The Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) was designed to serve as a one-stop resource for transfer students, administrators, advisors, and faculty.
MATT is designed to facilitate student transitions between and among Mississippi’s institutions of higher learning and community and junior college systems. MATT displays detailed and up-to-date information on degree pathways and provides students with a streamlined way to access transfer agreements developed among public institutions in a searchable database. MATT enables students to compare current courses against equivalent courses at another institution and learn how those courses meet degree requirements for a specific major. As such, the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool site contains the following information:
- Searchable Database by Major
- Lab Sciences Guide
- Transfer Policies and Bylaws
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MATT program?
The Mississippi Articulation Transfer Tool (MATT) is essentially the statewide articulation agreement between Mississippi’s community/junior colleges and public universities. The MATT identifies Mississippi community/junior college courses that will be accepted upon transfer for each of the baccalaureate degree programs offered at the eight public universities. Each university will provide classes as listed in the particular transfer program, without loss of credit, toward the completion of the four-year degree.
What are the Mississippi hgh school diploma endorsement options?
Mississippi students now have the opportunity to enhance the value of their high school diplomas. Starting in the 2018-19 school year, 9th graders will have the option to choose a diploma endorsement to add to their Traditional Diploma. Students will take additional classes and meet various benchmarks to earn an academic, distinguished academic, or career and technical education endorsement. Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities may pursue an alternate program of study to earn the Alternate Diploma.
For more information about diploma options for Mississippi High School Students, read more on the Mississippi Department of Education website.
What is the HELP scholarship?
The Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students Grant is available to Mississippi resident students who have a 20 ACT or higher, a 2.5 high school GPA or higher, and have completed the HELP Core Curriculum, and can demonstrate financial need. The HELP Grant pays full tuition at public Mississippi colleges and universities (or the equivalent at a private Mississippi college or university). For more information, visit the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid.
How do I submit a question about the MS IHL college preparatory curriculum?
To submit a curriculum question, please fill out the form on the Mississippi Public Universities’ College Preparatory Curriculum page.
When should students apply for transfer?
Admissions deadlines vary from institution to institution. Students should contact the admissions office or consult the catalog of the particular institution to which they are applying to find out application deadlines. Generally, students should initiate the application process at least two semesters before their intended transfer date. Students applying for financial aid and/or scholarships are strongly encouraged to begin the application process as soon as applications are available.
What courses will transfer to IHL institutions?
The Mississippi Community/Junior College Common Course Library lists courses that have been approved for transfer to the constituent institutions of The University of Mississippi. Students transferring from another institution must have earned a grade of “C” or better in a course to receive transfer credit for that course.
Is it necessary to finish the general education core before transferring to a university?
Completing the general education core before transferring is not necessary, but it is advisable. Students who do not complete the general education core as stated in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement will be required to fulfill the specific general education requirements of the college or university to which they transfer.