Excellence Scholarships are merit-based.

INSPIRING ACADEMIC / RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

o The University of Mississippi offers more than 200 academic programs. Bachelor’s degrees are

offered at our Schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education,

Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Liberal Arts and Pharmacy.

o Established in 1848 as the first public university in the state of Mississippi, the University

currently enrolls 20,800 students of whom 4% are international (2011).

o The University of Mississippi educates students for leadership roles. Its highly respected degree is

a ticket to success and professional mobility, with graduates currently employed at National

Institutes of Health (NIH), Deloitte and Touche, Ernst & Young, Fed Ex, Microsoft, KPMG, and

Price Waterhouse Coopers, Goldman Sachs, or completing their graduate studies at prestigious

universities, including New York University, Harvard, Princeton, London School of Economics,

Cambridge University, Vanderbilt, Michigan State University and University of North Carolina-

Chapel Hill.

o With $163 million in external funding and more than 500 funded research projects (2012), the

campus is alive with the buzz of new cutting-edge knowledge.

3. Applying for Admission to a Degree Program

Undergraduate (Bachelor):

o Online Application:

http://international.olemiss.edu/apply/

o Application Deadlines:

‐ April 1 for admission to Fall term (begins in August)

‐ October 1 for admission to Spring term (begins in January)

‐ (January 5 for Undergraduate Honors Program!)

o Recommended Time to Apply:

‐ January-March for Fall enrollment

‐ July-September for Spring enrollment

o Is SAT / ACT required of international students?

‐ SAT / ACT is NOT required of international students who graduated from secondary

school (high school) outside of the USA.

o Application and Admission Requirements for International Students:

‐ See tables below: Freshman and Transfer Undergraduate Requirements

http://international.olemiss.edu/applicationadmission-requirements/

o English Proficiency Requirements of international students who graduated from high schools

abroad:

‐ See tables below: Freshman and Transfer Undergraduate Requirements as well as

http://international.olemiss.edu/english-proficiency-requirements/






‐ The University considers a student’s ability to communicate effectively in the English

language to be critically important to his/her academic and personal success as well as to

safety in laboratories and other academic or research environments.

TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher

TOEFL PBT: 550 or higher

IELTS: 6.00 or higher

PTE-A: 53 or higher

‐ Exempt from the English Language Proficiency Test Requirement for Admission to

Undergraduate Study:

International applicants who are citizens of, or who have earned a degree of

higher education in, one of the following countries: - Anguilla

- Antigua and Barbuda

- Australia

- Bahamas

- Barbados

- Belize

- Bermuda

- British Virgin Islands

- Canada (except Quebec)

- Cayman Islands

- Dominica

- Grenada

- Guyana (British)

- Ireland

- Jamaica

- Liberia

- Malta

- Montserrat

- New Zealand

- Saint Kitts and Nevis

- Saint Lucia

- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

- Trinidad and Tobago

- Turks and Caicos Islands

- United Kingdom

- USA

- US Virgin Islands

International applicants who show evidence of having completed the Advanced

Plus Course at the University of Mississippi’s Intensive English Program with a B

grade or higher. (See http://iep.olemiss.edu/ for further information)

International applicants who show evidence of having completed ELS’s Level

112-Intensive English for Academic Purposes with a B grade or higher

International applicants who show evidence of having completed EC English

Language Centres’ Upper Intermediate course with 80% or higher.

Exemptions for international students educated in the USA are different than

those listed above. Contact the Office of International Programs for further

details.

‐ Applicants with English Proficiency Scores Lower than the Stated Minimum

Admission with IE90-91: Undergraduate international applicants with English

language proficiency scores lower than those above but no less than TOEFL-IBT

69, TOEFL-PBT 523, IELTS 5.50 or PTE-A 47 may be admitted provided they

meet all other stated requirements. The University requires that such students

enroll in a 3-credit “English for Special Purposes”-course (IE90) + lab during

their first term of enrollment at the University and in subsequent terms if

necessary until the course is successfully completed.

IE 90 – English for Special Purposes (3 credits) + Lab (1 credit) English for Special Purposes offers international students a hands-on

introduction to the practices which constitute academic language use at the

University of Mississippi. Through small-projects, readings, and

discussions, students will investigate how academic English is actually

used in classes and for various assignments. In particular, students will

focus on developing skills and strategies that will strengthen their existing

expertise in the following areas: locating, reading and critiquing academic

articles; producing written work across a variety of genres (reaction papers,

http://iep.olemiss.edu/



discussion questions, definitions, syntheses); and leading and participating

in oral activities.

