This is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us. But keep this in mind: We are one community. We are in this together. We want to help you succeed!
Listed here are some of the support services available to keep us connected, to help maintain community and well-being, and to continue learning and growing in spite of current social distancing measures. Each of these services is making special efforts to provide the assistance you need while ensuring your health and safety.
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Technical Support
IT Helpdesk
It’s likely that the biggest difficulties faced by students adapting to online classes will be technical ones. The IT Helpdesk is staffed during regular hours (7:30 – 5:00, Monday – Friday) so that they may answer your questions and assist you with any technical problems. Walk-in service is available through appointments only. Because of the anticipated increase in call volume, it may be to your advantage to email helpdesk@olemiss.edu rather than call in order to avoid busy signals.
Go! List of Applications
A list of links to the most commonly used applications and services in use across campus is on the Go! Applications website.
Health and Interpersonal Support
Health Center
The Student Health Center is open for regular hours, but walk-in clients must have an appointment. Call 662-915-7274 to schedule one.
Counseling Services
There are a number of mental health offices and resources available on campus that provide a range of services to faculty, staff, and students, as well as members of the larger Oxford-Lafayette County community, as needed.
Food Bank: Grove Grocery
The UM Food Pantry has regular operating hours in addition to grab-and-go bags, order forms, and meal swipes. Visit the Grove Grocery website for times and safety considerations.
UMatter – Support for Every Student
UMatter finds resources and provides information on caring for yourself and your peers. You may review the UMatter Resource List online. If you or someone you know is suffering distress, contact us for help at umatter@olemiss.edu.
Just Needing a Break?
During these stressful days, be sure to take some time to relax. If weather permits, take a walk outdoors and get some fresh air. If you want some interesting and educational diversions online, try the list of virtual engagement and activities compiled by Student Union leadership.
Academic Support
Academic Support Programs
The Center for Student Success and First-year Experience offers workshops and videos designed to help you succeed. Workshops and videos are available online.
Advising Services
All student advising will continue using alternate forms of communication. School advisors will be available for students not served by CSSFYE or Academic Support Programs. The following are school specific instructions:
- College of Liberal Arts: Our Student Services office is your resource center for all questions regarding advising in the College of Liberal Arts. Please reach out to us at libartsadvising@olemiss.edu.
- Multi-Disciplinary Studies and University Studies: The Office of General Studies is your resource center for all questions regarding advising. Please reach out to us at generalstudies@olemiss.edu.
- School of Accountancy: Contact Hillary Goulding at hhudson@olemiss.edu to schedule a virtual advising meeting.
- School of Applied Sciences: Our Coordinators of Student Recruitment, Advising and Retention will be available for appointments via Zoom, FaceTime, phone and email. Applied Sciences Student advisors may be contacted directly.
- School of Business advising: Advising information and pre-advising forms are available online.
- School of Journalism and New Media: Students can find out who their advisor is by logging into MyOleMiss or sending an email to jour-imc@olemiss.edu.
- School of Pharmacy: Contact Chelsea Bennett at cdwelch@olemiss.edu to schedule a virtual advising meeting.
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience (CSSFYE)
All FRESHMAN STUDIES (undeclared) students (up to 45 hours) and all first-year FRESHMEN within the following: Schools of Business Administration, Applied Sciences, Accountancy, Engineering, and the following majors within the College of Liberal Arts: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Modern Languages, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy Leadership, Sociology, Anthropology, and Southern Studies
FASTrack Learning Community
Our FASTrack team of staff and faculty are energetically working to engage our students in a remote learning community. Our priority is helping you navigate the many challenges you may encounter as the University transitions into virtual community & classroom spaces. Please check your go.olemiss.edu email daily, and visit our website for FASTrack announcements and updates.
FASTrack Students needing Academic Advising support may access the Academic Advising calendar. Please indicate if you want to do virtual or email advising under “Special Instructions” when booking your appointment.
FASTrack Students needing Academic Mentor support can reach out to their professional staff Mentor via email. See FASTrack email addresses for a complete list
General questions can also be directed to our FASTrack office email, fastrack@olemiss.edu.
FedEx Center
While the FedEx Student-Athlete Success Center building will be restricted to visitors temporarily as communicated with appropriate signage, the FedEx SASC Staff will telecommute during this time and are available via phone/text/email; staff facilitate advising sessions, conduct and monitor academic support and virtual tutoring sessions through Zoom, Facetime, GoBoard and other appropriate programs and also provide career counseling and other appropriate student-athlete development need based programs. Staff has also ensured that all student-athletes have access to a working laptop (loaner as needed), reliable Wi-Fi access (loaner Hot Spot as needed) and Microsoft Office for their academic assignments.
Intensive English Program
International students who need additional English language support while classes are being taught online should visit the Intensive English Program website. The Intensive English Program will host virtual Learning Center hours for drop-in appointments as well. For more information, please contact iep@olemiss.edu.
Library
The University of Mississippi Libraries encourage students to use their online services, which can be found on their home page. Special times, access, and restrictions for the Library are maintained on their website.
For the rest of the Fall 2020 semester, the J. D. Williams Library will have extended hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5: 00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Math Tutoring
The tutoring services offered by the Math Department have been adapted to a remote method of delivery.
Student Disability Services
Remote learning can introduce additional complications for students having disabilities. If you are having difficulty participating in one or more of your classes due to a disability, we encourage you to reach out to Student Disability Services for assistance. Their staff will work with your instructor to find ways to accommodate your disability so that you may continue to participate.
Supplemental Instructions (CETL)
Students who are enrolled in SI-supported courses for Spring 2020 will have the opportunity to participate in SI remotely. SI Sessions will be conducted synchronously via Zoom following the established Fall 2020 SI Schedule.
Writing Centers
The University Writing Centers have made changes to their services due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Both live chat and correspondence appointments are available. Visit the Writing Centers website for more information and step by step instructions for reserving an appointment.
The Graduate Writing Center (GWC) has customized services for graduate students and offers online consultations. The GWC has synchronous live-chat appointments available six days a week. Visit the Graduate Writing Center website to register with and access their online appointment schedule. Direct any questions by email to gwc@olemiss.edu.