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Congratulations! You're one step closer to becoming a student at Ole Miss.

Review Next Steps checklist

Find essential steps in the section below to begin your journey, including submitting documents for the student visa process and preparing for life on campus. 

Additionally, find answers to common question in Frequently Asked Questions below.

How to Defer

If you applied for Spring 2026:

Please fill out the deferral request form at the bottom of this page. 

Because we are transitioning to a new application system, you also will need to create a new application for enrollment in the Fall 2026 semester or later.

If you applied for Fall 2026 or later:

You can request a deferral by logging in to your enrollment portal.

SPRING 2026- Next Steps

The steps below are both necessary for your enrollment at the university and helpful as you prepare for your student visa application and travel to the U.S.

Access your WebID and reset the password. As an admitted student, you should receive an email from helpdesk@olemiss.edu with your WebID asking you to reset your password. Your WebID grants you access to my.olemiss.edu and your @go.olemiss.edu email address, and it will be used throughout your time at the university for processes such as:

  • applying for on campus housing
  • course registration
  • acceptance of scholarship awards
  • viewing grades
  • and more

Issues Logging into Your Account

Please email helpdesk@olemiss.edu or visit olemiss.edu/helpdesk for help with accessing your account. Our office cannot access, reset, or activate your myOleMiss account.

 F-1 Students

Expect to receive an email regarding access to your ISSS student portal. Follow the instructions in the email to upload the necessary documents into your account.

  • Students must show proof of sufficient finances before an I-20 can be issued by Immigration Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS). The I-20 must be presented at the U.S. Consulate when applying for a student visa.
  • A copy of the passport information page

Students will be sent electronic access to their form I-20 by ISSS.

See I-20 Frequently Asked Questions.

J-1 Students

Expect to receive an email regarding access to your ISSS student portal. Follow the instructions in the email to upload the necessary documents into your account.

  • Students must show proof of sufficient finances before a DS-2019 can be issued by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The DS-2019 must be presented at the U.S. Consulate when applying for a student visa.
  • A copy of the passport information page

Students will be sent electronic access to their form D-2019 by ISSS.

 

This US government required fee is for support of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a computerized system that maintains and manages data about foreign students during their stay in the U.S.

The fee can be paid to the Department of Homeland Security by mail, online or through Western Union Quick Pay.

To Pay Online

    1. Complete the Form I-901 at USCIS I-901 Fee Website. Be sure to write your name exactly as it appears on your I-20 form and your date of birth in month/day/year format.
    2. Supply the necessary Visa, MasterCard or American Express information. Debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo are also accepted.
    3. Print a copy of the online receipt.

To Pay By Mail

or By Using Western Union Quick Pay

See instructions at SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment by Western Union Quick Pay Instructions

 F-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a student visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. Be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa as student visa applications are given priority for scheduling. The consulate can issue an F-1 visa up to one year before the start date on the I-20.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form I-20
    • Completed visa application
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program you will be a part of at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the F-1 visa is a nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive F-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the I-20 when entering the U.S.

 

J-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. If you are a student, be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa, as these applications are given priority for scheduling. Sometimes it is possible to request an expedited appointment because of the semester dates after first scheduling a regular appointment. Consulates can differ by city/country in how appointments are scheduled.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site.

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form DS-2019
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program in which you will participate at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the J-1 visa is for nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive J-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the DS-2019 when entering the U.S.

Make sure to review all information in the Pre-Arrival Guide.

The Pre-Arrival Guide covers:

  1. Immunization
  2. Housing
  3. Orientation
  4. Health Insurance
  5. Arrival Day
  6. Finances
  7. Course Registration
  8. Living in Oxford

See our Pre-Arrival Guide

FALL 2026 - Next Steps

The steps below are both necessary for your enrollment at the university and helpful as you prepare for your student visa application and travel to the U.S.

Follow the instructions in the portal to complete the checklist and upload the necessary documents for your enrollment. 