Conditional Admission is available to undergraduate applicants who do not meet

English proficiency test requirements as outlined above, but who meet all other

requirements for admission. Such students are only permitted to enroll in

Intensive English Program courses. They will be permitted to enroll in

undergraduate academic courses after satisfactory English language proficiency

for admission has been demonstrated by:

Submitting new TOEFL, IELTS or PTE-A test scores which meet the

requirements for admission to undergraduate study.

Completing the Advanced Plus Course with a B grade or higher at the

Intensive English Program at The University of Mississippi. (See

http://iep.olemiss.edu/ for further information.)

Note: Admission to IEP requires a separate application process, in

addition to the application process for undergraduate (conditional)

admission. Conditionally admitted students interested in IEP may contact

IEP directly at [email protected] or via

http://iep.olemiss.edu/application-form/

o Affidavit of Financial Support:

http://international.olemiss.edu/affidavit-of-financial-support/


‐ Undergraduate applications, if complete, are reviewed for admission-consideration on a

rolling basis.

Graduate (Master and Doctoral)

o Online Application:


o Application Deadlines:

‐ Standard: April 1 for Fall term (Fall term begins in August) and October 1 for Spring

term (Spring term begins in January)

‐ Deadlines vary by program Many programs have earlier deadlines than the “standard

deadlines.” See:

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/graduate_school/programsanddeadlines.html

o Recommended Time to Apply:

‐ See Application Deadlines above.

o Application and Admission Requirements for International Students:

‐ http://international.olemiss.edu/applicationadmission-requirements/

http://international.olemiss.edu/graduate-requirements-international/

‐ Requirements also vary by program. See:


o English Proficiency Requirements:

‐ The University considers a student’s ability to communicate effectively in the English

language to be critically important to his/her academic and personal success as well as to

safety in laboratories and other academic or research environments.

TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher


mailto:[email protected]

http://iep.olemiss.edu/application-form/





http://international.olemiss.edu/graduate-requirements-international/




TOEFL PBT: 550 or higher

IELTS: 6.00 or higher

PTE-A: 53 or higher

‐ Exceptions apply. Some graduate programs required higher English proficiency scores.


o Affidavit of Financial Support:



‐ This varies by the faculty of the department reviewing the applications. Some

departments review applications on a rolling basis, some by committee at monthly or other

regular intervals; some departments review all applications received after the application

deadline date has effectively passed. .




TABLE #1

FRESHMAN UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

2014-15 - UPDATED

Who graduated from high school outside of the USA (effective Fall 2012)

Application Deadline: April 1 (for Fall enrollment) and October 1 (for Spring enrollment) Information below is subject to change.

1 IE-90/91 is an Intensive English Course + Lab for those with “borderline” English proficiency. The course must be taken during the first term of enrollment. Course

must be repeated in subsequent terms, if not passed at the end of the first, and until successfully completed. 2 Subject to change without notice.

Application Requirements Admission Requirements I-20 Issuance Requirements

Full Admission Admission with IE-

90/011 during first

term and until

successful.

CONDITIONAL

Admission

Online application Approved Application

for Admission

Approved Application

for Admission

Approved Application for

Admission

Admission,

or

Admission with IE-90/91

or

Conditional Admission Application fee ($60)

2 Paid Application Fee Paid Application Fee Paid Application Fee

Cover Page to Application Pack.

Clearly indicate UM-PARTNER

(incl. Name of your Agency) on the

application coversheet!

Indicate clearly:

CONDITIONAL

ADMISSION

APPLICATION

English Language Proficiency Scores. -

- Include copy of test scores in

application packet;

- Submit official scores by the Test

Agency also.

TOEFL IBT: ≥ 79

TOEFL PBT: ≥ 550

IELTS: ≥ 6.00

PTE-A: ≥ 53

TOEFL IBT: 69-78

TOEFL PBT: 523-549

IELTS:5.50-5.99

PTE-A: 47-52

TOEFL IBT: < 69

TOEFL PBT: < 523

IELTS: < 5.50

PTE-A: < 47

Official transcripts and degree

certificates.

English language translations also

required.

GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00

NOTE: SAT/ACT not

required

GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00

NOTE: SAT/ACT not

required

GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00

NOTE: SAT/ACT not

required

Copy of passport identification pages,

if available

NA NA NA Copy of passport identification page

Affidavit of Financial Support and

supporting bank statement (may be

submitted later)

NA NA NA Affidavit of Financial Support.


