Access and Opportunity
Our vision for a more accessible, engaged, and transformative university, community, and world.
Inspiring and Educating our Vibrant Community
We’re proud that the University of Mississippi is home to people from all counties in our home state, all walks of life, and all corners of the globe. We believe that higher education is transformative, and we are committed to fostering the access, support, and opportunities each individual needs to forge pathways to meaningful lives and careers. This is how we fulfill our continued responsibility to ensure that the doors of opportunity remain open to each rising generation.
Find your Place
Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent (MOST)
The MOST conference is dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential within Mississippi's rising high school seniors. The event provides three days of networking, insightful workshops, and engaging activities designed to introduce students to the vibrant academic and cultural life at the University.
Ole Miss Opportunity (OMO) Program
Through our Ole Miss Opportunity program, the University guarantees that eligible Mississippi resident students will receive financial aid support to cover the average cost of tuition, residence hall housing, and an allowance for meals. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply below.
Flagship First-Gen
At the University of Mississippi, we are committed to helping our first-generation college student community thrive. Students can take advantage of the First-Gen Student Network, Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society, regular events, an annual week of celebration, and even a custom email signature.
Creating an Accessible Campus Experience
We are committed to protecting civil rights and fostering a welcoming environment for all students in the classroom and beyond. Students can find help with testing, notetaking, accessing assistive technology and communication assistance, navigating and living on campus, and more.
Campus Support and Resources
Our campus partners are dedicated to creating pathways and providing support so everyone can contribute to and thrive in our campus community.
Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
The Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement (CICCE) supports student success by cultivating a welcoming campus community where all students can thrive. Through programs that promote access, retention, and engagement, the center enhances the academic experience and connects students to vital campus resources. It fosters student connections and engagement with the university community while offering opportunities for success in a global society.
Office of Student Disability Services
We lead the university in its commitment to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity, to embrace access as a matter of social justice, and to design more welcoming and inclusive environments.
Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance (EORC) is responsible for compliance with federal laws and regulations pertaining to the fair treatment of faculty, staff, and students, which includes the application of Title IX and Title VII, and upholds equal employment opportunity to ensure equal access to the University.
Office of Veteran and Military Services
We provide comprehensive resources to veterans, military, and dependents to aid in their overall success as Ole Miss students.
Office of Global Engagement
We are responsible for the development, promotion, and support of all global engagement activities on campus. Our goal is the comprehensive internationalization of the university, and the development of our students, faculty, and staff as global citizens.
Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
We offer students, faculty, staff, and visitors a gathering place, as well as an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and support for women of all ages and backgrounds.
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Bias Education and Response Team
BERT helps to uphold the University's dedication to an open exchange of ideas by supporting members of our community who have been impacted by bias-related incidents.
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