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The College of Liberal Arts is Committed to Student Success.

CLA Student Services provides comprehensive academic advising, connects students with various resources, and provides guidance when navigating university procedures. Connect with our CLA Student Services Office with any questions or concerns.

CLA Student Services

216 George Hall
662-915-7177
libartsadvising@olemiss.edu

Additionally, the college collaborates with campus partners to enhance student success through involvement and support resources. The CLA encourages participation in campus activities, community engagement, travel courses, internships, and research opportunities.

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    CLA Student Services Office

    CLA Student Services Office provides academic advising for certain majors, approves a range of student forms, connects students with resources, answers questions about university rules and processes, approves degrees, and much more.

    CLA Current Students
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    Academic Advising Resources

    Learn about how academic advising is organized in the College of Liberal Arts and how to find your advisor. There are tutorials for how to register for classes and general advising resources.

    Learn about academic advising in the College of Liberal Arts
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    Student Success Resources

    We worked with offices across campus to show you how to get involved on campus and connect with student support resources of all kinds. Get the most out of your college experience.

    See the university's student resources.
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    CLA Teaching Awards

    Recognize an outstanding faculty member! Nominate a teacher who has shown excellence in class instruction, intellectual engagement of students, and concern for students’ welfare.

    Make a Nomination
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    Learning Beyond the Classroom

    A college education is more than what is learned in the classroom or teaching lab/studio. Find out about getting involved on campus, community engagement opportunities, travel courses, internships, and becoming involved in research or creative activities in your major.

    Beyond the Classroom
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    CLA General Education for BA and BS Degrees

    Learn about the general education requirements as well as extensive course descriptions for the CLA Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. Note that some majors recommend or require certain choices of courses to fulfill those requirements.

    General Education for BA and BS Degrees
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    Scholarships

    All departments in the College of Liberal Arts have scholarship funding. We connect you to the department webpages to learn more about those possibilities. The Dean's office also has a handful of scholarships available to our students.

    Get connected to CLA scholarships
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    Careers & Alumni

    Discover the power of the Liberal Arts degree to prepare graduates for the widest variety of careers. And, our graduates quickly become leaders of their organizations.

    Read about College of Liberal Arts careers.
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    Value of a Liberal Arts Education

    Discover the power of a liberal arts education, from its origins in ancient Greece to current employer surveys. Learn about the UM General Education Vision statement that sets the liberal arts foundation for all UM degrees.

    Why choose a liberal arts education?