Academics

The College of Liberal Arts has programs in the fine and performing arts, humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, and social sciences. We combine our strengths in many topics to offer interdisciplinary majors and minors.

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Join our R-1 University

The University of Mississippi is designated as a R-1 Highest Research Activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing us in an elite group of 2.5% of universities nationwide.

Why does the R1 designation matter to students? They will have world-class faculty members bringing new discoveries and techniques into the classroom, lab, and studio. In the College of Liberal Arts, both undergraduate and graduate students work alongside faculty, gaining the kind of deep mentorship and education that will reap benefits for a lifetime. 

We welcome you to learn about the opportunities to follow your passion while gaining the skills needed for life and your career.

Undergraduate Students

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Future Undergraduate Students

We invite future undergraduates to meet a current student, watch a department video, review a 4-year plan in their major, and check out our scholarship offerings.

Future Undergraduate Students
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Current Undergraduate Students

Gain important information about academic advising, learn how the CLA Student Services staff will support you, review the university resources for student involvement and success, find out the process and timeline for graduation, and more!

Current Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

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Future Graduate Students

Learn about the CLA graduate programs, how/where/when to apply, financial support, and more. We connect you with the Graduate School as well as the Graduate Program Director in each CLA program.

Future Graduate Students
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Current Graduate Students

Learn about the many professional development programs on campus and in the College, find the CLA Ventress Fellows program, travel support, and meet some award-winning graduate students.

Current Graduate Students