Congratulations on being invited to the Provost Scholars Program!
We are proud to recognize and reward you for your academic performance – one of our talented, incoming Ole Miss students!
Benefits of being a Provost Scholar
Priority Registration
- Fall benefit for spring courses
- Facilitates enrollment in courses you need for timely degree completion
- Attend an orientation session with open availability
Provost Scholars may enroll in reserved Provost Scholar course sections
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Attend network-building activities with other Provost Scholars, Deans, faculty and, of course, the Provost.
- Network-building may include Ice Cream Socials and Meet-the-Provost sessions
Exclusive Provost Scholar Seminars and workshops designed to facilitate success
- Workshops may include public speaking and writing for exams
May apply to Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College once Junior standing + 3.5 GPA is reached
- For those exceptionally motivated to face academic challenges
- Provides experiences for research, internship, travel and more
To remain a Provost Scholar, maintain continuous enrollment and cumulative 3.0 GPA, assessed each year at the conclusion of the August intersession.
Learn more about the Provost Scholars Program
There is no application to the Provost Scholars Program. All students who apply to the University and who meet our academic requirements are automatically invited to join the program. To qualify, you must have both of the following:
- A high school GPA of 3.25 or higher,
- An ACT Composite score of 26 or higher (or SAT combined score of 1,170 or higher on the old SAT critical reading/mathematics or 1,240 or higher on the new SAT-R evidence-based reading and writing/mathematics).
There are no other requirements for membership, and there are no exceptions to these criteria.
Once you are invited to participate, you must accept or decline the invitation by following these steps:
- STEP 1: If you have already enrolled in classes, click here.
If you haven’t, go to olemiss.edu/provostscholarspreenrollment. - STEP 2: Log into myOleMiss.
- STEP 3: Select the appropriate option.
Yes! You can participate in…
- LuckyDay program
- FASTrack program
- Croft Institute
- Lott Leadership program
- Residential College
- Athletics
- Band
- Freshman Year Abroad
- Biology Bootcamp
- ROTC
- Theater Arts
- Honors College – in junior year – see #5 above
- You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and continuous enrollment to remain in the program. Cumulative GPA is assessed each year after the August intersession.
- Provost Scholars events are to benefit you but they are not required.
- As a Provost Scholar, you get to choose your level of involvement in the program.
- Every event hosted by the Provost Scholars Program is optional and is presented for your enrichment.
To receive all of the benefits of the Provost Scholars Program, you must accept your invitation by June 30 the summer before your first semester.
Good news – you can still join the program up until the beginning of classes. However, you may miss the opportunity to live in the Provost Scholars Living Learning Community.
Both the Honors College and the Provost Scholars Program are designed for academically talented students. They are, however, quite different experiences.
- Honors College students take specially-designed courses that can be more challenging and they are expected to complete a thesis in their senior year. Honors College students who complete their thesis will graduate with honors.
- The Provost Scholars Program is designed to be a package of benefits to help students succeed and not an academic program. There is no requirement that Provost Scholars take particular classes or participate in any specific academic activities.
If you have further questions about which program is right for you, please visit the Honors College and contact them to learn more.
Yes, if you decide to leave the Honors College, you may become a Provost Scholar if you meet two conditions:
- You met the standards for the Provost Scholar Program when you came to the university
- You currently have a 3.00 overall cumulative GPA
Provost Scholars Living Learning Community
The Provost Scholars Living Learning Community (LLC) is housed in Minor Hall. A specific number of beds are reserved for Provost Scholars. As a member of the LLC, Provost Scholars will have the opportunity to get to know their fellow Scholars and enjoy additional activities and programming.
Am I required to live there, if I am a Provost Scholar?
No, you are not required to live in the LLC. Any Provost Scholar can choose to live in a traditional residence hall if they wish.
Provost Scholars who do not wish to participate in the LLC may apply for other residential communities or choose to be members of general communities in traditional halls. Check the student housing website for deadlines and details about community applications.
Can I bring a roomate to the Living Learning Community?
Yes, if your roommate is also a Provost Scholar. If your roommate is not a Provost Scholar, then you will have to choose to live somewhere other than the Provost Scholar Living Learning Community.
How do I book a room in the Living Learning Community?
You must first accept the invitation to be part of the Provost Scholars Program. If spaces are available in the Provost Scholars LLC, those will be available to you during room selection in addition to spaces in traditional halls. Spaces in the Provost Scholars LLC are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have specific questions about the selection process, please visit the Housing Office website.