Undergraduate Students
Learn about the undergraduate programs at SAS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students assist a patient during an Audiology Hands-On Clinical. CSD majors learn the anatomy and physiology of speech, language, and auditory processes, and get hands-on experience assessing and managing disorders in speech, language, and hearing.
Interested in an Undergraduate Degree in Applied Sciences?
Turn your passion for helping others into a lifetime of opportunities.
Our students find careers as registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, homeland security experts, FBI agents, social workers, elder care specialists, recreation administrators, attorneys, hotel and restaurant managers, event planners, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, just to name a few.
In addition, our programs work perfectly as pre-professional programs for those pursuing advanced degrees in health professions, like nursing, medicine, dentistry, and physical or occupational therapy.
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Learn and Grow with Your Peers
The Health and Human Sciences Living and Learning Community is sponsored by the School of Applied Sciences. Our community offers a residential living opportunity for qualified freshmen. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded students and create life-long friendships.
Learn more about the Health and Human Services LLC
Undergraduate Degrees with SAS: The First Step to Your Dream Job
The School of Applied Science offers a wide array of programs for our students. We know that no matter what you want your future to look like, Applied Sciences can prepare you for your dream job. Please take a look at all of our undergraduate programs and get to know our Student Ambassadors. We look forward to seeing you at Ole Miss!
Lolita Gregory
Assistant Dean Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention
Health-Related Ambassadors
Hear about what are students are up to and learn what student life is like with the School of Applied Sciences.
Sydney Davis
- Greek Life
- Service and Community Engagement
When and why did you choose your major/minor?
See Sydney’s Answer
Haile Cambliss
- Service and Community Engagement
What has been a particularly meaningful way you have engaged in a community?
See Haile’s Answer
Audrey Howard
- Greek Life
- Orientation
Why is your department a special place?
See Audrey’s Answer
Hannah Olive
- Service and Community Engagement
What are you binge watching/reading/listening to?
See Hannah ’s Answer
Katherine Dragna
- Greek Life
What are some dream travel destinations (and why?)
See Katherine’s Answer
Cate Drane
- Service and Community Engagement
What do you like to do outside of school (hobbies/interests)?
See Cate’s AnswerLegal Studies and Social Work Ambassadors
Graham Gustafson
Why did you choose to attend UM?
See Graham ’s Answer
Skyler Lindsey
What are you binge watching/reading/listening to?
See Skyler’s Answer
Gentry Friend
What are your career goals?
See Gentry ’s Answer
Sequoia Burdette
What is your favorite place to eat in Oxford?
See Sequoia ’s Answer
Aliyah Diers
- Greek Life
- Service and Community Engagement
What are your 3 favorite things about your major/department at UM?
See Aliyah’s AnswerManagement & Administration Ambassadors
Emma Delahoussaye
- Greek Life
- Service and Community Engagement
What's your favorite place to study on or off campus and why?
See Emma’s Answer
Emma Grace MacCellan
- Greek Life
Is there a professor who has been particularly helpful to you?
See Emma Grace’s Answer
Grace Garneau
- Service and Community Engagement
What do you like to do outside of school (hobbies/interests)?
See Grace’s AnswerMinors in Applied Sciences
As in interdisciplinary school, Applied Sciences offers minors across many of our programs, so you can customize your academic experience to fit your unique career aspirations.
- Many of our Minors are house on Undergraduate Program pages. Just scroll down and you'll find your minor in an accordion!
Jumpstart Your Graduate Degree
With accelerated degree options, you can start earning credits for your graduate degree while finishing up your undergrad.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in Criminal Justice can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Criminal Justice.
Requirements to qualify:
- Criminal Justice major
- Completed CJ 322: Criminal Justice Communications or WRIT 250: Advanced Composition (or equivalent writing intensive course) and achieved a “B” or above before applying
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students can earn 12 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in Exercise Science can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Exercise Science.
Requirements to qualify:
- Exercise Science major
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students can earn 12 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in food/nutrition can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Food and Nutrition Services.
Requirements to qualify:
- Dietetics and Nutrition major or Hospitality Management major
- 3.0 minimum GPA overall
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Student can earn 15 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in hospitality management can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Hospitality Management.
Requirements to qualify:
- 3.0 minimum GPA overall
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students can earn 15 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in Public Health can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Public Health.
Requirements to qualify:
- Public Health Major
- 3.0 minimum GPA overall
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students can earn 15 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.
Undergraduate students interested in graduate study in Sport & Recreation Management can get a head start in earning a graduate degree through the GradSHARK Launch PAAD for Sport & Recreation Management.
Requirements to qualify:
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- 90 completed credit hours as an undergraduate
Students can earn 12 credit hours towards the graduate degree while completing their undergraduate studies.