Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University requires at least 128 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Mississippi State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Mississippi State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at Mississippi State University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Mississippi State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Mississippi State University?

Mississippi State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Mississippi State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Mississippi State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Mississippi State University

When choosing a major, Mississippi State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Mississippi State University.Mississippi State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Mississippi State University false.Mississippi State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi State University

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Does Mississippi State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Mississippi State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Mississippi State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Mississippi State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Mississippi State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Mississippi State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Mississippi State University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Mississippi State University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Mississippi State University.

Does Mississippi State University Require Internships?

🟨 Mississippi State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Mississippi State University

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Mississippi State University Library

The main library on campus is the Mitchell Memorial Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Mississippi State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Mississippi State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Mississippi State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Mississippi State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Mississippi State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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