TABLE #2 TRANSFER UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

2013-14

Who attended university (tertiary-level) education outside of the USA

Application Deadline: April 1 (for Fall enrollment) and October 1 (for Spring enrollment)

Application Requirements Admission Requirements I-20 Issuance Requirements

Full Admission Admission with IE-

90/913 during first term

and until successful.

CONDITIONAL

Admission

Online application Approved Application for

Admission


Admission


Admission

Admission, or

Admission with IE-90/91, or

Conditional Admission Application fee ($60)4 Paid Application Fee Paid Application Fee Paid Application Fee

Cover Page to Application Pack.

Clearly indicate UM-PARTNER

(incl. Name of your Agency) on the

application coversheet!

Indicate clearly:

CONDITIONAL

ADMISSION

APPLICATION

English Language Proficiency

Scores.

- Include copy of test scores in

application packet;

- Submit official scores also.

TOEFL IBT: ≥ 79

TOEFL PBT: ≥ 550

IELTS: ≥ 6.00

PTE-A: ≥ 53

TOEFL IBT: 69-78

TOEFL PBT: 523-549

IELTS:5.50-5.99

PTE-A: 47-52

TOEFL IBT: < 69

TOEFL PBT: < 523

IELTS: < 5.50

PTE-A: < 47

Official transcripts and degree

certificates of secondary school, if

student completed less than 1 full

year of tertiary education. English

language translations also required.

GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00 GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00 GPA ≥ 3.00/4.00

Official transcripts of

university/college (tertiary

education). English language

translations also required.

GPA: ≥ 2.50/4.00 GPA: ≥ 2.50/4.00 GPA: ≥ 2.50/4.00

Course Descriptions of all courses

completed (in English)

NA NA NA

Copy of passport identification

pages, if available

NA NA NA Copy of passport identification page

Affidavit of Financial Support and

supporting bank statement (may be

submitted later)

NA NA NA Affidavit of Financial Support.

3 IE-90/91 is an Intensive English Course + Lab for those with “borderline” English proficiency. The course must be taken during the first term of enrollment. Course

must be repeated in subsequent terms, if not passed at the end of the first, and until successfully completed. 4 Subject to change without notice.


4. Costs of Study for Undergraduate Studies

Anticipated Costs:

The estimated costs of undergraduate study are based on minimum expenditures and present fees for 9

months of study and 12 months living expenses of housing, meals, and health insurance costs. The total

estimated cost that must be shown on the Affidavit of Financial Support does not include tuition,

international service charges, or books for the summer sessions.

2014-15

In U.S. Dollars Fall Term Spring Term

Summer Living Expenses

Total*

Base Tuition

(Resident Fee)

$3498 $3498 $6996

Tuition

(Non-Resident Supplemental Fee)

$6024 $6024 $12048

International Student Service Charge

$100 $100 $200

Housing

(Double Occupancy Dorm Room)

$4500 $4500 $1250 $10250

Meals

$2200 $2200 $1000 $5400

Books

$600 $600 $1200

Health Insurance

($125.58/month)

$687.50 $962.50 (includes summer)

$1650

Other Miscellaneous Fees

$135 $50 $185

TOTAL

$17744.50 $17934.50 $2250 $37929

*Subject to change at any time.

See page #2 of Affidavit of Financial Support:


5. Scholarships and Funding

Undergraduate International Scholarships:

http://international.olemiss.edu/scholarships-undergraduate/

o Academic Excellence Scholarships/International

‐ See table below

o International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

‐ See table below

Graduate Funding:

http://international.olemiss.edu/funding-support-graduate/

http://gradschool.olemiss.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid-information/

o Graduate Assistantships:


o Other funding opportunities:



http://international.olemiss.edu/scholarships-undergraduate/

http://international.olemiss.edu/funding-support-graduate/





SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please note that undergraduate students who are externally sponsored (e.g. by government agencies, non-governmental agencies, etc.)

may not qualify for institutional scholarships.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP / INTERNATIONAL

Minimum

Qualifications Conditions?

Scholarship Application

Required? Amount

Academic

3.90 / 4.00 gpa or higher

College Preparatory

Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53

New Incoming Freshman.

International Student.

Graduated from a

secondary school outside of

the USA.

Complete application-for-

admission must be

submitted by application

deadline date.

No.

Scholarship is awarded if

qualifications/conditions are met and

provided the student is admitted to an

undergraduate degree program at the

University of Mississippi.

$17,048 per academic year

Full-time enrollment required.

50% awarded in Fall term; 50% awarded

in Spring term.

