Undergraduate Admissions: Mississippi College

In addition to submitting the completed application, prospective freshmen must have completed satisfactorily the graduation requirements of an approved high school. Applicants who have not completed high school will be considered upon achieving passing scores on the General Education Development test (GED). Homeschooled applicants must meet the same requirements as other freshmen. Each home schooled applicant must submit a self-reported transcript that demonstrates completion of a high school equivalent curriculum. Because of the wide variance of home school transcripts, home schooled applicants must have a personal interview with an admissions representative. Mississippi College reserves the right to require additional proof of academic achievement determined by the Director of Admissions.

Regular Admission
Early Admission
Restricted Admission for Freshmen
Admission on Academic Probation

Regular Admission

All candidates for regular freshman admission should submit the following:

Application. A completed application form. A housing fee is required if the applicant is seeking campus housing. Completed applications should be returned to the Office of Enrollment Services by August 15 for the fall term, between September 15 and January 1 for the spring term, and two weeks prior to registration for each summer term. Early application is encouraged because decisions regarding admission are made on a rolling basis as applications are received.
Transcripts. An official transcript of all high school work completed to date mailed to the Office of Enrollment Services directly from the high school. Transcripts brought by the applicant are not acceptable. Upon graduation, applicants must have a final transcript sent to the Office of Enrollment Services, showing date of graduation, signature by the school official and an official seal.
Test Scores. Official ACT or SAT scores for all applicants who graduated from high school within the last five years must be mailed to the Office of Enrollment Services directly from ACT or SAT headquarters. Score reports brought by the applicant are not acceptable. A minimum composite score of 18 on the American College Test (ACT), or a comparable combined score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), is required.
Photo. Photograph requested, not required.
Mumps, Measles, and Rubella (MMR) Immunization Certificate. One immunization in the past ten years, or two in a lifetime required.
On-campus Housing Fee. Students seeking campus housing are required to submit a $100 fee and a photograph is requested.

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Early Admission

Outstanding secondary school students who choose to enter college before graduation will be considered for admission upon completion of the junior year. Application by each student must be supported by a composite ACT score of 24, or a comparable SAT score, a B average on all work attempted, and a recommendation from the high school guidance counselor. A student who has completed seven semesters of high school work with a composite ACT score of 21, or a comparable SAT score, and has a C average and a recommendation from the high school counselor may apply. In addition, Early Admission students are required to meet with the Vice President for Academic Affairs before being accepted to MC.

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Restricted Admission for Freshmen

Applicants whose ACT or SAT scores are slightly below the minimum required scores will be considered for admission by the Developmental Studies Committee, if high school records and counselor evaluations indicate an ability to do college work. The Developmental Studies Committee will make a recommendation to the Director of Admissions. If admitted, these students will be required to participate in the Developmental Studies Program and will be admitted on restricted admission. The following classes must be completed before restricted admission can be lifted: ENG 100, IDS 111, MAT 100, and IDS 112. At the completion of 24 semester hours, which includes the required developmental studies classes, if the student has not achieved an overall 2.00 or higher GPA, the student will be suspended.

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Admission on Academic Probation

Students who have previously attended Mississippi College, were suspended, and have been readmitted by the Committee on Enrollment Appeals, will be admitted on academic probation. Students admitted on academic probation must earn a 2.75 grade point average on their first 12 hours. The 12 hours may be taken in one semester or over several semesters. At the end of those 12 hours, if the student has not earned a 2.75 grade point average, they will not be allowed to continue study at Mississippi College. An appeal will not be heard again for a minimum period of one year. (See Right of Appeal for Academic Suspension section of the Undergraduate Catalog.)

NOTE: If a student is suspended more than two times from Mississippi College, it is highly unlikely that the student will be given another opportunity to study at Mississippi College.

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