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Advising Resources for Freshman Studies Students

Connect with your Freshman Studies advisor, and find important forms you'll need as an undeclared student.

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Start Strong: Personalized Advising for Freshman Studies

You have access to dedicated academic advisors to help guide you, from choosing classes to exploring major options. If you are a freshman or sophomore and have not yet declared a major, you are assigned an advisor based on the first letter of your last name.

To complete Google forms, you must log in with the go.olemiss.edu email address issued to you by the university upon admission. This ensures FERPA-related content is protected through encryption.

Katie Franklin

Advising Help for Students with Last Names A–K

Katie supports Freshman Studies students whose last names fall between A and K.

Katie Franklin

Academic Advisor II

Rachel Coleman

Advising Help for Students with Last Names L–Z

Rachel supports Freshman Studies students whose last names fall between L and Z.

Rachel Coleman

Academic Advisor II

Important Forms

To complete Google forms, you must log in with the go.olemiss.edu email address issued to you by the university upon admission. This ensures FERPA-related content is protected through encryption.

Appeal for Course Overload Form

This form allows students to request permission to enroll in more credit hours than the standard semester limit.

Open Form

Appeal for Late Course Withdrawal Form

This form enables students to request withdrawal from a course after the normal withdrawal deadline has passed.

Open Form

Permission to Transfer Credit Form

This form allows students to receive academic credit for coursework completed at other accredited institutions.

Open Form

Academic Programs within the Office of General Studies

Along with the Freshman Studies program, the office of General Studies also offers two other programs that may interest you.
All Programs

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Multi-Disciplinary Studies, B.M.D.S. (MDS)

Combine three minors to create a customized major that fits your interests and goals.

  • Oxford
  • DeSoto
  • Tupelo
  • Booneville
  • Grenada

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Freshman Studies (Undeclared)

Freshman Studies lets you explore your interests and compare majors before you make your final decision.

  • Oxford

UG

University Studies, B.U.S.

Many students earn significant college credit but pause their studies before finishing. Completing a degree can feel out of reach when required courses aren’t available online and in-person classes conflict with work or location.

  • Oxford
  • Tupelo
  • Grenada
  • Booneville
  • DeSoto