Renewable up to 3 years (for a total of 4

years) or until graduation, provided

student meets GPA and academic

progression requirements (3.00

cumulative gpa), maintains valid legal

status, and maintains academic status at

the University.

Academic

3.75-3.89 / 4.00 gpa

College Preparatory

Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53



Graduated from a


the USA.


admission must be


deadline date.

No.









in Spring term.







the University.


Academic

3.50-3.74 / 4.00 gpa

College Preparatory

Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53



Graduated from a


the USA.


admission must be


deadline date.

No.









in Spring term.







the University.

Academic

3.25-3.49 / 4.00 gpa

College Preparatory

Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53



Graduated from a


the USA.


admission must be


deadline date.

No.









in Spring term.







the University.


INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Minimum Qualifications Conditions? Scholarship Application

Required? Amount

Academic

3.00-3.24 / 4.00 gpa

College Preparatory Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53



Graduated from a

secondary school outside

of the USA.


admission must be


deadline date.

Yes.

Scholarship is competitive and pending

availability of funds.

Student must be admitted to be

considered for the scholarship.

Early admission and scholarship

applications encouraged.




in Spring term.



student meet GPA and academic




the University.

Academic

3.00 / 4.00 gpa

College Preparatory Curriculum

English Proficiency

TOEFL-IBT: 79

TOEFL-PBT: 550

IELTS: 6.00

PTE-A: 53

New Incoming Transfer

Student.



admission must be


deadline date.

Yes.

Scholarship is competitive and pending

availability of funds.

Student must be admitted to be

considered for the scholarship.

Early admission and scholarship

applications encouraged.

Up to $12,048 per

academic year



in Spring term.







the University.


PART II: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1. About the University of Mississippi

Accreditation: http://catalog.olemiss.edu/accreditation

Noteworthy Points: http://international.olemiss.edu/imagine-yourself-on-campus/

Virtual Campus Tours: http://www.olemiss.edu/tours/

Campus Live Cams: http://www.olemiss.edu/livecam/

Campus Map: http://map.olemiss.edu/

History of the University: http://www.olemiss.edu/aboutum/history.html

2. About Oxford and Mississippi

About Oxford: http://international.olemiss.edu/about-oxford-and-univofmississippi/

http://visitoxfordms.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rTkKgwIP64

Why Mississippi? http://studymississippi.learnhub.com/about

Facts about Mississippi: http://www.50states.com/facts/miss.htm

http://www.50states.com/mississi.htm

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108232.html

3. Academics and Research

Undergraduate Majors: (Bachelor’s level degree programs)

http://catalog.olemiss.edu/undergraduate/programs

Graduate Programs: (Master and doctoral degree programs)

http://gradschool.olemiss.edu/apply-now/graduate-programs-and-deadlines/

Colleges and Schools:

o College of Liberal Arts: http://libarts.olemiss.edu/

o School of Accountancy: http://accountancy.olemiss.edu/

o School of Applied Science: http://sas.olemiss.edu/

o School of Business: http://www.olemissbusiness.com/

o School of Education : http://education.olemiss.edu/

o School of Engineering: http://www.engineering.olemiss.edu/

o School of Journalism and New Media: http://meek.olemiss.edu/

o School of Pharmacy : http://www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu/

Academic and Research Opportunities: http://www.research.olemiss.edu/news#/centers-institutes

Intensive English Program: http://iep.olemiss.edu/

4. Information for Newly Admitted Students

Nearest Airport: Memphis International Airport - http://www.mscaa.com/

Getting to Campus and Arrival Support for International Students:

http://international.olemiss.edu/getting-here-2/

Housing:

o Housing Options: http://international.olemiss.edu/housing-and-accommodations/

o On Campus Housing: http://studenthousing.olemiss.edu/

o Global Perspectives Living Learning Community:

http://studenthousing.olemiss.edu/communities/living-learning-communities/global-

perspectives-llc/

o Off Campus Housing: http://offcampus.housing.olemiss.edu/

http://catalog.olemiss.edu/accreditation

http://international.olemiss.edu/imagine-yourself-on-campus/

http://www.olemiss.edu/tours/

http://www.olemiss.edu/livecam/

http://map.olemiss.edu/

http://www.olemiss.edu/aboutum/history.html

http://international.olemiss.edu/about-oxford-and-univofmississippi/

http://visitoxfordms.com/


http://studymississippi.learnhub.com/about

http://www.50states.com/facts/miss.htm

http://www.50states.com/mississi.htm

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108232.html

http://catalog.olemiss.edu/undergraduate/programs

http://gradschool.olemiss.edu/apply-now/graduate-programs-and-deadlines/

http://libarts.olemiss.edu/

http://accountancy.olemiss.edu/

http://sas.olemiss.edu/

http://www.olemissbusiness.com/

http://education.olemiss.edu/

http://www.engineering.olemiss.edu/

http://meek.olemiss.edu/

http://www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu/

http://www.research.olemiss.edu/news#/centers-institutes


http://www.mscaa.com/

http://international.olemiss.edu/getting-here-2/

http://international.olemiss.edu/housing-and-accommodations/

http://studenthousing.olemiss.edu/

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/stu_housing/global_perspectives.html

