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Overview
For summer or fall 2026 admissions, the University of Mississippi at the Tupelo campus is offering an application fee waiver for students who apply to that regional site. This means that, for a limited period or special promotion, applicants to the Tupelo campus may have their application fee covered when beginning their admissions process — significantly reducing upfront costs for prospective students.
This waiver opportunity is specific to the regional Tupelo campus and may not apply to the main Oxford campus admissions process, where standard application fees usually apply.
Who Can Apply
1) Domestic Applicants
Students living in the United States — including Mississippi residents and out-of-state applicants — can take advantage of the fee waiver for Tupelo campus applications for summer or fall 2026. The waiver helps remove an upfront cost barrier for entering degree programs, including undergraduate or transfer routes.
2) International Applicants
Ole Miss’s overall admissions policy typically does not allow application fee waivers for international students requiring student visas, as the standard process requires the application fee be paid before processing. However, specific regional fee waivers (such as the Tupelo campus offer) may be coordinated locally — it’s best to confirm eligibility directly with Tupelo admissions if you are an international applicant interested in that campus.
How It Works
Start Your Application
Visit Ole Miss’s central application portal here. You can begin your application for summer or fall 2026 admission through this portal.
Contact Tupelo Admissions
Once you’ve started your application, contact the UM-Tupelo admissions office or check their local outreach page to understand how the fee waiver applies to your specific case. Regional admissions counselors can guide you on whether the fee waiver is active at the time of your application and which steps you need to take.
Submit Required Materials
Complete your application with any required supporting documents such as transcripts, test scores, personal information, and apply before the published deadline for your intended semester.
Why This Matters
Cost Savings: A waived application fee significantly reduces upfront costs for applicants, especially helpful for students seeking to manage costs early in the admissions process.
Regional Opportunity: Ole Miss’s Tupelo campus offers a personalized, local pathway into one of Mississippi’s major university systems — making education more accessible in the region.
Application Accessibility: The waiver encourages prospective students to apply even if application costs might otherwise be a barrier — especially for transfer or returning adult students.
Bottom Line
The University of Mississippi’s Tupelo campus is offering an application fee waiver for students applying for summer or fall 2026, reducing financial barriers for those seeking admission at that regional campus. While the main Oxford campus typically does not waive its application fee (especially for international applicants), this Tupelo-specific offer presents a cost-saving opportunity for eligible domestic and potentially some international students. To get started, apply through the official Ole Miss application portal and contact the Tupelo admissions team for waiver details.