Intensive English Programs
The University of Mississippi IEP program offers academic English courses from basic to advanced levels with a curriculum designed to prepare you to interact in the English-speaking academic, social, and professional world. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve your academic goals as well as providing you with an exciting international experience.
No matter your language background or academic level, we have courses that will strengthen your fluency and an extracurricular program that will enrich your cultural understanding of English. University students will earn university credit transferable to their home institution and classes will be divided based on language skills entering the course.
Registration
University students wishing to register for IEP courses should contact IEP at 001-662-915-1560 or iep@olemiss. edu. Application instructions can also be found online at www.outreach.olemiss.edu/iep/how-to-apply.html.
Secondary students wishing to register for IEP courses should apply through either the Summer Academy (rising 8th-11th graders) or SCHS (rising 11th and 12th graders). More information about these programs can be found on either the Summer Academy or Summer College for High School Students web pages. Students should collect all required documents for the program that corresponds to their age group and submit to the listed address. Be sure to note on the application your intention to take IEP courses.
Housing
University students have the option of staying on or off campus during the summer.
On-campus accommodations are traditional dormitories with two students to each room and shared bathroom facilities in each wing. Single rooms are available on a limited basis, though no private bathroom facilities are available. Approximately 40 students share bathroom facilities and each wing of the dormitory (and in most cases, each dormitory) are single gender. Access to dorms is granted by using the student ID card to enter the main doors — which are always locked — and using a traditional key to enter the student’s room. Guests must sign in at the front desk and visiting hours are restricted on weeknights and weekends.
Off-campus accommodation is available in Oxford, but must be arranged personally by the student. Recommendations for housing near the campus are available at www.outreach.olemiss.edu/iep/off-campus-housing.html.
Secondary students taking IEP courses will be housed with either Summer Academy or SCHS students, depending on their age level. These programs stay in separate dormitories on the UM campus and do not integrate housing with university-level students. Students are also divided within dorms by gender. More information about housing can be found on either the Summer Academy or Summer College for High School Students web pages.
Courses Available
During the summer, IEP offers a program for students who would like to improve their English skills and their knowledge of the United States. Offered in May, June, July, and August for university students and during the Summer Academy and SCHS regular sessions for secondary students, the program features 20-25 hours a week of the following:
Language Classes — Every morning, students have formal language classes designed to help them improve their fluency in English. Students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and learn useful vocabulary and grammar. Classes are offered at the beginning through advanced levels of instruction.
American Culture Classes — Each afternoon, students participate in content courses that examine topics related to U.S. society and culture such as family, education, relationships, recreation, values, and ethnic diversity. Each week, group projects help students get practical speaking experience while expanding their knowledge of American culture. Classes are offered at the beginning through advanced levels of instruction.
Cultural Field Trips — Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to go on outings to local points of interest and other major attractions where students observe and interact with native English speakers from a variety of backgrounds.
Independent Study — Students are encouraged to spend two to three hours each day in independent study and in the University’s computer labs. During this time, they have the opportunity to work on the language skills that they need most. In addition, students can use other tools for learning English that are available on the Internet.
** Note: Courses are subject to change.
For more information call 001-662-915-1560 or e-mail iep@olemiss.edu.