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/stu_housing/global_perspectives.html

http://offcampus.housing.olemiss.edu/


Local Transportation:

o Oxford University Transit (OUT): http://green.olemiss.edu/initiatives/getting-around-oxford-and-ole-

miss/out-buses/

o Zimride Ride Share: http://www.zimride.olemiss.edu/

o Zip Car: http://www.zipcar.com/olemiss

o Rebel Pedals (Bicycle Program): http://bike.olemiss.edu/

o Outreach Shuttle: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/conferencecenter/services.html (Transportation)

o Taxi: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/airport/visitor.html

5. International Student Support Programs

Office of International Programs: http://www.international.olemiss.edu

International Student Orientation: http://international.olemiss.edu/orientationcheck-in/

International Student Programs: http://international.olemiss.edu/activities-and-programming/

Writing Center: http://cwr.olemiss.edu/

Student Health Center: http://healthcenter.olemiss.edu/

Recreation Center: http://campusrec.olemiss.edu/

Counseling Center: http://counseling.olemiss.edu/

Office of the Dean of Students: http://dos.olemiss.edu/

Student Organizations: http://dos.orgsync.com/stuorgabout

Ole Miss Volunteer Services: http://dos.orgsync.com/org/volservices

University Police Department: http://upd.olemiss.edu/

6. Facts and Statistics

o Student Consumer Information Disclosures: http://www.olemiss.edu/info/disclosures/

o General Institutional Information

o Educational Program

o Health and Safety

o Student Outcomes

Facts and Statistics: http://www.olemiss.edu/aboutum/facts.html

7. Promotion and Marketing Resources

Social Media:

o Facebook - University of Mississippi Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/olemiss

o Facebook - Office of International Programs: http://www.facebook.com/olemissoip\

o Twitter - Office of International Programs: @olemiss.oip

University of Mississippi News: http://news.olemiss.edu/

Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx4gu6geGAc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/univms


Pictures: http://olemiss.photoshelter.com/ or available upon request.

Powerpoint Presentation: Available upon request

Slides for Promo Events: Available upon request

Quiz Questions for Promo events: Available upon request

Logo and Style Guide: http://communications.olemiss.edu/creative-toolbox/

http://green.olemiss.edu/initiatives/getting-around-oxford-and-ole-miss/out-buses/

http://green.olemiss.edu/initiatives/getting-around-oxford-and-ole-miss/out-buses/

http://www.zimride.olemiss.edu/

http://www.zipcar.com/olemiss

http://bike.olemiss.edu/

http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/conferencecenter/services.html

http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/airport/visitor.html


http://international.olemiss.edu/orientationcheck-in/

http://international.olemiss.edu/activities-and-programming/

http://cwr.olemiss.edu/

http://healthcenter.olemiss.edu/

http://campusrec.olemiss.edu/

http://counseling.olemiss.edu/

http://dos.olemiss.edu/

http://dos.orgsync.com/stuorgabout

http://dos.orgsync.com/org/volservices

http://upd.olemiss.edu/

http://www.olemiss.edu/info/disclosures/

http://www.olemiss.edu/aboutum/facts.html

http://www.facebook.com/olemiss

http://www.facebook.com/olemissoip

http://news.olemiss.edu/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx4gu6geGAc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/univms


http://olemiss.photoshelter.com/

http://communications.olemiss.edu/creative-toolbox/


PART III: MORE INFORMATION ?


University of Mississippi

331 Martindale

Oxford, Mississippi 38677

U.S.A.

Direct Contact information for International Recruitment Partners:

Greet Provoost, Director

[email protected]

greet.provoost (skype)

Tel. +1 662-915-7404

Fax +1 662-915-7486

www.international.olemiss.edu

[email protected] (for undergraduate international applicants)

[email protected] (for graduate international applicants)

http://www.facebook.com/olemissoip (facebook)

@olemiss.oip (twitter)





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