My DS is currently planning on attending Ole Miss starting this fall as a freshman (Hotty Toddy!). Since he’s an out of state student, this is currently coming with the usual anxiety as well as excitement that I think most go through (at least I know I did!)
Currently, there’s nothing more fundamental than the dorm selection.
He currently messaged me (I’m currently away right now), that he has these as his choices:
Living-learning communities (LLCs) connect students with common academic interests. Freshman interest groups (FIGs) connect students with common extracurricular interests. Residential Colleges (RCs) connect students with leadership potential and solid academic backgrounds to provide an environment for continued success at the University of Mississippi.
First and foremost, does anyone know if he HAS to pick one of the three, or if it’s just optional. Is it necessary that he does so, or is it simply a potentially separate process that could get him into a more individualized situation?
Secondly, it seems like Stockard/Kincannon are the two main male freshman dorm options? A bit of Googling makes it look like Stockard is the better fit for him, but I’m open to any input.
Lastly, I undsrsttand that there are some newer dorm options that freshman can try to live in? Anyone have any insight on those and how he might be able to try to live there (is this where LLCs, FIGs and RCs come into play?) and are these newer facilities truly hands down far nicer than places like Stockard/Kincannon?
Quick question as well. His understanding had previously been that he wasn’t eligible to apply for his dorm until this summer (we submitted his housing deposit months ago).
However, according to this website:
http://studenthousing.olemiss.edu/application-information-for-returning-freshmen/
He was eligible on March 2nd? Or is this just for freshmen that for whatever reason haven’t achieved the 30 credits?
Does anyone know the date for new freshman to apply for their dorm preferences?
My nephew lived in Kincannon. It was a bit of a pit. Stockard residents have a big hill to climb, which adds about 10 minutes to the walk. Deaton Hall is probably the nicest men’s dorm outside the residential college system. It is right next to the student union, and a two to five minute walk to many of the classrooms. Brown is also a men’s dorm with a good location.
The residential colleges came after my time. I think they require the purchase of a meal plan, so I’m not sure how that works if a student pledges a fraternity or sorority in October, since the Greek houses all have their own meal plan.
If you want to get in Deaton, apply now.
@brodiebruce Freshmen have options of where they want to live. They can choose one of the LLC/FIG that you mention. The Residential Colleges are based on an application and acceptance. I would recommend an LLC/FIG mainly because they bring students together by some common interest or membership (Leadership, STEM, Global Connections, Honors College). If your student has been admitted, they need to apply for housing pronto. The housing selection process is based on when the student has submitted application and paid the housing fee. Also, orientation registration opened earlier this month.
@collegeguider Since you are enrolled or a recent graduate, explain how the residential colleges work for fraternity and sorority members. Are they required to participate in the meal plan?
As a freshman, yes. I know that housing has worked with Greek members in the past to create a meal plan that helps them. But, yes, all freshmen are required to have a meal plan. @EarlVanDorn