SUMMER DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM (SDP)
The Summer Developmental Program (SDP) is a rigorous ten-week, dual-cohort summer enrichment program aimed at bolstering the academic skills of students who do not meet the full criteria for admission into Mississippi’s eight public universities. Eligible students will engage in coursework covering English, mathematics, and reading. The program comprises classroom instruction, seminars, career counseling and mentoring, along with computer-assisted tutorials. In addition, students will be provided with the counseling and support necessary to integrate successfully into the academic and social life of the university. While these courses do not contribute towards graduation credits, students who successfully complete the SDP will be eligible to enroll as freshmen in the fall semester. Students unable to meet the exit criteria of the SDP will be guided towards alternative educational paths and assisted in pursuing them.
Moreover, students who successfully finish the Summer Developmental Program will be required to participate in a year-long academic support program. This program is specially crafted to aid students admitted with academic deficiencies in managing their freshman courses.
Summer Developmental Program Quick Facts
| Term: |
Ten-Week Courses/ Two Cohorts |
| Dates: | May 27, 2025- August 7, 2025 |
| Credit Hours: | 12 credit hours for all students (Hours do not count toward graduation) |
| Course Work: |
English – EN-098 Mathematics- MA-098 Reading- RE-098 Academic Skills Lab-LA-098 |
| Contact Hours: | 2250 contact minutes are required for each three (3) credit hour lecture based course. The lab section will require 4500 contact minutes. |
In-State (On Campus) — assessed per the University’s rate
In-State (Off Campus) — assessed per the University’s rate
*Housing rates are in addition to tuition.
Notice: Fees are subject to change without notice.
Other Fees
Financial assistance is available for those interested in the Summer Developmental Program. To qualify, students need to complete an application for admission, which can be found online or by contacting the Office of Admissions. In addition, an application for financial aid is required. Students must complete the Free Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) Application for the 2024-2025 school year.