Access Enrollment Portal

  • Students must show proof of sufficient finances before an I-20 can be issued by the Immigration Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS).
    • The I-20 must be presented at the U.S. Consulate when applying for a student visa.

 

This US government required fee is for support of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a computerized system that maintains and manages data about foreign students during their stay in the U.S.

The fee can be paid to the Department of Homeland Security by mail, online or through Western Union Quick Pay.

To Pay Online

    1. Complete the Form I-901 at USCIS I-901 Fee Website. Be sure to write your name exactly as it appears on your I-20 form and your date of birth in month/day/year format.
    2. Supply the necessary Visa, MasterCard or American Express information. Debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo are also accepted.
    3. Print a copy of the online receipt.

To Pay By Mail

or By Using Western Union Quick Pay

See instructions at SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment by Western Union Quick Pay Instructions

 F-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a student visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. Be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa as student visa applications are given priority for scheduling. The consulate can issue an F-1 visa up to one year before the start date on the I-20.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form I-20
    • Completed visa application
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program you will be a part of at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the F-1 visa is a nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive F-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the I-20 when entering the U.S.

 

J-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. If you are a student, be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa, as these applications are given priority for scheduling. Sometimes it is possible to request an expedited appointment because of the semester dates after first scheduling a regular appointment. Consulates can differ by city/country in how appointments are scheduled.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site.

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form DS-2019
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program in which you will participate at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the J-1 visa is for nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive J-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the DS-2019 when entering the U.S.

Make sure to review all information in the Pre-Arrival Guide.

The Pre-Arrival Guide covers:

  1. Immunization
  2. Housing
  3. Orientation
  4. Health Insurance
  5. Arrival Day
  6. Finances
  7. Course Registration
  8. Living in Oxford

See our Pre-Arrival Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Dates such as Arrival Day and deadlines will reflect the closest upcoming semester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about visas, forms, documents, and more to help you navigate the admissions process.

F-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a student visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. Be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa as student visa applications are given priority for scheduling. The consulate can issue an F-1 visa up to one year before the start date on the I-20.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form I-20
    • Completed visa application
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program you will be a part of at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the F-1 visa is a nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive F-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the I-20 when entering the U.S.

 

J-1 Student Visa

  1. Follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for a visa application.

    • A list of Consulates and Embassies can be found at USEmbassy.gov. If you are a student, be sure that it is known that you are applying for a student visa, as these applications are given priority for scheduling. Sometimes it is possible to request an expedited appointment because of the semester dates after first scheduling a regular appointment. Consulates can differ by city/country in how appointments are scheduled.
    • If you need a visa appointment letter to schedule an emergency visa appointment, you can download the letter.

  2. Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application 

  3. Pay the visa application fee by following instructions on your local U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s site.

  4. Prepare and bring the following items to your visa interview

    • Passport valid for at least six months into the future
    • Form DS-2019
    • Receipts for payment of the SEVIS and Visa Application fees
    • Financial evidence to show there are sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
    • Be prepared to explain the program in which you will participate at The University of Mississippi, your reasons for wanting to participate and any information that helps to establish your nonimmigrant intent since the J-1 visa is for nonimmigrant status.
    • Any additional information listed on the consulate’s website

  5. Receive J-1 Visa Stamp from U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Note: Students from Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the visa requirement but must pay the SEVIS fee and present the DS-2019 when entering the U.S.

 

For more information on immigration and visa, please see Immigration for International Students or contact isss@olemiss.edu.

If you applied for Fall 2026 or later...

You will find this form in your enrollment portal. This the same portal where you submitted your application.

If you applied for Spring 2026...

Immigration Services for Students and Scholars issues all Forms I-20 and Forms DS-2019 for students intending to hold F-1 or J-1 visa status at the start of their studies at the University of Mississippi.

  • Form I-20 will be issued to F1 Visa Status students
  • Form DS-2019 will be issued to J1 Visa Status students 

Form I-20 (or DS-2019) will be issued to you AFTER you

  • Apply to the University of Mississippi
  • Get accepted and become admitted into the University
  • Provide evidence of fiscal solvency (which may include university scholarships or external funding support) 
    • Your evidence must be deemed to meet stated requirements!

