IEP Academic Programs
The university offers intensive, short-term, and specialized programs.
Flexibility
Whether it’s semester, academic year, or a short-term stay the IEP works to help student attain academic, professional, and personal goals. Explore our program options below to see which works best for your needs.
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The Programs Offered
Intensive English Program
Learn about the four levels of intensive English language instruction, length of the program, and the organization of the courses.
Short-Term Programs
The University of Mississippi offers shorter terms within the traditional fall and spring semesters as well as shorter summer terms. Discover how to participate in these shorter lengths of time.
Specialized Programs
The IEP designs and implements specialized language programs to meet the curricular needs of institutional partners and groups. Through collaborating with various academic departments at the University of Mississippi, the IEP excels in offering programs focusing on specific fields. The logistics of these programs can be customized to fit the interests of students and professionals alike.
Schedule
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendar for classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendar below.
Date | Day | Event |
July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
August 14 | Thursday | Arrival Date for Fall Semester & First Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
August 18-21 | Mon-Thurs | New IEP Student Orientation |
August 22 | Friday | Placement testing |
August 25 | Monday | Classes start |
August 30 | Friday | Last day to add IE classes (must seek instructor approval after this date) |
Date | Day | Event |
November 1 |
| Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
January 11 | Saturday | Arrival Date for Spring Semester & First Spring Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport!) |
January 13 – 17 | Mon – Fri | New IEP Student Orientation |
January 21 | Tuesday | Classes start |
February 15 | Saturday | Departure Date for First Spring Session (4 week program) |
First Summer Session (4 Week)
Date | Day | Event |
April 1 | Tuesday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
May 26 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (offices closed) |
May 26 | Monday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
May 27 | Tuesday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
May 28 | Wednesday | Classes start |
June 20 | Friday | Classes end |
June 23-24 | Monday-Tuesday | Final examinations |
June 25 | Wednesday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Second Summer Session (4 Week)
May 1 | Thursday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
June 25 | Wednesday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
June 26 | Thursday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
June 27 | Friday | Classes start |
July 4 | Friday | Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) |
July 23 | Wednesday | Classes end |
July 24 – 25 | Thursday-Friday | Final examinations |
July 26 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Full Summer Session (8 Week)
April 1 | Tuesday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
May 26 | Monday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
May 27 | Tuesday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
May 28 | Wednesday | Classes start |
July 4 | Friday | Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) |
July 23 | Wednesday | Classes end |
July 24 – 25 | Thursday-Friday | Final examinations |
July 26 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |