Table of Contents

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1. The University  

• 1.1 Accreditation  
• 1.2 Compliance  
• 1.3 Governing Board  
• 1.4 Administration  
• 1.5 Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles  
• 1.6 History  
• 1.7 Location  
• 1.8 Campus  

2. General Student Policies and Procedures  

• 2.1 Student Honor Code  
• 2.2 Student Rights and Responsibilities  
• 2.3 Student Complaint Procedures  
• 2.4 Student Record Privacy Statement (FERPA)  
• 2.5 Non-Discrimination Policy  
• 2.6 Withdrawal Procedures  

3. Undergraduate Admission  

• 3.1 General Application Procedures  
• 3.2 Freshman Admission  
• 3.3 Transfer Admission  
• 3.4 Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission  
• 3.5 International Student Admission  
• 3.6 Legal Resident Status  
• 3.7 Readmission to the University  
• 3.8 Nursing Admission Plans  

4. Tuition and Expenses  

• 4.1 Tuition and Fees     
• 4.2 Room and Board  
• 4.3 Special Fees  
• 4.4 Payment Plans  
• 4.5 Adjustments to Charges / Refunds  
• 4.6 Student Obligations  

5. Financial Aid  

• 5.1 General Information  
• 5.2 Payment of Funds to Student Accounts  
• 5.3 Scholarships and Awards  
• 5.4 State of Mississippi Tuition Grants  
• 5.5 Federal Financial Aid Programs  
• 5.6 Satisfactory Academic Progress  
• 5.7 Reinstatement of Financial Aid  

6. Student Affairs and Services  

• 6.1 Purpose Statement  
• 6.2 Housing and Residence Life  
• 6.3 Rights and Responsibilities of Residential Students  
• 6.4 Student Services and Organizations  
• 6.5 Student Handbook  

7. Academic Policies and Procedures  

• 7.1 Academic Rights and Responsibilities  
• 7.2 Academic Integrity Policy  
• 7.3 Academic Grievances  
• 7.4 Registration for Classes  
• 7.5 Class Attendance  
• 7.6 Late Administrative Withdrawal  
• 7.7 Grading Policy  
• 7.8 Academic Standing  
• 7.9 Veterans Affairs School Standards of Progress  
• 7.10 Academic Honors  
• 7.11 Probation and Suspension  
• 7.12 Academic Fresh Start  
• 7.13 Academic Second Chance  
• 7.14 Transfer Credit  
• 7.15 Credit By Examination  
• 7.16 Bulletin of Record  
• 7.17 Curriculum Requirements  
• 7.18 Residence Requirements  
• 7.19 Application for Degree  
• 7.20 Transcripts  

8. Academic Resources  

• 8.1 Student Success Center  
• 8.2 First Year Program  
• 8.3 Summer Developmental Program  
• 8.4 Intermediate Courses  
• 8.5 Year-Long Academic Support Program  
• 8.6 Disabilities Services  
• 8.7 Career Center  
• 8.8 Writing Center   
• 8.9 Fant Memorial Library  
• 8.10 International Education and Study Abroad  

9. Colleges and Departments  

• 9.1 College of Arts, Sciences, and Education  
• 9.2 College of Business and Professional Studies  
• 9.3 College of Nursing and Health Sciences  
• 9.4 Ina E. Gordy Honors College  
• 9.5 ROTC Programs  

10. Degree Requirements  

• 10.1 General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees  
• 10.2 Post-Baccalaureate Core  
• 10.3 Degree Program Requirements 
  • Bachelor of Arts  
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts  
  • Bachelor of Music  
  • Bachelor of Science  
  • Associate of Science in Nursing  
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing  
  • Bachelor of Technology  
• 10.4 Major and Minor Requirements  

11. Programs  

12. Courses  

13. Administration and Faculty  

• 13.1 Administration  
• 13.2 Faculty  
• 13.3 Child and Parent Development Center  
• 13.4 Emeriti Administration  
• 13.5 Emeriti Faculty