B.A.J. in Journalism

Freshman Requirements:

• Official English language transcripts from secondary school(s) attended; degree certificate if already graduated
• Evidence of college preparatory curriculum, achieving a minimum 3.00 cumulative high school grade-point-average on a 4.00 scale (or its equivalent).

Transfer Requirements:

• Official English language transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; degree certificate if already graduated.
• Minimum 2.50 cumulative college or university grade-point-average on a 4.00 scale (or its equivalent).
• Students who have completed less than 30 credits (or the equivalent of one year of full-time enrollment) at a college or university: Official English language transcripts and degree certificates from secondary school(s).

International Freshman/Transfer applicants graduating from a secondary school or transferring from a college or university in the U.S., whether in Mississippi or elsewhere, must meet the admissions requirements as listed in the section titled Admission of Freshman and Transfer Students in this catalog. Additionally, they must provide:

1. Copy of passport identification pages, if available, to help ensure accuracy of name and birth date
2. Affidavit of Financial Support if intending to hold F-1 or J-1 visa status. Although not required for admission, submitting the affidavit with other application materials expedites the admissions/enrollment process.
3. English proficiency test score. Please see below.
4. Copy of their U.S. visa or I-94 form (H4, L2, etc.), permanent resident card, or other documentation related to one’s status in the U.S.

Base Tuition Fee: $8718

Additional Non-resident Tuition: $16272

Yearly Total (in USD$): $43119