Center for the Study of Southern Culture

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture offers a minor, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), and Master of Arts (M.A.) in Southern studies. The center also offers a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in documentary expression.

Beginning with the fall 2023 semester, admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Southern studies will be by admission only. This program is part of the Academic Common Market of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

• The University of Mississippi’s Graduate School and the Graduate Programs review applications for admission to Master and Doctoral programs holistically.
• Meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission to a graduate degree program. The selection process is competitive, and admission decisions take into consideration the availability of space and resources within a department.
• Some programs may require application items in addition to those listed above. Check the Graduate School‘s website for further information.
• To assure full consideration for admission, all application materials must be received by the deadline dates.
• Applicants for graduate admission should have at least a B or equivalent average in previous university/college studies and appropriate undergraduate preparation in their fields of study.
• Students should also possess or be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GRE/GMAT: Applicants for master’s and doctoral programs in most disciplines should submit official test results of the general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prior to consideration for admission. Most programs require the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. See the website of the program for which you are applying for specific information. Applicants should request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send official test scores directly to the Graduate School. Applicants for graduate study in business and accountancy are required to submit official results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The university code number is 1840.
• While GRE or GMAT is sufficient for most academic disciplines, some academic departments require other standardized test scores as part of their application process. For example, some departments in the School of Education require the Praxis Exam.

• Online:
  • Online application (includes creation of a password protected application account.
  • Application fee
  • Letters of Recommendation (upload; or may be sent in hard copy format instead)
  • Statement of Purpose (upload; or may also be sent in hard copy format instead)
• By mail – Send to the Graduate School
  • Official transcripts/degree certificates of all institutions of higher education attended (must be official or officially certified, and must include an English translation)
  • Copy of English language proficiency test score
  • Copy of passport identification page(s)
  • Letters of Recommendation (unless uploaded via the online application system)
  • Statement of Purpose (unless uploaded via the online application system)
  • [Affidavit of Financial Support and supporting bank statement], may be submitted later; required only of those who will hold F-1 or J-1 visa status.
• By the Testing Center – Send to the Graduate School
  • Official scores of the required Graduate Test (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, etc.) Check the website of the program for which you are applying for specific information.
    • UM Institutional GRE code: 1840 UM Institutional Department GRE code: 5199
  • Official English language proficiency test scores
    • UM Institutional TOEFL Code: 1840 UM Institutional TOEFL Department code: 99