Email isss@olemiss.edu for assistance.

If you applied for Fall 2026 or later...

You will find this form in your enrollment portal. This the same portal where you submitted your application.

If you applied for Spring 2026...

  • The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires that students verify their ability to meet the costs of the first year of study before the University of Mississippi can issue SEVIS Form I-20 (for F-1 students) or SEVIS Form DS-2019 (for J-1 students).
  • Immigration Services for Students and Scholars requires therefore international students intending to hold F-1 or J-1 visa status as they begin their academic program at the University of Mississippi to complete the Affidavit of Financial Support Form.
  • Please follow the instructions on the form closely.

Additional notes

  • Students must have a plan to support themselves during their entire length of study.
  • With the exception of graduate level Graduate Assistantships/Instructorships, on-campus student employment is not guaranteed, should not be seen as a significant means of support while at the University, and cannot be included as a basis of financial support on the Affidavit of Financial Support Form.
  • The issuance of an F-1 or J-1 visa, and thus admission to the USA, is based on the student having sufficient financial funds available to cover the total cost of study, including tuition, fees, living expenses (i.e., housing and food).
  • Students with balance due on their university bursar account will not be permitted to continue their studies in a subsequent semester.
  • Please do not expect (additional) financial assistance from the University after you have arrived on campus. You will be notified of scholarship or funding support in writing before you leave your home country.

Passport Name

This is not a required field and is typically blank.

Admission Number

This field is not used and schools do not even have access to enter data here. It is correct for it to be blank.

Major

The response to this field is not one that schools type. Schools select from a standard list of codes called the Classification of Instructional Programs(CIP) which may or may not match the exact wording of what the school calls the program. The university matched its programs to the appropriate choice on the CIP list and the ISSS office must use what the university has chosen.

All new students are required to have two MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinations prior to registering for university courses. Before arriving in the United States, international students should visit their primary physician and request to have the University of Mississippi Medical History and Certificate of Compliance forms filled out and signed. 

Once the forms have been completed, they should be sent directly to Laura Woods, a staff member at the University’s Health Center, at lawoods@olemiss.edu.

Helpful Resources

Find key information on housing, visas, travel, finances, and more to help you prepare for life at the University of Mississippi.

  • Pre-Arrival Guide

    Access our guide for everything you need to do before arriving on campus. Please note: Dates such as Arrival Day and deadlines will reflect the closest upcoming semester.

    Go to Pre-Arrival Guide

  • Student Housing

    Incoming students can find information for housing application, finding a roommate, housing rates, and more.

    Go to Student Housing

  • Local Resources

    Find information for city transportation, campus mail services, and how to avoid scams.

    Go to Living in Oxford

  • Student Healthcare and Insurance

    See details about the student heath insurance plan.

    Go to Health Insurance

  • Financial Information

    Find information on how to make university payments, open a U.S. bank account, apply for a Social Security number, and obtain a tax ID number.

    Go to Financial Information

  • Traveling to the U.S. and Getting to the University

    Important information for arrival in the U.S. Student can also arrange transportation on arrival day through out Pre-Arrival Guide

    Go to Travel

  • Student Visa Information

    The process for obtaining a student visa starts with Immigration Services for Students and Scholars. Find relevant information to obtaining and maintaining your student visa.

    Go to International Student Visa Info

  • Events & News

    Go to Events

  • Get Involved

    There are many students organizations on campus, everything to cultural to academic.

    Go to Student Involvement International and Cultural-Focused Student Organizations

  • International Student Employment

    Degree-seeking international students are eligible for a couple categories of student employment including: On-campus, Economic Hardship, Practical Training.

    Go to Student Employment

Deferral Request Form

PLEASE NOTE: Because we are transitioning to a new application system, you also will need to create a new application for enrollment in the Fall 2026 semester or later. To start the application, visit connect.olemiss.edu/apply.