Graduate Catalog

June 2024

Introduction

The information contained in this publication most accurately describes the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University and the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to delete, substitute, change, or supplement any statement in this publication without prior notice.

The policies, procedures, and requirements described herein are University minimums. Colleges and programs may impose additional or more stringent requirements. It is the student's responsibility to review and understand the specific college and program information provided in later sections of this catalog when applying to a program or completing degree requirements.

Council of Graduate Schools

Mississippi State University is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS). The University subscribes to the CGS Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistants; the resolution and a complete list of participating institutions are available at http://www.cgsnet.org.

Student Responsibility Disclaimer

Each student is responsible for understanding and completing all requirements established for their degree by the University, college, and department. A student’s advisor may not assume that responsibility. Any substitution, waiver, or exemption from established degree requirements may be accomplished only with the approval of the appropriate faculty, Academic Dean, and Dean of the Graduate School.  

This catalog presents information which, at the time of preparation, most accurately describes the courses, curricula, degrees, policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University. No contractual relationships, however, can be established between students and the University upon the information contained herein. The University reserves the right to delete, substitute, change, or supplement any statement in this publication without prior notice.  

Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, group affiliation, gender, or veteran status.