Programming and Volunteering
The University of Mississippi offers many opportunities for personal growth outside of the classroom. Explore this page for more information about offerings and volunteer opportunities that may be of particular interest to our international student community.
Programming
Cultural Café serves as an informal weekly social venue for students, scholars, faculty and staff alike. A time to unwind and relax, have good conversation, make plans for the weekend, play games, and enjoy FREE coffee, tea and snacks. Cultural Café usually takes place every Friday from 3pm – 4pm during the academic school year (except for Fall, Spring, Christmas, and Summer breaks) at Bryant Hall. Learn more about upcoming Cultural Café events by signing up for our ISSS Student Newsletter. We hope to see you there!
Other Opportunities
Our university has more than 250 officially registered student organizations on campus. Joining student organizations is voluntary, and students may even choose to form their own organizations which reflect their interests or goals.
- Student-led organizations, events, and more!
- Student governing bodies of the campus
- Traditional social and lifestyle
- Academic achievement or honorary societies
- Political
- Professional advancement and networking
- Sports and recreation
- Religious
- Internationally focused
- Service oriented
- Educational
- Special interests
- And many more……
Volunteering
At the university, service is at our core. It is part of our DNA. Volunteering has meaningful, positive impacts on those around us, and it offers us an opportunity to “pay it forward”. Click the links to find out more about volunteering with
From school spirit to tailgating; organizations to academics; tradition to innovation, the University of Mississippi has always thought BIG. This year’s Big Event is no exception.
On this BIG day, students of the University of Mississippi will serve as voluntary participants in service throughout the Oxford/Lafayette area. This day of service is a chance for the Ole Miss Community to offer a BIG “Thank You” to the Oxford/Lafayette communities. These projects may include painting, yard work, washing windows, cleaning, assisting the elderly, etc. If you are a UM student, visit Student Sign Up for additional information on how to participate.