ConnectUM Admissions
Student Eligibility Requirements:
Students interested in ConnectUM dual credit program must meet all of the following program requirements:
BE A MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT
enrolled in public or charter school
ENROLL IN SELECTED CLASSES
through ConnectUM
QUALIFY FOR DE/DC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship program
QUALIFY FOR EARLY ADMISSION AS A DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT
at the University of Mississippi through either of the following eligibility options:
Option 1:
- Be classified as a junior or senior AND
- Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Submit a School Approval Form signed by principal and guidance counselor
Option 2:
- Have a minimum composite score of 30 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent) AND
- Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Submit a School Approval Form signed by principal and guidance counselor
How to Apply to ConnectUM
1.
Complete the ConnectUM Application.
2.
Create account and complete your application checklist.
($100 non-refundable application fee*)
3.
Complete the UM Application.
4.
Submit your School Approval Form and High School Transcript.
5.
Complete your Dual Enrollment Scholarship application through the State website.
6.
Participate in our free online orientation.
(Required to maintain course registration.)
*If the application fee will cause undue hardship for your family, or you are unable to pay due to financial need, please have your school counselor complete the NACAC application fee waiver on your behalf.