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Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Orientation is designed to help newly admitted transfer students get familiar with campus life, connect with resources and fellow students, and prepare for a successful transition to Ole Miss.

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Welcome to Orientation!

The Ole Miss orientation leaders and staff would like to welcome you to our family. We are excited you have finally chosen our institution, and we look forward to the journey ahead. The transfer orientation programs are designed for transfer students and their family members. These sessions will provide students and their family members with an opportunity to get acclimated to this new campus.

2026 Transfer Orientation Program Dates

Registration for Summer 2026 will open on March 2nd at 8:30 AM CST. Please do not book any lodging or travel until you have officially signed up for your session. Each session has a maximum capacity.

  • Summer 2026 Transfer Orientation Dates
    • Transfer 1: May 22
    • Transfer 2: June 19
    • Virtual Transfer: July 10
    • August Transfer: August 20

Summer 2026 Orientation Registration will open March 2nd in your Enrollment Portal

Students beginning classes in Summer or August 2026 will be able to sign up for orientation in March in your Enrollment Portal!
Register in Your Enrollment Portal

Transfer Student Enrollment Fee

When registering for orientation, students will pay their non-refundable enrollment fee, which completes your orientation registration and confirms your intent to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The $125 fee is the same no matter which orientation date or format you choose. Each student is allowed up to 3 guests at orientation at no additional cost.

How to Pay

Fees can be paid online using a credit/debit card, or an electronic bank draft. At this time, we are not able to take checks in the mail, cash, or bill the fees to the student’s bursar account.

  • All student and guest fees are non-refundable.

Transfer Student Orientation Schedule

Transfer orientation will be one full day of programming. Sessions will begin with check-in at 7:40-8:00am and will conclude by dinner. Attending the full program is required in order to register for classes. The 2026 schedule will be released at a later date but will follow a similar one day model.

What to Bring to Orientation

The most important thing to bring is a positive attitude and willingness to participate in the program, but the following will also be helpful:

Something to take notes on

We do provide several blank pages in the parent handbook for notes, but the pages are slick, and sometimes our dedicated note-takers run out of space!

A light sweater or jacket

The air conditioning can be pretty strong indoors, so it might feel chilly—especially after being out in the Mississippi heat!

Comfortable, light clothing

Don’t go out and buy new clothes! Attire is very casual. You will be walking in the heat and then sitting in cold air conditioning for the rest of the day. Please dress comfortably!

An umbrella

In case of rain!

Before Attending Your Session

Before attending the required orientation, you should:

  • Send your health forms to Student Health Services. You MUST have your health forms turned in, or you will be unable to register for classes at orientation!
  • Send in a photograph of yourself and completed ID form to the ID Center to have your student ID made.
  • Check the orientation website and your Ole Miss email for updates often.

Have additional questions?

Check out our Orientation FAQs if you still have questions about orientation, or contact our office at 662-915-7226 or orientation@olemiss.edu.