Provost Scholars Program

Make the most of your academic success.

Students get to know each other at the Provost Scholar Seminar.

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

  • Follow us on Social Media for current updates.

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.

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

  • Follow us on Social Media for current updates.

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.

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:

No. There is no separate application or interview process for the Provost Scholars Program.  All qualified students are automatically issued invitations to join.

Yes! If you retake the ACT or SAT before the start of your first semester and get a score higher than the program minimums (ACT 26 or higher, SAT 1,170 or higher), then you will be invited to participate.  You may not be able to take advantage of all of the program benefits, such as early move-in, but you can participate in the program once classes begin.

Yes! You can participate in…

  1. LuckyDay program
  2. FASTrack program
  3. Croft Institute
  4. Lott Leadership program
  5. Residential College
  6. Athletics
  7. Band
  8. Freshman Year Abroad
  9. Biology Bootcamp
  10. ROTC
  11. Theater Arts
  12. 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.

No! The Provost Scholars Programs is no cost to you.

No, there is no scholarship attached to membership in the Provost Scholars Program. However, since Provost Scholars are academically talented, they may be eligible for other merit-based scholarships and financial aid opportunities. You can get more information from the Office of Financial Aid.

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

Yes, you can apply to the Honors College as an incoming freshman and accept your membership into the Provost Scholars Program. However, if you are ultimately accepted into the Honors College, you will have to choose which program would want to participate in. If you choose the Honors College, we will deactivate your Provost Scholar status.

The best way to keep up-to-date about the Provost Scholars Program is to frequently check your university email account, or Follow our Social Media.

No, all Provost Scholars, regardless of status, can move in according to the regular move-in schedule published by Student Housing. Students should review the move-in schedule posted on the housing website and determine their move-in dates/times. Students are eligible to move in at the earliest time that applies to them, whether it’s for a community or a facility.

There could be a few reasons why you don’t see your invitation in myOleMiss after you received the invitation email. If you have followed the instructions for accepting your membership and are having difficulty, please email us. We can help reset your invitation, if necessary.

Contact the Provost Scholars Program to receive an invitation.

Registration windows are assigned individually to students based on a variety of factors. There is a hierarchy of who gets to register first and only a certain number of windows can be opened at a time. Provost Scholars have an earlier window than other students with the same class standing (freshman, sophomore, etc), but not necessarily the earliest possible window.

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.

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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.

To remain a Provost Scholar, you must maintain a cumulative, annual GPA of 3.00 or higher and maintain enrollment in the University.

We review the GPAs of all Provost Scholars once a year, at the end of the summer semester.

No, once you lose your place in the Provost Scholars Program, you will not be able to rejoin, even if you retake classes and replace poor grades.