Special Programs
For our most motivated and accomplished students, these distinctive programs offer an interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning, undergraduate research opportunities, and added vibrancy to our community of scholars.
"The university gave me the space and opportunity to do the things I’ve always dreamed of doing.”
Rabria Moore
BAJ, 2023
Our special programs will help you build your legacy.
Be prepared to influence while absorbing as much knowledge as possible during your educational journey. Our freshman classes include high school valedictorians, salutatorians, and class presidents. As you embark on building your legacy, our special programs may be the extra you need.
The deadline to apply for special programs is January 10.
Find the Program that meets your goals
Build critical thinking skills in small, seminar-style classes to gain an understanding of the world around you. The honors college offers a small-school feel within a public university to create a distinctive foundation in your academic journey.
Become a leader in advanced manufacturing through an interdisciplinary education that combines accountancy, business, and engineering.
Study the connections between economics, politics, history, and culture, at an international level. Choose a region of the world and a global theme to study while also specializing in a foreign language.
Secure a guaranteed seat in one of the nation’s best professional pharmacy programs through our Early Entry Program.
Prepare for a career in public policy and public service. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead in your local community, state legislature, the federal government, or a government-facing role in the industry.
We want to equip you to become a leader in building a stronger education system across Mississippi. During your time in METP, you'll have full financial support and our job placement is almost 100% after graduation.
Southern Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines required cultural studies courses on the American and global South with courses from multiple disciplines.
Explore life changing opportunities through competitive scholarships.
Office of National Scholarship Advisement
The Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) supports and advises students applying for a select number of competitive national and international merit-based awards.
Connected for success
As a prospective college student, Ryan Lubker felt torn between studying business or engineering. Then he learned he could have the best of both worlds at the University of Mississippi’s Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence. In fact, CME combined his interests into one specialized degree tailor-made for his dream career.
Ryan Lubker