Academic Support and Initiatives
Explore the many resources Student Housing offers to help you excel in academics and get involved.
We have all the resources you need to be successful
Whether you want to be a part of your building's Hall Council, join one of our Living Groups, or reserve a study space in the ARC, we have you covered!
Get Involved In Your Hall!
Each of our residential communities has a Hall Council offering opportunities for new and returning students to get involved where they live.
Living Communities
Our students choose where they live and with whom they live. We offer many community and building options, so it’s easy to choose a campus residence that best suits your needs, desires, and budget.
The Early Entry Pharmacy Living-Learning Community (LLC) offers a residential component for first-year students admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy program, adding support and a sense of community to the robust program initiatives already in place to help those students succeed.
The FASTrack Living-Learning Community (LLC) provides a residential environment that fosters academic and social success for freshman students who are accepted into the FASTrack program. The LLC adds an additional layer of community to help FASTrack students succeed in their transition to college.
The Health and Human Sciences Living and Learning Community, sponsored by the School of Applied Sciences, offers a residential living opportunity for freshmen majoring in degree programs in the School of Applied Sciences. Our co-curricular programs are tailored to help you grow as an individual and as part of a community of learners. Our learning community is designed to help you get more out of your Ole Miss experience.
The Honors College Living-Learning Community (LLC) provides a supportive residential experience to honors students who seek to become citizen scholars fired by the life of the mind. Members come from diverse backgrounds, are committed to the public good, and are driven to find solutions. Through conversation and collaboration, members support one another’s growth as citizen scholars.
The Lavender Living Learning Community provides a supportive residential experience that fosters academic and social success for students wishing to create an environment of learning, awareness, respect, and advocacy for all sexual and gender identities. Students in this Living Learning Community are able to express their whole selves, including their gender identities, expressions, and sexuality in a safe and affirming environment. The Lavender Living Learning Community is open to students of all majors.
The Luckyday Scholars Program provides a supportive residential experience for first-year students selected to receive the Luckyday scholarship. Program initiatives foster personal and professional growth through dedicated advising, leadership development, and service opportunities. A network of peer mentors help first-year Scholars foster a strong sense of community.
The Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent (MOST) LLC provides a supportive residential experience that fosters academic and social success for students who attended the MOST Conference. The LLC adds an additional layer of community to help MOST students succeed in their transition to college.
The Provost Scholars Program recognizes and rewards talented incoming Ole Miss students for their academic performance. The Provost Scholars Living Group enables students to live among other Provost Scholars who are motivated to achieve academically and to be good citizens of the university. In addition to living with students from diverse backgrounds who seek continued academic success, the Provost Scholars Living Group will foster life-long friendships and social interactions.
The Academic Resource Center
Looking for a place to study? Want to have a study group with friends? Need a quiet place to take a proctored exam? Or a place to meet with someone from the Writing Center or other on-campus tutoring?
Our Academic Resource Center (or The ARC), located off the main lobby of Stewart Hall, has you covered. The ARC is open Sunday-Thursday: 4:00PM-12:00AM.
Available Resources
- Front Desk - Community Desk Assistants operate a desk to answer any questions you may have and to make sure our supplies are stocked and accessible to all visitors. If you have a question or have an idea about what else we can do to help support you as a student, our team is there for you.
- Study Spaces - Single spaces and private study rooms are available for students to reserve. In addition, there is a large study room for groups to utilize equip with a large white board.
- Refreshments - Need a snack while studying? We got that, too! Visit our snack area for a drink and some brain fuel! If we’re out of something or have suggestions, let the desk staff know and we can restock.
- Partnered with UM Writing Center - Have our writing center review your papers and assignments before turning them in right within our residence halls. Staff is available by appointment to assist students.
Ready To Get Involved?
Michael Christopher Brown
Assistant Director Student Housing Academic Initiatives