University of Mississippi

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.

At the University of Mississippi, we are committed to producing well-rounded individuals who are committed to scholarship and leadership of others. To get the most out of your time on campus, we encourage you to get involved with campus life and throughout the Oxford and Lafayette County communities. From cheering on the Rebels in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday afternoons to serving those in need at the Ole Miss Food Bank, the social programs and service opportunities available to our students are unparalleled.

Why The University of Mississippi?

Web-based services provide instant, 24/7 access to vital information, enabling students to apply for admission, register for classes, check grades, pay bills and submit class assignments online. Students and faculty have access to millions of library materials via the Internet. Each residence hall room includes a direct connection to the campus network as well as wireless service, and many public areas on campus provide wireless service.

The University of Mississippi libraries, which include the main J.D. Williams Library and the Science Library, house nearly 4.43 million volumes of books and journals. They also provide access to more than 214 electronic databases, 135,210 electronic journals and 814,143 electronic books. The J.D. Williams Library boasts several noteworthy features: for example a world-renowned Special Collections Department which includes the papers of significant Southern authors, Mississippi Civil Rights Movement leaders, the Blues Archive, Modern Political Archive and Southern Media Archive, as well as the national library of the accountancy profession. Additionally, the library houses 24-hour study areas, a career resource center and a 6,000 square foot multi-media facility.

At University of Mississippi, students have opportunities to engage their talents in internships and research projects with corporate partners such as NASA's Stennis Space Center and Sandia National Laboratories. Student organizations are plentiful, ranging from professional and service fraternities to student government, international clubs and academic honor societies.

The University of Mississippi is proud of its long history of creating leaders in all fields. Our graduates have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, business owners and politicians. We look forward to helping you reach your potential and make a successful transition into the world. At Ole Miss, you will join students from around the world who come together to reach their highest levels of academic and professional success. Together we can make a difference in our community and beyond. Go Ahead. Be Amazing.

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