FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS - COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM - The incoming freshmen class of 2025

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS sets the College Preparatory Curriculum for the incoming freshmen class of 2025. It specifies minimum required and recommended Carnegie unit totals for full admission to a Mississippi public university, listing required subject areas such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Advanced Electives, and Technology or Computer Science. The curriculum also outlines course-equivalency expectations, including options using AP, IB, Dual Credit, and Career and Technical coursework, plus notes on substitutions and pre-high school units.

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Freshman Admission Requirements

Minimum Required and Recommended CPC

Subject Area Carnegie Unit Requirements

Advanced Electives and Technology/Computer Science

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM Begins with the incoming freshmen class of 2025 The high school course requirements set forth below are applicable to students graduating from high school and entering a public institution of higher learning. | The minimum REQUIRED1 CPC for full admission into a Mississippi public university is as follows: | The minimum RECOMMENDED2 CPC for full admission into a Mississippi public university is as follows: | | --- | --- | | English: 4 Carnegie units
• Units must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking) . Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included. | English: 4 Carnegie units
• Units must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking) . Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included. | | Mathematics: 4 Carnegie Units | Mathematics: 4 Carnegie units | | • Algebra I or its equivalent | • Algebra I or its equivalent | | • Math higher than Algebra I (2 units) | • Math higher than Algebra I (3 units) | | • Additional math higher or lower than Algebra I (1 unit) | | | Science: 3 Carnegie units | Science: 4 Carnegie units | | • Biology I or its equivalent | • Biology I or its equivalent | | • Science higher than Biology I (2 units) | • Science higher than Biology I (3 units) | | Social Studies: 3 Carnegie Units
• Units must include integrated courses of social sciences and humanities promoting civic competence. | Social Studies: 4 Carnegie units
• Units must include integrated courses of social sciences and humanities promoting civic competence. | | Arts: 1 Carnegie unit
• Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two ½ units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for highschool graduation. | Arts: 1 Carnegie unit
• Includes any one Carnegie unit (or two ½ units) of visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for highschool graduation. | | Advanced Electives: 2 Carnegie units
• Option 1: Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II
~~•~~ Option 2: Foreign Language I and one unit from Option 3
~~•~~ Option 3: (1) Any combination of an advanced level course above the required Carnegie units as noted in the (a) Office of Academic and Student Affairs CPC Manual and/or) any (b) Advanced Placement (AP), Academic or Career and Technical Dual Credit (DC), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) course. (2) Completion of any two-year Career and Technical course may count as one unit. Example: completion of both Health Sciences I & II will count as an advanced elective. | Advanced Electives: 2 Carnegie units
• Option 1: Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II
~~•~~ Option 2: Foreign Language I and one unit from Option 3
~~•~~ Option 3: (1) Any combination of an advanced level course above the required Carnegie units as noted in the (a) Office of Academic and Student Affairs CPC Manual and/or any (b) Advanced Placement (AP), Academic or Career and Technical Dual Credit (DC), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) course. (2) Completion of any two-year Career and Technical course may count as one unit. Example: completion of both Health Sciences I & II will count as an advanced elective. | | Technology or Computer Science Course: 1 Carnegie Unit
• A technology course is defined as one that emphasizes the use of technology as a productivity tool. Instruction should include utilizing various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize, and publish information. The application of technology as a productivity tool, rather than specific hardware and/or software packages should be the focus of the course. A computer science course emphasizes computational thinking to solve problems. Courses will involve the study of computers and algorithmic processes, i

FAQs

What are the minimum required Carnegie units for full admission to a Mississippi public university?

The minimum REQUIRED CPC for full admission totals 18 Carnegie units, with subject-area minimums for English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Advanced Electives, and Technology or Computer Science.

What is included in the minimum English requirement?

English requires 4 Carnegie units, with the units needing substantial communication skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Compensatory Reading and Writing cannot be included.

How do Advanced Electives count toward the recommended or required Carnegie units?

Advanced Electives are listed as 2 Carnegie units and can be satisfied through options such as Foreign Language I and II, combinations involving advanced-level courses, and approved coursework including AP, IB, Dual Credit, AICE, or qualifying Career and Technical courses (e.g., two-year sequences may count as one unit).

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