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Program of Study 5. Follow the instructions listed on the guide and in the
agreement.
Marion Military Institute offers an associate degree program 6. Research the planned transfer institution (admissions
designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to four- requirements vary from institution to institution).
year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Articulation and Scholarship Agreements
Planning the Educational Program
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and Marion Military
It is the cadet’s responsibility to select the academic sequencing of Institute (MMI) agree to mutual cooperation in the articulation and
courses, register, and successfully complete program requirements transfer of courses, and establishment of application and registration
which lead to graduation. The academic advisors at Marion Military process to facilitate the transfer of MMI graduates to AUM for the
Institute are available to assist students in degree planning and course purpose of earning a bachelor’s degree. Subject to terms of this
selection, but it is ultimately the cadet’s responsibility to plan and agreement, a student who has earned both an associate’s degree and
complete his or her academic program. As preparation for academic possesses a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from MMI may be eligible for
advising, students who already know where they wish to transfer admission to AUM with up to a maximum of 64 semester hours
upon graduation should obtain a copy of that institution’s program transferring.
requirements to assist in planning their courses to be taken at Marion
Military Institute. Auburn University (all branches) agrees to award Leadership
Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each for two in-state MMI
Academic Advisement transfer students and $15,000 for two out-of-state MMI transfer
students who meet the following qualifications:
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor soon after arrival at Marion
Military Institute. The advisement process at MMI is considered an 1) Acceptance at Auburn University
ongoing, interactive process between the advisor and the student, 2) Awarded an Associate’s Degree from MMI prior to AU enrollment
which facilitates the development and attainment of the student’s 3) Enrolled at MMI for at least 3 semesters
educational goals. 4) Enrolled in or actively seeking enrollment in a military officer
commissioning program, including the ECP, an Auburn ROTC
The online Registration Guide should be referred to as an aid in program, Marine PLC, or any similar programs; OR
selecting initial courses and schedules. After arrival, discussions 5) Successfully held a formal leadership position in the MMI Corps of
between a student and his/her appointed advisor should take place Cadets for at least one semester; AND/OR
on a regular basis but certainly before each semester’s preregistration 6) Endorsement and recommendation from the MMI Commandant
period and before any change is made in the student’s academic class of Cadets
schedule. Topics of discussion might include selecting courses, 7) A signed scholarship agreement returned to Auburn University
dropping a class, and understanding degree requirements. 8) Minimum cumulative MMI GPA of 2.75 at the time of application

Students bear full responsibility for any complications that arise Mississippi State University and Marion Military Institute entered
because of their failure to follow established policies, procedures, into an agreement in the spirit of delivering levels of access and
course requirements and prerequisites, or the advice of counselors or service to students pursuing a Mississippi State University
academic advisors. The college does not consider lack of student undergraduate degree after graduating with the Associate’s Degree
awareness as sufficient reason to waive any requirement or make from MMI. Mississippi State University will award Mississippi State
exception to any policy or practice. University/MMI Leadership scholarships in the amount of $2,500
annually ($1,250/semester) each for up to five MMI transfer students
STARS Transfer Guide (Mississippi residents and non-residents). Criteria for these
scholarships include:
In 1994, the Alabama Legislature created by law the State of Alabama
Articulation and General Studies Committee and the Statewide 1) Acceptance to Mississippi State University
Articulation Reporting System (STARS). The STARS System allows 2) Awarded an Associate’s Degree from MMI prior to enrollment at
public two-year students in Alabama to obtain a Transfer Mississippi State University
Guide/Agreement for the major of their choice. This 3) Enrolled at MMI for at least 3 semesters
guide/agreement, if used correctly, directs the student through their 4) Minimum overall MMI GPA of 2.85 at time of application
first two years of coursework and prevents loss of credit hours upon 5) Enrolled in or actively seeking enrollment in a military officer
transfer to the appropriate public four-year university in Alabama. commissioning program, including the ECP, Mississippi State
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in University ROTC program, Marine PLC, or any similar programs
the State of Alabama should print a STARS transfer guide by following including:
the instructions on the following website - http://stars.troy.edu. a. Successfully held a formal leadership position in the MMI
Corps of Cadets for at least one semester
All transfer students should: b. Recommendation from the MMI Commandant of Cadets
1. Print a copy of the guide for the student’s use and based on exceptional conduct, character, and leadership
verification purposes. potential,
2. Meet with an advisor to discuss the guide and the 6) A signed scholarship agreement must be returned to Mississippi
requirements listed. State University
3. Obtain a new guide if major is changed. 7) The award period will be for four semesters at Mississippi State
4. Read the entire guide and agreement carefully. University. Renewal for the third and fourth semester will be
contingent upon an overall Mississippi State University GPA of
3.00.
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