March 1st (Priority) Deadline.

Applicants are required to submit:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended.
• Current resume.
• Statement of purpose.
• Contact information for three references.

Applications are due March 1 of each year. It is a good idea to complete all prerequisites well in advance of the February 1 deadline.

No – not in the same year. Applicants will need to choose which counseling program to apply to at the application stage.

Upon submitting all required admission materials, applications will be considered for review.

The admission process is completed in three phases.

Phase I Admissions: Phase I of the admissions process consists of a review of application materials. At this phase, applicants will either be denied admission to the program or will be promoted to Phase II of the admissions process.

Phase II Admissions: Phase II of the admissions process consists of an interview process. Applicants who are invited for an interview will participate in a three hour process which will include an informational session, interview with faculty members, and an opportunity to interact with and ask questions of currently enrolled students. At this phase, applicants will either be denied admission to the program or will be offered admission to the program.

Matriculation: In order to accept an offer of admission, applicants must formally notify the department upon being offered admission to the program.

There is one group of students admitted every year and they begin in the Fall.

Once you are accepted, you will receive a letter from The Graduate School informing you of your acceptance, followed by a letter from the Counselor Education program with specific information on new student orientation, registration, etc.

Applicants must select a campus of attendance when applying to the program.

No. Applicants are only required to provide the contact information for three references.

Dr. Perryman at perryman@olemiss.edu

Dr. Camilo at dcamilo@olemiss.edu

Applicants have to requests transcripts, even if they attended Ole Miss. Note, the Graduate School will not process the department’s recommendation to admit without official transcript(s).