Final Examinations
Short-Term Programs
The IEP offers short-term programs during the Fall and Spring semesters for students who would like to attend for a shorter term or are not able to enroll for the full semester.
Don't Have Time for a Full Semester?
The short-term programs offer a shorter alternative to the Intensive English Program. First Fall Session, First Spring Session, and each Summer Session are 4 week terms, and Second Fall Session and Second Spring Session are 7 week terms.
Program Schedules
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendarfor classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendars below.
Fall Semester, First Fall Session (4 Week), and Second Fall Session (7 week)
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendar for classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendar below.
| Date | Day | Event |
| July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
| August 15 | Thursday | Arrival Date for Fall Semester & First Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
| August 19-22 | Mon-Thurs | New IEP Student Orientation |
| August 23 | Friday | Placement testing |
| August 26 | Monday | Classes start |
| August 30 | Friday | Last day to add IE classes (must seek instructor approval after this date) |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day holiday (no class) |
| September 21 | Saturday | Departure Date for First Fall Session |
| October 7 | Monday | Midterm grades due |
| October 13 | Sunday | Arrival Date for Second Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
| October 31 | Thursday | Halloween (classes still in session) |
| November 23 – December 1 | Mon – Fri | Thanksgiving holiday (no class all week) |
| December 6 | Friday | Classes end |
| December 9-13 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| December 14 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Spring Semester, First Spring Session (4 Week), & Second Spring Session (7 Week)
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendar for classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendar below.
| Date | Day | Event |
| July 1 | Monday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
| August 15 | Thursday | Arrival Date for Fall Semester & First Fall Session (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
| August 19-22 | Mon-Thurs | New IEP Student Orientation |
| August 23 | Friday | Placement testing |
| August 26 | Monday | Classes start |
| August 30 | Friday | Last day to add IE classes (must seek instructor approval after this date) |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day holiday (no class) |
| September 21 | Saturday | Departure Date for First Fall Session |
| March 17 | Monday | Arrival Date for Second Spring Session (7 week program) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday Holiday (no class; offices closed) |
| May 2 | Friday | Classes end |
| May 5-9 | Mon – Fri | |
| May 10 | Saturday | Departure Date for full Spring Semester and Second Spring Session (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
First Summer Session (4 Week), Second Summer Session (4 Week), and Full Summer Session (8 week)
The IEP follows the regular UM Academic Calendar for classes, but additional information regarding arrival, departure, orientation, and events are detailed in the calendar below.
| Date | Day | Event |
| April 1 | Tuesday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
| May 26 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (offices closed) |
| May 26 | Monday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Classes start |
| June 20 | Friday | Classes end |
| June 23-24 | Monday-Tuesday | Final examinations |
| June 25 | Wednesday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
| May 1 | Thursday | Priority Application Deadline (applications accepted any time, but this date ensures enough time for incoming students to apply for entry visas) |
| June 25 | Wednesday | Arrival Date (free shuttles from the Memphis Airport on this day!) |
| June 26 | Thursday | New IEP student orientation and placement testing |
| June 27 | Friday | Classes start |
| July 4 | Friday | Independence Day holiday observed (no classes) |
| July 23 | Wednesday | Classes end |
| July 24 – 25 | Thursday-Friday | Final examinations |
| July 26 | Saturday | Departure Date (free shuttle to the Memphis Airport) |
Short-Term Program Costs
Academic Year 2024 – 2025
The cost to attend the Intensive English Program is based on the length of each term, whether a Fall/Spring/Summer 4 Week, or 7 Week term. Tuition, housing, insurance, and estimated fees for each length of term are listed in the chart below, and you may click the term below to see the full schedule.
| 4-week Program | 7-week Program | |
| IEP Application Fee (one time) | $50 | $50 |
| Tuition Deposit (one time) | $200 | $200 |
| Tuition | $2550 | $3200 |
| Textbooks and Materials | $200 | $200 |
| Mandatory Fees | $55 (Summer) $186 (Fall And Spring) | $186 |
| Health Insurance* | $190 | $335 |
| TB Screening (one time) | $202 | $202 |
| Housing Application Fee | $30 (Summer) $100 (Fall & Spring) | $100 |
| On-Campus Housing* | $725 (Summer) $925 (Fall & Spring) | $1231 |
| OPTIONAL Meal Plan | $700 | $1300 |
| TOTAL:** | $4902 (Summer) $5303 (Fall and Spring) | $7004 |
**Some Fees vary depending on student choices (e.g. optional meal plans), length of enrollment, and health requirements. The estimated additional fees in the chart above represent a typical new student choosing an average meal plan. The list below shows the common fees for IEP students. Please contact us at StudyEnglish@olemiss.edu if you have any questions or to request a customized estimate of the cost of attendance for any program.
*Notes on Fee Calculation
- The cost of housing reflects the actual cost of on-campus housing at UM. While the IEP can help connect students to off-campus housing providers, we can only guarantee students housing on-campus, and those wishing to live off-campus must make their arrangements (usually including signing a lease agreement) directly with the housing provider.
- Health insurance does not cover all health-related costs. Students may visit the Student Health Center free-of-charge, but they may be required to pay for prescriptions, tests, and other health services according to the terms of the insurance plan.
- All fees are estimates based on current rates and are subject to change.
Meal Plans
There are many different meal plans students may choose from, and campus housing also has kitchen spaces for students who wish to cook their own meals instead of buying a meal plan. See Meal Plan Options