Credit Programs
Dates and Costs
Below, we provide approximate dates and cost information for ARISE, Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders, EdStart, UM Summer Language Institute, Rebel Research Scholars, and Summer College for High School Students (SCHS). For the most up-to-date details, please check the individual program pages.
Dates
Academic Year 2024-2025
Credit Program dates align with the University of Mississippi's academic calendar with few exceptions. Check each program’s page for exact dates.
| Classes Start | Classes End | Final Exams | |
| Fall 2024 | August 26 | December 6 | December 9-13 |
| Spring 2025 | January 21 | May 2 | May 5-9 |
| First Summer 2025* | May 27 | June 20 | June 23-24 |
| Second Summer 2025* | June 26 | July 23 | July 24-25 |
*Move-in is typically 1-2 days before classes; move-out is 4 hours after final exams.
Application Process Dates & Deadlines
The table below applies to all Credit Programs except Lott 12 and ARISE, which have a selection process and follow their own application deadlines.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Applications Open | Always open | Always open | December 15 |
| Priority Application & Paperwork Deadline | July 1 | November 1 | March 15 |
| International Students: Application & Paperwork Due | Not applicable | Not applicable | March 15 |
| Application & Paperwork Due | July 15 | November 15 | April 1 |
| Financial Aid Applications Due | Not applicable | Not applicable | April 1 |
| Agreements & Cost Estimates Due (if applicable) | Not applicable | Not applicable | May 1 |
Costs
To help you plan, we've provided cost estimates for our Credit Programs. Some programs may have different costs, so please check the program’s pages for details. A cost estimate sheet will be sent after admission.
Dual Enrollment – Fall and Spring
Programs: Dual Credit, ConnectUM
Cost estimates based on 6-credit-hour course-load.
| Item | Typical Cost | What You Would Pay |
| Application Fee (one-time fee) | $100 | $100 |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Tuition* | $2,403 | $0 - $1,201.50 |
| Non-Resident Fee | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Capital Improvement Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Course fees (vary by course)** | $0 - $300 | $0 - $300 |
| TOTAL | $2,633 - $5,336 | $230 - $4,134.50 |
*Dual Credit provides a 50% tuition scholarship (in-state rate only) to all students. ConnectUM offers a 100% tuition scholarship (in-state rate only) for the first 7 credit hours, followed by a 50% scholarship for any additional hours.
**Course fees are set by each department and charged to the Bursar bill. These fees are not covered by scholarships.
Summer Credit Programs
Programs: ARISE@UM, EdStart, Rebel Research, Summer College, Summer Language Institute
| Item | Typical Cost | Residential What You Would Pay |
Commuter* What You Would Pay |
| UM Undergraduate Application Fee (one-time fee) | $50 (MS resident) $75 (Non-MS resident) |
$50 (MS resident) $75 (Non-MS resident) |
$50 (MS resident) |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Tuition | $2,403 | $0 | $0 |
| Non-Resident Fee | $2,403 | $0 | $0 |
| Program Fee | $1,700 | $1,700 | $500 |
| Housing | $600 | $600 | $0 |
| Meal Plan | $650 | $650 | $200 |
| Capital Improvement Fee | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Course Fees (vary by course)** | $0 - $300 | $0 - $300 | $0 - $300 |
| TOTAL | $5,533 - $8,261 | $3,130 - $3,455 | $880 - $1,180 |
*Commuter option is only available to Oxford or Lafayette County, Mississippi, residents. Commuter meal plans must be opted-in during the application process.
**Course fees are set by each department and charged to the Bursar bill. These fees are not covered by scholarships.
Additional Costs Not Included in Estimate:
- Books: $300
- Weekend spending: $300
- Optional single room: $800
- Optional round-trip airport shuttle: $160
International Fees and Additional Costs:
- International program fee: $500
- Medical insurance and TB testing: $450
- Taxes on scholarships: Variable
Financial Aid
All students in a college credit program receive some form of tuition scholarship. Additional scholarships are available for eligible students, and some programs offer program-specific scholarships. Please see individual program pages for details.
To apply for additional scholarships, students must complete the Financial Aid Application in the Blackbaud My School App as part of their admissions checklist.
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